"Things got very noisy in my head, so I eventually found a co-working space. On day one, I was offered a cup of tea, and I nearly burst into tears. Having people around is actually incredibly important."
"Post-COVID work-from-home life has sometimes made me wonder, 'Have I met everyone I'm ever going to meet in my career?' The opportunities are few and far between."
"I often don't talk to a person in-person for entire days. I really love the off-moments, like when you're having a coffee with people in person and a thought sparks. Not having to plan it, for i"
Remote work provides flexibility and calm but amplifies isolation for creative professionals who rely on spontaneous interaction. Solitary ideation can erode confidence and increase mental noise, prompting some to seek co-working spaces for human contact and informal affirmation. Reduced in-person encounters also limit serendipitous career opportunities and networking, making professional growth feel more finite. Creatives report missing off-moments that spark ideas and benefit collaboration. Deliberate planning is required to recreate chance encounters formerly provided by offices, and some professionals fear long-term stagnation without regular face-to-face engagement.
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