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Work calls on trains

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the7Vabo · 08/10/2024 09:34

But of a rant but I’m sick of people using their commute time to do work calls.

I just moved location on a train as it looked like I was going to be subject to a call for almost the whole journey (an hour). He’s so loud I call still hear him from the other end of the carriage.

I also work in one of the largest organisations where I live and I regularly overhear calls relating to it.

The guy this morning had his laptop open, basically acting as if he was at a desk.

Is it unreasonable to expect that people consider that others may not want to be subject to the noise during their morning commute?

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dreamingofsun · 08/10/2024 09:43

Are you OK with people talking, or is it that you cant hear both sides of the conversation that annoys you? Surely you could go in the quiet carriage if you are that bothered.

Having 3 kids, doing a long commute and not wanting to work on urgent things when i got home, meant that i usually worked on the train. And had to put up with fat/smelly/farty etc etc people

Cynic17 · 08/10/2024 09:42

Not only is it truly annoying, but I'm sure must break confidentiality rules for lots of organisations.

ButtSurgery · 08/10/2024 09:41

I refuse to work on the train. I work with sensitive information. I don't give a fuck that colleagues do it, I'm not prepared to deal with someone trying to read my screen or risk someone getting a photo of it. That could cost me my job, especially if it makes it to the newspapers as it's interesting to lots of people, especially criminals.

No one has complained about my lack of work while travelling since I put my foot down!

Bluenoodles · 08/10/2024 09:40

They are really irritating. No one’s that indispensable that they can’t switch their phone off for a train journey.

AgnesX · 08/10/2024 09:39

Sounds like my last boss. Lovely bloke but... complete prawn when it came to work calls on trains. I'm surprised someone didn't thump him.

FuzzyPuffling · 08/10/2024 09:38

If I was involved in industrial espionage ( I'm not) I would just spend my days on commuter trains. It's amazing what you find out...

Catza · 08/10/2024 09:37

It doesn't bother me. I juts put headphones in and listen to a podcast or music while reading/getting on with my own work. I just consider myself lucky that I don't work crazy long hours that require me to be "on" all the time. Quiet carriages also exist.

ExtraOnions · 08/10/2024 09:37

…In that past I’ve tweeted the org they work for, and said “Interesting to find out X, Y and Z on my train journey this morning”

The was someone from a council one (had badge on), talking through Social Care stuff

It’s like people think they are in a bubble.

EmpressaurusDeiGatti · 08/10/2024 09:37

YANBU. And if they’re sharing work-sensitive information with the whole carriage, I’d take notes and report them.

KenAdams · 08/10/2024 09:36

Huge bugbear of mine.

I'M ON A TRAIN. OH YOU CAN'T HEAR ME? I'M ABOUT TO LOSE SIGNAL.

SORRY I LOST SIGNAL. I'M ON A TRAIN.

Some sort of narrative to make it clear they're very important and delegate some work.