Re:Programmers, teach non-geeks the true cost of interruptio...
by lmilcin on Friday July 09, 2021 @04:52PM
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I think the reason this is more damaging to developers because as a developer you probably can't produce anything without focusing.
As to communicating when you don't want to be interrupted -- I am still working from home, and even my kids know that when the door to the office is closed they can't interrupt.
When I was still working at the office I was telling people that headphones == do not disturb.
Obviously, you need to provide them some way to send you the message. I try to keep my office doors open and headphones off when not necessary. I also tell people shoot an email and I will respond when I can.
As to communicating when you don't want to be interrupted -- I am still working from home, and even my kids know that when the door to the office is closed they can't interrupt.
When I was still working at the office I was telling people that headphones == do not disturb.
Obviously, you need to provide them some way to send you the message. I try to keep my office doors open and headphones off when not necessary. I also tell people shoot an email and I will respond when I can.