Comparison of tested workplaces: The good, the bad and the unusual!

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Over the last month, I've tried out a number of places to work on the computer. Homes, cafes, libraries and more... Here's what I've discovered.

Standing desk

• It prevents you from being stuck in one job for too long,
• Tired legs,
• Less space (no need for a chair),
• A special table or promotion is needed.

Seated table

• Time passes imperceptibly,
• Possibly unhealthy (sitting most of the day),
• More furniture (chairs) is needed.

Sitting on the floor

• Something under the seat (cushion or carpet) is needed,
• Back support is needed, as otherwise you'll stumble (unless you have a table),
• At the table, the problem of back pain remains - sweating,
• You may find that your legs are sweaty, as they move the least in such a workplace.

Sitting on the bed

• Soft,
• May cause drowsiness,
• Requires a bedspread (because you really don't want to sit with your clothes on the bed),
• It is advisable to have a back support, but it is not so necessary because...
• ...It's easier to change the position of the legs and their posture, and it's more comfortable - it's not as sweaty,
• Potentially damnably unproductive, it's easy to lose track of time.

Libraries

• May not be close to home,
• Some libraries are terrible or have no wi-fi, free tables, lighting or other facilities. I'm looking at you, public libraries,
• It may be embarrassing to take your shoes off (but it is not forbidden),
• Mostly there are seating-only tables,
• Some close very early,
• Some of the atmosphere is not pleasant (cold, hot, smelly, etc.),
• The better ones allow you to leave your computer or other assets at the workplace for a few minutes without risking losing anything (i.e. safe),
• The better ones have power sockets in practically every place,
• It is usually quiet, and those who speak loudly are silenced.

Cafés

• Some have a pleasant smell,
• Possible noise,
• Some lack comfortable tables or have difficulty finding one,
• It is strongly recommended to buy a drink, and these days they cost at least €1 each,
• It's usually embarrassing to take your shoes off,
• Some people may stammer,
• Practically all of them do not allow you to temporarily leave your computer on the desk (i.e. unsafe),
• Power sockets may be low,
• Some have pleasant music or none at all,
• Some of them have terrible music.

Café, standing table

• It doesn't happen in all cafés,
• Most of the time, it's people like you who sit all day - working or studying. Mostly Erasmus students from Spain. For some reason.
• There may be even fewer power sockets,
• There are almost the same advantages and disadvantages as working at a standing table,
• Leaving things for a moment seems safer. I'm not sure if this is true.
• When you go to work at a standing desk and don't take a chair, it seems that no one will throw you out for not buying a drink. It just seems that way.

Rented workspace (e.g. co-working)

• Cost in euros. Usually per month or per day, unlimited hours. More expensive than cafés,
• A space that is well suited to the work - lighting, electricity, noise, atmosphere and any additional services that may be needed for work.

And where do you think is the best place to work?

Overview,
Daniel