I recently left my job and am going to be doing my own projects full time. (!!) However, I'm concerned about spending so much time alone. Do any of you do coworking? How do you manage working solo but also being around people to bounce ideas off of, etc.? Any good coffee shops where SF folks code?
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#3I was the first member for a brand new coworking studio in Chico, CA (about 3.5 hours NE of SF) and I love it. I have an office at home with everything I could need but there is nothing like being around people to help you out.
Just by joining I've met some really great people and that has created many opportunities and generated more business for my company.
I would guess SF would be more expensive but I only pay $100. In the big scheme of things, it's worth the money and I use the office 2-3 days a week.
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#4There some coworking places in the city but with how much I pay for rent I can't justify paying additional for a desk elsewhere. I work from home half the week and then go to a neighborhood coffee shop the other days. I do not doubt the networking opportunities but personally, I just can't afford it.
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#5For any Austin folks reading this, http://coworking.pbwiki.com/CoworkingAustin
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#6I have just -- in the last two weeks -- helped launch my county's first co-working space. We're starting small, but we've managed to get $150/month per space, so it's pretty affordable.
I've discovered that I'm next to worthless when I work from home, so I'm looking forward to setting up shop there.
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#7There some coworking places in the city but with how much I pay for rent I can't justify paying additional for a desk elsewhere. I work from home half the week and then go to a neighborhood coffee shop the other days. I do not doubt the networking opportunities but personally, I just can't afford it.
Maybe people should get together and work together on stuff at a set coffee shop or someone's house?
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#8In general, how do solitary founders make sure they have people around during the day?
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#9For any Austin folks reading this, http://coworking.pbwiki.com/CoworkingAustin
Don't you know? The only people who visit this site are from CA/MA.
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#10In general, how do solitary founders make sure they have people around during the day?
I've been working on my startup full time for almost a year in my room alone.
If I feel antsy I hop on my bike and head over the bridge. =)