{"id":22111,"date":"2019-04-09T15:47:03","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T13:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/?p=22111"},"modified":"2019-04-09T08:55:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T06:55:12","slug":"first-day-coworking-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/first-day-coworking-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Day At A Coworking Space: What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first day at a new coworking space is somewhat similar to the first day at a new job. You\u2019re not entirely sure what to expect as you step inside the building, trying to ignore the butterflies in your stomach. You don\u2019t really know anyone aside from the guy who showed you around during the tour of the coworking hub and you\u2019re secretly afraid that despite the glowing online reviews and the positive vibes of the inviting tour, this still won\u2019t be the best place for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to tell you that it\u2019s all going to be OK, that you chose this shared office space<\/a> for a reason and you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about how things will go down, because you\u2019ll be fine. To ease your anxiety, we\u2019ll share seven different tips about what you can expect from your first day at a coworking hub, so you\u2019ll know exactly what to do to make it a fun and memorable day.<\/p>\n

Go prepared<\/h2>\n

Set yourself up for success before you ever leave the house. Plan out how your day will go: research the best way to reach the coworking hub, sketch out the tasks you need to tackle and know exactly what you\u2019ll have for lunch. Keep in mind a few opening lines for initiating small talk and be confident in yourself \u2013 there\u2019s no reason not to be. Most importantly, pack your bag with all your essentials \u2013 laptop, chargers, mouse, headphones and any other electronic devices you might need \u2013 because you don\u2019t want to forget any of these on your very first day at the coworking hub.<\/p>\n

Get to know the staff and the hub<\/h2>\n

Once you arrive, introduce yourself to the community manager and other members of the staff. Even if you previously took a tour of the shared office space, it doesn\u2019t hurt to look around once again, this time with a more subjective eye. Locate the lavatories, the kitchen, the lounge area, the caf\u00e9, the reception, the conference room and other spaces which might be of interest to you and learn where you can find them all for easier navigation in the future.<\/p>\n

Check the noise level & sit accordingly<\/h2>\n

When you get to the point where you need to decide your place in the shared office, make an effort to notice the noise levels<\/a> in the room before you sit down. It also helps to take note of any desks that experience a lot of commotion \u2013 you might want to avoid sitting close to the restroom or the kitchen. Remember that you\u2019re there to work and that the fewer distractions you\u2019re prone to, the better your work flow will be.<\/p>\n

Determine your need for social interactions<\/h2>\n

Before you make the rounds and introduce yourself to everyone and their dog, remember that this is not a traditional office space. People come and go and you might not need to get to know absolutely everybody attending the coworking hub on the very first day. Instead, you might want to establish in your mind the kind of social interaction you\u2019re looking for. You perhaps wanted to attend a coworking office to feel less lonely in your day-to-day life, but you might also be in search of professional partnership opportunities. So do some introspection first and act on your needs accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Mingle with other entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n

With our previous point in mind, don\u2019t hesitate to start getting to know a handful of entrepreneurs and local business owners from day one. First impressions are extremely important, even in the coworking world, so make sure you start building up your network immediately by reaching out to a couple of individuals. Even if you\u2019re a bit scared of social interactions, do your best to fight it, because the last thing you want is to come across as anti-social and unlikable.<\/p>\n

Respect other people\u2019s privacy and space<\/h2>\n

Since it\u2019s your first day, you\u2019re probably quite curious about how things work on a day-to-day basis and are prone to ask a lot of questions. Despite this fact, try not to bother other attendees too much with your inquiries, especially not during work time. Respect both the time and the space of other individuals<\/a> in the coworking hub. Don\u2019t interrupt them in their work flow, try not to make too many loud noises and definitely make an effort to keep your things on your own personal desk instead of having them overflow to your neighbors\u2019 tables.<\/p>\n

Leave everything neat and tidy<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019re ready to wrap up the day, be sure to leave everything behind exactly as you\u2019ve found the place earlier that morning. Throw away your garbage, tidy up the desk and place the chair in its place. Remember that you\u2019re in a shared office space which many people turn to when in desperate need of productivity! And there\u2019s nothing quite as distracting as clutter and garbage around one\u2019s work desk, so make this simple act an automatic daily routine for a better work place for you and everyone else attending the coworking hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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