TinyBlu
Well-Known Member
I will start this by admitting that I am a TRUE introvert. Not shy at all, but tend to favor intimate relationships, not a fan of small talk (prefer meaningful conversations), and for every hour that I "give out" I need about 2 hours to recharge.
This personality type spills over into my work life, and thankfully, I work in a profession that appeals to my creative, "looking within" need.
As I've aged, I've learned to compromise and coexist with my more gregarious counterparts. I work hard to play the corporate game, as I don't want to be perceived as "Stuck up" (common misconception) or not a team player. However, I have a coworker that is driving me completely up the wall.
Our office space is small and her mouth is BIG. She just has a BIG personality... loud, no filter, quite unorthodox according to my standards, but she's fun. That is, until I need to get work done and I can't drown out her high pitched, incessant chatter. I've tried closing my door, ear buds, white noise. NOTHING works!
To make matters worse, part of my job responsibilities involve recording instructional videos. I've tried to put up a sign indicating that I'm recording, but I honestly need it to be quiet at other times, too. This has caused me to seek refuge in another building, but I get irritated because I would rather stay in my office instead of making concessions for someone who can't be QUIET!!!
My boss, a fellow introvert, is aware of the issue (he's commented on it), but now it's wearing on my nerves and my productivity--so much so that I am considering asking to relocate my office so I can get some work done.
The only issue is... I don't want it to be perceived as "black woman drama". There are only a few sistas in the entire organization and I don't want to come off as a "you-know-what"
What say you? Should I just suck it up or ask to be moved?
This personality type spills over into my work life, and thankfully, I work in a profession that appeals to my creative, "looking within" need.
As I've aged, I've learned to compromise and coexist with my more gregarious counterparts. I work hard to play the corporate game, as I don't want to be perceived as "Stuck up" (common misconception) or not a team player. However, I have a coworker that is driving me completely up the wall.
Our office space is small and her mouth is BIG. She just has a BIG personality... loud, no filter, quite unorthodox according to my standards, but she's fun. That is, until I need to get work done and I can't drown out her high pitched, incessant chatter. I've tried closing my door, ear buds, white noise. NOTHING works!
To make matters worse, part of my job responsibilities involve recording instructional videos. I've tried to put up a sign indicating that I'm recording, but I honestly need it to be quiet at other times, too. This has caused me to seek refuge in another building, but I get irritated because I would rather stay in my office instead of making concessions for someone who can't be QUIET!!!
My boss, a fellow introvert, is aware of the issue (he's commented on it), but now it's wearing on my nerves and my productivity--so much so that I am considering asking to relocate my office so I can get some work done.
The only issue is... I don't want it to be perceived as "black woman drama". There are only a few sistas in the entire organization and I don't want to come off as a "you-know-what"
What say you? Should I just suck it up or ask to be moved?
