Blew $200 on a fancy coworking membership I barely used

Ngl I made a dumb move last spring when I signed up for that premium WeWork spot downtown. Paid $200 a month for a dedicated desk and ended up only going like twice a week because the commute was killing me. Turns out my local library has a quiet room that's free and closer to home. Anyone else shell out for a membership they didn't actually use?

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river_thompson10h ago

OH MAN this hits hard. I think the real trap with those memberships is that they make you feel like you're buying PRODUCTIVITY instead of actually being productive. For me, the biggest thing nobody talks about is that those spaces are designed to feel busy and important even when you're just scrolling your phone. I fell for it too back in 2022 when I got a pass at this hip spot that had kombucha on tap and Instagrammable lighting. It took me like three months to realize I was paying for a vibe, not a workspace, and my actual output hadn't changed at all. The library tip is solid though, honestly the best coworking is whatever makes you stop thinking about where you're working.

the_laura1h ago

Wait, is that true about the hype being the real product, @river_thompson because I totally bought that same marketing.