I thought I would hate pair programming, but it turned out to be, BY FAR, the best thing that ever happened to me professionally.
That said, it really isn't for everybody. But you may want to give it a chance.
That said, it really isn't for everybody. But you may want to give it a chance.
If you put two random programmers together and ask them to "pair program", you'll very likely end up with two annoyed people at the end of the day.
I was lucky in being mentored into it by some very seasoned pros, and I learned the tricks of the trade that way.
However, it's like therapy: being forced to do it instead of doing it by yourself will result in a terrible experience.