The Lunchtime Reunion
For the first time in two years I met up with some of my co-workers at lunchtime for something to eat. It seemed very strange being in each other’s company rather than on the end of a video conference call, but after a few minutes we all relaxed, caught up with each other, and grinned while reminiscing about working in an office.
It’s been interesting — working from home. I’ve never had a problem with it, but then software development tends to suit isolation better than many other careers. While working on a project you tend to work alone anyway — communication with your peers becomes sporadic at best. I remember one particular project several years ago when I found myself turning up in the morning, writing code all day, and leaving on an evening without interacting with anybody at all — for weeks on end.
I guess working alone very much depends on what sort of person you are too — your personality. I’ve always been happy enough in my own company, but I’m only too aware that many others need more.
I wonder if the lunchtime meetup will become a regular occurrence? I wouldn’t mind; at least it would tick the box labelled “Jonathan should get out more”.