Charlotte’s smorgasbord of unconventional WiFi spots
I don’t care how nice your work space is. Whether you’re sitting atop a plush throne in an elegant office or stuffed into a tiny cubicle surrounded by dozens of your closest co-workers, you can’t help craving a change of scenery from time to time.
You could work from home in blissful isolation, or you could immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of your hip neighborhood coffee shop (HAVE you tried Enderly Coffee Co. yet?)
Not the right vibe? You could take advantage of Charlotte’s smorgasbord of unconventional WiFi options.
(1) Carolinas HealthCare System offices.
Nothing triggers my anxiety like waiting to see a doctor in the middle of a work day, so I lug my handy dandy laptop into waiting rooms to log in as a CHS guest and get some work done. I edited an entire article online last week at Piedmont OB/GYN in Ballantyne. I win.
Thank you @fortunemagazine for ranking us among the 20 best workplaces in healthcare! http://t.co/EP7REMUA4I
— Carolinas HealthCare (@Carolinas) July 28, 2015
(2) Reid’s Fine Foods in Myers Park.
Fresh flowers in water on every table, wine by the glass, cold beer and sandwiches made to order — working happy hour, anyone?
(3) The Brass Tap in South End.
Corey claims he brought his computer in and “got work done” here during a recent lunch hour. I suspect he may really have been building up some Brew Crew membership points.
(4) Publix in South End.
The “PUBLIX CUSTOMER” connection is just begging you to tap in here. You know, in case you need to stop, drop and send a work email in the produce section. Plus, there is the little café area for you to plop down into with a $1 cup o’ java.
(5) Okra yoga studio in Plaza Midwood.
Zen vibe and soothing beats, comfy chairs and a patio, coffee counter and an abundance of plants — all I need for a creative charge.
Photos by Katie Toussaint
Katie Toussaint thinks escaping from her typical work space is the best way to kick her productivity back into gear. When she’s not checking her email by the apples at Publix, she’s probably editing for CharlotteFive and community news at the Charlotte Observer. Follow her on Twitter@katietoussaint.
This story was originally published September 3, 2015 at 1:00 AM with the headline "Charlotte’s smorgasbord of unconventional WiFi spots."