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Anyone else suffer with this, it's really grating me lately and need some good tips for cooling off. Sat in office right now and a guy has sat opposite me and proceeded to slop and slurp through a bowl of corn flakes mouth wide open, and is now trying to drink a boiling hot tea slurping that to try and drink it even though its too hot. Feel like screaming.
As soon as he goes off to a meeting I am going to move desks, but any good tips people have greatly appreciated!
As soon as he goes off to a meeting I am going to move desks, but any good tips people have greatly appreciated!
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
I'm going for the music in option, although I don't really like doing it as it does make for an anti-social environment. Better that than me shouting at some one to stop eating like a f
king animal. I moved desks, and now have a guy next to me who is so bloody clumsy, laptop is literally crashed onto the docking station, desk shakes, bag that is probably full of a tonne of useless crap is dropped onto the desk with a loud bang. Everything is so bloody heavy handed. Urgh!
king animal. I moved desks, and now have a guy next to me who is so bloody clumsy, laptop is literally crashed onto the docking station, desk shakes, bag that is probably full of a tonne of useless crap is dropped onto the desk with a loud bang. Everything is so bloody heavy handed. Urgh!daddy cool said:
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
That's horrendous. I couldn't stay in a place like that.My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
Mr Pointy said:
daddy cool said:
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
That's horrendous. I couldn't stay in a place like that.My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
I guess I sort of have it in a mild way, my nearest colleague lives the computer geek dream and is working toward type 2 diabetes. Eats more or less non stop throughout the day, worst offences are big packs of crisps and sweets which he somehow manages to suck in such a noisy and gross way. Has loads of energy drinks / pop too. The noise is pretty annoying. The odd belch or too adds to the stress and if he has a cold - ewww. But it doesn't send me over the edge.
My wife is much worse for this, always wanting the TV turned down, doesn't really like loud music, and we have a difficult relationship around food. I wouldn't class myself as a particularly noisy or bad eater but she always seems to be on at me about something. It's my kids I feel really sorry for
There was a great study done in 2017 which showed the neural pathways affected by noise, and thickness of membranes in the brain etc. and it was clear its a biological makeup of the brain which causes this. Glad really as this has affected me for decades, thought I was just being picky but it is a 'thing' and its unavoidable if you have it!
Mr Pointy said:
daddy cool said:
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
That's horrendous. I couldn't stay in a place like that.My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
I’d be off to a new job pronto.
OMITN said:
Mr Pointy said:
daddy cool said:
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
That's horrendous. I couldn't stay in a place like that.My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
I’d be off to a new job pronto.
Had another 1:1 with my manager yesterday who again said hes "working on it, but we cant just go against the MD, so it may take some time".
Hilariously I did get a reply from HR in the end, asking if I would like them to arrange a meeting with the company doctor to discuss my issues. I told them "way ahead of you - ive already booked an appointment". No reply to that...
Anyway, sorry for thread hijack OP!
daddy cool said:
Yeah, its what im thinking more and more. Shame, as otherwise its a good company, and ive been here 2 years now (but only 4 months in our swanky new office where they have come up with this new policy)
Had another 1:1 with my manager yesterday who again said hes "working on it, but we cant just go against the MD, so it may take some time".
Hilariously I did get a reply from HR in the end, asking if I would like them to arrange a meeting with the company doctor to discuss my issues. I told them "way ahead of you - ive already booked an appointment". No reply to that...
Anyway, sorry for thread hijack OP!
The noises! Had another 1:1 with my manager yesterday who again said hes "working on it, but we cant just go against the MD, so it may take some time".
Hilariously I did get a reply from HR in the end, asking if I would like them to arrange a meeting with the company doctor to discuss my issues. I told them "way ahead of you - ive already booked an appointment". No reply to that...
Anyway, sorry for thread hijack OP!
It is better today, the open mouthed slopper has changed seats - so can sit without headphones in today. Maybe the evil glaring did the job!
daddy cool said:
You can sort of understand why folks in America with access to assault rifles go on a rampage!
Well, you say that..!http://www.misophonia-uk.org/the-misophonia-activa...
Im probably around the 5th level
Mr Pointy said:
daddy cool said:
No advice, but feel your pain.
My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
That's horrendous. I couldn't stay in a place like that.My company has just introduced a "music must always be on" policy (no really - ive been told off for taking a business call at my desk because it stopped people listening to the music). Im in first at 7.30, and usually get 30 mins of peace before the finance girls get in and switch on the music to blare out the ceiling speakers in the open plan office (there are no speakers in the ceilings of the directors offices, natch).
So - music goes on, and at the same time I put in earphones with my own music to block it out. Mine is classical stuff like Max Richter, which should be relaxing, but it needs to be at a pretty high volume to drown out the pop music).
These basically stay in until I go home at 4.00, and so it means im in my own bubble, not talking to anyone all day.
Ive been on at my boss about it for months (doesn't want to upset the MD), ive spoken to the Finance Director and told him I want to move to the quiet side of the office (where the MD's PA was allowed to switch the speaker above her off), and ive replied to HR's email about World Mental Health Day by asking for tips if an employee feels their mental health is being affected by "forced music", but they predictably have gone quiet.
TL;DR - suck it up buttercup, and listen to some music through headphones.
Another sufferer here!
It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on fking popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.
I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on f
king popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
BigMon said:
Another sufferer here!
It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on fking popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.
I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
For me my trigger tends to be less the crunching, but more the open mouthed slopping. I get that crunchy food is crunchy, at least if people keep their mouths closed whilst eating it to minimise the noise. It's when people make excessive noise, excessive crunching etc. because they never learnt how to close their mouth when eating - thats when I trigger.It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on f
king popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
BigMon said:
Another sufferer here!
It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on fking popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.
I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
Netflix is what sir requires......It's crunching which really gets to me, so you can imagine how delightful it is sat in a cinema trying to concentrate on a film with people munching on f
king popcorn, nachos, crisps, etc.I would pay much more to sit in a cinema with no-one eating or drinking anything.
coldel said:
daddy cool said:
You can sort of understand why folks in America with access to assault rifles go on a rampage!
Well, you say that..!http://www.misophonia-uk.org/the-misophonia-activa...
Im probably around the 5th level
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montre...
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