I work away as well. I've only had to do a handful of games on my own. But I've got enough to worry about that I don't want to waste cycles worrying about interacting with coaches. It's also easier to see subs when you're working away (admittedly a minor issue compared to everything else, but I'll take my plusses where I can get them).
I had a pair of HS age boys rec games on Friday. My partner didn't show until about midway through the first half. I worked away. Honestly, the game was going better when I was working it alone.
