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Coworking is absolutely still going on. My wife and I go to https://kiln.com/ https://kiln.com/ which is a fantastic option if you are in SoCal or Utah. They se

Coworking is absolutely still going on. My wife and I go to https://kiln.com/ https://kiln.com/ which is a fantastic option if you are in SoCal or Utah. They seem to be thriving. The workspaces are fantastic, they get us all the benefits of going to a (very nice) office with none of the downsides (we choose when to go, and they're a five minute bike ride from the kids school.) Lots of opportunities to meet other members, network, and a place to go to when we need high speed internet and an environment conducive to work. At $325/mo on SWE salaries it seems like a no-brainer. But it will never be a good fit for VC funding. It's just a high quality, profitable small business with happy customers. The WeWork valuation never made any sense.

xyst 3y ago
I’ll never understand why you would want to subject yourself to an office AND pay for that experience. Networking aside (why can’t that be done outside of a co-working environment), I don’t see any benefits. I would rather dump the $3,900 per year into my mortgage or other debt tbh.
- sbrother 3y ago
  And that’s totally fine because unlike a corporate office, the only people there are those who find value in it. In my case, my house is often a circus of kids, grandparents, and caregivers so it’s well worth it to have a place I can escape to work. And if my circumstances change, it can be cancelled in 30 days unlike a long-term CRE lease. It’s a great service for those of us who value it, and it’s popular enough that it’s not going anywhere. It is not, however, a billion dollar company lol.
- ajkjk 3y ago
  yeah, if you don't see the appeal of an office, you're never going to be able to relate to someone who will literally pay extra money for it.
- nunez 3y ago
  Cool location. Quiet working space (if you have an office). Fast internet. No home distractions.

xyst 3y ago

I’ll never understand why you would want to subject yourself to an office AND pay for that experience. Networking aside (why can’t that be done outside of a co-working environment), I don’t see any benefits. I would rather dump the $3,900 per year into my mortgage or other debt tbh.

sbrother 3y ago
And that’s totally fine because unlike a corporate office, the only people there are those who find value in it. In my case, my house is often a circus of kids, grandparents, and caregivers so it’s well worth it to have a place I can escape to work. And if my circumstances change, it can be cancelled in 30 days unlike a long-term CRE lease. It’s a great service for those of us who value it, and it’s popular enough that it’s not going anywhere. It is not, however, a billion dollar company lol.
ajkjk 3y ago
yeah, if you don't see the appeal of an office, you're never going to be able to relate to someone who will literally pay extra money for it.
nunez 3y ago
Cool location. Quiet working space (if you have an office). Fast internet. No home distractions.