Let’s Talk Coworking Spaces? Yay or Nay?

Well there is certainly no lack of inspiring and energetic startups joining the Travel Massive community everyday, so here’s a question for you: coworking spaces, yay or nay?

Despite the hottest new trend to sign-up for your own coworking spot, there’s been a lot of debate on the topic which has many people asking, yay or nay?

Coworking spaces are perfect for those who are looking for a creative outlet and who may be tired of being crammed in their apartment or their parents spare bedroom (especially when expanding the team). However, on the contrary it has been said that within coworking spaces comes competition, noise and distractions. Is it true?

It will certainly depend on the type of person you are and your control over your work and time management. Look on the bright side, a little healthy competition doesn’t hurt. Some coworking space competition could be just what you need to take your startup to the next level. Noise and distractions are something that you are always going to want to consider ahead of time. Make sure you take the opportunity to go on a tour of the coworking space before you fork out that hard earned money of yours for a noisy spot in the coworking office. Many coworking facilities have conference rooms and quiet spaces where you’ll be able to get down to work without any bother. So is it worth it if you can embrace the competition and avoid the noise and distraction?

YAY!

There are so many advantages to joining a motivating and high energy coworking space around you. Let’s just get right too it, shall we?

Increased Opportunities for Networking

Let’s face it, you’re not cooped up in your apartment anymore, there’s tons of people around you giving you much more opportunity to network with others around the space.

You May Be Able to Grow Your Team

Who knows, you might even meet your next team member as you get to know more people around the coworking space.

Increase Your Productivity

Spending your work days at a coworking space allows you to cut out that TV time and running house errands and set a more structured schedule in your day so that you have more time to relax with your loved ones in your free time.

You Can Help Prevent a Burn Out

Constantly being at home can often burn you out. The lighting, the atmosphere, the people, it all plays an integral role in your motivation to keep on working. When you’re working next to your TV or close enough to crawl in bed (or worse, in bed), this can definitely affect the way you work and your motivation to keep going.

You Might Get Free Coffee & Fruit

It will all depend on where you go, but you might even get lucky enough to have unlimited coffee and fresh fruit!

You’ll Get High Speed Internet

You’ll never have to depend on the local coffee shop to supply a strong WiFi connection, all coworking spaces provide a strong internet (and if they don’t, then you’re likely in the wrong place).

Increased Motivation

You’re surrounded by inspiring and motivated individuals when you join a coworking space. There’s no doubt that a little bit of that high-energy will rub off on you and the projects you’re currently working on.

While we’re on the topic of coworking spaces, there’s a few Travel Massive members we would like you to (e-)meet. Before you start checking out coworking spaces that suit your needs, try asking some of your expert community members a question, get to know a bit more about what they offer, they’ll likely be able to point you in the right direction!

Nomad-A-What? 

Nomad-A-What is a coworking community for nomadic entrepreneurs visiting San Francisco. The normal price for Coworking is $23 per day. However, Travel Massive members who follow us will receive a special link that will reduce this day pass price to just $15.

Beewake 

Beewake brings spaces and people closer by allowing people to book spaces (meeting rooms, hotel rooms and coworking spaces) available during the day on a mobile app.

YonderWork 

YonderWork is an international community experience for remote workers which combines travel, coworking, and professional development.

Impact Hub NYC 

Impact Hub NYC is a coworking and events space for a community of entrepreneurs, activists, creatives, and professionals taking action to drive positive social and environmental change.

Coworkation 

A Coworkation is a work trip to exotic locations designed to enhance creativity and productivity.