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> look for another employer. Ten years, Christ.

Actually I've had 3 over the past ten years. They're all the same. You've never noticed?

Hopefully the previous two didn't burn down...

If it's causing you so much pain and you don't think they're going to change it, here are two suggestions:

* work from home

* rent a private room in a co-working space

Do not use regular headphones with music! 8+ hours a day for years damages your hearing.

Use passive insulation, either in high quality headphones or ear defenders (much cheaper, but no music).

Exactly my solution. My brain is tuned to human audio, I can't block out conversation.

Headphones lead to hearing damage, especially when used all day. One of the reasons I'm glad I'm out of the bullpen environment for now. My hearing is bad enough already.