Feeling Exposed at Work: How Do I Address My Uncomfortable Desk Situation?

I have joined a small organization a few months back. Initially, I was seated in a good location with good ergonomics.

But recently, one month back, the boss shifted me to a new seat, which is like the front-office table, with a glass partition on the left side and the back side (where the other employee is sitting - my backside is towards her right side), while the front of my table is open and directly facing the boss's cabin door. The office door is on my left side, and I have a glass half partition on that side.

Whoever visits our office can turn to the right side and inquire about me.

But truly speaking, I am not employed as a front office executive or admin (though until now, the boss has not given me my designation name).

The seating arrangement/table is such that I am feeling degraded and have low morale.

I am not feeling good here as there is no privacy at my table, even though I do not share my table with anyone now.

Please share what I can do - I am afraid to ask the boss to change my seat or share my feelings. And there is no other intermediate person who can solve this.

Please help.

Please examine closely an official assignment from your immediate superior to understand the purpose. Engage tactfully, utilizing what is known as emotional intelligence. Be prepared to address and confront existing situations as nothing remains permanent, change is inevitable. Take an active role in the management affairs of your department.

Best wishes,
RDS Yadav

Thank you for your post.

I recently talked to the boss requesting him to change the seat, and he said he will think about it. However, I know he simply said that just to avoid saying 'no'. Please guide me so that I can provide valid reasons as to why a desktop partition/screen is required in every workstation.

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