Cubicle Hell

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I have read some great success stories from people escaping cubicle hell. They are a great motivator for my goal to become a REI. Whether you have already escaped or planning to do so, this thread is to share your experiences in cubicle hell.

Although I have many more stories to share, what I am dealing with this morning is what lead me to create this thread.  Two cubicles to my left is my boss's favorite.  I think he has a bizarre crush on her, and totally has his blinders on when it comes to her.  She is currently watching a sitcom on your PC without headphones.  It is an early morning ritual of hers, which conveniently ends prior to the boss arriving at 9am. 

On the right of me is a woman who refuses to call off sick.  She has coughed non-stop since I arrived 45 minutes ago.  She does a lot of annoying things on a daily basis, but this is the one that grinds my gears the most because I feel like I need an umbrella to shield me from her germs. 

So what are some of your cubicle hell stories?

[Jen Kurtz]

I used to work in a cubicle where everyday I felt like Peter Gibbons from Office Space lol

Everyone I worked with was 25+ years older than me which left for a very boring and dull environment for me. Not that I thought work was supposed to be one great party, but I had not one thing in common with anyone. They were there to clock in and out and do their work in quiet. I went stir crazy. I am far too extraverted for that job. Additionally the company played this same iPod of terrible songs that repeated the whole 2 years I was there (think Michael McDonald). 

It was around that time I read Pamela Slims' "Escape Cubicle Nation", which is a funny and motivating book, that's when I realized for the first time that that sort of work is not for me!! :)