There are a few people talking down about open plan offices, but I'm moving from a company where we all have our own offices to one where the developers are in

There are a few people talking down about open plan offices, but I'm moving from a company where we all have our own offices to one where the developers are in open plan. I don't believe what gamble said, that companies do it because it's cheap. That certainly helps, especially for newer companies, but there are many people like myself who prefer this environment and consider it to be a bonus. I think it's more about company culture than the layout. My old company had a toxic culture. Most office doors were closed, people thought it was OK to just walk up and talk at you while you're working etc. A company with a good culture of people who understand each other's needs and the work they're doing will be much more able to get along in an open plan office.