[mb_72]

Quite the dismissive mention of going 'back to the basement'. I work from home almost all the time (self-employed), and have quite a lovely work room setup exactly how I want, with plenty of natural light and fresh air. My wife knows not to bother me, so the only 'forced' interruption is our cat asking to be taken outside. There is no unnecessary noise or distractions, both things which have always put me off co-working spaces. If I want to socialise with respect to tech, I'll go along to a local meet-up or other event.

This might sound terrible, but I don't want to expend each days' stack of valuable clear-minded 'processing time' greeting people or talking about whatever is on their mind. Of course, I acknowledge that as a solo guy I have different needs to the people that find these places useful.

[starik36]

I've recently "seen the light" as well. Had been forced to work from home due to an injury - and it's pretty great. The PC setup is what I make of it. My chair is the one I like, not the allocated one. The coffee I drink is of my own choosing.

And there aren't any interruptions or work noise or being face to face in meetings with people I don't like.

[dba7dba]

Years ago my old work's Senior programmer got an expensive motorized standup desk, in a private room. And I was stuck in an exposed cubicle with extra narrow desk space, with no hope of getting that kind of treatment.

I thankfully work remote now. I dont have separate room but just a corner of our bedroom, with a standup desk. I hope I never have to go back to working in a normal office.