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Im looking for a bit of feedback from programmers about work spaces.
Is it common to work in different areas throughout the day? (Coffee Shops, Coworking Spaces, Hotels, Trains, etc.)
What are the 3 most necessary pieces of equipment while working?
Thanks!
-Sam
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asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
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closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, Jan Doggen, Kate Gregory Oct 27 '14 at 12:51
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Im looking for a bit of feedback from programmers about work spaces.
Is it common to work in different areas throughout the day? (Coffee Shops, Coworking Spaces, Hotels, Trains, etc.)
What are the 3 most necessary pieces of equipment while working?
Thanks!
-Sam
work-environment company-culture travel
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
84
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, Jan Doggen, Kate Gregory Oct 27 '14 at 12:51
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
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Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
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@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
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Oct 28 '14 at 3:22
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Im looking for a bit of feedback from programmers about work spaces.
Is it common to work in different areas throughout the day? (Coffee Shops, Coworking Spaces, Hotels, Trains, etc.)
What are the 3 most necessary pieces of equipment while working?
Thanks!
-Sam
work-environment company-culture travel
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
84
Im looking for a bit of feedback from programmers about work spaces.
Is it common to work in different areas throughout the day? (Coffee Shops, Coworking Spaces, Hotels, Trains, etc.)
What are the 3 most necessary pieces of equipment while working?
Thanks!
-Sam
work-environment company-culture travel
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
84
edited Oct 27 '14 at 11:06
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
84
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
84
asked Oct 27 '14 at 10:25
Sam Wesley
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closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, Jan Doggen, Kate Gregory Oct 27 '14 at 12:51
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, Jan Doggen, Kate Gregory Oct 27 '14 at 12:51
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
2
Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
1
@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
– Monica Cellio♦
Oct 28 '14 at 3:22
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"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
2
Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
1
@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
– Monica Cellio♦
Oct 28 '14 at 3:22
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1
"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
2
2
Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
1
1
@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
– Monica Cellio♦
Oct 28 '14 at 3:22
@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
– Monica Cellio♦
Oct 28 '14 at 3:22
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This is a difficult one to give a definitive answer to as everyone is different. Basically there are three types as far as I'd see, everything is a variation on these:
- Private space - office, home etc
- shared space - open plan office, shared workspace
- public - coffee shops, libraries, parks etc
It can vary by a lot what is acceptable to an individual, I've mainly worked in shared spaces (mostly open plan offices), some of which could be described as like a crèche, or in one case, downtown Beirut. As a result I can tune out the ambient (sometimes people need to tap me on the shoulder to show they are actually talking to me).
As regards what is necessary equipment, 3 things for me are:
- light weight computer - actually use a 3g chromebook as much as possible, remote desktop onto a VDI if I need some power (I can access servers and power developer desktops). Lets me work anywhere, and move if required.
- Headphones and mobile - bluetooth full closed Sony headphones, good sound for music, plus I can do calls, even take a stroll whilst locked in a never-ending conference call.
- Aladdin thermos cafetiere - make fresh coffee and keep it hot and drinkable, record is 6 hrs - can either plunge my fresh coffee or plunger unscrews for a coffee shop brew.
answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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This is a difficult one to give a definitive answer to as everyone is different. Basically there are three types as far as I'd see, everything is a variation on these:
- Private space - office, home etc
- shared space - open plan office, shared workspace
- public - coffee shops, libraries, parks etc
It can vary by a lot what is acceptable to an individual, I've mainly worked in shared spaces (mostly open plan offices), some of which could be described as like a crèche, or in one case, downtown Beirut. As a result I can tune out the ambient (sometimes people need to tap me on the shoulder to show they are actually talking to me).
As regards what is necessary equipment, 3 things for me are:
- light weight computer - actually use a 3g chromebook as much as possible, remote desktop onto a VDI if I need some power (I can access servers and power developer desktops). Lets me work anywhere, and move if required.
- Headphones and mobile - bluetooth full closed Sony headphones, good sound for music, plus I can do calls, even take a stroll whilst locked in a never-ending conference call.
- Aladdin thermos cafetiere - make fresh coffee and keep it hot and drinkable, record is 6 hrs - can either plunge my fresh coffee or plunger unscrews for a coffee shop brew.
answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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This is a difficult one to give a definitive answer to as everyone is different. Basically there are three types as far as I'd see, everything is a variation on these:
- Private space - office, home etc
- shared space - open plan office, shared workspace
- public - coffee shops, libraries, parks etc
It can vary by a lot what is acceptable to an individual, I've mainly worked in shared spaces (mostly open plan offices), some of which could be described as like a crèche, or in one case, downtown Beirut. As a result I can tune out the ambient (sometimes people need to tap me on the shoulder to show they are actually talking to me).
As regards what is necessary equipment, 3 things for me are:
- light weight computer - actually use a 3g chromebook as much as possible, remote desktop onto a VDI if I need some power (I can access servers and power developer desktops). Lets me work anywhere, and move if required.
- Headphones and mobile - bluetooth full closed Sony headphones, good sound for music, plus I can do calls, even take a stroll whilst locked in a never-ending conference call.
- Aladdin thermos cafetiere - make fresh coffee and keep it hot and drinkable, record is 6 hrs - can either plunge my fresh coffee or plunger unscrews for a coffee shop brew.
answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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This is a difficult one to give a definitive answer to as everyone is different. Basically there are three types as far as I'd see, everything is a variation on these:
- Private space - office, home etc
- shared space - open plan office, shared workspace
- public - coffee shops, libraries, parks etc
It can vary by a lot what is acceptable to an individual, I've mainly worked in shared spaces (mostly open plan offices), some of which could be described as like a crèche, or in one case, downtown Beirut. As a result I can tune out the ambient (sometimes people need to tap me on the shoulder to show they are actually talking to me).
As regards what is necessary equipment, 3 things for me are:
- light weight computer - actually use a 3g chromebook as much as possible, remote desktop onto a VDI if I need some power (I can access servers and power developer desktops). Lets me work anywhere, and move if required.
- Headphones and mobile - bluetooth full closed Sony headphones, good sound for music, plus I can do calls, even take a stroll whilst locked in a never-ending conference call.
- Aladdin thermos cafetiere - make fresh coffee and keep it hot and drinkable, record is 6 hrs - can either plunge my fresh coffee or plunger unscrews for a coffee shop brew.
answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
This is a difficult one to give a definitive answer to as everyone is different. Basically there are three types as far as I'd see, everything is a variation on these:
- Private space - office, home etc
- shared space - open plan office, shared workspace
- public - coffee shops, libraries, parks etc
It can vary by a lot what is acceptable to an individual, I've mainly worked in shared spaces (mostly open plan offices), some of which could be described as like a crèche, or in one case, downtown Beirut. As a result I can tune out the ambient (sometimes people need to tap me on the shoulder to show they are actually talking to me).
As regards what is necessary equipment, 3 things for me are:
- light weight computer - actually use a 3g chromebook as much as possible, remote desktop onto a VDI if I need some power (I can access servers and power developer desktops). Lets me work anywhere, and move if required.
- Headphones and mobile - bluetooth full closed Sony headphones, good sound for music, plus I can do calls, even take a stroll whilst locked in a never-ending conference call.
- Aladdin thermos cafetiere - make fresh coffee and keep it hot and drinkable, record is 6 hrs - can either plunge my fresh coffee or plunger unscrews for a coffee shop brew.
answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
The Wandering Dev Manager
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answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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answered Oct 27 '14 at 11:51
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"Your questions should be reasonably scoped... avoid asking subjective questions where … every answer is equally valid" (help center)
– gnat
Oct 27 '14 at 10:27
Thanks Gnat, do you think with these changes I can get a more natural response?
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 11:07
2
Voting to close because the answers will all be a matter of subjective preferences. For example, I can shut out the world around me and I'll be comfortable working next to a jackhammer. Somebody might not stand even a low key conversation in the neighboring workspace.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Oct 27 '14 at 11:28
This is true, the answers will be subjective. I purely want to gain insight on different ways to work that people have tried.
– Sam Wesley
Oct 27 '14 at 12:42
1
@SamWesley the question isn't a good fit for the Q&A format, but you are welcome to come into The Workplace Chat (where things are much looser) and talk with folks! Normally using chat requires 20 reputation, but I've given you explicit access to our main room. Please feel free to visit.
– Monica Cellio♦
Oct 28 '14 at 3:22