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Re:Why interruptions are frustrating to developers by whatshisface on Friday May 28, 2021 @11:17AM (#27316391)
You're right, and that's why whenever I want really good legal work done, I make sure to walk in to my lawyer's office every five minutes to ask him about articles I read on CNN. I think white-collar professionals work best in an environment with loud noises and constant interruptions, with the exceptions of sales and business development who need to be kept in a state of silence and isolation.
Re:Why interruptions are frustrating to developers by foxyv on Friday May 28, 2021 @11:28AM (#27316538)
Don't forget to send him messages on Slack, marked as important, talking about stuff like Yoga exercises and the importance of taking breaks.
Re:Why interruptions are frustrating to developers by mgkimsal on Friday May 28, 2021 @02:18PM (#27318741)
Had an attorney doing some work for me a while back. Emailed 3 emails over 3 different days - wasn't hearing back after the first, so I emailed again, etc.

I was told they couldn't work well with constant interruptions like that. WTF? Probably was an extreme ... something going on on their end, but... wanting/needing some answers and waiting 4 days was, to me, being rather patient.

Re:Why interruptions are frustrating to developers by whatshisface on Friday May 28, 2021 @03:04PM (#27319243)
Well, it's impossible to tell one way or the other without knowing what those questions were, and also how many other people they needed to answer questions for.
Re:Why interruptions are frustrating to developers by mgkimsal on Sunday May 30, 2021 @07:13AM (#27332380)
Sure but “I’m busy and will get back in touch next week” would have sufficed.