People who rent office space

[kingping]

HI,<br /><br />I am going full-time webmaster status next month and from past experience when I was a full-time webmaster a few years ago I sat in the house all day and didn't get much work done. Anyone who is renting office space give me a estimate on a 1person office would run per month?<br /><br />thx<br />kingping

[basschick]

it really depends on where you're located. around here in los angeles, you can get a small office with cleanup and parking for $350 a month - you pay utilities.<br /><br />on the other hand, if you can't work at home, it could be that people keep bugging ya or it might be a motivation problem. if it's motivation, an office won't change that.

[toker]

If its motivation just tape a hundred dollar bill to the top of you moniter as a reminder. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

[kingping]

basschick I think your right is it a motivation problem... got any hints besides taping money on the monitor to put a spark up my ass??<br /><br />Thx<br />Nick

[nightangel]

how bout the thought that your ass could be living in a homeless shelter because you were too lazy to do your webmaster work and didn't earn enough money to pay your bills

[eromedia]

I work from home, and it's why I like to do some of my work, at night, and some, late at night...<br /><br />House is quiet...<br /><br />And you have no excuses to give if you're caught surfing some " adult " websites, wich is not my problem.<br /><br />But I like it.<br /><br />Home sweet home, you're own boss, own schedule, and...of course the key is...<br /><br />If you like what you do, you don't really need extra motivation.<br /><br />Voila!<br /><br />Mav

[Terrance11]

working at home is horrible. Is it just me, or whenever you turn on the t.v. for a few minutes, you end up watching the next 5 shows that's on whatever station you have on. Regardless to whether or not the shows are any good or not? And damn, I take about 4 showers a day, just as an excuse not to do anything.<br /><br />But then again, if you can't afford an office, just block out webmaster message boards, and you'll save just as much time <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" />

[eromedia]

I have my office at home, I have a room just for it. I don't work in front of the tv. Only related stuff to work around me, the only entertainment is music, but it's because I need it to be creative and it's the air that I breath..<br /><br />See ya

[WiredGuy]

I feel the same and am considering getting an office as well. I'll be doing this full time in about 3-4 weeks but the problem with getting an office is everything goes up in price. Renting the space is not a problem, but then you gotta pay higher prices for phone lines, bandwidth, internet, etc. since its no longer home rates but business rates. On top of that, your more or less doubling your rent, a place to work (office) will cost you around $500 or so, and a place to live is whatever your paying now. I really want to get an office myself since I have a hard time focusing on work at home and I feel the need to see people rather than being home all day but I don't know if its worth the extra expense.<br /><br />WG

[basschick]

i guess i'm just a happy workaholic - i don't turn on the t.v. when i could be developing a new site or helping beta test an interesting script ;-)<br /><br />worrying about being broke doesn't motivate me. to me, adult webmastering is like this crazy videogame, and your stats are the score.

[efp]

Hi,<br /><br />I'm working from home too ... I sleep in the same<br />room as I work, and i spend most of my time in<br />here. Sometimes it makes me crazy beeing in this 4 walls, then i go driving my car, or to my gf etc... that's my relaxing. Everytime when i'm at home, i can't take my hands of my computer <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> .<br />TV ... well i don't like talk shows at all, and when i really like to watch a movie, I have a TV card, so i can watch the movie in a small window, and work at the same time. It's really great.<br /><br />But I don't think it's the best solution as for now. I would like to have one room alone to work, some kind of office, but within my house.<br />And about motiviation ... well you need to decide. You choose the self-employee way, and you are your own boss, you do what comes into your mind, work on your own bill, and take all the responsbility ... and you can make a lot of good money, and decide when you work (at night, or in the day) ... or you go the employee way, and work your 38.5 hours per week and get paid this loose salery, with which you can only pay your bills and have 2 tickets to cinema <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <br />It's on you to decide. If you have a problem<br />with motiviation, then i would highly recommend you to get a job at some company.<br /><br />greetings<br />efp

[shunga]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by basschick:<br /><strong>adult webmastering is like this crazy videogame, and your stats are the score.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I thought that was just me. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <br /><br />Next level! <img border="0" alt="[Bounce]" title="" src="graemlins/bounce.gif" />

[AgentCash]

Shit... do they offer a gameshark or have cheat codes? I think I may be running out of lives.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[playa]

there is alot of different places that can offer you sub leased or shared offices which is good for smaller businesses,, i suggest getting one with all lan and internet access,,,and not to mention break room <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[kingping]

I think I will start out working from home until I know for sure I can afford the office.. <br />-Nick

[WiredGuy]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by playa:<br /><strong>there is alot of different places that can offer you sub leased or shared offices which is good for smaller businesses,, i suggest getting one with all lan and internet access,,,and not to mention break room <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">What are these places called? Any idea how much they run for (obviously it depends on location as well, but ballpark figure).<br /><br />WG

[playa]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by WiredGuy:<br /><strong>What are these places called? Any idea how much they run for (obviously it depends on location as well, but ballpark figure).<br /><br />WG</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well in the atlanta area its like $250-$500 a month for like a 1-2 man office,,, i even like the ones with executive secretary,,, they answer your calls and take messages,,makes you feel like you own a big company <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> ,,, all you have to do is a little searching,, business's are always sub leasing or sharing space

[Jer]

My office is pretty near my home, I just walk for 3 or maybe 4 minutes and I'm here.<br />I love to work here, but we bought a 21" flat TV (no cable yet), heh.<br /><br />These days I'm a bit stressed (last year advertising college project and some personal problems) so I really need motivation. I'll print some phrases that usually makes me "back to work" and keep the paper near the computers.<br /><br /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <br /><br />Jer

[WiredGuy]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by playa:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by WiredGuy:<br /><strong>What are these places called? Any idea how much they run for (obviously it depends on location as well, but ballpark figure).<br /><br />WG</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well in the atlanta area its like $250-$500 a month for like a 1-2 man office,,, i even like the ones with executive secretary,,, they answer your calls and take messages,,makes you feel like you own a big company <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> ,,, all you have to do is a little searching,, business's are always sub leasing or sharing space</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">This sounds like an incubator type service, is that what you're referring to?<br />WG

[kingping]

I think it would be good for me just to get out of the house a few times a week, I can still laugh at people who have real office job's... They will probably hear some strange noises coming from my office.