I get the benefit of working in pairs for programming and other IT projects. I am beginning to explore working with another on tasks I traditionally have done alone.
- Working on support tickets
- Project Planning
- Other "work:" Just doing things like documentation, data formatting, investigating recurring issues, research.
Having a sounding board helps, and we make decisions based on 2x the knowledge and experience. Also my productivity comes in waves, so having someone else to share tasks with is helpful: when my interest ebbs, I can switch tasks with my co-worker. I have to admit, I don't take breaks to check email when I am working with others. Finally, working alone is well, kind of lonely. Having someone else to talk to makes the job more fun.