Ask HN: What's your working day like?
Profession: Software &quot;Engineer&quot;<p>[06:15] First alarm goes off;<p>[06:45] Finally wake up, get out of bed, shower, shave, make espresso for me and the wife<p>[07:15] out the door, 30 minute commute to office<p>[07:45] breakfast bagel at my work cafe<p>[08:00] arrive at desk, begin contemplating work -- work on something I procrastinated on the previous day so that I can have a good standup report<p>[9:00] everyone arrives at office, noise increases 10x, I am physically unable to concentrate anymore. Earplugs and noise-deadening headphones help some, but then having those on distracts me<p>[10:00 til 05:45 or 6:30 pm] Constant battling distractions, meetings, interruptions, and general work-related chaos, trying to somehow manage to squeeze in any actual developer work. Work proclaims how &#x27;fun it is to work here! awesome! totes cool! We have so much cool stuff! Our culture is the best culture!&#x27;<p>Help me.