Dear Work It Out, I work in an office where the same floor is shared by multiple teams that don't work together, but work for the same parent company.
There are a few people whose voices carry all the time, and occasionally a group of them will congregate in an open area not far from my desk for what seem like impromptu team meetings or snacks.
Since I don't know most of them, it feels like asking them to quiet down would seem like scolding from an unrelated party, but it really disrupts my work.
Still, it's important to remember that you are at work to work, and if your environment hinders your productivity, that's something you — and your company — should care about.
I've been having a hard time taking client calls when your team talks openly in the office near my desk.
Persons:
I've, Jen