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Re: Microsoft reboots war on sleep

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Post by nikon »

cyberferret wrote: post #7

Way back nearly two decades ago, I set up an early version of ActiveSync on my Palm Treo device. I noticed there was an option in the Treo email settings to disable real time syncing between certain times (after office hours), but I was SO excited about getting and responding to real time emails on my little phone device that I thought "Who the HECK would want to stop this wonderful flow of emails". Later when I upgr…

I have disabled notifications for my mail apps on iOS. The counter will increment but I only check them when I feel like it.

Re: Microsoft reboots war on sleep

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Post by ekianjo »

AznHisoka wrote: post #19
themgt wrote: post #12

A little hyperbolic, based on a single line from an exec at a different company in a single ad. I get this is a great way to promote their brand, but it seems pretty close to your standard in-group clickbait marketing: 1) pick a big target everyone can hate on 2) blow something minor out of proportion so you can claim outrage / assert your values 3) profit

i agree. i also think Microsoft isn't encouraging people to lose sleep and work in soccer games, at bed, etc. People already are doing it and Microsoft is simply putting out an ad that speaks and resonates with those people.

A big company should aspire to make life better, not worse. People don't need to work more than they already do (unless they really want to, which is fine, but most of the time they are expected to be always available).

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Post by phillc73 »

I have conflicting feelings about this article.

Firstly, I don't by choice use any Microsoft products, so this is not a defence of that company.

Secondly, I also fully agree that work can wait and my employer should not be intruding on my personal time, outside of office hours.

However, I have a passion for something and I have a young family. Between my paid work commitments and the fabulous time I spend with my family, I have only a limited amount of time to dedicate to my passion. I would like to hope that one day, my passion can generate enough income that I can give up "work." (I know that's a whole other conversation about whether that is a good thing).

What I really want are tools which assist in enabling me to make as much progress with my passion, in the limited time available to me. If that means doing something while on holiday, from work, so be it. Does it make me one of the 47%?

There are of course lines which should be in place and a correct balance found, especially when it comes to family activities. However, I do want tools to keep me informed about the latest events regarding my passion and effective ways to react to that news while away from a desktop/laptop computer.

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Post by SCdF »

I think the worst thing about this is that it tricks you into thinking that dipping into emails at the park or piddling around in a spreadsheet while you're piddling is actually working.

It's not. It's an addiction. It's shovelling snow, it's a quest for feeling accomplishment without effort. It's more fuel for being constantly connected, for constantly thinking you're progressing and accomplishing by hitting that email archive button, or scrolling through reams of meaningless text, or fiddling with your spreadsheet layout. It's no better than scrolling through reddit, then closing it to scroll through twitter, then opening up reddit again.

It's really hard honestly, but these days I open up email and slack, clear them, then close them. Both my phone and my computer are permanently on DND, so no notifications bother me. When I'm done with the work day I make sure that nothing work related stays open and that no one can contact me unless it's an emergency. I'm considering splitting my one login on my laptop into two, a work and a personal, and hard-blocking HN etc on the work one, and hard blocking work on the personal. Or using Bootcamp and moving all my personal computer use to Windows.

My Dad always told me that you should have an hour a day and a day a week to yourself. When I was younger I laughed that off. These days I struggle to make it my minimum ideal.

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Post by stuaxo »

First one I'd seen that campaign, absolutely atrocious.

I've been working like that for the last couple of months the and it's really not healthy. It has been at the expense of every other part of my life, I had my own reasons but will be returning to a more balanced approach.

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Post by adamlett »

cyberferret wrote: post #7

Way back nearly two decades ago, I set up an early version of ActiveSync on my Palm Treo device. I noticed there was an option in the Treo email settings to disable real time syncing between certain times (after office hours), but I was SO excited about getting and responding to real time emails on my little phone device that I thought "Who the HECK would want to stop this wonderful flow of emails". Later when I upgr…

iOS 10 still hasn't got the ability to turn off syncing between certain hours

You can set Do Not Disturb between certain hours on iOS.

Re: Microsoft reboots war on sleep

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Post by gk1 »

That Surface Pro commercial struck me similarly. Working 14-hour days is a sign of something terribly wrong, far from being an accomplishment to boast about or to promote.

Several months ago I started leaving my laptop charger at work, so that the time I spend on the computer at home is limited to the battery life. As a result, I stopped staying up late (2am-), which has been a life-long habit until then.

Two weeks ago, I stopped bringing my laptop home. As a result, I've been reading a lot more, going to sleep early, waking up early, and being more productive at work despite spending less time working.

Re: Microsoft reboots war on sleep

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Post by gk1 »

tener wrote: post #16

Perhaps this campaign reflects the bubble the marketing team is in.

Having spent a year at a marketing agency, I can imagine this being the case. People took pride in how long they stayed in the office. It was common to see people still there at 10pm (myself included, I'm ashamed to say).

Re: Microsoft reboots war on sleep

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Post by AznHisoka »

ekianjo wrote: post #22
AznHisoka wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

i agree. i also think Microsoft isn't encouraging people to lose sleep and work in soccer games, at bed, etc. People already are doing it and Microsoft is simply putting out an ad that speaks and resonates with those people.

A big company should aspire to make life better, not worse. People don't need to work more than they already do (unless they really want to, which is fine, but most of the time they are expected to be always available).

Tell that to McDonalds, Marlboro and hundreds of others.

A big, capitalistic company's only goal is to satisfy their stakeholders, nothing more.

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