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by crazcarl 2223 days ago
Many people hate open offices but continue to take jobs where they will be working in an open office. Until companies can directly see the open office setup as a detriment to hiring or retention, companies will continue to utilize them to save money.

I don't expect to see them disappear completely anytime soon.

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Would you ever turn down a job because of the office layout? I'm not sure if I would, and also not sure what jobs are out there where I could have my own office.
Absolutely would unless this was the only offer on the table. I suspect I'm not the only person who took a paycut to move to a WFH job.

I'm not suggesting covid-19 is just an excuse to eradicate open offices. I really think it poses a health risk in the world going forward, now that we have witnessed what a pandemic means.

I would if I could but I can't afford to be that picky.