in reply to What time do you think geeks should have to get to work?

Personally I think it's not a question of interaction or efficiency in the workplace but more a question of personal energy.

I, personally, am a night person, I hit my peak energy at about 10PM, and mornings are my slow point. However the rest of American society dictates working while the sun is up(ugh).

Geeks(and just about everyone else) should be allowed to get to work whenever they want, work the standard amount of time, and leave. That way, us nocturnal's can work at night, when we'll be at our most efficient, hard working, and energetic. This would also promote higher morale because we wouldn't be forced to work against our own body cycles.

All in all, leading to happier people and better work. It is a bonus that people would work with less morning managerial types too.

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RE: RE: What time do you think geeks should have to get to work?
by KM (Priest) on Sep 12, 2000 at 00:07 UTC
    Personally I think it's not a question of interaction or efficiency in the workplace but more a question of personal energy.

    Drink coffee, go to be early, get rest. It is a question of interaction and efficiency (maybe not personal efficiency), unless you are an island at your workplace.

    That way, us nocturnal's can work at night, when we'll be at our most efficient, hard working, and energetic.

    If everyone on your team agrees to be nocturnal, sure. Otherwise, you need to rework your body clock to not hinder others, or find a night job (I hear 7-11 is hiring).

    This would also promote higher morale because we wouldn't be forced to work against our own body cycles.

    No it wouldn't. I would get pissed if I needed to ask someone a question, or needed their piece of the puzzle done before I can do mine and they don't come in until 6pm. It would raise your morale.

    Your reasonings are pretty self-centered and not team oriented like the others. I agree with another sentiment that people should be 'on the job' for at least 4 hours of the companies regular work hours (assuming a standard 8 hour day). Flex time can boost morale, and make for a happy hacker... but having 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift programmers who all work on the same projects can only lead to hassles, IMO.

    Cheers,
    KM

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RE: RE: What time do you think geeks should have to get to work?
by mirod (Canon) on Sep 12, 2000 at 00:35 UTC

    The answer is pretty simple, really: just move!

    Start telecommuting from a country in the appropriate time zone: if your company is on the West Coast then the 9 hour difference with Western Europe will let you work from 5pm to 1am or so and still be at work at the same time as the rest of 'em morning managerial types. If that's not enough, just move East, easy non?

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      So this is why you moved? Waough! I thought you missed your French amis, not that you hated alarm clocks and breakfast!
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