@moranaga @wakame @autism101 @actuallyautistic
Totally agree about calls -- I have phone-phobia, so I have to really prepare for any planned call and I do not pick up unexpected ones, but the problem happens even with in-person interruptions. Many many times I've been busily coding and then someone starts talking to me and within about 5 seconds I've forgotten what I was doing and have to play Luxor or FreeCell for a bit.
There's a metaphor I used to use a lot: my thought processes are like pebbles at the bottom of a small pond. When the water is calm, I can see them -- but it doesn't take much of a ripple to make that really difficult, and it takes time for the ripples to settle out again.
@autism101@mstdn.social@woozle @moranaga @wakame @actuallyautistic
In my work I'm constantly asked to be on client calls because everyone says “you’re good at it". It is so hard for me to stop what I'm working on which takes total focus, and jump on a call. I hate it.When I’m video conference calls, I'm the only one with my camera off.