ray613•22d ago

I was wrong about renting a room in a shared house versus a studio

For my first year freelancing in Austin, I rented a small studio for $1,400 a month, thinking I needed total quiet. Last month, I moved into a room in a house with two other remote workers for $850. The difference is huge, not just in cost. Having people around during the day for quick coffee breaks has completely stopped the feeling of being stuck in a box. Has anyone else found a shared living setup actually improved their focus?

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fionanguyen22d ago

Focus improved, but you still need quiet time, right?

scott.alex22d agoMost Upvoted

Nah, my focus is actually better with a little background noise now.

daniel39122d ago

Exactly, total silence can be weirdly distracting.