Executive Suite?

[GoNolesTX]

Looks like the overlords are attempting to sublease my little 835 sq foot office and putting me in an executive suite until I either move or they get a replacement in for my old position. Doesn't really matter too much to me, I'll just start up with working remote multiple days a week.

Question is - how does the exec suite work? Do I have a mini-fridge in my office, do I have to go the way of the poors and use a communal fridge with a Post-It on my lunch, how good is the ventilation, do I have to bring an industrial bottle of Febreeze?

 

[OrlandNole]

It depends. Regus is pretty stodgy.

I walked into this place for a meeting last week. It was clearly the millenial/hipster version (right down to the LaCroix in the bev cooler) > https://www.industriousoffice.com/locations/nashville

 

[GoNolesTX]

Regus was the name thrown at me, but obviously that was just because they are the "big" national brand. Honestly, that Industrious brand would probably work for me and whatnot since it's just a place to park myself for 6.5 hours a day, but their Dallas location is way too Metro for me.

Are there brands out there that offer the free coffee bar and snacks?

 

[DanC78]

I’m a little confused.

Are you taking about the folks who you rent your office space from or the company you work for?

 

[BelemNole]

If it's Regus you'll have a tiny office with dodgy internet and share a community kitchen and bathroom. I worked from home instead after a few months.

 

[RTM58]

I’m a little confused.

Are you taking about the folks who you rent your office space from or the company you work for?

My guess is the company he works for wants to cut his desk cost. Executive suites are cheaper than true office space. Rent a 100 sq ft executive suite and pay for additional services (conference room, secretary, copying, cable, phones) a la carte, as opposed to renting an office space and then stocking it with a secretary, printers, copiers, desks, and paying CAM, Taxes and Insurance.

These guys have become the hip new big dog, think Labradoodle. You can rent a desk, an office or a entire floor.

https://www.wework.com/

https://www.wework.com/l/houston--TX

 

[Fijimn]

Thought you were getting mov d up to the 49th floor, was going to let you know we have showers, bathroom attendants, valets and the executive lunch room rivals any Michelin restaurant—then read the rest of post-ya better put a post it with your name on your yogurt or Bob—who thinks he’s going to to knock it out of the park cold calling 9 to 5ers with penny stock picks that he read in USA Today that mornings—is known to steal lunches

 

[NDallasRuss]

Thought you were getting mov d up to the 49th floor, was going to let you know we have showers, bathroom attendants, valets and the executive lunch room rivals any Michelin restaurant—then read the rest of post-ya better put a post it with your name on your yogurt or Bob—who thinks he’s going to to knock it out of the park cold calling 9 to 5ers with penny stock picks that he read in USA Today that mornings—is known to steal lunches

Same - I saw "executive suites" and figured he got moved up to "mahogany row". I don't know much about this office sharing - although I imagine you'd better keep a close eye on all your stuff, because it sounds like you and a bunch of gypsies are sharing a room together.

 

[OsceolaNole]

My guess is the company he works for wants to cut his desk cost. Executive suites are cheaper than true office space. Rent a 100 sq ft executive suite and pay for additional services (conference room, secretary, copying, cable, phones) a la carte, as opposed to renting an office space and then stocking it with a secretary, printers, copiers, desks, and paying CAM, Taxes and Insurance.

These guys have become the hip new big dog, think Labradoodle. You can rent a desk, an office or a entire floor.

https://www.wework.com/

https://www.wework.com/l/houston--TX

My company has WeWork space in CHI, about 10 people there. It's supposed to be pretty sweet. But then I work for a SF based company that has LaCroix in the fridge in our other 3 offices. I'm remote. No LaCroix for me.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I hear some executive suites get a little wild after hours.

 

[ericram]

If you can't BOFITC then it's not an executive suite .

 

[ncnole1975]

If it's Regus you'll have a tiny office with dodgy internet and share a community kitchen and bathroom. I worked from home instead after a few months.

Unless the company wants to spend coin. Regus has plenty of larger options but they come at a ridiculous premium. I had a Regus office for a year. 250 Sq ft with a window. $1165/mo!!

 

[RunRonnieRun]

My company has WeWork space in CHI, about 10 people there. It's supposed to be pretty sweet. But then I work for a SF based company that has LaCroix in the fridge in our other 3 offices. I'm remote. No LaCroix for me.

LaCroix is so 2017.

Bevi machine or GTFO.

 

[OsceolaNole]

LaCroix is so 2017.

Bevi machine or GTFO.

Got that too. You can adjust the intensity of the various flavors for your water. Ridiculous. I won't even get into the snacks or coffee/espresso machines. You can also guarantee that you'll have to step over a dog to get into the kitchen.

 

[GoNolesTX]

Same - I saw "executive suites" and figured he got moved up to "mahogany row". I don't know much about this office sharing - although I imagine you'd better keep a close eye on all your stuff, because it sounds like you and a bunch of gypsies are sharing a room together.

I wish I was getting mahogany row. The office is only me and I'm only required to be here because the Dept of Ins requires an escrow officer on site "at all times." The space I'm in is a solid lease, 835 square feet in case (at the time, a year and a half ago) I needed to hire someone to work here on production. We've cut staff so that won't be happening. Instead of the $2400/month cost, they're looking to cut that in half (my presumption) and not have the added water delivery and supplies.

I think what ncnole had would be great... little solo office with a view of DNT and 121 for <$1300/month. Until I go full remote when they hire my replacement on the ops side or I get moved to FL, latter will likely come first.

 

[ncnole1975]

I wish I was getting mahogany row. The office is only me and I'm only required to be here because the Dept of Ins requires an escrow officer on site "at all times." The space I'm in is a solid lease, 835 square feet in case (at the time, a year and a half ago) I needed to hire someone to work here on production. We've cut staff so that won't be happening. Instead of the $2400/month cost, they're looking to cut that in half (my presumption) and not have the added water delivery and supplies.

I think what ncnole had would be great... little solo office with a view of DNT and 121 for <$1300/month. Until I go full remote when they hire my replacement on the ops side or I get moved to FL, latter will likely come first.

If you go Regus, make sure it's a newer one. They have been around for years. Heck, I even worked for Regus in 1999! Their newer spaces are modern and trying to compete with the WeWorks of the world. I didn't mind being there. Actually enjoyed the interaction with their staff occasionally.

 

[GoNolesTX]

If you go Regus, make sure it's a newer one. They have been around for years. Heck, I even worked for Regus in 1999! Their newer spaces are modern and trying to compete with the WeWorks of the world. I didn't mind being there. Actually enjoyed the interaction with their staff occasionally.

I have no say in the matter. The billion dollar corporate folks in SoCal will make the call. And I'll show up for most likely 2-3 days a week to collect mail.

 

[noleclone2]

We did Regus for a year. It was a nice set up overall, but I hated it. The interior small office was just weird and had two desks in case another coworker had to work at same time. So we worked from home mostly, which is overrated as hell if you are like me and have a job where you are actually supposed to get crap done. Upgraded to a 1200 SF office in North suburbia five minutes from my house with enough space for 6-7 people. Costs are 400 bucks more than Regus per month...

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Got that too. You can adjust the intensity of the various flavors for your water. Ridiculous. I won't even get into the snacks or coffee/espresso machines. You can also guarantee that you'll have to step over a dog to get into the kitchen.

Thumbs up. Bevi is the kitty’s titties.

 

[NotGuiltyNole]

Just reached out to Bevi for a test run when I am in Boston, their home city, next week. Good call RRR

 

[F4Gary]

Sounds like the term "Executive" is being abused a bit.

 

[OrlandNole]

Sounds like the term "Executive" is being abused a bit.

 

[TennNole17]

Regus will charge your company for the oxygen you breathe, in addition to each sheet of paper you use.

The recurring monthly rate looks good flatlined to some number cruncher at Home base, but you usually end up paying more than a regular office space because of one off charges.