Comments on: The Pros of Renting an Office (It’s Not Just About the Money)

By: Dianna Huff

Dianna Huff — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:36:24 +0000

@internships — I am really surprised at how changing my wardrobe gave me the mental “lift” for which I had been searching — for a couple of years! Getting up, showering, and getting dressed puts me a good frame of mind. Getting “dressed up” makes me feel professional and successful. Even better, it has put my work at a whole other level.

@petesavage — I agree with you and the blog post you cited. Getting out of the office is necessary for us creative types. I go bonkers if I don’t get to the gym at least 3x a week. The workout is necessary, of course, but so is seeing people, chatting, and not thinking about work.

By: Pete Savage, Editor

Pete Savage, Editor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:49:51 +0000

@internships – Agreed on the wardrobe thing and going outside. I feel lousy by mid-afternoon if I haven’t been outside. My energy wanes and sometimes I’m so caught up in the work I start wondering why. Then it hits me… “Oh yeah… GO GET SOME FRESH AIR!” Thanks for the comment.

Here’s a post I just found that takes a counter-opinion to going to “the office” http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/joe-duffy/duffy-point-view/plea-all-creatives-stop-going-work?partner=homepage_newsletter

By: internships

internships — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:58 +0000

Isn’t it crazy how a wardrobe change can really affect the mindset? I have also noted this in my work at home. Now, during the week, I dress in jeans or slacks, as opposed to a robe and slippers. This slight change has really helped me gain perspective on my time and has changed my attitude for the better. I feel like I was falling into a slight depression from being stuck at home each day, but now I go outside at least 5 times during the day and make sure the sun touches my skin. It may sound like a small something, but it really does make the difference.

By: Dianna Huff

Dianna Huff — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:01:09 +0000

Ed,

I thought the noise from other offices would bother me, too, but I’ve found I actually like it. I like hearing other people work and knowing others are working in other offices around me.

My office building is located next to the RR tracks so every time I hear a freight train roll by, I think of all the marketing and sales that went into selling the products being shipped. I love it.

By: Ed Gandia, Editor

Ed Gandia, Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:28:30 +0000

I’m seriously considering this move after reading Dianna’s post. These are great reasons to make the switch. The key for me will be to find a quiet office (many of these shared office buildings have paper-thin walls). After working in a quiet environment (my home office) for 10 years, I get distracted easily by any background noise.

By: Thursday Bram

Thursday Bram — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:08:31 +0000

It doesn’t hurt that office space is a tax deductible expense. You often get a bigger write off for office space than for a home office — and it doesn’t hurt that the paperwork is easier!

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:24:41 +0000

Your pros for renting an office are spot on. I just took the plunge this week and finally moved into my very own office.

What a difference it makes in your confidence, how you work, and how you present your businesses.

I’ve been trying to get out of the rut of a “work at home developer”, and I’ve been thinking for years that an office is the ticket. I would cringe every time someone asks to meet with me to discuss a project and I had to explain that I worked “remotely”.

Thanks for sharing!