I’ve been complaining about the horror of open-plan offices for some time. I firmly believe that the only people in favor of them are short sighted managers looking to reduce costs. Still, I keep seeing articles assuring me that, yes indeed, programmers really do like open-plan offices because enhanced communication. Or something.
Here, at last, is the truth neatly captured in a single tweet:
Companies: "Programmers love open-plan offices." Programmers: "Uh, no, please give us doors that close." Company: "SHUT UP YOU LOVE IT."
— Christophe (@Xof) August 6, 2016