I have some coworkers who like to talk “Animé”. I could put my headphones on and tune it out. Now they chat about it, and since we use the chat for work, have to read about it. (Until about 6 mos. ago I never knew there was such a thing as Squirrel Girl.)
And they’re about as productive! They seem to have the same work ethic as some of the people I used to work with. Just like the old saying about owning a boat: The two happiest days of my career were the day I got hired and the day I retired!
The advantage is that now, if I need to belch (or worse), I don’t need to worry about it offending anyone else. (And that becomes more of an issue the older I get…)
enigmamz over 4 years ago
But they’re still good babies!!!
amethyst52 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’d rather hear my pets noises than snapping gum, slurping coffee, tuneless whistling, cracking knuckles, off key humming, the list goes on and on.
Jeff0811 over 4 years ago
I have some coworkers who like to talk “Animé”. I could put my headphones on and tune it out. Now they chat about it, and since we use the chat for work, have to read about it. (Until about 6 mos. ago I never knew there was such a thing as Squirrel Girl.)
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
LOL! Another wonderful thing you can’t escape!
J Quest over 4 years ago
That orange one is a real butt kisser…
Stevefk over 4 years ago
Why? Because they can!
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Yep! They’re noisy alright.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 4 years ago
The squeaky hedgehog toy is a bit too much.
wrytercat over 4 years ago
Yeah! And watch out where you step!
swanridge over 4 years ago
Nothing will get you to fly out of bed at 2 AM faster than the noise of a cat barfing!
Rose Madder Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sounds the same as the sounds I heard from my human co-workers. Thank goodness I don’t have to put up with that anymore – RETIRED!
tiomax over 4 years ago
And they’re about as productive! They seem to have the same work ethic as some of the people I used to work with. Just like the old saying about owning a boat: The two happiest days of my career were the day I got hired and the day I retired!
dflak over 4 years ago
I can hear my co-worker from the other office. However after nearly 49 years of marriage, I can tune her voice out.
chromosome Premium Member over 4 years ago
Some background music or “white noise” (like a fan) could help with the pet noises…
zeexenon over 4 years ago
Looks like we have to get used to it. Unless HAZMAT Suit manufactures increase their output.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 4 years ago
Not to mention the cat walking across your keyboad…
HEY! OFF!.
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The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 4 years ago
The advantage is that now, if I need to belch (or worse), I don’t need to worry about it offending anyone else. (And that becomes more of an issue the older I get…)