Is there such a thing as a quiet place to code?

I have been less than happy lately. I don't seem to get any time at work where no one is talking or making some sort of noise. I understand there are many jobs in a company that do not require deep thought but mine is not one of them.

Of course I do have some things to be glad about...

I am lucky enough to have a position as a Perl programmer. That is a tremendous plus in my book.

My boss is chock full of ideas for cool programs. Again... it helps to have another brain helping to brainstorm...

We are in the process of implementing a complete automation system for an electronics manufacturing plant and it is going very well from the point of the management. My reputation in my industry is in good standing...

So all in all I am getting stuff done... but I feel there could be so much more progress if it was quiet.

So here it is... my meditative question...

Do I need a quiet place to code and are there people like me that seem to be getting things finished but are truly dissatisfied with their work environment?

Thanks for listening.

<bold>Update:</bold>

I think I have a double standard... I want it quiet when I'm "in the zone". Brainstorming sessions are another thing entirely. And the other people in my area hear a lot of mumbo-jumbo coming from this corner of the office during those times.

I forgot to add in the first post that I am in a temporary area where they had cubes to lend. I have been in this cube for over a year now. When the IT department is built I'll be moving... that was supposed to be last April... but I'm not holding my breath.

Again... I appreciate all the feedback.

In reply to A quiet place to code... by el-moe

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