Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by admin
Working nowadays has become so dynamic that the distinguishability between someone working or someone pattering casually on their laptop. Gone are the days when the entire workforce and working-class population of a country collectively woke up, got ready, boarded their train or subway, and went to their cubicle where they would spend one-third of their working life. Among the ways that revolutionized modern ways of working, working in a coffee shop is one of them. If you look a while back, the birth of one of the most beloved fictional characters was in a coffee shop named Harry Potter. But we all are not JK Rowling, and sitting long hours at a coffee shop may hamper our productivity and quality of work. Below are the seven listed reasons why working in a coffee shop may not be your thing:
1. Noise and Distraction:
Working for any amount of time needs a quiet ambiance where you will be able to work peacefully and with complete focus. While working in a coffee shop, that might not be the case. The loud noises of other patrons of the coffee shop might distract you from your work. If you do a job where attending meetings is frequent, then working in between the commotion of a busy coffee shop would be an unbelievably bad idea. Working on any creative process might also hamper you if you are not able to think quietly about the project.
2. Limited Amenities:
Have you seen the famous advertisement about coffee shop customers fighting over an electricity outlet? If you do not want to be in a similar position, then you might want to rethink the coffee shop setup. Lack of power outlets, internet connections, and comfortable seating are just some of the reasons that might hamper the quality or the experience of your work. Working for long hours means using a lot of power via the charger, and if the power outlet is not accessible to you, then it might be a problem for you. Famously, coffee shops have exceedingly small and uncomfortable seats, which are by no means meant for the long hours that an office setup possesses.
3. Cost:
What is the first thing that you experience once you first step into a coffee shop? Yes, the mesmerizing aroma of freshly crushed and brewed coffee. Do you think you would be able to resist that tempting aroma and not order at least a couple of cups of coffee while grinding through your workday? But the cost of the overpriced coffee at the café can add up and dig a huge chunk at your paycheck. Additionally, if we consider snacks, then it will be a highly pricy workday. Some cafés also include a minimum amount of order if you want to reserve a seat for the entire day for work, which is just not economical for you.
4. Fixed Hours:
Some cafés have a fixed timing from early morning till noon or afternoon, which might not stretch as far as the working hours, which might make the café, even if it is close to you, not very functional.
5. Internet Reliability:
The Internet is the primary source of connectivity as far as 21st-century work life is concerned. Alas, the internet reliability in cafés is notoriously slow and unreliable and most of the time intentionally by the café owner. If hundreds of customers in a bigger café were to use the internet connection simultaneously, the connection is bound to be disrupted. Still, it can be both problematic and embarrassing for you to continue your work. Plus, we do not want to be cut off during that appraisal meeting with HR.
6. Lack Of Privacy:
Lack of privacy is a grave concern while working from a coffee shop. You might hold some trade secrets that might not be appreciated by your employer to be discussed openly in a coffee shop. The privacy concern is also regarding several sensitive conversations every employer and employee is subjected to every day. Every day at work is not the same, and it is not necessary to highlight a dreadful day to a lot of people.
7. Health Concerns:
Working from a coffee shop is not at all healthy for your physical and mental health. Having too much caffeine and tasty yet unhealthy snack food regularly will eventually take a toll on your health. Being a human being and a social creature, working at a café may be very isolated.
Conclusion:
Above are some of the reasons why working from a coffee shop is not the best idea to have a healthy and productive work life. Of course, there are some pros to it as well, and if you are starting, it may temporarily work for you, but investing in a more professional setting like a virtual office or Co-working space might be beneficial in the long run.
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