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I detest the constant distraction of Slack and I'm thankful that I no longer work in a place which uses it. A lack of discipline on sending out notifications, and you can be spammed all day long with workflow-breaking distractions. Even direct messaging can interfere drastically with your productivity. The requirement to down tools and immediately reply to random requests can really make you lose focus.


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