Comments on: Business Proposal: Quiet Spaces to Make Private Phone Calls http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/ Everything About Money You Were Too Polite To Ask Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maggie Ham http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32313 Maggie Ham Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:27:37 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32313 @jfruh Last time I saw anything that bared any resemblance to a phone booth, a homeless guy was using it to take a leak. @jfruh Last time I saw anything that bared any resemblance to a phone booth, a homeless guy was using it to take a leak.

]]> By: Maggie Ham http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32312 Maggie Ham Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:26:07 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32312 @Trilby It really is the worst, right? I don't understand the things people talk about in public! @Trilby It really is the worst, right? I don’t understand the things people talk about in public!

]]> By: Trilby http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32281 Trilby Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:52:45 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32281 I don't think renting out $5 booths for private phonecalls would be a profitable business because very few people share this writer's sensativity about keeping private talk private. I've heard some really crazy-private half-conversations recently. People need to get a grip. I don’t think renting out $5 booths for private phonecalls would be a profitable business because very few people share this writer’s sensativity about keeping private talk private. I’ve heard some really crazy-private half-conversations recently. People need to get a grip.

]]> By: lizard http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32240 lizard Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:14:23 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32240 @jfruh homeless people would definitely monopolize them. @jfruh homeless people would definitely monopolize them.

]]> By: sunflowernut http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32223 sunflowernut Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:57:21 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32223 @notpollyanna All of the libraries I've ever belonged to had designated areas that you could eat at. You should see if yours does @notpollyanna All of the libraries I’ve ever belonged to had designated areas that you could eat at. You should see if yours does

]]> By: polka dots vs stripes http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32206 polka dots vs stripes Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:53:23 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32206 @Deb of last year@twitter Our supply room is also where the printers are, and is essentially one long, doorless hallway. I use one of the (many) unused offices - because we have no managers in our location, but they won't move us plebes into the offices, they're all empty. The walls are thin, but it's something. @Deb of last year@twitter Our supply room is also where the printers are, and is essentially one long, doorless hallway.

I use one of the (many) unused offices – because we have no managers in our location, but they won’t move us plebes into the offices, they’re all empty. The walls are thin, but it’s something.

]]> By: ghechr http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32200 ghechr Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:26:14 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32200 @stuffisthings The author is talking about a separate business of providing space, not that your own employer provides the space. @stuffisthings The author is talking about a separate business of providing space, not that your own employer provides the space.

]]> By: josefinastrummer http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32193 josefinastrummer Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:51:31 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32193 @notpollyanna Do you live in a city? You could go to a food court and eat your dinner there. I think the library is also a good option, before or after the food court. How far do you live from home? Maybe it is worth it to go home and come back, if you end up freezing and/or spending money on food. You do have three hours. It's not really society's job to show you how to waste time for free. @notpollyanna Do you live in a city? You could go to a food court and eat your dinner there. I think the library is also a good option, before or after the food court.
How far do you live from home? Maybe it is worth it to go home and come back, if you end up freezing and/or spending money on food. You do have three hours. It’s not really society’s job to show you how to waste time for free.

]]> By: angry little raincloud http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32184 angry little raincloud Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:17:23 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32184 @stuffisthings It doesn't have to be just about having a phone call with a potential new employer. What about calling your doctor? This was a constant complaint at my previous employer, which of course had an open plan office and no privacy. I remember running around trying to find a private area where I could talk to my doctor: I really didn't want the rest of the office to know about Private Medical Issue. Or when my credit card number was compromised, I didn't want everyone else to have to listen to me confirm or deny my recent spending: why, yes, that $50 charge at Sex Toys R Us was me. @stuffisthings It doesn’t have to be just about having a phone call with a potential new employer.
What about calling your doctor? This was a constant complaint at my previous employer, which of course had an open plan office and no privacy. I remember running around trying to find a private area where I could talk to my doctor: I really didn’t want the rest of the office to know about Private Medical Issue. Or when my credit card number was compromised, I didn’t want everyone else to have to listen to me confirm or deny my recent spending: why, yes, that $50 charge at Sex Toys R Us was me.

]]> By: stuffisthings http://thebillfold.com/2013/01/business-proposal-quiet-spaces-to-make-private-phone-calls/#comment-32175 stuffisthings Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:02:44 +0000 http://thebillfold.com/?p=22027#comment-32175 @eraserface Why would an office building invest in infrastructure that makes it easier for competitors to poach their workers? @eraserface Why would an office building invest in infrastructure that makes it easier for competitors to poach their workers?

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