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Open plan

JT

Today I'm interviewing for a new job, and applying for another. Keen on both positions for different reasons, I am awake at 3am, filled with anxiety. After some reflection it's not entirely directed at the interview process. In both cases I suspect I will again be placed in an open-plan office and expected to concentrate and not become overwhelmed.

Without a formal diagnosis (a personal decision I may come to regret) how can I navigate not working open-plan if that's how their office works?? I've done it before and my body just remained in a state of shock and I developed IBD which only settles when I'm alone for days at a time nd

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  • That's an interesting idea, thanks. I am about to jump ship on the company if one of these two other companies will have me. So I will try to navigate this after 3/6 months with the new firm I guess. Gotta get your foot.in the door first I guess.

    Shame they don't give people the option when arriving to a new premises, just assume everyone thinks open plan is a great idea

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  • That's an interesting idea, thanks. I am about to jump ship on the company if one of these two other companies will have me. So I will try to navigate this after 3/6 months with the new firm I guess. Gotta get your foot.in the door first I guess.

    Shame they don't give people the option when arriving to a new premises, just assume everyone thinks open plan is a great idea

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    even Neurotypicals find open plan offices uncomfortable.

    If the company has any sense they will allow you a partition wall at least. The person next you will secretly be thanking you.  I created a wall using an old notice board then asked permission for it to stay. The Guy beside was all for it :)  My wall was allowed. 

    But if a small room makes u more productive ask for that

    then next a surround partition.

    I will be asking to continue my Working From Home (WFH) once COVID 19 is "Over". It has made my life so much less stressful ( my own music, coffee, heat levels, no office noise, and my view is off my garden full of birds and wildlife. ) 

    so consider asking to WFH.