I actually never worked in a private office, so the comparison is mainly on what I imagine, but I think it's the best solution. However, working in a shared of

I actually never worked in a private office, so the comparison is mainly on what I imagine, but I think it's the best solution. However, working in a shared office/open space does have its advantages, especially if you get to work with people you like to interact with. Also, having worked next to my bosses' cubicle has allowed me to learn a lot about how it is at his level - before eventually reaching it.