Comments on: Thriving Office for the Non-Thriving Office http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:03:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Bill http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-2664481 Bill Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:58:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-2664481 Check out the latest product from the same company: www.phony-excuses.com. You play these new background sounds to get off the phone. Check out the latest product from the same company: http://www.phony-excuses.com. You play these new background sounds to get off the phone.

]]> By: Janey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-2466482 Janey Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:16:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-2466482 I can't stand to work in silence either, makes me realise my own insecurities, maybe people who are confident can run a business without any background noise, but i find it very effective. It's more for personal motivation than for my clients to hear however. I just loop the cd and this is fine. I can’t stand to work in silence either, makes me realise my own insecurities, maybe people who are confident can run a business without any background noise, but i find it very effective. It’s more for personal motivation than for my clients to hear however. I just loop the cd and this is fine.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-2460046 Bryan Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:03:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-2460046 I am working at a temporary desk in the corporate library for 12 months. It is SILENT around here. Drives me nuts. Puts me to sleep. Completely saps my motivation. I am dying for anything besides the sound of the HVAC system. I like my quiet times too, when I am sleeping or reading. But not working! This CD is perfect for those people who can't stand to work in silence. I am working at a temporary desk in the corporate library for 12 months. It is SILENT around here. Drives me nuts. Puts me to sleep. Completely saps my motivation.

I am dying for anything besides the sound of the HVAC system.

I like my quiet times too, when I am sleeping or reading. But not working!

This CD is perfect for those people who can’t stand to work in silence.

]]> By: Demi http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1394218 Demi Thu, 24 May 2007 20:23:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1394218 I work from home and prospect on the phone. I bought this and started using it. I actually had a prospect say - and I quote - "sounds pretty busy over there" to which I replied "Yes, we stay pretty busy." I booked an appointment. I do have one complaint; I wish it was longer than twelve minutes and I wish there were more variety of sounds. Seems I hear the same sounds more than once during the track, although I have not actually verified that. I work from home and prospect on the phone. I bought this and started using it. I actually had a prospect say - and I quote - “sounds pretty busy over there” to which I replied “Yes, we stay pretty busy.”

I booked an appointment.

I do have one complaint; I wish it was longer than twelve minutes and I wish there were more variety of sounds. Seems I hear the same sounds more than once during the track, although I have not actually verified that.

]]> By: xymarkd http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1387067 xymarkd Mon, 21 May 2007 13:55:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1387067 I read about this in an IBM newsletter. My daughter-in-law, who is a graphic artist now working at home, had this suggestion for the next release: That is so great. And for us designers, does it include an alternate track with background noises of a warehouse-sized press running, complete with brownouts of the lights and computers as it kicks on and off? I read about this in an IBM newsletter. My daughter-in-law, who is a graphic artist now working at home, had this suggestion for the next release:

That is so great. And for us designers, does it include an alternate track
with background noises of a warehouse-sized press running, complete with
brownouts of the lights and computers as it kicks on and off?

]]> By: Vladimir Oane » Blog Archive » Sunetele succesului http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1382820 Vladimir Oane » Blog Archive » Sunetele succesului Fri, 18 May 2007 08:51:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1382820 [...] se aud manelele veciunului de deasupra sau cand te striga mama la masa? Nu-i bai. Dai drumul la CD-ul cu sunete de birou. Ce [...] [...] se aud manelele veciunului de deasupra sau cand te striga mama la masa? Nu-i bai. Dai drumul la CD-ul cu sunete de birou. Ce [...]

]]> By: Ed Driscoll.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1379157 Ed Driscoll.com Wed, 16 May 2007 05:13:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1379157 <strong>Wall Of Sound...</strong> Years ago, I remember hearing about an up-and-coming business consultant who would call his clients back on his cell phone--from the parking lot of his local airport, so that they would think he was incredibly in-demand, and about to parachute...... Wall Of Sound…

Years ago, I remember hearing about an up-and-coming business consultant who would call his clients back on his cell phone–from the parking lot of his local airport, so that they would think he was incredibly in-demand, and about to parachute……

]]> By: Olifante http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1376812 Olifante Mon, 14 May 2007 20:52:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1376812 Seriously, this has got to be the stupidest post I've seen on TC - almost made me unsubscribe. Seriously, this has got to be the stupidest post I’ve seen on TC - almost made me unsubscribe.

]]> By: Firefox Fan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1375186 Firefox Fan Mon, 14 May 2007 00:33:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1375186 play this cd when your boss's on trip and call you to check if everyone's busy at work ;) play this cd when your boss’s on trip and call you to check if everyone’s busy at work ;)

]]> By: peanut http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1374968 peanut Sun, 13 May 2007 22:11:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1374968 yes, this isnt new. there is such cd`s since quite a while, but this guy is really good promoting it he got into many newspapers and magazines also techcrunch =) wonder how many ppl buy it but i guess we wont find out.. its a good instrument for telesales, and also for motivating yourself i will try it this week, bought the busy mp3. yes, this isnt new. there is such cd`s since quite a while, but this guy is really good promoting it he got into many newspapers and magazines also techcrunch =)

wonder how many ppl buy it but i guess we wont find out.. its a good instrument for telesales, and also for motivating yourself i will try it this week, bought the busy mp3.

]]> By: M@mycams http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1374941 M@mycams Sun, 13 May 2007 21:50:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1374941 @those trying to figure out the 'benefits' of the disc: For the most part it's not meant to entertain, rather create the impression of a busy brick and mortar office while, for instance, on the phone with a client. Does the concept sound ridiculous and would you feel odd using it? Perhaps. But make no mistake, perception is key. @those trying to figure out the ‘benefits’ of the disc:
For the most part it’s not meant to entertain, rather create the impression of a busy brick and mortar office while, for instance, on the phone with a client. Does the concept sound ridiculous and would you feel odd using it? Perhaps. But make no mistake, perception is key.

]]> By: tanya http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1374809 tanya Sun, 13 May 2007 20:07:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1374809 So, this product helps artificially simulate a "natural" office environment? Hah, Dilbert would get a kick out of this. Maybe version 2 will come with pretend fluorescent lights, carpet smell, and uncomfortable chairs. So, this product helps artificially simulate a “natural” office environment? Hah, Dilbert would get a kick out of this. Maybe version 2 will come with pretend fluorescent lights, carpet smell, and uncomfortable chairs.

]]> By: sean percival http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1374716 sean percival Sun, 13 May 2007 18:40:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1374716 ha, does it also come with bosses who take conversations around and around in circles. totally miss that. i just get car alarms and gardeners now :( ha, does it also come with bosses who take conversations around and around in circles. totally miss that.

i just get car alarms and gardeners now :(

]]> By: judo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373949 judo Sun, 13 May 2007 08:10:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373949 How on earth is this an original idea?? I think this got started with all those boiler room finance opertions in the 80's that would have two guys sharing a desk and would like to pretend they were in a wall street dealing room - hence a tape of dealing room background noise was looped. Very surprized that this made it onto TechCrunch, I must submit my ringtones affiliate site... How on earth is this an original idea?? I think this got started with all those boiler room finance opertions in the 80’s that would have two guys sharing a desk and would like to pretend they were in a wall street dealing room - hence a tape of dealing room background noise was looped.

Very surprized that this made it onto TechCrunch, I must submit my ringtones affiliate site…

]]> By: Ryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373749 Ryan Sun, 13 May 2007 05:27:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373749 PERFECT! Now I can tell if my noise cancelling headphones' batteries have run out while I'm working at home. PERFECT! Now I can tell if my noise cancelling headphones’ batteries have run out while I’m working at home.

]]> By: Ditto http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373740 Ditto Sun, 13 May 2007 05:23:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373740 Hah, Rex, I had the same exact thoughts about myspace when it first came out. Still think it's a godawful stupid site, but a lot of people seem to disagree. Hah, Rex, I had the same exact thoughts about myspace when it first came out. Still think it’s a godawful stupid site, but a lot of people seem to disagree.

]]> By: Rex http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373703 Rex Sun, 13 May 2007 04:50:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373703 I really honestly can't find a reason to buy this CD. If they sell a ton, then it was a great idea. I still am sitting here thinking -- Why? Why would I want this? Most of us already know how distracting the office environment is. Rex I really honestly can’t find a reason to buy this CD. If they sell a ton, then it was a great idea. I still am sitting here thinking — Why? Why would I want this? Most of us already know how distracting the office environment is.

Rex

]]> By: allan branch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373679 allan branch Sun, 13 May 2007 04:29:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373679 Is this product a joke? Its like a nature / sleep cd only really annoying and 100% useless. Is this product a joke? Its like a nature / sleep cd only really annoying and 100% useless.

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373664 Duncan Riley Sun, 13 May 2007 04:21:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373664 Leon something different :-) Leon
something different :-)

]]> By: Security http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373655 Security Sun, 13 May 2007 04:15:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373655 Interesting, the only problem is you have to remember to turn it on from your computer before you answer the phone or call out... Also, most top executives are in their private offices and will usually close the door - and call center operators now wear noise canceling headphones - so this would only be convincing for pretending to be in a cubicle type office environment. Interesting, the only problem is you have to remember to turn it on from your computer before you answer the phone or call out…

Also, most top executives are in their private offices and will usually close the door - and call center operators now wear noise canceling headphones - so this would only be convincing for pretending to be in a cubicle type office environment.

]]> By: Ted http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373640 Ted Sun, 13 May 2007 04:01:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373640 Does anyone seriously miss the sounds of water cooler banter and high school antics of working in an office? Does anyone really honestly miss having their personal lives scrutinized and the weekly Thursday night beer party socials? Its hard to believe that a product of this nature had to be manufactured to keep people who work at home to feel "plugged in" to some sort of social fabric. This is gut churning and ulcer producing. I for one do not miss the terrible daily torture of going to an office and enduring the lame, miserable crap around me. I don't miss them to the point of plunking down my hard earned cash that I made while working outside the system -- in order to hear bullshit from the world I left behind. I mean, honestly. Does anyone seriously miss the sounds of water cooler banter and high school antics of working in an office? Does anyone really honestly miss having their personal lives scrutinized and the weekly Thursday night beer party socials? Its hard to believe that a product of this nature had to be manufactured to keep people who work at home to feel “plugged in” to some sort of social fabric.

This is gut churning and ulcer producing. I for one do not miss the terrible daily torture of going to an office and enduring the lame, miserable crap around me. I don’t miss them to the point of plunking down my hard earned cash that I made while working outside the system — in order to hear bullshit from the world I left behind.

I mean, honestly.

]]> By: Hornswaggled http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373632 Hornswaggled Sun, 13 May 2007 03:56:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373632 Pretty funny and probably has its uses for those trying to present a larger company atmosphere. I cant see anyone actually spending money on this though unless its a joke. As a joke this would be a great gift for anyone that works from home. Pretty funny and probably has its uses for those trying to present a larger company atmosphere. I cant see anyone actually spending money on this though unless its a joke. As a joke this would be a great gift for anyone that works from home.

]]> By: Leon Chou http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373600 Leon Chou Sun, 13 May 2007 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373600 This is probably one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Literally. Since when does Techrunch profile recordings of cubicle farm background noise? Must be a really slow news day... This is probably one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Literally.

Since when does Techrunch profile recordings of cubicle farm background noise? Must be a really slow news day…

]]> By: Jon Wu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373596 Jon Wu Sun, 13 May 2007 03:26:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373596 This is both hilarious and completely useless. This is both hilarious and completely useless.

]]> By: Nathan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/comment-page-1/#comment-1373586 Nathan Sun, 13 May 2007 03:21:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/12/thriving-office-for-the-non-thriving-office/#comment-1373586 Perhaps "Thriving Cubicle" would be a better title. I don't expect background noise from legitimate companies. Even t-mobile tech support has a wonderfully silent background, but I'm pretty sure they're legit. Perhaps “Thriving Cubicle” would be a better title. I don’t expect background noise from legitimate companies. Even t-mobile tech support has a wonderfully silent background, but I’m pretty sure they’re legit.

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