currently im in the back of our section, facing the window. this means everyone who walks in our section can see my screen and i have to turn around to talk to anyone. im thinking of asking my manager if i could be allowed to change my desk so my back is to the window so i can talk facing forward (and also so they cannot micromanage my screen time). does this request come off badly? would you advise me against making this request? if i can ask, what reasons should i prioritize to tell him?
Add a mirror to the top of your monitor. People will see your eyes looking straight at them while they watch your screen.
Do people seriously do this?
Yes. I’ve seen that in many open plan office.
Probably ask to move desks. Because yes, it sounds like you don’t want people to see your screen.
Say that you can't concentrate coz you keep looking out in the window coz of people walking or cars moving etc. And immediately propose a solution in a funny way that maybe it's best to rotate it
Say having people walk up behind you triggers your PTSD
Do you need to ask? I'd just move it
Did you just say re(orient)? That's racist
Just do it yourself. Nobody cares
Don’t ask just do it
I would say the sun blinds me
Yeah, it's not really great ergonomically.