Went the hell can't the timer just stay up?

Like I got a lot of stuff I need to do this turn, and a little consideration is required. Then before I know it, I see the blinking 8 show up. Giving me no time to finish doing what I need because of all the BS animations that eat up the time. There are only so many things you can do during a turn, so why not +10 seconds a player after an action? Start each turn at 30 seconds, and add time per action. AND AT THE VERY LEAST JUST KEEP THE TIMER VISIBLE DURING THE ENTIRE TURN.