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Rant: Had to pick between a cheap apartment in Bangkok and a good coworking space in Chiang Mai
My budget was tight, only $800 for the month, so I went with the cheaper rent in Bangkok thinking I could just work from cafes. It's been a disaster with constant noise and spotty wifi, making client calls impossible. Anyone else had to choose between location and workspace and regretted it?
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taylor.paige6mo ago
Ugh, did you check any coworking day passes back in Bangkok?
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uma_nguyen246mo ago
My first month in Ho Chi Minh City was exactly like that. I blew my budget on a decent apartment but ended up working from a cafe next to a construction site for two weeks straight. The stress from trying to find a quiet corner for meetings just isn't worth the cheaper rent.
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terry_barnes6mo ago
Check coworking day passes in Bangkok, they're a real lifesaver. That cafe plan almost never works for serious work, the noise and wifi are just too unpredictable. I made the same mistake last year and lost a client over a dropped call. A cheap monthly pass at a good spot is often way less than you think. Splitting your budget for a solid workspace is non-negotiable if you have calls.
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