Or software engineers. I've been working remotely for about 12 years with teams spread around the globe. In the decade or so before that I worked in various offices with coworkers scattered around the globe.
Async issues related to timezones or personal preferences are in no way unique to remote working.
Remote working is about location, not about time.
Over this past couple of decades, the only times that I have felt the need to announce my absence from the keyboard are when it is something out of the ordinary and unexpected. I never announce to the world that I am eating lunch, nor do I feel obligated to respond to IMs or other interruptions during any time that shows busy or out-of-office on my calendar.
Just like when I was in the office, if I need to step away from an active conversation for a few minutes for whatever reason, I'll let people know I need to step away and the estimated time of my return.
Async issues related to timezones or personal preferences are in no way unique to remote working.
Remote working is about location, not about time.
Over this past couple of decades, the only times that I have felt the need to announce my absence from the keyboard are when it is something out of the ordinary and unexpected. I never announce to the world that I am eating lunch, nor do I feel obligated to respond to IMs or other interruptions during any time that shows busy or out-of-office on my calendar.
Just like when I was in the office, if I need to step away from an active conversation for a few minutes for whatever reason, I'll let people know I need to step away and the estimated time of my return.