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I had a different solution: I got a new job

I don't have to go quite that far. We had a round of layoffs, and my cube mate is actually one of the affected. It's one-month notice, though, so it'll be a bit before I get my relief. I should say, however, that I do actually quite like my cube-mate as a person, noises aside (I'm going to his birthday party this weekend), so while I'll be happy to be rid of the noises, it's not good that he's lost his job.