Comment I don't get it? I would hate to work in a cubicle (Score 1) 157
This must be an american thing, I've been an office worker (in IT) since '98 in London and have always worked in an open office as has everyone else I know.
I would hate to work in a cubicle.
We all talk to one another, if someone emails or IM's if its more than a one word reply we tend to get up an wander over and have a chat, you solve problems much quicker that way.
and there's a pretty standard unwritten rule, headphones on means do not disturb.
I don't see the issue