Working from home is one of the perks of being self employed. You never need to change out of your pajamas and you only have a few steps to go to get to work. No gas is needed for your car which saves you money, though we do recommend keeping gas in the car. You don’t need to rent an office and when you have some downtime it is easy to keep yourself entertained. And you have probably been doing more of it in the past 2 months then you wanted to do.
It seems like paradise on the outside but many who have tried it have found that working in an office has benefits that make them more productive and better workers. If you can’t afford an office a coworking space is the perfect medium and today Freelance York is here to tell you why spending your day here is better than spending it at home. With the worst of COVID-19 hopefully in the rearview mirror and things set to (hopfully) start opening back up soon you are looking forward to getting out of the house.
Something Different
For someone who has never worked in a traditional office or has never even worked in a coworking space there is something different about them. You are comfortable at home and sometimes you can be too comfortable. So comfortable that you don’t get much work done. That Xbox can look mighty enticing at times.
When you come to a coworking space you will be in a professional setting. That increases your concentration level which means you will be more productive. Getting out of your comfort zone is not always a bad thing. As you adapt you will increase your confidence and that is a good thing. That could be the biggest boost to your endeavors that you could get.
Less Distractions
We are not going to say that there are no distractions at Freelance York. Client meetings take place and members talk on their phones. And the UPS driver makes a delivery on occasion too. But for the most part it is pretty quiet.
You will not have a dog that needs to go out. You will not have a cat that wants to snuggle with you while standing on your keyboard. You will not have people driving cars blaring loud music down your street or revving their motorcycles. You will be able to concentrate and that means that you will be able to get more work done at a higher quality.
Save Money
To join a coworking space like Freelance York does require a membership fee. But you get much more with that membership fee. You not only get access to the facility so that you can get what work you need to get done completed but you also get access to technology that you would not otherwise have.
If you want to create a podcast, we have the equipment. If you need special photography equipment, we have it. If you just want to play with some of the latest kick-starter technology, we have some of that too. If you need to print something but don’t have a printer, we’ve got one. You don’t need to go out and buy it, you can use it with Freelance York with nothing more than your membership fee. You can’t do that at home.
Your membership fee also entitles you to a discount for the use of our event space. You can promote yourself or host an event for your friends and family for much less than renting a party hall would cost.
24 Hour Availability
Working from home can have its challenges if you live with someone else, be it a roommate or your spouse. They may keep a different schedule than you and you feel guilty making noise while they are trying to sleep (or you might not, that’s up to you). If your freelance job is just not compatible with a roommate, Freelance York has 24/7 access. If you are a night owl and want to get a few hours in at 1 AM or if you are an early riser and want to put your nose to the grindstone at 5 AM, the doors at Freelance York are open to you.
The Members
The strength of any group is its members and Freelance York is no different. Our members are a diverse group of people with many different backgrounds and skills. They might be able to assist you on a project or a problem that you are stuck with and you might be able to assist them too.
Our members are not office drones, here to collect a paycheck and spout corporate buzzwords. With freelance workers, if they don’t work, they don’t get paid. That is very motivating for these people. You will be surrounded by a supportive and motivated community that will be here to help you and this is something that you cannot get by working from home. There is no inter-office politics as the person at the desk next to you will not be angling for the same promotion making your relationships much less adversarial.
Getting Out Of The House Is Good For You
It is nice to get out of the house every so often and after the past 2 months we hope that you appreciate that. Humans are social creatures and you will need to socialize with other people. There aren’t a lot of hermits in today’s society. For people who work from home there can be a feeling of isolation. At the same time by working from home there is no differentiation between work and offtime and it is harder to switch on and off sometimes. With an office space it is easier to concentrate and get work done. The more work you get done, the more money you will make and when you get home you can relax easier.
Working from a coworking space like Freelance York may not be for everyone but if you are tired of working at home or from your local coffee shop why not give it a try? We offer a free trial for anyone interested, just come take a tour. The best part is that you can still work from home if you want to but a coworking space gives you another place that you can do your work. Schedule a tour today and see what Freelance York has to offer!