It's not easy
By Eric Tsuma
@erictsuma (9726)
Mombasa, Kenya
May 17, 2021 7:22am CST
Hello myloters, today is Monday and am once again excited to be here since morning.
Today I have been finding it difficult to work at home because too much noise coming from my house and from my neighbor's and I find it difficult to work now. I think I will have to find a place somewhere where I can do my work.
Do you also work at home or you work at the office and how do you cope?
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13 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 May 21
I turn on music to help drown out the sound. I use relaxing music which is soothing.
Could you invest in noise cancelling headphones?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 May 21
@erictsuma I hope you find ones that work well for you.
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
17 May 21
Yes I think I should invest on that
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@sharonelton (24959)
• Lichfield, England
17 May 21
I work at home painting (and making cards and earrings) and I cope fine.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
17 May 21
Oh that's wonderful. Are you not affected by noise.
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@sharonelton (24959)
• Lichfield, England
18 May 21
@erictsuma Well, that's not strictly true! I do get irritated by my Mum's snoring (she sleeps at all hours of the day and night, and snores like a walrus), but I cope!
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
17 May 21
I understand what you`re going through. I also have some problem focusing sometimes when our neighbor is really noisy and shouting. I just let them finish and then I start working 
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
28 May 21
Yeah it is frustrating because brother and sister complain when I barely make a noise but they can be as loud as the old Seattle king dome. Sports stadium that would get crazy loud. It really does throw you off and I am not one to complain contrary to popular to belief. Why I come here have to get that stuff out so you do not complain in real life. 
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
28 May 21
@erictsuma then it must be affecting your work. You may request your neighbour for it.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
17 May 21
Yes I hope so too. Am glad that you are able to work at home
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@snowy22315 (169889)
• United States
18 May 21
When I work I do both. It isn't so bad.
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@RebeccasFarm (86721)
• United States
17 May 21
I do not work at home with a job but I am so busy at home
Have a good day
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
17 May 21
That's nice. Am glad to know that, you too have a nice day
@LindaOHio (156001)
• United States
17 May 21
I am retired now and no longer have to work. I hope you find a quiet place.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
17 May 21
Yes I hope to find a quite place thanks
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@dgobucks226 (34348)
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28 May 21
Yes, you definitely need a change of scenery. I guess I would talk to my neighbor and ask him to be more quiet. Maybe drowning noise out with a fan can help. It's a tough situation. I like working to music sometimes. It drowns out neighbor's noise and it's much more pleasant to listen too.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
28 May 21
Yes you are right, I will start listening to soft music while I work. Thank you for your information
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