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

In reply to RE: RE: What time do you think geeks should have to get to work? by KM
in thread What time do you think geeks should have to get to work? by mischief

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