> I strongly disagree with this constant sentiment that open offices suck It's not simply sentiment - studies consistently show that they "suck" because they l

> I strongly disagree with this constant sentiment that open offices suck It's not simply sentiment - studies consistently show that they "suck" because they lower productivity, increase stress, cause more sick days, and create higher amounts of worker dissatisfaction. Nevertheless, as for your specific circumstance I fully agree an open office is the most appropriate solution - generally speaking when people discuss open office layouts they're not talking about five or six person startups.