the idea that remote is universally good for introverts (notwithstanding the many variations of introversion) is problematic...
1/n First, to create *any* environment that is safe and inclusive takes intention and care. It is not magic...introvert * remote=good.
1/n First, to create *any* environment that is safe and inclusive takes intention and care. It is not magic...introvert * remote=good.
2/n Case in point, there are many in-person work environments that are intentional with respect to the needs of introverts. And many remote environments that aren't...
3/n In many newly remote settings, you simply see decision making shift to smaller, select groups.
What feels comfortable and easier, is merely a reduction in collaboration, healthy tension, and transparency.
Possibly "easier" for the introvert. But not in the long term
What feels comfortable and easier, is merely a reduction in collaboration, healthy tension, and transparency.
Possibly "easier" for the introvert. But not in the long term
4/n Back to generalizations, I have many (self described) introvert friends who are craving the short hits of manageable interactions that came from being in person.
"I needed something to balance off my tendencies ... now I actually feel alone, which is a new feeling"
"I needed something to balance off my tendencies ... now I actually feel alone, which is a new feeling"
5/n What you're seeing now is managers stereotype people heavily now that they are remote -- "oh THIS must be amazing for X" or "THIS PROVES that developers just want to be ALONE AND CODE" -- without taking into account diversity and balance.
6/end ... anyway, this is not an anti-remote thread. Just an observation that ppl are glossing over how hard it is to make any env healthy and inclusive and imagining remote work as some great, magic equalizer.
I really don't think it is. And we risk ignoring individual needs.
I really don't think it is. And we risk ignoring individual needs.
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