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At work, the closest thing to approaching a working Cone of Silence ("Get Smart" reference) for me are a pair of AirPods Pro 2. I'm literally in my own world wh
by wenc 4y ago
At work, the closest thing to approaching a working Cone of Silence ("Get Smart" reference) for me are a pair of AirPods Pro 2. I'm literally in my own world when I'm working in an open-plan office.
My level of annoyance went down significantly since I got them.
Bose QCs work too but they're not the most portable things in the world.
- mettamage 4y agoI actually have them both for if I really need some heavy duty anc (for sleep, have tinnitus, can't use earplugs and earmuffs, tried them, uncomfortable).
- xedrac 4y agoThat only (partially) solves the sound problem. The visual distractions are equally as bad.
- bb88 4y agoOr physical ones. Like someone walking over asking for an email or for help or something.
- notimetorelax 4y agoThis is literally the whole point of the open office. If people distract you all the time find a way to set boundaries. E.g. tell them you’re busy and will send that email in a few hours.
- bb88 4y agoOr you know, work from home.