Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do Not Disturb)

Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by dragonelite on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @08:38AM (#38695346)

Cancelling sound distractions with NC headsets isn't that bad. Cubicles will most likely help with visual distraction i have in an open floor plan.

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by JohnFen on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @11:05AM (#38697297)

> Cancelling sound distractions with NC headsets isn't that bad

For you. For many others (myself included), using NC headphones is even worse than putting up with the noise.

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by pseudalopex on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @09:20AM (#38695787)

I never saw headphones mask voice adequately without playing music or other sound. Or wearable all day without discomfort.

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by red-iron-pine on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @10:10AM (#38696503)

same. you're basically getting earplugs at that point, or keeping something on in the background as a low drone

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by dragonelite on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @02:50AM (#38706354)

I usually put some 8~10 hour youtube lofi stream on when working.

I have no issues with NC headphones could even sleep with them, it has pretty much become a part of me.

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