My Choice

Go deaf or grow an ulcer. What would you choose?

Here's the situation:

I hate HATE that clackity-clack sound of typing, especially when it's fast typing. I have no idea why it bothers me so much. It's especially bad considering I work in high tech for a living.

So, I have to sit at my desk with the headphones turned to 11 in order to cut out the sound. I can literally feel my eardrums becoming less sensitive by the day.

It's not a personal thing, although I know people take it that way. It doesn't matter who sits next to me, I had the same problem with two other people when I was running a business out of my home last year.

The only thing I want to make clear: If the sound doesn't bother you that doesn't mean it doesn't bother ME. Put yourself in my shoes for a second: Do you think I like the fact that it bothers me? Think of something that drives you crazy mad....gives you a headache...makes you feel nauseous. Now imagine that thing surrounds you at your work. Are you going to be happy?

Believe me, if I could change it, I would.