Working from cafes just got cheaper

adetorrent in #work • 2 years ago

Working From Cafes Just Got "Cheaper"

BUT NOT IN THE WAY YOU MAY THINK

If you live in England, and you work all day from home - on a computer say, it's not probably cheaper to take your computer (if it's a notebook and not a desktop) to a cafe and work there. Yes you have to buy coffee, and maybe even food but, I did the maths, the cost of keeping the house warm during the day is now more than how much I'd spend on coffee and grub. Besides, it's much warmer at the cafe. Their heating system is 10x more efficient than mine.

Now that I think about it, this is going to be an issue for entrepreneurs that work from home. There are some expenses that you can claim, for tax purposes, but I don't think heating is one of them. Things that are not exclusively for work purposes even though you use them for work, like your mobile phone for example, or your internet cost, are not claimable in most circumstances.

Since COVID, many companies have transitioned their employees to WFH. I wonder what provisions they have in place to compensate for the high cost of heating these days. The government has stepped in to relieve some of of the pressure by subsidising electricity for most people in England, but gas and water bills are still sky high. So, yeah, the cafe is going to be seeing a lot more of me this winter :)

Peace & Love,

Adé

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2 years ago in #work by adetorrent

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shanibeer 2 years ago

I like using the local University Library - costs £30 a year, fully heated, pick a silent or a chatty area according to what you need. Nice walk there and back across the park, a cafe if you need one, or you can take a pack-up (or a bit of both).

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adetorrent 2 years ago

That's even better. There is a public/council library not too far from me. Haven't been in there since 2019, but I people are allowed in there with their computers and I'm certain many people do just that. I might try that out one day. I'd have to take my own coffee though since there's no cafe there.

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shanibeer 2 years ago

We have some good public libraries and I enjoy going to them sometimes. The challenge (for me) is that they are very well used and sometimes have small children there with high squeaky voices. There's been a lot of publicity this winter about libraries (and community centres etc) as warm havens where people can go in the day. I haven't checked but I suspect they might be full to the gunnels.

You can be an external reader at most Universities for a small fee (lower than your gas bill, anyway).

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thatkidsblack 2 years ago

I use new environments like cafes for a change of pace and more creativity. From my own space, I sometimes feel lethargy doing anything. Once I’m out, either eating, reading or writing, I feel more inclined to try things.

I don’t need more reasons to get out. I’m only looking for that way out.

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adetorrent 2 years ago

100% resonate with this. For me it's procrastination. When I'm home I can see all the other non-work-related things I "need" to do :)

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hopestylist 2 years ago

That's a really brilliant idea, England can be really cold at this time and the fact that you pay for your warmth is something that will surely be at a high rate at this time so going to the Cafe to work will he a good idea for those who work from home.

That way you still get to move than just sitting at almost one place almost through out the day. But then it will be hard to go home when you are already feeling so warmed inside the Cafe, hehehe but at least you've been able to cut some cost so it's all good.

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adetorrent 2 years ago

The cost of gas now is beyond crazy. If this carries on for too long, it's going to bankrupt many people in this country. And, yes, I'm lucky to have nice cafes to work from :)

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hopestylist 2 years ago

Hmm, now I just pray it doesn't go beyond what it is now, I pray it goes down. I just can't imagine what this who ate not well to do at all are passing through 😢.

Good for you then, I hope everyone don't start going to the Cafe else they might also increase the bills, lolz.

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adetorrent 2 years ago

Hahaha. There are definitely more people coming out to cafes for sure. The cost of coffee and food are up too but not as much as gas 😂

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hopestylist 2 years ago

Oh, that is expected of course, I just hope it just keeps staying affordable, hehehe. And I hope you keep having a spot at the Cafe, lolz.

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chris-uk 2 years ago

I need to invest in A budget laptop that I can use to write with to visit these cafes despite the typical coffee shops like costa and Starbucks being expensive, here in Norwich they do have charming relaxing restaurants with good views too and not particularly cafe-like but there is A Wetherspoons pub that does attract lots of studying students in the early mornings before lunch.

Will definitely have to look for some non-chain independent coffee shops for sure

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adetorrent 2 years ago

If it's just for word processing, you should be able to pick up a nice 2nd hand one from eBay. Shanibeer (in the comments) also pointed out that Libraries are an option.
Man I used to go to Wetherspoon pubs all the time. I loved the apple crumble and custard there. Happy days. The only thing is, they weren't very laptop friendly back then - no sockets, and the staff would sometime passively put pressure on you to order more stuff or leave 😂

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chris-uk 2 years ago

yeah I have seen a couple for around £ 70-second hand or there are those cheap Chromebooks (not sure if they are good) but they go for around £100 new.

I really love the Wetherspoon's food their sausages are amazing they do A big range of food and when you buy their coffee you also get unlimited refills now and oh yeah I'd totally forget to keep going up and buying stuff

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