it’s not about reclusion, it’s about not being bossed around. i’ll show up on a work function if it’s relevant. if not, it’s literally blocking me from doing my job. same with forced-camera-on meetings. half of them i do work on the side because the meeting doesn’t involve me unless it requires a detail i’m well versed in, which means i’d be sitting there silent for half an hour while everyone else can stare into my home. having your camera on isn’t about professionalism or camaraderie, it’s about control.
Why
Why not
Idk, human connection and engagement with life and stuff i guess.
I have friends for that
human interaction is voluntary
I think that depends on the environment, so if you are decreeing a univeraal law, I would disagree.
You must still be young in your career. Give it a decade.
Im glad to hear tenure allows you recluse yourself at your specific position and employer at this time.
it’s not about reclusion, it’s about not being bossed around. i’ll show up on a work function if it’s relevant. if not, it’s literally blocking me from doing my job. same with forced-camera-on meetings. half of them i do work on the side because the meeting doesn’t involve me unless it requires a detail i’m well versed in, which means i’d be sitting there silent for half an hour while everyone else can stare into my home. having your camera on isn’t about professionalism or camaraderie, it’s about control.
That autonomy does sound nice, but it still seems dependent on the environment whether or not participation/engagement is voluntary.
Most of my meetings dont require cameras, some do, because it can make sense to have them on like if im working with a large client or something.