Before I started working remotely I worked in the same small room as my boss. He, as the only one in the office, had large speakers and liked to blast music all

Before I started working remotely I worked in the same small room as my boss. He, as the only one in the office, had large speakers and liked to blast music all days. And when we had a meeting he turned up the volume. I tried to counteract this with noise cancelling headphones and music of my own, but sometimes you just have to have quiet to hear your own thoughts. The difference with having a completely quiet work environment is incredible.