The other side of this is that a very large percentage of folks in our industry seem to have social anxiety-spectrum issues.
Folks without those don't seem to understand how much energy is being burned through just being out in the open and on display for all of your coworkers. It's not something I, personally, have control over.
The time I've spent in "open concept" work places, I finish every day frustrated with my ability to accomplish tasks and physically and emotionally drained.
That takes a very serious toll over time.
I've moved on from jobs due to this type of work environment.
Folks without those don't seem to understand how much energy is being burned through just being out in the open and on display for all of your coworkers. It's not something I, personally, have control over.
The time I've spent in "open concept" work places, I finish every day frustrated with my ability to accomplish tasks and physically and emotionally drained.
That takes a very serious toll over time.
I've moved on from jobs due to this type of work environment.