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To think that I should be allowed to work where I want to?

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HootyMc0wlFace · 27/05/2016 11:13

I have just come out of a meeting with my line manager and told that I am no longer allowed to work in the library every morning. The "library" is actually a small meeting room with desks and a few books where we are allowed to work quietly and talking is banned. I work in an open plan office so this room is like heaven. I spend the morning there powering through the important work that I need to focus on, go to lunch then spend the afternoon at my desk.

So apparently my routine is sending the wrong message, somehow. I don't look like a team player, I look like I "hide" in there too apply for jobs, and other ridiculous allegations. Someone has been using that room to do some online shopping and I suspect they think that I also piss about in there not doing work.

But the thing is, this is the only time I get any meaningful work done. I resent each afternoon spent at my desk because I can hear every conversation and it is distracting. 100 people taking calls, talking to each other about clients or their weekend plans - the chatter is overwhelming. A task that should take me 10 minutes can drag out for an hour. I know some people listen to music but I find that too distracting.

I just need peace and quiet. Why is this too much to ask for? Why am I being punished? Angry I know from prior experience that I'll get very little done if I am forced to sit at my desk all day every day.

Has anyone else been in this situation? How do I deal with this?

OP posts:
LupoLoopy · 31/05/2016 14:20

Give it 15 minutes after you turn up so you can do your greetings and people have had their chance to ask for any help. You're there and visible if they need you later.

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