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Firstly it's that you seem available for interruption, either by managers or coworkers equally. Most people don't understand how harmful that is. Managers vs ma
by rognjen 6y ago
Firstly it's that you seem available for interruption, either by managers or coworkers equally. Most people don't understand how harmful that is. Managers vs makers schedule explains this.
Secondly, however, is the inability to control my own environment. Some days I'd like it to be dark, some light. Sometimes I'm cold, sometimes I'm hot. Or I want loud music or silence. Etc. You might think these are all minor things and generally they are but if all of them slightly negatively impact you, you might end up being cranky and unproductive the entire day.
Cubicles are slightly worse because they suffer from the exact same issues but are much uglier.
- majewsky 6y ago> Managers vs makers schedule explains this. It's like Donald Knuth's argument for not using e-mail. "Most people need to stay on top of things, but I need to get to the bottom of things." The open office works great for staying on top of things, but is not a good environment for getting to the bottom of things.