As far as the face time, instant messaging serves my purposes well.  since the
majority of my work is done within earshot of one of my computers, I can always
be contacted instantly from any other internet connected computer.

Video conferencing is also available when desired.  You do miss something
compared to a real face to face meeting, but that can be mitigated when the
persons involved are good at written and verbal communication.

-Adam

Dale Botkin wrote:
> My full time job is with a company with offices here and ont he east
> coast.  Some managers travel here every couple of weeks.  With a good
> network it's easier, but you can't beat "face time" for a lot of things.
> Having people separated is workable, but certainly not as efficient as
> having everyone local.  I know; I've tried to manage projects with some of
> the team in other locations, and it's a pain.
>
> On the other hand, I do some sideline work and have never met the people
> paying me.  It works out well, since they can get work done by someone
> with skills they can't find locally, and I don't have to travel.
>
> I guess it just depends on what your needs are.
>
> Dale
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