> The irritation of being that close to someone and having to engage with them for even half an hour is draining, and I took more frequent and longer breaks because of this (much to the annoyance of my pair-partner, who couldn't work while I was away).
For me the issue wasn't just the difference in frequency or duration of breaks, but also the fact that different people prefer to take breaks at different times.
In the end, unless you're very lucky, it ends up being a compromise for both parts and the productivity gains are negated by the constant context switching.
For me the issue wasn't just the difference in frequency or duration of breaks, but also the fact that different people prefer to take breaks at different times.
In the end, unless you're very lucky, it ends up being a compromise for both parts and the productivity gains are negated by the constant context switching.