Noisy workplace
I get very frustrated in my workplace, in large part because of the people I share a cubicle with. There is nearly always too much noise and talking going on around me for me to concentrate on the work I need to be doing. Although the design and layout of the cubicles our employer chose are a part of the problem, this is the fourth cubicle I've
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This is what works for me: Sennheiser HD 280 passive noise reduction headphones.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Professional/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242675611&sr=8-1
Someone in this community suggested them to me long ago, and I've found them invaluable. These have large padded earcups which form a great acoustic seal around the ear. When I am playing music through them--and not even at an excessive volume--they block out everything. I have told all my coworkers that wearing these headphones does not mean that I cannot be approached. It means that I need them in order to focus on my work. I've also asked my coworkers to wave in front of my face to get my attention. Because the headphones are so effective, I can't hear it if someone is standing behind me saying my name. I prefer not to be tapped or poked because I have an intense startle reflex. (My coworkers learn this quickly and are so startled by my jumping that they never tap me twice!)
I know that many people prefer in-ear noise blocking earphones. I can't speak to those as my Sennheisers work so well for me that I see no reason to switch. After a break-in period of a few days, I've found the Sennheisers to be very comfortable and I can wear them all day if need be. They're also not very expensive.
They may not work for you, but I wanted to throw the suggestion out there as they've made a cubicle environment comfortable for me!
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