• Dr. Bob@lemmy.ca
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    15 hours ago

    Sorry my dude. Sometimes there ain’t no option. If internet cafes were still a thing I’d do them there.

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      11 hours ago

      Coworking spaces exist and a lot of libraries have study/conference rooms you can use for cheap if not free

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        2 hours ago

        They do, and neither work in most cases.

        I have used libraries before and they are great for this when they are close by. I’ve never used a co-working space - do they have drop in desks where I can just slip in to one in a strange city and give them $10 to sit for 30 minutes?

        My need typically comes when I’m travelling and something comes up. Coffee shops are quick and convenient and they have always been used for this kind of thing. Right back to their historical origin as trading houses.

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          2 hours ago

          Fair enough about the libraries. Coworking spaces though yes at least where im from. There was a place in my medium/small town right off main street that used to be a pharmacy. It had a lil cafe inside and was pretty cheap.

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            39 minutes ago

            The ones I’ve always seen seem to be targeted to remote workers and solo practitioners - people who need some support space on a regular basis so there are service tiers and payment plans. I just need someplace to sit when the bat phone goes off. And yes I use headphones.