Should you choose a Hot Desk or a Dedicated Desk?
Why should one consider a co-working space?
All one has to do these days to feel a sense of success is to make it through the day and tick-off goals on their to-do list. When the task sounds so simple, why is it that most of us struggle to achieve it? Well, if we are to focus only on the job, it would not be such a big deal. But then we are bombarded by a set of distractions that leave us off track and unproductive.
After several studies, Clifford Ivar Nass from Stanford University concludes that our generation suffers from an “epidemic of multitasking.” Most of us fancy the term multitasking and think that it often saves a lot of time and proves beneficial. However, other studies and experiments show that multitasking lowers our efficiency by 60%.
To be able to give our 100% in any work we do, we must be willing to give undivided attention to it.
According to Csikszentmihalyi, in order to focus on a task we need:
To be in a distraction-free environment.
To have control over what we are doing at every moment.
(source- IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life p.65)
Some of the suggestions for an ideal environment include libraries, cafes, etc. But how about a place specifically designed to give the best ambiance for the purpose at hand. Yes, this is where we think of co-working spaces.
What are my options if I’m looking for shared offices?
Just like a menu in a multi-cuisine restaurant comes with a range of cuisines to choose from, there are different spaces one can rent in shared offices. The following are some basics options to consider:
- Hot Desks
- Dedicated Desks
What are hot desks?
Say you’re a travel enthusiast visiting Malaysia for a vacation. A sudden ring on the phone and you’ve to get working. Now you wonder if you can have a quiet desk that helps you stay focused and get done with work. Well, then a hot desk can be the perfect spot for you. Once done, you can get back to enjoy yourself with the satisfaction of having completed the job.
Hot desks are office spaces like tables in a restaurant. Just like you book a table in a restaurant, you can rent a work surface here in your choice of working hours. The work station comes with all the necessary facilities, so you can leave all the technical aspects aside and get started with work immediately. These are generally preferred by individuals who need an office setup for a few hours to a few days at particular time slots.
What are dedicated desks?
The tradition of traveling for the sake of inspiration and experience is not a new practice. A thing followed by the greatest of the writers and philosophers to gain first-hand experience. No restrictions or pressure from a boss, work at feasible timings in a place you love. While you can go places, you can rent a place for yourself and own it for as long as you want, i.e., ‘your dedicated desk.’
A dedicated desk is a shared working space that includes essential facilities and additional facilities like lockers for laptops, files, etc. Ideal for people who need a work environment ranging from a few days to a few months. Walk-in at any time of the day and work because that space remains reserved for you.
Which one should I choose?
Whichever suits you best! The choice of space is your call. The following are a few links that can help you with the process.
I want to explore hot desks in KL Sentral
I’m looking for dedicated desks in Kuala Lumpur
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