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1a. Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with "open plan"?

• zura 14y ago
  Sitting a whole day with headphones...
• wyclif 14y ago
  What's wrong with open plan wrt programming productivity is that it's distracting. Also, you can't have a private conversation without grabbing a real office, requiring you to move, and that takes up more time.
• mindcrime 14y ago
  To be fair, plenty of people like it. I hate it. It's a personal preference. In terms of anything that's really quantifiable, I'll say that I believe "open plan" leads to a constant stream of distractions and interruptions which kills your ability to get into - and stay in - that "flow" state of maximum productivity. It also sucks if you need to make the occasional personal phone call, or if you feel the need to pick your nose, etc., etc.
  • inovator 14y ago
    Indeed! but there is also some benefit with open plan. You can fire ideas and questions away without picking up the phone or walk down the hallway to reach your coworker cubicle or office. It also let you know your teammate better. With that being said, I am all for private space since I can think better in quiet place and dislike having people walking around my back and staring at my screen.