Eureka! I think I've figured out what is driving me insane!

[Dragynphyre]

The room that I'm currently in is maybe 30' x 30'. There are 18 cubicles in this room, 16 of which are currently occupied. The cubicle walls are about 3' high, so this means that the entire room is open-air.

There are about 4 different radio stations playing.

There are at least 10 people talking at once, either to each other or to customers who may or may not be on speakerphone. They progressively get louder and louder as they can't hear themselves over the increasing volume of the room.

There is at least one walkie-talkie set loudly on someone's desk that is squawking something like "Louie, come in Louie" or "Chris call me 5209" every few minutes.

The phones are constantly ringing (or buzzing if the person's already on a call). No one has figured out how to set the ringer/buzzer on the lowest setting.

The vent above my head makes this constant whooshing noise.

The windows behind me rattle every time the breeze blows - I just hope I don't wind up getting sucked out a 23rd floor window...

The printer is complaining about its constant tree-killing activity by making a high pitched whining noise.

There is someone around here whose keyboard is going to wind up going to Human Resources for abuse... *click*click*bam* *click*click*click*click*click*bam*

And the guy that sits directly to my right, one of my bestest buddies around here, bless his heart.... is a LOUD Brooklyn-ite, who has a penchant for trying to sing club tunes with his operatic Irish tenor...

Grah! Wish I could use earplugs or headphones, but I have to answer the phone far too often, earplugs would become a hassle and I'd never be able to listen to a whole song.

I'm going out to the mountains this weekend, the only ambient sound will be the sound of the birds chirping during the day, the fire crackling at night, and the cool breeze blowing... ahhhh... bliss! (Back In Black)
Delissandra Splitshadow - Veteran Deceiver of the Circle of Unseen Hands
Grandmaster Poisoner (250), Master Potter (191), Grandmaster Lush (200)

Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap

[Ponzi]

*chirp chirp chirp*

*wolves howling*

*rustling noises*

*crickets*

*boyfriend snoring*

*owl hooting*

[Dorla]

Quote:... ahhhh... bliss!

Until you have to take a poo... then you will miss the comforts of home!

[EZ_Ciba]

You need the filler from the back side of the Pink Floyd - Animals cassette tape. The sounds will drive your coworkers insande enough that they will shut up too!

[Elerion]

A shotgun makes a lot of noise, but it's blissfully silent afterwards.

[Dragynphyre]

But those noises are soothing to me Ponzi!

I'm beginning to understand why postal workers 'go postal' hehehe.

[EZ_Gnarwar Floatingbuffalo]

"Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking! Just a moment!"
"Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking! Just a moment!"
"Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking! Just a moment!"
"Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking! Just a moment!"

"Ahh, I'm going to have to go ahead and ask you to come in on Sunday, too..."



"A 40oz to freedom is the only chance I have to feel good even though i feel bad"

[Krimzan]

Gnarwar you bastard...
I was JUST about to reply with that.

As for what's driving you insaine, I could have sweared it was that extra X chromosome.

[EZ_mjn6172]

Quote:
"Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking! Just a moment!"


Am I the only one who read this as NINJA speaking? Work must have warped my fragile little mind today





EDIT: OK, I think the quote works now. Jarat Yn'Harla
50th Level Rogue
Drunken Fishermen
Rodcet NifeEdited by: mjn6172 at: 10/20/03 3:13 pm

[Kelthana]

When I'm in a situation where I expect to be interrupted but want my music, I use earbuds and pull out the right one when I have to talk/answer the phone. The music continues uninterrupted, and I can still hold a conversation. As soon as I finish, the other earphone goes right back in and I can't hear any of the disruptive sounds. Some people can't stand the headphones that go into the ear, but they've been invaluable to me.

[EZ_Daton Everon]

Wonder if Good Ole Radio Shack could help ya out.

Get a Y cable that is supposed to split off sound to 2 different sets of headsets and use it backwards.



Use the 2 outputs as inputs and play your mp3 player/cd player/8 track player through one side, and hook the phone ring to the other, and then your headphones on the 1 ended side of the Y cable.

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Just remember: when you go to court, you are trusting your fate to
twelve people that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty!

[Meddik]

Noise is good for me. Cause when I don't have background noise, know what I hear?

Music from various kids programs that my son likes. Wiggles, Roly-Poly-Olie, jojo's circus, etc. etc.

Oh god, it could drive me insane. Trojan Horseshoes

[EZ_Talius]

Quote:As for what's driving you insaine, I could have sweared it was that extra X chromosome.

Split X Symdrome (When the X chromosome seperates into two Xs) is a mental disorder that is typically demonstrated by long earlobes, dullened affect, and a stretched / flatened nasal bridge. It can be associated with mental retardation (that is, an IQ less then 70 on a standardized IQ test) or with learning disorders and distractibility. It is one of the 25% of mental retardations that has a clear biological basis.

(I have said this from memory. I have a test tomarrow and have had a bit too much rum or whiskey or whatever my friend keeps pooring. As such, I'm pretty excited at my ability to respond)

[EZ_Zorian]

Lol mjn6172, I had exactly the same thought when I first read Nina Probably has something to do with what was posted in Logged Out about your mind first seeing the first and last letters and synthesizing the word into the one most recognizable. And this being a forum for rogues/ninjas and all...Darn ninjas... Edited by: Zorian at: 10/20/03 9:47 pm

[DarthEnderX]

Quote:Am I the only one who read this as NINJA speaking?

I'm glad I wasn't the only one. "Classes are not that out of balance -AbsorEQ"

[Dragynphyre]

Quote:When I'm in a situation where I expect to be interrupted but want my music, I use earbuds and pull out the right one when I have to talk/answer the phone. The music continues uninterrupted, and I can still hold a conversation. As soon as I finish, the other earphone goes right back in and I can't hear any of the disruptive sounds. Some people can't stand the headphones that go into the ear, but they've been invaluable to me.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to distinguish what the person on the phone was saying to me if I still had the music going - I have to turn off the car radio if anyone's talking to me or calls me on my cell phone - I have to pause my CD at home if the phone rings or someone comes in to my room to talk to me.

Dunno what an ear doctor would call that.

I can hear a pin drop if there's not too much background noise, but put me in a crowded restaurant or bar, and I'll not hear you unless you step into the ladies room with me or something.

[Jem]

Lack of focus Wraine aka "The Spine Tickler!"
Moderator O'Dethe
"It has.. It has a meter that is tricky. A little wicky wacky wicky..."

[EZ_Prenn]

I've heard it labled as conductive deafness.

I hear pretty well when there's nothing going on, except I've got tinnitus presumably from bad ear infections as a child. When I can tune that out, it's easy to hear little bumps and things going on around the house or outside. When there's actually stuff going on, like people talking in the background, or whatever, I have a hard time hearing it. Sucks. Sensei Pren{Dragon Army}[Tribunal Server]
So I take shelter in tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring a brand new day
Think I can make it right tomorrow,
Think I need more sleep today...

[Nymm]

In one of my rare attempts to be helpful, I suggest augmenting your phone with a decent headset and just wear it whether you are on a call or not.

The one I have here in the office was about $30 3 years ago. It features a boom mic, two earphones, and seperate volume and mute controls. It does a good job as a phone and kills office noise dead when not on a call.

I've also seen ones that can be phone or music, with a pushbutton to select which is on. I'm think when this one finally breaks I'll get one of those. - Nymm
Prexus, Deceiver, 1 ea.

[Dragynphyre]

ooooh, nymm... that sounds cool!

[EZ_Tameran]

My school is built almost exactly the way you describe your job. Open air, no walls, just dividers. At any one moment you can hear at least 3 other classes.

[EZ_pulid]

But you have a new football field, right?!

I personally just learned the goodness of an ipod and the ability to download streaming radio over a weekend. Say hello to 5 gigs of classical music/alternative rock baby.