Today, with the permission of the general manager, I made a business trip outside the company for a long time.

Due to the partner company's request, "I'd like to have a technical meeting at least once, using a whiteboard," I agreed with them.

Remote conferencing tools (e.g. apps) are being refined every day, and we are getting used to them.

I think it's a good thing.

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When I went on this business trip, I realized once again. There was a lot to prepare for the meeting, which was only an hour long.

- get dressed in business casual.

- put the necessary materials into the computer, print out some more backups, and

- check the train times and weather.

- prevent heat stroke, and stop walking and take a taxi.

- wait for a train in the direct sun.

- keep worrying about my mask and social distances on the train

- three-hour round trip.

So far, more than five hours in total.

If this is a remote meeting, the preparation time is less than 15 minutes.

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As I've said before, there is no "definition of productivity" available for all people and events at this time.

For example, this five hours includes the profits of the taxi and train companies.

Have the last five hours benefited me? If you ask me, the answer is clearly "No."

In my work, it's enough to have an environment where I can create documentation and develop programs.

"at the moment, the most organized work environment is my room"

However, we've been using the computer and air conditioner a lot this summer, so the Ebata family's electricity bill is going to be amazing.

(To be continued)