... that is not only well thought out, but supported (not undermined) by management.

I haven't had it this good since pre-ign-gamespy-merger with Tungsten, Spiff and Walla.

There's something comforting about having all the crazy requests from 100 different directions go to someone else (for later processing) while you focus on meeting your deadlines.

Think I'm just a lazy programmer that likes to bitch?
Well, read this
(it's an oldy but a goodie)

Just consider Management interruptions to be tasks switches and you'll understand why my stress level is waaay down in the hot tub.

My mind is focused and I'm on schedule - it's a good thing.