Desk Drama
I write this from a cubicle. Granted, I don't get paid to sit at this one, but I feel like I can still speak from experience when I say that being approximately five feet away from your neighbor is rough stuff.Think of the movie "Office Space," where the main character Peter struggles through day after mundane day listening to his cubicle neighbor Milton mumble and ramble and listen to outdated music. Space is important when working in any environment and the key to keeping your sanity is R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
You and your surrounding neighbors should try to establish a set of ground rules, if there aren't ones already provided by your company or if they are not concrete enough to keep you happy. Some simple suggestions include limiting lunch options [because, who wants to smell spicy curry all afternoon?] and keeping personal calls to a minimum.
It shouldn't be too difficult for you to establish a working relationship with those that surround you and keep everyone in good spirits. And when all else fails, take a hint from Milton and keep your red stapler handy. Good luck!
Labels: communication, corporate culture, work ethic
Posted by Amanda on 2/05/2009 04:13:00 PM
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I definitly agree with you about the "keeping personal calls to a minimum". It is my biggest pet peeve to here one side of someone's personal call, especially in a work environment. If you have to take a personal phone call - do it on a coffee/smoke/bathroom break and take it outside. There is nothing more annoying then to listen to someone's personal business when I am trying to get work done.