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What is it you like about cube farms so much? Individual offices I understand completely. Cubes? Seems like a very cheapskate version of a real office. I've ne
by repolfx 7y ago
What is it you like about cube farms so much?
Individual offices I understand completely. Cubes? Seems like a very cheapskate version of a real office. I've never worked in one though, so I guess I can't quite understand it.
- isostatic 7y agoBetter than open offices and hotdesking?
- geekbird 7y agoThere is a hierarchy, IMO, best to worst: 1) Private office - I've had this, it was great 2) Shared office - had this too, it's ok if you have a good officemate 3) Team room - had this, larger office/conference room for one team, you have to be able to close the door 4) private cubicle, high walls - had this, pairing was easy 5) private cubicle, low walls - had this, a few more egregious interruptions 6) shared cubicle - haven't had this, still beats open office 7) open plan, big desks - at this now, it still lacks privacy and noise control 8) open plan, benching - had this, 36" of bench space, had to carry my laptop, mouse and office supplies with me 9) open plan, hot desking - IMO, this is just cause for a resignation letter on ergonomic and dehumanization grounds. TL; DR: Cubicles are better for concentration and privacy than open plan, not as good as offices. Open plan makes me nostalgic for cubicles.