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The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

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Re: The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

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Proposal: localized remote work stations. Companies can keep an eye on you, know when you arrive, you dont have to work from your room. Big pipes, gormet coffee. Yes its a huge starbucks/library/cybercafe but with careful balance of company oversight, and a laid back atmosphere. Not to mention a couple busy IT guys. If margins are slim, open for lan parties/group raids/meetups etc.

Re: The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

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Proposal: localized remote work stations. Companies can keep an eye on you, know when you arrive, you dont have to work from your room. Big pipes, gormet coffee. Yes its a huge starbucks/library/cybercafe but with careful balance of company oversight, and a laid back atmosphere. Not to mention a couple busy IT guys. If margins are slim, open for lan parties/group raids/meetups etc.

If margins are slim, "open up for these other low margin events" doesn't sound like an appealing investment.

Re: The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

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Proposal: localized remote work stations. Companies can keep an eye on you, know when you arrive, you dont have to work from your room. Big pipes, gormet coffee. Yes its a huge starbucks/library/cybercafe but with careful balance of company oversight, and a laid back atmosphere. Not to mention a couple busy IT guys. If margins are slim, open for lan parties/group raids/meetups etc.

No to the gourmet coffee. They can have it, but they need other options for the non-coffee drinkers. I propose chai tea lattes and fruit smoothies.

It's a lot cheaper than office space in Silicon Valley...

Re: The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

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post #2

Proposal: localized remote work stations. Companies can keep an eye on you, know when you arrive, you dont have to work from your room. Big pipes, gormet coffee. Yes its a huge starbucks/library/cybercafe but with careful balance of company oversight, and a laid back atmosphere. Not to mention a couple busy IT guys. If margins are slim, open for lan parties/group raids/meetups etc.

These are called "CoWorking Spaces." WeWork is probably the most well known provider, but there are others. They vary in the prices and types of amenities they offer.