the problem with open-plan offices

[deird1]

Mez working as an engineer:
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*stares out the window*
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*checks email*
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(repeat ad infinitum)


Mez working as an editor:
*starts reading document*
"What?"
*continues*
"What on earth?"
*reads some more*
"No! NO NO NO NO! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!"
*frantically red-pencils the page*
"ARGH! No! Stupid- Why would- BAD WRITING! SO BAD! Gah!"
*has now reached the end of page 1*


I'm not exactly the most relaxing colleague...

Comments

[glorious-pancake-morning.blogspot.com]

Every time I have another little editing job for this small business I've started "proofreading" for, I get more and more frustrated... every new item is written worse, spelt worse, and formatted worse than the last. Is there a term for the opposite of skill improvement? Just... argh!