Im a manager now, and I've accepted these days as a reality. I block book time on my calendar in 2 hour chunks (4 pomodoros) so that week on week I'm consistent.
Ive got some tasks that I can fit in those in between slots. As an IC I would do them at the start/end of the day, but now I do them during those blocks of time. For me, it's things like smaller code reviews, reviewing design docs or triaging issues.
Ive got some tasks that I can fit in those in between slots. As an IC I would do them at the start/end of the day, but now I do them during those blocks of time. For me, it's things like smaller code reviews, reviewing design docs or triaging issues.