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Comment on Coworking: Is It For You? by Working From Home: Pros and Cons » Portland Freelance Writer

Working From Home: Pros and Cons » Portland Freelance Writer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:40:34 +0000

[...] friend and freelance writer Princess Jones recently hosted a guest blog post (by David Sumner) about coworking. When you cowork, you work in an offsite space populated by fellow freelancers or business [...]

Comment on Membership is Everything by Emily Suess

Emily Suess — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:41:56 +0000

I love The Freelancers Union, and wish I was in NY too. They provide some fantastic advice and services, and it seems like there is something useful in every e-newsletter they send out. I second your recommendation to freelancers!

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Mahesh Raj Mohan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:14:06 +0000

Thanks for the info, Princess! Excellent post.
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Claire Wagner — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:16:52 +0000

Princess, I keep thinking about this and I guess I am just stereotyping – generalizing others to be like me (per the topic of my blog today!). I’m thinking that writers and other “creative types” are tiresome in the same ways I can be very tiresome – emotional, mercurial in their moods, sometimes too reclusive, self-obsessed sometimes, tending to overthink things, etc. – and I have to say that a lot of us writers don’t make huge amounts of money!
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Comment on Membership is Everything by Candace Nicholson

Candace Nicholson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:46:10 +0000

I just joined the Union in December and I have to admit that I was a little giddy to receive my card in the mail. (Sometimes it’s the little things.)

I come from a blue-collar family where unions are generally viewed as a positive thing, so I had no trepidation about joining. Even though I don’t live in NYC, I feel I can take advantage of the Client Scorecard and any recommendations for tax services & advice.

The fact that it’s free is also a huge plus for me. I get that communal feel for free. Unlike MediaBistro, where I paid for it, but didn’t feel a return on my investment.
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Comment on Membership is Everything by Claire Wagner

Claire Wagner — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:52:56 +0000

Thanks, Princess. Years ago I belonged to the National Writer’s Union and one reason (among many) was the chance to get health benefits if I needed them. I didn’t know about this organization and appreciate the referral.
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Comment on Coworking: Is It For You? by David Sumner

David Sumner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:41:01 +0000

Thanks Princess for allowing me to share my thoughts on coworking with your readers. I really found that these spaces are great places to siclaize, make contacts amongst other freelancers and really fire up the creativity drive by getting out of the house. I’m glad to hear that coworking spaces around the world are just as beneficial as the ones here in Berlin

Comment on Coworking: Is It For You? by Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:10:28 +0000

I do work out of a co-working space (SharedSpace in Portland), and I think it is the only reason I can still work. I don’t suffer from 9-5 creep, I suffer from “match the socks” creep, and “walk the dog” creep. I’ll do just about anything other than work when I’m home, so having a dedicated space to go definitely makes it easier to get focused. I don’t always work here- there are still plenty of hours at home and coffee shops, but I like having this option. It does help that it’s mostly creatives here who also value flexibility and quite, oh and that it’s well under market value for desk rentals (don’t tell the landlord!).

Comment on Coworking: Is It For You? by Mahesh Raj Mohan

Mahesh Raj Mohan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:10:33 +0000

Really good article, and the pros and cons are done well.

The co-working idea appeals to part of me (I sometimes miss interacting with my co-worker friends in an office setting), but the “mission creep” and lack of quietness would get to me after awhile.
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