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Re:Ask HN: Anyone else miss spontaneous conversations at work? by sarcasmatwork on Friday October 02, 2020 @02:32PM (#24665554)
No. The open office environment was very annoying.

So I got some good noise canceling headphones and all was right for awhile until people start waving their hand in front of your face. ;-/

Re:Ask HN: Anyone else miss spontaneous conversations at work? by happycipher on Friday October 02, 2020 @02:36PM (#24665603)
Haha, I appreciate the candor! I definitely do like the tranquility now a days when I'm deep in code as well.

Just out of curiosity, would your answer also apply in moments when you wanted to take a break (ie got away from the desk, took a walk etc)?

Re:Ask HN: Anyone else miss spontaneous conversations at work? by sarcasmatwork on Friday October 02, 2020 @02:41PM (#24665657)
Nah, those off the wall conversations where nice. I do miss them.

Walking with people after lunch bs'ing about whatever was always enriching for me.

Re:Ask HN: Anyone else miss spontaneous conversations at work? by happycipher on Friday October 02, 2020 @02:44PM (#24665701)
Oh ok thanks for the follow up! I definitely agree it's challenging to replicate that kind of situation virtually. Especially if people eat lunch at different times, low visibility as to when they're not busy etc.