Tried coworking spaces vs coffee shops for 3 months straight in Medellin

I used to swear by coffee shops for getting work done. Cheap coffee, free wifi, background noise. But after 3 months in Medellin bouncing between both, the coworking space won by a mile. At a place called Selina I could take video calls without shouting, had a real desk, and met 4 other remote workers who shared tips on local SIM cards and apartments. Has anyone else found that coworking spaces pay for themselves in productivity pretty quick?

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joel28015d ago

My last coffee shop session ended with me knocking over some guys latte while trying to reach an outlet under his table. That was the moment I knew it was over for me too. Selina in Medellin saved my sanity, I spent a month there last year and met a guy who helped me ditch my overpriced Airbnb for a way better spot. The desk space alone is worth it, you can actually spread out without that guilt of occupying a table for 4 hours on one coffee. How long did it take you to stop feeling weird about paying for a desk?

nathang6715d ago

Man I gotta be real with you @joel280, coffee shops still win for me. Paying for a desk feels like flushing money down the toilet when I can just buy a $3 coffee and camp out for hours. The background noise actually helps me focus, and I don't have to deal with some weird coworking vibe where everyone's pretending to be super productive.