Do you miss water-cooler conversations with your remote team mates?
Rucha Joshi
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Social conversations not related to work are really important for bonding with your teammates. With remote work casual chats and small talks have reduced. Has that made a difference to your connection with your team?
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Maxwell Davis@maxwellcdavis
Yes and no. Yes because I miss the social interaction. No because it wastes so much time!
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@maxwellcdavis Exactly. Sometimes I feel like I didn't do anything because the conversations distracted me for a longer time.
@maxwellcdavis @w_j That's a really interesting take. I would often plug into the headphones when I needed more focused work but definitely enjoyed the the conversations which yes could lead to slight delays but made my work life more enjoyable.
But I would not trade remote work for anything - instead look for or create solutions for some of the pains :)
@maxwellcdavis @rucha_joshi8 :) In my case delays aren't slight.
i think i struggle to focus more than many people. so once i start the day at a good pace, it's more likely to go better later on than if i start by talking about the news. and yes, headphones do the job :)
When the Pandemic hit and remote working became popular, I was on an extended leave. New to my job, I didn't get a chance to be social with my colleagues. I bonded with them over Slack chats. Audio messages are particularly fun. But I miss chatting with them face-to-face.
@shreya_r_nambiar Audio messages are great but yes don't compare to face time with people. Given the situation I still feel prefer the flexibility of remote work though. how about you?
@rucha_joshi8 Hi Rucha, if you don't mind, I have DMed you on Twitter about Product Hunt launch.
@rucha_joshi8 Me too. Nothing can beat the flexibility that comes with remote working.
Absolutely, the absence of water-cooler conversations with remote teammates is something that many of us can relate to. While virtual communication has its advantages, those spontaneous in-person interactions often provided a sense of camaraderie and connection that can be missed. This makes me wonder about the water filtration plant price in Pakistan and how investing in a quality filtration system can not only promote a healthier work environment at home but also provide a topic for virtual water-cooler chats, such as discussing the benefits of clean drinking water for our overall well-being.