I'm fairly new to remote working and have started exploring my neighborhoods coffee shops. I'm curious to hear others thoughts on why they like (or don't like) it.
For me, I like switching up my environment. It helps with creativity and I feel better than sitting at home alone all day.
I don't like the fact that if I'm going to a coffee shop I've never been to, I have no idea how good the wifi is or if I will be able to find an outlet.
Please, someone tell me: how did flipping bits in a coffee shop, or even more puzzling, the wework desk, make more sense than flipping them at home (assuming you can afford the $50/mo for broadband).
The cons are endless, chiefly noise, food crumbs, having to number 2 in a public restroom, and a pointless commute. Wework one-ups the coffee shop by making you pay for all of the above.
People: do you realize how wonderful it is to take a dump in your own bathroom, or pop a zit whenever you want?
Work gives me a laptop & wireless connectivity & nobody cares where I am. So I could...
...but office is just way more productive. 2nd screen, better ergonomics and all my seniors & juniors are there.
I'd take a sizable hit on effectiveness if I'm not in office.
That said - I lean more towards the office work / manager side than most of hn though.
I take plenty of meetings in coffee shops; but unless the business makes it clear they accommodate laptop work (e.g. long communal table with power outlets), it's an anti-social behavior.