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Quick answer: Headphones and music/white noise. Long answer: If you really feel this strongly about your working environment then you should seriously consider

by acron0 10y ago

Quick answer: Headphones and music/white noise. Long answer: If you really feel this strongly about your working environment then you should seriously consider telling your manager. It's in their best interests that you're happy/comfortable/working as smoothly as you can. If they can't or won't change your situation, look for another employer. Ten years, Christ.

clifanatic 10y ago
> look for another employer. Ten years, Christ. Actually I've had 3 over the past ten years. They're all the same. You've never noticed?
- rl3 10y ago
  Hopefully the previous two didn't burn down...
- arjie 10y ago
  If it's causing you so much pain and you don't think they're going to change it, here are two suggestions: * work from home * rent a private room in a co-working space
aswanson 10y ago
Exactly my solution. My brain is tuned to human audio, I can't block out conversation.
eeZah7Ux 10y ago
Do not use regular headphones with music! 8+ hours a day for years damages your hearing. Use passive insulation, either in high quality headphones or ear defenders (much cheaper, but no music).
pragmatic 10y ago
Headphones lead to hearing damage, especially when used all day. One of the reasons I'm glad I'm out of the bullpen environment for now. My hearing is bad enough already.