| >There’s no opportunity to ask simple questions without always worrying that I’m interrupting. Whereas in an office it’s easy to see who’s on the phone or focusing on something and simply ask someone else (or wait). Just ask the question on a channel or send a message to the person. They'll reply when they get back or can. And to the other side, if you get a message, you don't have to drop it all to respond immediately. We are all adults and professionals. I'm not going to be doing nothing waiting for the answer while you reply. > There’s also no opportunity for the kind of work-related conversations that might happen over lunch where I’d learn more about the team, the org, the project, and the history of it all. This is true. We've worked out some times in the past where we get to expense things and everyone just chills and talks. People can come in and out, turn cameras on or not. It's nice to just talk. > I started a new job during the pandemic, I will say, it depends on the team and company. I've been remote for years and it varies a lot. If the company/team wasn't remote before, they might not have the tools or knowledge to make it work. That's what I'm gathering from a lot of friends comparing our situations. |