Which is why when I start a coworking space here in Philadelphia, I'll make it one with a different culture than Indy Hall, so Alex doesn't kill me. Alex, the Coworking assassin! ;)
On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Jacob Sayles <[email protected]> wrote: > Precisely. It's critically important to be yourself so people have > something to gravitate towards and also away from. This provides the > integrity and consistency of the culture which is what people are really > looking for. I know how we do things turns some members off, and we lose > customers, but that's not really important. It's more important why people > choose to stay. We also put a lot of energy in to creating a vibrant > coworking ecosystem around Seattle so there are many options to choose from. > > > Jacob > > --- > Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation > http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 > > > > On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 1:55 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I'm not sure if stinky feet was really the issue. I suspect it's more >> of an aesthetic value judgement. But given that we have 300+ members, >> I'm not sure we can have members adjust their attire because one >> member has a client meeting. So, it's more a question of what the >> predominant culture is and what to do if it's not your style. I have >> no doubt that for some people, this culture is too loose and they >> might consider places that are a bit more focused on conventional >> interpretations of professionalism. Which is just fine. >> >> Personally, I think this was handled just fine, especially given the >> personality of the host and the rather jovial relationship he has with >> many of the members. (I realize that none of you could know this >> aspect and can only go from the text.) >> >> Thank you for your thoughts, Liam! >> >> On May 3, 3:16 pm, Liam Gooding <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > Hey Don, >> > >> > Personally, I don't think it's much to ask to not walk around with >> > stinky bare feet and the reply from your host probably alienated your >> > *paying* member with the brick-wall reply. Why not simply say "have you >> > tried speaking to the bare-footed culprit and asked if they can wear some >> > shoes when you know your having a client come around?" >> > >> > In my opinion, handled poorly and if I had been that member, my next >> > action would have been to cancel my membership and join a different >> > coworking space that's less up itself. >> > >> > - Liam >> > >> > On 3 May 2012, at 21:08, [email protected] wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > Thought some of you might get a kick out of today's exchange with one >> > > of our members. Anybody have any similar experiences to share? >> > >> > > So, a member sent this email to our host... (names changed to protect >> > > the innocent) >> > >> > > +++ >> > >> > > Here I am having to be the old lame again BUT >> > >> > > My clients come into this space and I dont want them to see bare feet. >> > > Sandals on men are bad enough. >> > >> > > Given the number of gear head folks, I will have to live with tee >> > > shirts. >> > >> > > Dont like shorts either on the men. Most of the gals seem to be dpoing >> > > ok in this department >> > >> > > Its still an OFFICE isnt it? >> > >> > > The simple dress code would be wear what you wear to see clients vs >> > > what you wear when your working from home >> > >> > > +++ >> > >> > > Our host wrote back... >> > >> > > Yeah, great questions, but unfortunately you won't like the answer. >> > > This is NOT an office, in fact, it's designed to run counter to >> > > traditional office norms, top to bottom. >> > >> > > Bicycles in the hall, Xbox, dart boards and TVs, Nerf machine gun >> > > wars, afternoon beers, bean bags and umbrellas, an Old Trading Pit for >> > > a lounge, jazz with a Van Morrison chaser, bumper of "The Rap", few >> > > hours of Mozart concertos . . . embrace the New Economy, Bob!! Blow >> > > your clients' minds with your hyper-progressive foresight and carefree >> > > nonchalance! Eschew the shoes! >> > >> > > I know it's not for everyone, but I hope you can adjust and make it >> > > work for you. It's really nice having you here. 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