How do hackers balance their social life?

1 points by geekytenny 15y ago ↗ HN

I could go very quiet when trying to solve a problem, learning a new and different language (Haskell at the moment) or building something great. My office mate complains but she is getting used to it. How do you balance your social life and maintain the much needed level of concentration?

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dools 15y ago ↗

Headphones!

nysv 15y ago ↗

You also need to tell your workmates not to bother you when you have headphones on to maximize benefits from this. Works quite well for me.

geekytenny 15y ago ↗

I will be labeled uncooperative if i stuck with my headphones all day. I am surrounded by non-programmers. Thanks a lot though!