Hot take: coworking spaces are way overrated for actual work

Dakota Patel · 2026-06-27T17:50:02.908928+00:00

I spent $300 last month on a fancy coworking spot in Chiang Mai and got less done than I do at a quiet cafe for the price of a coffee. The constant networking talks and loud phone calls killed my focus every time. Anyone else find better productivity in random spots?

keith_rivera193mo ago

Paid $300 to discover I can get distracted for free at home.

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alice_hart3mo ago

Haha yeah the networking stuff is the worst part. It's like people treat it as a social club instead of a place to actually get things done. A random cafe with decent wifi and no one trying to talk to me wins every time for deep focus work.

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oscar7433mo ago

Have you tried finding a library near you instead?

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