> All of these are just half-assed, incomplete attempts to solve problems that were already solved by private offices. That's it right there. First 15+ years o

> All of these are just half-assed, incomplete attempts to solve problems that were already solved by private offices. That's it right there. First 15+ years of my career always had private office. It's the perfect solution to everything you list and more. The last decade has been a nightmare of wandering around the buildings trying to find somewhere to work that doesn't have all the problems you list, occasionally succeeding mostly failing. Failing means I've had to work my full workday in the evening at home, since couldn't get anything done during the day in the cursed open office. Effectively working two jobs, getting paid once. In this respect the pandemic has been a blessing. Finally back to a private office, away from the physical office. The level of relief is life-changing.