Why can't software engineers work from home most of the time? (2016)

Re:Why can't software engineers work from home most of the t... by flyinglizard on Monday July 26, 2021 @05:11PM (#27965541)

Being a remote organization is an advantage no matter what: it just means that things are more coherent, better documented and more tools are deployed to make an organization that ticks.

Remote vs non remote is kind of like setting up a system from a GUI vs setting it up from a script. One is easier, very ad hoc and doesn’t require planning other than intuition; the second requires deliberation but makes for a consistent, flexible and documented procedure.

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Re:Why can't software engineers work from home most of the t... by kube-system on Monday July 26, 2021 @06:18PM (#27966188)

I think it is an advantage, at least, for businesses which do a type of work which doesn’t require physical presence, and hires people who can function productively when remote. I don’t think it works well if your organization doesn’t do this, and I think it’s very difficult to do a mix of remote and in-person (which is what the OP is about)

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