Showerthought: the new co-working space in Austin feels like a trap for freelancers

I checked out that big new co-working spot downtown last Thursday, the one with the free coffee and ping pong. The vibe was cool, but the day pass was $45 and the monthly rate started at $350. I talked to a guy there who said he signed up for a year and now he's stuck paying for a desk he never uses because his main client cut their budget. It seems like a nice idea but could really lock you into a big cost. How do you guys decide if a shared office is worth it?

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susan_bell16d agoTop Commenter

Honestly, it's just paying for motivation.

hayden_nelson8515d ago

Yeah, paying for motivation is so real. I've totally done that just to get myself to actually go.

taylor_miller1013d ago

Sounds like a fancy gym membership for your laptop, lmao. Paying to feel productive while you just drink their coffee and avoid your couch.