Conversely, I often think about the value I add by being interruptable, by helping my colleague with something that might save him more time than I lose. Good for the company.

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kaffekaka 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

This is a valid point. But another aspect of interruptions is if they add to the experience of stress, and thus contribute to a toxic work environment.

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wiseowise 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

> Good for the company.

Unless you’re C level, this thought shouldn’t even cross your mind. Look after yourself.

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lexicality 4 days ago | parent [-]

Well, no, the thing that should never cross your mind is prioritising the company over yourself or other human beings.

The entire reason the company is employing you is to have you do things that are good for it. If you want them to keep employing you (and also to give you more money) then you should be looking out for things that are good for the company, doing them and then making sure that management knows that it was you that did it.

	▲	wiseowise 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		There are things that are good for the company and things that are "good for the company". Saving others time at the expense of yours is the second.