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Re:Makers, Don't Let Yourself Be Forced into the 'Manager Sc... by crustacean on Monday November 11, 2019 @03:05PM (#21508343)
At some companies you can get a negative performance review for not being on Slack during working hours. “Needs to be more responsive / better team player.” In other places you might be expected to be online beyond 9-5 too.
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Re:Makers, Don't Let Yourself Be Forced into the 'Manager Sc... by partyboat1586 on Monday November 11, 2019 @04:20PM (#21509038)
It's difficult but I'd avoid places like that. If your team won't allow you to close slack for an hour you have serious communication and planning problems. Anywhere I've worked what I do is message anyone who might need vital information from me then just close slack for an hour, do my work and check back in. When I get pulled up on it I give my explanation about focus, communication etc. If they don't like it then I leave. I'm glad it's a seller's market.
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