Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Can You Hear Me Now??? Noise Cancelling Headphones in the Office


Guilty.

I often wear headphones and listen to music while doing tasks such as entering time.  It's not the same as if I'm handling a court filing or preparing a pleading shell.  And it doesn't slow me down.

I'm always mindful to make sure that I look up constantly and that my music isn't so loud that I don't respond when someone (especially an attorney) is talking to me.

However, I do take exception to some people who wear noise cancelling headphones at work.  If we're on the same team and sitting right next to each other, I shouldn't have to scream your name or get up and tap you on the shoulder (and startle the heck out of you) to tell you that I need you for something (work-related).

There's a time and place for everything.  They call it 'work' for a reason.

And while I love to enjoy a good podcast or "beach read," as much as the next person, I certainly don't expect the firm to pay me to do it.

Team work, people.

That is all.


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