It was only after the pandemic hit the world that the concepts of working changed the way the world worked once again. Everyone across the globe was asked to work from home irrespective of their job profiles and industries. The arguments of why a person should pick a coworking space against their own home came to a standstill. There was no discussion of getting back to the shared office space leaving the home after COVID-19 happened to the world-hitting managed office space industry.
Coworking was at its peak until the pandemic. The world saw a boom in the new workspaces. Many new space providers started to enter the market with the hope of capturing clients and making a living. The huge corporations were also ditching their traditional workspaces and were happy to shift their teams to shared offices.
The governments across the countries announced lockdown and social distancing forcing everyone to stay at home and do all the work. The companies, especially those who were paying the rent faced a huge loss. Not only were they paying the landlords the bills on time, they were not even using the space. This was the time when the economies were falling and companies started to withdraw their membership from their respective coworking space to save the rent.
People who were already working from home did love the idea a big time because it has been saving them a great amount of commute. The mothers could look after their children while they can carry on with their work. In case of some health issue, a person would manage their work time as per their preference.
Yes, it does make you feel incredibly lonely, you don’t get to talk to a lot of people and share thoughts & ideas, you don’t get to dress up on various official occasions, and let’s all agree, there is no social life left. But there’s always a list of pros and cons to every option in work and life.
Why Work From Home People Joined The Fully-Furnished Office Spaces As Their New Workplace
The distraction of home
To work from home always sounded like a very flexible, comfortable, and amazing idea. The office goers mostly imagined it like doing nothing but it’s more than you can think of. Contrary to the very belief that it’s a casual way of working, it keeps you a lot distracted. You have those basic, small and yet many household chores to manage. There are noises from members and appliances.
The people work very hard even at home but neither do they get their share of respect for their hard work from the society nor the peace required to put focus on their work. When those people moved to the shared office spaces, they experienced the difference themselves. They had less to worry about and more time to get productive.
Networking opportunities
Working from home surely doesn’t help one in forming connections and making friends. Friends and connections are never a distraction but your source of happiness. Having people around to talk to, offer suggestions, provide feedback, help out, and share a joke can make you feel much happier and more content at work. You don’t need to fake a smile at strangers, contrary to the common perception. You’ll find many kinds of people in a coworking space amongst whom you can always find the one your vibe matches and those connections are very strong.
Flexible work timings
Those who have been always working from home are not used to the fixed working hours. Their day starts and ends at their convenience. The shared office spaces give their members an option to choose their time of starting the day. This doesn’t just give them the ease of working but the assurance that the members are backed by professionals who understand their requirements. You might also find yourself winding up earlier than always for you were much focused and productive.
Fits in the budget
The amazing thing is that “trying another option” doesn’t come like a burden on your finances. If you ever wish to try how a managed office space works and experience the world of working amongst diverse professionals across businesses, it would cost you a very fair amount. There are one-day passes and weekly plans for those who wish to have a taste of it. You can work without distractions, get inspired by the people around you, feel the difference, and might want to consider the option for a long time.
The discussed points explain why the shared spaces were considered by the professionals who were already working from their place. After the pandemic, the working pattern of the world has changed. There is a large shift from the regular and coworking spaces to work from home. The experts try to understand and conclude if people would still get back their previous work schedules. Here, we have some arguments for why the managed office spaces will get back their glory as Covid19 problem settles.
The social life
How the working population is missing their social life, commuting, chat sessions with colleagues, breaks, fun, and other things that were a part of their routine, it’s possible that a huge part of the professionals would go out the moment things get back to normal. Yes, working from home is good but not fun. You miss so much by staying inside the same walls, lying in the same place doing the same thing every day. There are higher chances that we’d see people stepping out of their houses and getting “happily” ready for work because that’s where the most productive part of their days have been spent. Back to colleagues, back to the hustle, and back to the boss’s deadlines—but with a sense of enthusiasm!
Monotony
We all agree that life has become very monotonous from the day we all started doing work from home. There is no excitement for a new day, a new event, a new meeting, or even office gossip. Jokes apart, being in your pajamas feels no longer a comfort. You are just lazier and try to get the work done without the same level of zeal that you had while you were in the office. Let’s admit that we no longer come up with ideas as good or deliver results as brilliant as we once did. This is not just hitting our productivity but making us rather less creative.
Low productivity
As we spoke of creativity and productivity in the last point, it’s a fact that we’re not the same as we used to be. There is a dearth of ideas, a lack of enthusiasm, and a lack of willingness to come back with better results. Everyone is now working for the sake of submitting it on time so that nobody questions being at home. This is where we miss our regular office or coworking space where we were at the top of our performance and healthy discussions. Our work might be delivered well on time but we know that the quality is not what we were delivering in our usual office days and this is why we’ll go back to our professional world the moment things turn fine.
Mental health
Sitting alone doing the same day not only your efficiency but also your mental health. When you have people around you to talk to, share burdens, give suggestions, and help you in any way they can, you know you can work with less worry and more confidence. But when you’re working alone towards deadlines, the pressure can be overwhelming, leaving little room for enjoyment in your work. Loneliness can take a toll on your mental health and can affect you in a way that you’re depressed and at your lowest. No matter how hectic a day is in the office, it usually ends well with friends and support.
So, the discussed points provide clarity as to why the cost of the coworking space would still be worth it if you’re now working from home. While everything has a list of advantages and disadvantages on their side, there are still greater points in favor of working from an actual office where you’re with colleagues than just from home when you have only distraction and loneliness around.
Coworking office spaces offer regular events, beautiful interiors, an inspiring atmosphere, a positive vibe, and a diverse culture. Of course, you can’t fully relax at work (like you chill at home) and can’t be as productive at home as in a professional workspace. Yes, working from home can hardly ever match the benefits of a coworking space.
Conclusion
While working from home does offer convenience and flexibility, it won’t provide the lively, fun, and professional environment of a coworking space. You get all the chances to interact, stay motivated for networking, and enjoy the overall vibe of the workspace. You will have a unique experience that home doesn’t offer. Seeking to maximize work potential? Join Let’s Connect India coworking in Noida and see the difference.
