Re:Best practices for remote software engineering
by barbazoo on Monday April 26, 2021 @05:14PM
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Midday showers are one of my favorite things about WFH.
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Re:Best practices for remote software engineering
by asdfgeoff on Sunday May 02, 2021 @06:15AM
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I have also gotten into this habit, but I'm still on the fence about whether it is a net positive change…
Pros: Among various types of breaks one can take while WFH, showers feel particularly restorative. They also sometimes end up being surprisingly productive—diffuse thinking modes, shower thoughts, etc.
Cons: The "when" of showering was previously an automatic outcome, but now it is a conscious decision/obligation. I also find (as many people do) that showers give momentum to my morning, which is arguably more useful when just waking up than mid-day (although YMMV here).
Re:Best practices for remote software engineering
by wccrawford on Monday April 26, 2021 @06:28PM
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I have to agree. Not just showers, but any type of personal cleansing. I've gotten in the habit of waiting until well after my wife is awake and out of bed before I shave and brush my teeth, and it's perfectly fine.
Re:Best practices for remote software engineering
by npsimons on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @03:06PM
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I've run the numbers, and unless the PVs are putting out above approximately 4KW, it's cheapest to take my shower before 8AM. Thankfully I live where it's sunny almost all the time and I often get 6KW between 1100 and 1300, but in the Winter and cloudy days, it's best to get that shower in early.