Hi all! It that time of year when we all begin to feel a little bit festive, so I'd like to share a Coworking Christmas Carol with you... hope it makes you smile :o)
If you'd like to share the coworking joy (complete with holly), here's the link: http://bit.ly/WotzZ2 Happy Holidays everyone!! Anna *T’was the week before Christmas, and all through the house,* * Only one thing was stirring: t’was the click of my mouse. ** The washing was done, the pets were all fed, ** But still I could not push the chores from my head. * *Though the contracts were scarce, my passion had faded,* * And since turning freelance, my work life was jaded. ** There was no-one off whom I could bounce my ideas, ** And no-one with whom I could share my career fears… * *Because the neighbours were out ; the sole time of year* * When employees could rejoice, at a staff party, with free beer. ** Alone in my home office, I thought of the days, ** When I too had colleagues, and regular pay. * *Though I left for a reason, the reasons grew hazy,* * While all the company perks were as fresh as a daisy. ** I wanted to break this habitual thinking, ** And needed to stop my career from sinking… * *Then up from my desk, I sprang, suddenly :* * ‘Why, I’ll give coworking a try,’ I shouted with glee ! ** I jumped on my bike, and traveled 22 minutes, ** To my local coworking space, to brighten my spirits. * *The joy was apparent, as I flung open the door,* * And was welcomed by smiles, and community galore ! ** The desk was affordable, the membership priceless, ** And there was no dollar value on my new work-life balance. * *The atmosphere was fresh, my desk changed every day,* * And wondered which coworker I’d sit next to on Friday. ** The coffee was free, my targets were hit, ** And with meeting room space, I felt more legit. * *My creativity soared, my ideas were bigger -* * And not even finances gave me a shiver ** Because the coworker opposite, was a tax man by trade ** And was as friendly and funny as ol’ Dennis Quaid. * *Then there was Morris ! and Fatim ! and Sarah ! and Linus !* * Who were translators, and developers, and website designers ! ** My business networks grew as fat and as plump, ** As the festive turkey served at the coworkers’ lunch. * *As I carved up the bird, and talked startups with Janet,* * I remembered the home office – a far-away planet. ** It had dampened my spirits (and business, as well) ** For it was more than just loneliness: I’d lived in a shell. * *My new coworking space membership had transformed my life* * And contract proposals were coming in rife ! ** I was happy, and balanced, I was getting more flack ; ** ‘Twas the best Christmas ever, and I never looked back. --- Anna Cashman Communications - Deskwanted <http://www.deskwanted.com/> | Like<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deskwanted/229814600434731> | Follow <https://twitter.com/#%21/Deskwanted> | Coworking Conference Australia <http://coworkingconference.com.au/> | Like<https://www.facebook.com/CoworkingConferenceAustralia> | Follow <https://twitter.com/CoworkAustralia> Early-bird tickets available now! Tel: +49 30 24301 1977 Skype: anna.cashman1 Deskwanted GmbH, co/ ImmobilienScout24 Andreasstraße 10 10243 Berlin, Deutschland * -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
