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  • Thanks for your answer. Hmm .. yes, I can imagine how working from a coffee shop or library might help with the social aspect, and would also give that separation of home/work and help prevent me from getting distracted by home stuff. This is v helpful, thanks again. Commented Jul 18, 2018 at 20:23
  • Another thought is that there may be other people in a similar position, working for this same company in my area. In which case, perhaps I can convince them to go to the same coffee shop and we could still meet and interact personally? Obviously will depend on their working style. Commented Jul 18, 2018 at 20:28
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    @Time4Tea What you're describing is a coworking space. Generally you pay a monthly fee to get the use of desk in an office with other freelancers and remote workers along with a few other perks (free coffee, printing, social events). WeWork is the largest chain, but there will be a bunch in any city. Commented Jul 18, 2018 at 23:55
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    @Time4Tea I'd find out whether you're expected to work with data that you're expected to "protect". It may well be that due to it being personal information or just company confidential stuff that they would not be happy with you working on in a public space. Commented Jul 19, 2018 at 15:12
  • @divibisan thank you for your comment. I hadn't heard about coworking spaces before you mentioned it, but it sounds like it could be a great option, especially if I start this new role and start feeling a bit isolated/distracted. Commented Jul 21, 2018 at 15:55