Do You Prefer Working Alone or in a Group?

by The Big Question Posted 2012/08/10 23:50:05

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	Alone	214 votes	78%
	In a Group	59 votes	22%

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LadySesshomaru 2012/09/17 02:27:57

Alone

I hate working in groups! I always get stuck with the class idiot (or worse the class clown) and then I have to do all the work! I mean I would still have to do all the working alone but at least I would have to worry about keeping everyone focused!

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T. James H 2012/09/09 23:02:04
Hope 2012/08/15 01:45:05

Alone

+1
i can work faster/easier by myself. I hate working with people

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Vodka 2012/08/14 16:57:12

In a Group

i'm a people person. lol I can't be alone its like my biggest fear

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Lerro DeHazel 2012/08/13 14:32:14

In a Group

I just want to see people employed again. This is where the "Hope" came from and the "Yes-We-Can" was about all of those who wanted to start back on a work program again. It took a while for us to understand that; 4-Years; but I think the workers all fully acknowledge that we learned our lesson; and are now prepared to "face the future.".

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baxter 2012/08/13 11:33:41

Alone

BOTH AS WELL

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MrsB 2012/08/13 00:49:33

Alone

If you want things done right ...

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*SqU!R@L QuE3N* 2012/08/13 00:35:12

Alone

alone i concentrate better

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simplex5 2012/08/12 21:03:11

In a Group

You can learn more, from being around others.

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KB 2012/08/12 20:37:20

Alone

I'm more focused and I don't have to worry about disappointing a friend, although I do like working with the few friends I have, or worry about someone complaining about me not doing something right.

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jere.chievres 2012/08/12 18:49:29

Alone

When I was working I could always get more done twice as fast.

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mae 2012/08/12 18:08:07

In a Group

In a group--provided the group is limited to 3 people, whom you know to be focused and trustworthy. Otherwise, forget it.

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☂cinderella.dress.in.yellow☂ 2012/08/12 16:53:41

Alone

I dont like working in a group i get stuff done faster if i work alone .

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birdie1224 2012/08/12 16:04:53

Alone

In groups I end up doing most of the work and the work the others do isn't up to do. I prefer to do things my way

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whateverbabynevermind 2012/08/12 15:01:53 (edited)

Alone

My school is very competitive and most people fight for better grades. There's always one person in a group who does nothing, but the teacher usually notices that, and then the rest are just fighting for leadership or credit for ideas. Me included.

Oh, but I do find it odd that about ninety percent of the people on here are complaining about getting stuck with all the work. Maybe we need a bit of perspective.

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mikewonaus 2012/08/12 13:54:37

In a Group

The group dynamic proves more valuable to a wider appreciation of the endeavor.

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Samantha D'Esposito 2012/08/12 13:04:22

In a Group

+1
I would rather be in a group with my friends rather than be scared to go it alone.

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apachehellfire65 2012/08/12 13:00:25

Alone

always have preferred to work alone.

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bigbatboy23 2012/08/12 13:00:15

Alone

i rather work alone.

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Maximus 2012/08/12 12:58:55

Alone

Can't stand working in groups, but if I need to I would.

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Jada_Ringo 2012/08/12 12:56:57

Alone

Gosh I hate people.

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MusicMan 2012/08/12 12:34:23

Alone

As a musician, most of my work involves either private practicing, one-on-one teaching, or directing groups of others.

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Katie 2012/08/12 12:18:58

Alone

Every time in school when I did group work, I always ended up having to do all of it, until I finally 'forgot' to put everyone else's name on it and slammed them in the peer evaluations. I caused three slackers to fail AP physics, and I will never feel bad about it.

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ed 2012/08/12 10:02:49

In a Group

it depends on what type of project it is,sometimes it's better that there is only one or two working with you.

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nightsky 2012/08/12 09:12:05

Alone

working with one other person isnt bad but thats it

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MlssCue =Go Blue= 2012/08/12 08:00:29

Alone

If anything goes wrong, it by fault of my own, besides I'm more of a loner.

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Gabsters<3 2012/08/12 07:59:34

Alone

+1
Especially when it includes getting research :P

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Gabsters<3 to Gabsters<3 2012/08/12 08:00:17

+1
If I can't work alone I'm okay with one or two people helping me :3

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Beat Magnum True Hero 2012/08/12 07:56:42

Alone

Working in a "group" means that I work alone anyway and do everyone else's work.

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Helmholtz 2012/08/12 07:42:13

Alone

Unless the other people in the team are competent. Working in a team can really streamline things.

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brittneylalaa 2012/08/12 07:38:37

Alone

I hate working in groups. That's one of the things I hated the most about college and high school. Some people are more aggressive than others and try to take over the whole project then you can easily get accused of not doing enough work. I am not a "people person". I prefer to work ALONE.

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cupcakethrower 2012/08/12 07:14:23

Alone

alone

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laydeelapis 2012/08/12 07:09:30
reyrdeskully 2012/08/12 06:59:12

Alone

alone since i always end up doing everything when im in a group

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Just me ∞ijm♥G☮F♀U∞ 2012/08/12 05:59:32

Alone

Alone because I like things done right the first time and in a timely matter.

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Haytham 2012/08/12 05:54:23

In a Group

Two minds better than one ... no single person has all skills. In order to solve a problem and get the best results, work in a team.

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Beat Ma... to Haytham 2012/08/12 07:58:26 (edited)

+1
True, but when my results are going to be judged by the final product, I'd rather stand on my own. In school, that second mind was more like a boat anchor. I wanted an "A" because I was shooting for Cum Laude and they were fine with a "C."

I think in other situations where the task is either simple, or you are both competent in different but complementary things, it can be a very good thing. The problem is that I've been on projects where we had way too many chiefs and no Indians.

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Haytham to Beat Ma... 2012/08/12 19:20:04

Yea, I agree with you, but that's a special case when the members in the group are not working hard enough. This is called 'social loafing' :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
social loafing is the phenomenon of people exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

But if the members of the group are well coordinated and well motivated, they will work hard and produce "synergy".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Synergy is two or more things functioning together to produce a result not independently obtainable. The term synergy comes from the Greek word synergia συνεργία from synergos, συνεργός, meaning "working together".

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rhirhi 2012/08/12 05:53:53

In a Group

i like groups but if someone doesnt help their name doesnt get put on the paper

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KelciLynDiNatale 2012/08/12 05:53:00

Alone

I guess it really depends what I'm working on,but usually working in a group just slows me down.

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