So tired of coworking spaces turning into influencer film sets

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Rant/vent.

I could just stay home, I know. But I actually like the ritual of going to a coworking space. I am not there to network. I am there to get work done, take calls, and leave with my brain intact.

Lately it feels like half the places I try have become content studios. Not quietly either. Lights on stands, tripods in the walkways, people doing take after take of the same intro, someone narrating their day at full volume. And the worst part is the constant little interruptions because you are in the background. The tiny hand wave like you are an extra on their set. The passive aggressive shushing after they decided to start recording next to the only quiet table.

This week I had to apologize to a client because a guy two tables over launched into a loud motivational spiel to camera. I moved, but the room is open plan so it just followed me. Staff did nothing, I guess because these creators are good for the space's image.

I am not trying to gatekeep remote work. If filming is your job, fine. But why are these places still marketed as focused work environments when they are clearly optimizing for vibes and reels?

How are you handling this without turning into the grumpy nomad? Do you just pay more for private offices, or do you have a rule for spotting the film set vibe before committing to a monthly pass?

Posted Jun 14, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

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