Working from a library in Denver made me rethink my whole office setup

I had to get out of my apartment last week and tried the main library downtown. The quiet floor was packed with other people on laptops, all clearly freelancers too. It got me thinking about the whole 'third place' idea for work. On one hand, it's free, has good light, and forces you to actually focus. I got more done in 3 hours there than I sometimes do all day at home. But on the other hand, you're stuck with their schedule, can't take calls, and have to pack up your whole desk every time you need a coffee. It feels productive but also a bit temporary. Is chasing the perfect free workspace worth the hassle, or is it better to just invest in making your home spot really work? What's your take on library or cafe workdays?

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margaret3778d ago

Libraries for focus, home for calls. Mix it up.

reese_hill8d ago

Used to think I needed one perfect spot. Splitting it like you said fixed my whole week.