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Old 08-29-2017, 05:48 AM
 
Location: Saint John, IN
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Sure the door can be fixed! Seems petty to quit over something like that. Is that REALLY your only issue with the job?? If so, talk to your boss about it or even HR. If you're that unhappy just quit, no need to give 2 weeks notice as you haven't been there that long. Could still come back to bite you!
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Old 08-29-2017, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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I hate to be harsh but you should suck it up and give it an honest try. Ear protection? Many to choose from.
I agree. WTF. You want to quit a job...because of a slamming door?!? Wow.

Here: $6.00

They don't even have to know it was you.
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Old 08-29-2017, 07:59 AM
 
Location: Southern California
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You will probably get used to the noise after awhile. If I needed a job to pay the bills I'd stick it out longer to see if it's tolerable and you get used to the noise. If not, then quitting sooner rather than later will be easier on everyone.
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Old 08-29-2017, 08:21 AM
 
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Noise cancelling/isolating headphones. Give it a try.
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Old 08-29-2017, 08:30 AM
 
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Sure the door can be fixed! Seems petty to quit over something like that. Is that REALLY your only issue with the job?? If so, talk to your boss about it or even HR. If you're that unhappy just quit, no need to give 2 weeks notice as you haven't been there that long. Could still come back to bite you!
I would want my employees to come to me about something like this rather than quit.

These are easy fixes. The could put those interlocking rubber floor mats on the floor and fix the door.
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Old 08-29-2017, 08:30 AM
 
Location: NYC
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Many telling the OP to suck it up didn't read the original thread:

Applied, interviewed, had to provide references. Problem: employer refused to show work area

The OP is not allowed to wear headphones or earplugs.

I would suck it up for now and keep looking until you land another job.
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Old 08-29-2017, 08:45 AM
 
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Many telling the OP to suck it up didn't read the original thread:

Applied, interviewed, had to provide references. Problem: employer refused to show work area

The OP is not allowed to wear headphones or earplugs.

I would suck it up for now and keep looking until you land another job.
Yikes, didn't see that. Agreed with your advice here. Keep looking.
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Old 08-29-2017, 09:24 AM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I thought of earplugs too but in my OP I wrote:


It seems ridiculous to me to be subjected to a loud banging door in an office when there is no need for that sort of noise. I also don't understand how the manager can expect employees to concentrate on their work when people are yelling across the room with hard floors (no carpets nor cubicle walls to absorb some of the sound). I can't believe I went against my gut feelings by accepting the offer but I need to take action asap especially as I am unavailable for on site interviews at other companies as long as I work here Mon-Fri in this remote location.
Staying will make it difficult for you to find another position. Obviously this one is not suitable for you. Do not include this employer on your resume, your period of employment is too short to be informative to subsequent employers. If you need to prepare a list of jobs for a security clearance then mention it, otherwise it is just a bad dream.

It really is better for the employer that you leave ASAP as they may still have backup candidates (going back to the well in HR speak).
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Old 08-29-2017, 09:30 AM
 
Location: NW Oregon
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I can't imagine working for a company that refuses to provide at minimum a lunch break...
If the decibel level in your workplace exceeds 90db in an 8hr period you have a right to wear hearing protection per OSHA.
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Old 08-29-2017, 09:47 AM
 
Location: Southern California
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How in the world do they not allow a lunch break? Isn't that federal law?
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