Trying to meet deadlines is already stressful enough but imagine having to do it while your deskmate whispers sweet nothings to her boyfriend several times a day.
That’s exactly what one Malaysian office worker is going through, and they shared their frustration anonymously in a post on XUAN Play’s Facebook page.
“She makes 4 to 5 calls a day to her boyfriend”
According to the confession, the OP said their workload has been piling up recently, and with performance reviews just two months away, the pressure is real.
But what’s been pushing them over the edge isn’t the work, it’s the constant romantic chatter coming from the colleague who sits directly across from them.
She makes four to five phone calls a day to her boyfriend, using a soft and cutesy voice,” they wrote.
While the tone might be sweet to some, to the OP, it’s a daily “sound disturbance” that makes it hard to focus.
“I don’t need to know how sweet your relationship is”
They expressed frustration over the constant phone calls, saying they didn’t need to overhear details of their colleague’s relationship and suggested that texting would be a more appropriate option during work hours.
Do you really need to let everyone hear your interactions?”
They clarified that it’s not about jealousy or envy, they simply want to concentrate on their job without hearing couple talk in the background all day.
Thinking of changing seats but afraid to look petty
The confession ends with the OP debating whether to ask their supervisor for a new seat, but they’re hesitant.
I’m afraid people will think I’m making a big deal out of nothing or being overly sensitive.”
They asked if there’s a more tactful way to let the colleague know that her constant calls during office hours are disruptive without damaging the relationship or causing office drama.
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