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protomyth on Aug 20, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Is the open office layout dead?

And with office space at a premium, private offices for everyone isn’t a realistic alternative, nor is it ideal.

I disagree. Privacy pods make me claustrophobic, and since I have some ear issues, noise canceling headphones are painful. Offices are only unaffordable if you don’t properly account for the cost of distracted developers.

I do agree proper meeting rooms are needed also.

pasbesoin on Aug 20, 2017 [–]

It also externalizes the longer term health care costs.

Chronic stress is generally and scientifically recognized as a significant negative health factor.

And then there is the longer term lost productivity of those negatively impacted by it. All the way up to premature aging and death.

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