For me, if I was put in a 100% pairing environment, I'd resign instantly. 10% maybe. 20% of the time at a stretch. Any more, and I'd be out the door and never look back. I don't get how people can stand it other than (very) short stretches.
The times I've paired up have without fail been the most frustrating, maddening experiences of my career. I hate having someone looking over my shoulder, and I hate the pace being set by having to take someone else into consideration, and I hate having my schedule constrained by someone else.
Pretty much nothing could make putting up with that worth it for me.
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For me, if I was put in a 100% pairing environment, I'd resign instantly. 10% maybe. 20% of the time at a stretch. Any more, and I'd be out the door and never look back. I don't get how people can stand it other than (very) short stretches.
The times I've paired up have without fail been the most frustrating, maddening experiences of my career. I hate having someone looking over my shoulder, and I hate the pace being set by having to take someone else into consideration, and I hate having my schedule constrained by someone else.
Pretty much nothing could make putting up with that worth it for me.
You are correct that it's not for everyone.
And similarly, if I was told "we never pair here", I wouldn't sign up.
Grumpy.