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usuk2004
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Listening to music at work...

I'm talking about headphones, ipods, etc not like having the radio on that everyone can hear.

Anyone else think this is really really unprofessional???? Chat Icon It's one of my hugest pet peeves!Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 10:34 AM
 
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Ooh, yeah very unprofessional!

Posted 8/23/06 10:35 AM
 

Lisa
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Re: Listening to music at work...

yes...very unprofessional!!

Posted 8/23/06 10:36 AM
 

MrsDiamondgrlie
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Yes it is!

Posted 8/23/06 10:37 AM
 

MrsMerlot
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I personally don't think it's unprofessional, but I also do it...so I'm biased.

I only put in one headphone in case someone's talking to (or about) me.

I don't see how it's any worse than those who have radios on or play music off their computer.

Posted 8/23/06 10:37 AM
 

WhatNow
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I do it all the time, especially when people are talking around me and I need to concentrate on work.

But I am a designer. So, I think it depends on the field. If someone is an accountant in a conservative firm it could be a ltitle strange, I agreeChat Icon

Message edited 8/23/2006 10:39:11 AM.

Posted 8/23/06 10:38 AM
 

CaseyGirl
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Re: Listening to music at work...

not in a creative environment or one where there is little client contact, etc....such as programming....those type of things.


eta: I used to listen to a small radio or itunes at work (very low) at my old job (in advertising). But where I am now, it is frowned upon...so all I hear right now is the hum of the lights....drives me nuts.

Message edited 8/23/2006 10:42:05 AM.

Posted 8/23/06 10:38 AM
 

leighla
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Oh god, if I couldn't listen to music somedays I would go nuts.

But when I'm actually in my office I have a very solitary job, so it doesn't affect my work in a negative way.

I don't believe it should be allowed when you are a phone person or have to interact a lot, but I believe it can be a huge motivator for people.

Posted 8/23/06 10:40 AM
 

Christine
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I do it once in a while when I really need to concentrate - I have idiots in my office running up and down the hall screaming outside my office. Maybe if that unprofessional behaviour stops, I won't need headphones to get my work done.

Posted 8/23/06 10:47 AM
 

usuk2004
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.

Posted 8/23/06 10:47 AM
 

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Re: Listening to music at work...

I think it depends on what the job is. I listen to music all day, and when a client calls I take off my headphones and answer the phone. I dont listen to my music when clients are in the office though.

Posted 8/23/06 10:49 AM
 

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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by usuk2004

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.



That may not be the reason why they wear headphones and listen to music (so no one will bother them) - it may be b/c it's been (scientifically) proven to help you concentrate and think more. Something about stiumulating some part of your brain or what not...

Posted 8/23/06 10:55 AM
 

WhatNow
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by usuk2004

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.



Usuk, on behalf of all designers out there--it's not to avoid contacts with others per se! It is to make sure that nobody interrupts the flow of creative juices when things get really good! It has nothing to do with not wanting to have contact with your. It just something we have to do sometimes to do our job which is different that being a marketing manager or an accountant. KWIM? We need to be in our own little world sometimes and concentrate on being creative!Chat Icon We mean no disrespect!!Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 10:56 AM
 

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Re: Listening to music at work...

A lot of people at my office wear headphones, I don't see anything wrong with it, I do it sometimes too..

Posted 8/23/06 10:56 AM
 

WhatNow
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by ChrissynRicky

Posted by usuk2004

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.



That may not be the reason why they wear headphones and listen to music (so no one will bother them) - it may be b/c it's been (scientifically) proven to help you concentrate and think more. Something about stiumulating some part of your brain or what not...



AW, you understand so well!Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 10:57 AM
 

MrsMerlot
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by WhatNow

AW, you understand so well!Chat Icon



and I'm not in a creative business at all...I'm in Investment Banking, and just need to "concentrate" sometimes!

Oh, and we were writing at the same time...great minds!!!! Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 10:58 AM
 

usuk2004
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by WhatNow

Posted by usuk2004

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.



Usuk, on behalf of all designers out there--it's not to avoid contacts with others per se! It is to make sure that nobody interrupts the flow of creative juices when things get really good! It has nothing to do with not wanting to have contact with your. It just something we have to do sometimes to do our job which is different that being a marketing manager or an accountant. KWIM? We need to be in our own little world sometimes and concentrate on being creative!Chat Icon We mean no disrespect!!Chat Icon



Yes, it is so that no one disturbs them (and, actually, it's not just the designers) when they get into a groove - I've done some design work myself and I know what it's like. But I also write a lot for my job, which is similar in that sometimes you get going, and I'm constantly being disturbed in order to take care of things that come up. Working in an office means you need to deal with people - period - no matter what your job is. I don't take personal offense, I just think it's horribly unprofessional on the whole.

Posted 8/23/06 11:00 AM
 

WhatNow
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Re: Listening to music at work...

Posted by usuk2004

Posted by WhatNow

Posted by usuk2004

Possilby, maybe if you worked on your own at home, but I just don't think it's appropriate for anyone in an office setting. I work in a creative environment and have to work with designers and they constantly have headphones on and it's really offputting. They do it so no one disturbs them when they're working - but do you know how many times I'm disturbed when I'm working on something? That's the nature of working in an office! Sorry, I just think it's totally unprofessional and a really immature way to avoid contact with others.



Usuk, on behalf of all designers out there--it's not to avoid contacts with others per se! It is to make sure that nobody interrupts the flow of creative juices when things get really good! It has nothing to do with not wanting to have contact with your. It just something we have to do sometimes to do our job which is different that being a marketing manager or an accountant. KWIM? We need to be in our own little world sometimes and concentrate on being creative!Chat Icon We mean no disrespect!!Chat Icon



Yes, it is so that no one disturbs them (and, actually, it's not just the designers) when they get into a groove - I've done some design work myself and I know what it's like. But I also write a lot for my job, which is similar in that sometimes you get going, and I'm constantly being disturbed in order to take care of things that come up. Working in an office means you need to deal with people - period - no matter what your job is. I don't take personal offense, I just think it's horribly unprofessional on the whole.



well, us designers, we ARE a horribly unprofessional and roudy bunch!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

But just so you know, I can always hear if someone is addresing me over the deadphones, so I am still there, in the office... I just don't want to hear, at that most important moment, just when everythign is finally looking just so, how so and so in the sales department didn't fill out the right form...Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 11:07 AM
 

Christine
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Re: Listening to music at work...

When I wear headphones, I am still available to anyone that needs something. I just need something to drown out other people yelling and carrying on. It's the best I can do since I don't have a door to close and need to get my work done.

Posted 8/23/06 11:18 AM
 

MrsS2005
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I'd prefer people use headphones instead of blasting the radio. I'd rather not hear the same cr@p played over and over again throughout the day.

Posted 8/23/06 12:48 PM
 

Emily
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Re: Listening to music at work...

i listen to sirius without headphones at work...so does my boss. the tv is always on full blast too. Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 12:49 PM
 

angnick
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Re: Listening to music at work...

oh i do not allow that in my office.

a lot of telephone calls were missed and so now we each llisten tomusic.

it seems to work.

Message edited 8/23/2006 12:59:44 PM.

Posted 8/23/06 12:58 PM
 

Goldi0218
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I know people who wear headphones and dont listen to music. They just want to be left alone.

Posted 8/23/06 1:00 PM
 

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Re: Listening to music at work...

we are not allowed music at ALL and actually for 3 separate hours of the day there has to be COMPLETE silence on the unit. not even a whisper!!

Posted 8/23/06 1:00 PM
 

LMFitz
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Re: Listening to music at work...

I hate it when people use headphones - but I also hate many of the people here who do it! Chat Icon

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Posted 8/23/06 1:04 PM
 
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