Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
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#2Perhaps this is how Foxconn might be like for Chinese factory workers. Working in a shitty place, but working hard towards a better future.
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#3Perhaps this is how Foxconn might be like for Chinese factory workers. Working in a shitty place, but working hard towards a better future.
Working in a shitty place? That place looks awesome! I would love to work in a place like this.
Re: Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
#4A good way to get publicity.
But it's obvious that the idea of using a residential apartment (won't even get into zoning etc.) and a living quarters that cramped isn't a long term solution to a business.
Nice gimmick but I would question if this were replicated 100 times how many setups like these would yield positive results as opposed to the obvious problems with living like this and working in close quarters.
Add: With respect to what I said about "long term" yes it's obvious that it's short term but it seems as if the hype makes it out to be a mid term solution
"The team claims the environment helps them make decisions fast, and I got the feeling they wouldn't have it any other way"
...rather than just a curiosity.
Re: Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
#5That's a large one-bedroom apartment.
Re: Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
#6Perhaps this is how Foxconn might be like for Chinese factory workers. Working in a shitty place, but working hard towards a better future.
Working in a shitty place? That place looks awesome ! I would love to work in a place like this.
I think if you're over 25, this type of environment loses quite a bit of appeal.
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#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
Working in a shitty place? That place looks awesome ! I would love to work in a place like this.
I think if you're over 25, this type of environment loses quite a bit of appeal.
Definitely if you're a slacks-wearing corporate stooge middle manager, you'd rather work in an office park with a linoleum cafeteria and acres of parking. To remind yourself every day that you're not exceptional.
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#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think if you're over 25, this type of environment loses quite a bit of appeal.
Definitely if you're a slacks-wearing corporate stooge middle manager, you'd rather work in an office park with a linoleum cafeteria and acres of parking. To remind yourself every day that you're not exceptional.
Or maybe you are just a person who enjoys having personal space? (That isn't a mattress in a closet)
Re: Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
#9Perhaps this is how Foxconn might be like for Chinese factory workers. Working in a shitty place, but working hard towards a better future.
Working in a shitty place? That place looks awesome ! I would love to work in a place like this.
So, some things to consider when doing this:
Who am I working with? Am I comfortable with those same people having free access to my person and belongings while I sleep?
Do I trust these folks not to do something stupid that could damage the capital while partying? (I once had somebody spill a beer into an SGI workstation because we were using an apartment as an office, and one of our dudes threw a party.)
Can we deal with the weird interpersonal dynamics that spring up in a group of mixed sexes that is also collaborating on a business--presumably the same one paying rent?
Do I have a place I can go to to get away from work/home if needed on a reliable basis? Is it going to cost me all my money?
Re: Science Breaks Free – Startup Portrait #1: Microryza
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think if you're over 25, this type of environment loses quite a bit of appeal.
Definitely if you're a slacks-wearing corporate stooge middle manager, you'd rather work in an office park with a linoleum cafeteria and acres of parking. To remind yourself every day that you're not exceptional.
Or if you have a family, or a significant other, or just want a space to get away from work.