Just realized I've been paying $80 a month for a coworking space I only use twice a week.

Was talking to a guy in Lisbon who's been nomading for 8 years. He said, 'If you're not in a space at least 15 days a month, you're just renting a very expensive chair.' He just uses cafes and his apartment, and buys a day pass if he needs a meeting room. I did the math and I'm basically paying $20 per visit. It hit different because I always thought a dedicated space was non-negotiable for 'being professional.' Now I'm wondering if that's just a habit. For those of you in cheaper cities, what's your cutoff for a monthly space versus going ad-hoc?

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willowg882mo ago

That Lisbon guy has a point. You're basically funding a very fancy chair's vacation home.

phoenix_bailey2mo ago

Remember my friend who swore by his office membership? He finally did the math and realized he was paying like forty bucks just to use their printer once a month... he dropped it and just goes to the library now. What's your plan, gonna keep the space?

sagecooper2mo ago

So your friend basically paid for a printer with a free office attached? I'm with willowg88 on this, it's just a tax for people who like fancy chairs. I'm keeping my membership but only because I actually use the place.