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I'm a telecommuter and I work out of coffeeshops quite often. For me, they offer social interaction and a change of scenery that I don't get at home. Going to
by navyrain 15y ago
I'm a telecommuter and I work out of coffeeshops quite often. For me, they offer social interaction and a change of scenery that I don't get at home. Going to a coffeeshop will also force me to get to business if there is some work I've been particularly dreading. There's a cozy little bubble which forms when working amongst strangers in a neutral location, which shoots my productivity up.
It is possible to mitigate most annoyances by bringing along extra supplies: power splitters + long power cords for limited access to plugs, your own data card for the unreliable wifi, laptop locks for when using the bathroom, and noise-isolating/canceling headphones for the occasional bad music, and an spare sweatshirt for when the coffeeshop leaves their door open.
Its not for everyone, but it has its merits.
- dhimes 15y agoSomething else to try is the public library. I've had excellent results there (but don't have the coffee). Plus, I don't feel as guilty. There are, however, books. And magazines.
- navyrain 15y agoYeah libraries are another good candidate. In my experience, libraries aren't as social, and can be a little antiseptic, but I think this varies widely based upon which library you visit.
- tptacek 15y agoPlenty of big-city libraries will allow you to bring coffee in, too.
- benatkin 15y agoI feel much guiltier in public libraries than in coffee shops. Very often not a great use of money. Everybody pays; few use.