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This is the chief argument against open plan offices - it can be difficult for people involved in intense mental work to concentrate. Would headphones w/ noise
by mattgratt 16y ago
This is the chief argument against open plan offices - it can be difficult for people involved in intense mental work to concentrate.
Would headphones w/ noise cancellation help? Even if you didn't play music through them?
- bconway 16y agoYes, and I've done so in the past, but it gets uncomfortable by the 8 hour mark.
- cma 16y ago>Would headphones w/ noise cancellation help? Even if you didn't play music through them? KISS; sounds like some really expensive ear plugs.
- stuartm 16y agoEarplugs are definitely a simple solution, but have the drawback of not being highly visible to people around you. When I need to concentrate, I wear my big Sennheiser headphones - often not even plugged into an audio source. They are very comfortable for long periods, block out most of the noise, and (best of all) they send a clear "do not disturb" message to anyone thinking of interrupting.