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After almost 4 years of WFH, I totally despise it. I miss in-person collaboration and going to lunch with coworkers. I work for an all remote company, unfortun

After almost 4 years of WFH, I totally despise it. I miss in-person collaboration and going to lunch with coworkers. I work for an all remote company, unfortunately. I’m thinking about renting a spot at a coworking space.

Gigachad 3y ago
Feeling the same. It’s just so soulless. Working in office wasn’t sunshine and joy all the time, but at least it wasn’t isolating.
- skyyler 3y ago
  I think it all comes down to if you have a social life outside of work. I do, and remote work is a dream. For me, having more time and energy for parties and events is quite the opposite of isolation.
  - Gigachad 3y ago
    Nah don't agree. I'm out all the time after work and it's great, but I used to get to talk to people during work as well. 8 hours of your day now spent sitting alone at home is a huge chunk of your time regardless of what you do on the weekend.
    - skyyler 3y ago
      Ah, I didn't consider that aspect. I live with my wife who is an artist so I'm never really alone at home. If I was single it would probably be a little more isolating, yeah.
red-iron-pine 3y ago
I've done that. People at the coworking space weren't especially talkative, and while there were private rooms for conversations, there wasn't any monitors or outlets in there. anything sensitive had to be done at home, anyway, and since several were projects that involved PII, I had to work at home most of the time, regardless. $320/mo to have to walk across town and try to talk to people with whom you have nothing in common with (even the same employer) except existing in physical space. like, the people weren't bad or unfriendly, but there was no organic connection. the extra exercise was nice but otherwise wasn't worth it; coworking spaces are memes. a morning floor hockey team at the YMCA made me more friends than any in-person office experience or coworking space.
- icedchai 3y ago
  Yes, I am hesitant, and your experience only makes me more so. I may try it for a day here and there just to see what it's like. You can get a "day pass" for the coworking space near me. It's cheaper just to get a couple coffees and sit at Starbucks all day...

Gigachad 3y ago

Feeling the same. It’s just so soulless. Working in office wasn’t sunshine and joy all the time, but at least it wasn’t isolating.

skyyler 3y ago
I think it all comes down to if you have a social life outside of work. I do, and remote work is a dream. For me, having more time and energy for parties and events is quite the opposite of isolation.
- Gigachad 3y ago
  Nah don't agree. I'm out all the time after work and it's great, but I used to get to talk to people during work as well. 8 hours of your day now spent sitting alone at home is a huge chunk of your time regardless of what you do on the weekend.
  - skyyler 3y ago
    Ah, I didn't consider that aspect. I live with my wife who is an artist so I'm never really alone at home. If I was single it would probably be a little more isolating, yeah.

red-iron-pine 3y ago

I've done that. People at the coworking space weren't especially talkative, and while there were private rooms for conversations, there wasn't any monitors or outlets in there. anything sensitive had to be done at home, anyway, and since several were projects that involved PII, I had to work at home most of the time, regardless. $320/mo to have to walk across town and try to talk to people with whom you have nothing in common with (even the same employer) except existing in physical space. like, the people weren't bad or unfriendly, but there was no organic connection. the extra exercise was nice but otherwise wasn't worth it; coworking spaces are memes. a morning floor hockey team at the YMCA made me more friends than any in-person office experience or coworking space.

icedchai 3y ago
Yes, I am hesitant, and your experience only makes me more so. I may try it for a day here and there just to see what it's like. You can get a "day pass" for the coworking space near me. It's cheaper just to get a couple coffees and sit at Starbucks all day...