Story: As same as you
If you find this blog, I am sure that you have the same experience. I am working at a co-working space since the pandemic has started. I am using a hot desk, not a dedicated desk or room. I can use space which set up desks & community table.
Some people use a phone at the seat without any hesitancy. Some people type a keyboard so strongly, usually a dated laptop. It is also really annoying. I told the office manager about it. She sent an email to them, but the issue does not fix. I moved to WeWork a few months ago and I noticed that the issue is the same.
I searched how other people are doing on Google. I found many articles. I am glad to see that.
I would like to write some tips for it.
WEWORK OFFICE TOUR & REVIEW – is coworking really the future?
©Paul Ramondo
The video shows the WeWork in New York. Basically, the interior and amenities are similar. Sounds he loved WeWork. I don’t disagree with it.
©Life of Luba
The price depends on the location at that time. Currently, WeWork offers global accessibility for CA$438(in tax).
©lena elizabeth
This is the latest video of WeWork under the COVID. I can see that people are gradually coming back to the office in July. It will be crowded month by month.
These people are not regular customers and reviewing WeWork only surfaces. The fancy equipment makes you surprise on the first day. Once you contract and visit there daily, you get used to it even though it’s a kind of privilege for the member.
– I like 24-hour access. I don’t want a co-working space to regulate my work. I want to work when I want.
– Mulch locations are the value of WeWork. I can change the feeling in the city every day.
– The building uses a strong AC. Too cold for Asians.
– The atmosphere depends on WeWork staff.
– Cleaning people are always cleaning.
– The app is good.
– The access card is a privilege.
– The printing system is convenient.
– The people who use zoom at the desk are too noisy. ✓✓✓
– I feel that some people share the card and working with 2 people, family members I guess. Rude.✓
Co-Working Spaces: Pros and Cons
©Latasha James
The story of Detroit at Michigan. Women may have a different viewpoint.
– Meetup for new member sounds good. I have no experience at WeWork though.
– I used the conference room just one time. It’s good for a welcome local client. Be professional.
– Networking. Under COVID, it’s much tough. There is no meetup now.
– Meeting people is good. Socializing.
– I am not prefer drinking at the office.
– I don’t mind privacy. No one watches others. I don’t want to use a room. I don’t want to stick the one place.
– I don’t use a car. 4 WeWork locations within 15-25 minutes by walk from the apartment. It’s lucky.
©WeWork
– Distractions
I think if I have a team, I have to care about privacy. I may need a room or still choose an open space and each partner can choose the location. Then, communicate by Slack?
©Inc.
– Personality conflicts
I don’t much know many others, but noisy people are enemies. If people want to Zoom on the desk, they should rent the room, not at the hot desk. Common sense.
– Work hours
24-hour access should be standard. 9-5 time-limits insult to freelancers.
Conclusion: Not easy to notice
Currently, I am using WeWork in Vancouver. There are many phone booths installed at the office, but some people still call at the desk. If I feel some issues, I can tell to WeWork staff. I can also send the email to the support from the WeWork APP account. I don’t think I can tell other users directly. I hesitate a conflict even though I don’t think I am wrong.
The great headphone is one solution, but AirPods Max is too expensive for me. I am using Powerbeats Pro. It is not great noise cancelation.
I will cancel the membership in August. WeWork is great. I don’t want to get used to this situation. I will use WeWork occasionally in the future.
Extra: How WeWork Makes Money
©Business Insider
I thought about this subject during a trial. Vision is great. Short-term rent has a demand. US$350/mo may be on the borderline for general freelancers.
Example:
$800: Apartment
$439: WeWork
$500: Other living costs, food, cell phone, etc
$1,739 for fixed-expence
$1739 x 3 = $5,217/mo(at least) *In Japan, it’s 4.
$5,217 x 12 = $62,604(annual income)
Reference:
SpaceIQ: Solve the Big Five Problems with Coworking Spaces
All Work: The Top 6 Challenges of Coworking Spaces and How to Address Them
