I never had a job where I did but it happened sometimes (eg solving a critical problem together, or pair programming in new projects to learn). I found it hugely stressful: it made me anxious to have someone waiting for me to collect my thoughts, and work twice as tiring.
I would probably refuse some a new position if there was the expectation of constant pair programming, but I'm curious if others have different experiences.
I would probably refuse some a new position if there was the expectation of constant pair programming, but I'm curious if others have different experiences.