A developer by accident, I started my career in France, now call New Zealand home, and work fully remote for an Australian company.
AI makes me faster, but "waiting for AI" isn't real waiting. While it processes, I jump to chats, PRs, and new prompts to meet the new productivity standards. Output rises, but so does context switching and mental load. This talk highlights the new norms for AI-assisted day-to-day development life and the hidden cost of AI-driven work.