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I think my highest-upvoted comment on HN is actually me ranting about how much I hate open offices (specifically me complaining about my coworkers around the Wo
by tombert 4y ago
I think my highest-upvoted comment on HN is actually me ranting about how much I hate open offices (specifically me complaining about my coworkers around the World Cup).
I really haven't changed my opinion on this; do I sometimes miss hanging around coworkers in person? Sure, I have some good memories with them, but I very much do not miss open offices. If I had a guarantee of a private office, I'd realistically consider going back to in-person work, but it's basically off the table until then.
- javajosh 4y agoMy team sometimes just hangs out in zoom, not talking. It's better than an open office since it's opt in.
- JauntyHatAngle 4y agoI've had multiple record scratch, conversation dies moments discussing my utter dislike of open plan offices to managers. Some simply do not understand that it doesn't work for a large number of people. Detest it, I get no work done, my stress goes through the roof and I'm constantly bothered by people chatting/noise, distractions in my sightlines etc. Basically have to put on noise cancelling headphones and find a seat in the corner, what's even the point then? Thank christ for WFH.