Office and Cubicles

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The office has three types of workstation setting. Some companies provide a single office for each employee, other companies have a cubicle system, and some companies have desks put together in a large open space where everyone sits. I'll separate this lesson into these three categories.

Desks all together

If you are in an environment where you have to sit at a desk right next to 15 other people with the same desks, I'm sorry for your situation. It's very uncomfortable working like this, but it is a reality. Here are some things I heard from people in this setting.

General statements or complaints

It's not that bad, but there is no privacy.

I wouldn't mind it so much if the manager couldn't see every minute of my day.

I hate it. Even if they can't give us offices, they could at least give us cubicles.

The reason I hate it so much is because I can't take a small break. Since the manager is always looking at everyone, even when I am not working, I have to pretend like I am.

There are a lot of distractions. I can hear everything everyone says in the whole office.

Mary sometimes turns on the music. It's not that bad, but sometimes I want it quiet.

If I have a complaint about something, I can't talk to the manager because everyone will hear. I have to set up a meeting and use the conference room.

Questions and Requests

I don't have another outlet near my desk. Can I get a power strip?

Can I move to a different location? The sun always glares off my monitor and I have trouble working.

Can I sit on the other side of the room? This is too close to the door and it gets cold here.

I get hot easily. Would it be possible if I sit next to the door? It is much cooler there.