A recent New York Times article discussed various ways that office work environments may change as a result of COVID-19. Some of the ideas discussed include plexiglass shields, added hand sanitizer stations and better control of air ventilation. One that introverts and fields guys stuck on office overhead between jobs can unite on is the elimination of open offices. This means that open work areas, cubicles and shared desks will be a thing of the past. If there's one thing introverts and loud field guys can unite on it's their annoyance and work hindrance in being around people with minimal barriers in an office setting. Many supers are worried about fitting in and are just flat uncomfortable in offices so giving them an actual office during a pitstop between jobs will help them be more comfortable and productive. Though a little more comfortable in office environments, introverts like their own space as well. Too many people and commotion around them is distracting, overwhelming and not productive. With a little me space, introverts are comfortable, laser focused and super productive because they aren't distracted by the regular open office noise and commotion. Needing less social interaction than the average introvert, they can stay in their space and get a ton of work done.
So, depending on your perspective, there may be at least one positive thing that comes from COVID-19. While extroverts might loudly groan about the awfulness of less open offices, introverts and supers may quietly rejoice. In spite of COVID-19, we just might be able to build a better world. We might do it a little more quietly.
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