I guess it's not even the watching - I really don't care about it. It would be nice to have fewer distractions from people walking by, chatting nearby, chatting to me, etc.
It's not the watching. It's the entitlement people feel that they can talk/disrupt to you at any time, even if you have your headphones on and are clearly focused.
Those who make the decision still have a full blown office with real walls and a door so won't be negatively affected. It's mostly pushed because the open office idea is cheaper and allows managers to see butts in seats. Studies show it's a bad idea but people talk about collaboration and whatnot as an excuse.
Who would imagine that. I’d much prefer a cubicle over an open office. Open offices are much cheaper to make so they try to sell us some bullshit to make it seem the best way forward.
Why do people write ads like that anyway? That just sounds intimidating. I'm pretty good at what I do, but I'm not built to do it in some sort of reality show tournament.
There should really be more engineers moving to into HR. Like, there's got to be shitty coders out there that would make great HR managers because they know (or can learn) what Diesel is and why 10 years of experience is unrealistic.
The environment is deceptive. It is only when you turn on the computer, when the hostility will creep up like a bird on steroids, waiting to peck at you for seemingly a century ahead.
We can meet you halfway. The walls will go up about 6 inches above the table. We find this increases synergy and collaboration. On an unrelated note most of our office workers were headphones and are reluctant to talk as it disturbs the entire office.
Maybe you will be taking your torches after reading this, but I wish I can work in a place like this. I want my space, not having to listen to people I don't like near me.
I see people wanting cubicle, but I can't imagine myself working in a cubicle for an extended period of time. The sense of loneliness and claustrophobic.
Think a 2 people semi open cubicle is the most I can endure.
Heck, I can't even work in my own office room in my house and have to move to the living room.