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AIBU to be driven mad by a colleague typing loudly all day?

128 replies

MyShyCat · 08/06/2026 15:20

AIBU to want to scream at my colleague who sits beside me for typing so loudly?

Every keystroke is SMACK SMACK SMACK. It's like she is trying to countersink the keys into the desk.

Zero ability to change her behaviour. Various people have mentioned it but she just giggles and says "oh yeah, my husband says I'm loud too!"

SMACK SMACK WHACK SMACK WHACKETY SMACKETY SMACK WHACK WHACK

OP posts:
MyShyCat · 08/06/2026 15:23

PrawnAgain · 08/06/2026 15:21

You are unreasonable not to be using headphones. I'm not sure how people work in open plan offices without them

Don't be stupid. We are ALL wearing headphones.

She is unbelievable.

OP posts:
Greenfinch7 · 08/06/2026 15:23

That is unbearable for me too. Even medium loud typing drives me crazy, but I have misophonia, so there are other noises I also can't stand. Would you be able to wear some kind of ear defender, or does your work not allow that?

PrawnAgain · 08/06/2026 15:21

You are unreasonable not to be using headphones. I'm not sure how people work in open plan offices without them