How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So

Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by hire_charts on Thursday May 04, 2017 @11:32AM (#14265564)

$350/mo seems _extremely_ reasonable for a quiet studio. I don't think that's the kind of office expense the poster was talking about. For instance, in NYC, $350/month would barely get you a "hot desk" (i.e. chair at a table) in a coworking space.

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by davemac8 on Friday May 05, 2017 @06:06AM (#14272292)

I'm a solo dev, paying $550 AUD a month for a permanent desk at a great open plan tech community space. It's in an inner city suburb (Richmond) which is the tech hub of Melbourne, Australia.

I live about 22K out of town, in the green wedge with lots of trees. I like how I am still physically connected each day to the vibrant Melbourne tech community, but can come home to the family and be in a more open, natural space. I am so much more productive when I am in the office and it works well, when meeting clients, to have an address in town.

Best tax-deductible money I have ever spent.

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by pjc50 on Thursday May 04, 2017 @11:59AM (#14265853)

Yes, but if you're self-funded every dollar is taken out of your "runway".

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by gwbas1c on Thursday May 04, 2017 @12:17PM (#14266041)

Or out of your profit, assuming you're making money. :)

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by Arizhel on Thursday May 04, 2017 @02:31PM (#14267423)

Partially. It's a business expense, so at least you get to deduct it from your taxes.

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by dionidium on Friday May 05, 2017 @01:59PM (#14275451)

The nearest WeWork to me in NYC charges $450/mo for a "hot desk" and $500/mo for a dedicated desk.

https://www.wework.com/buildings/w-43rd-st--new-york-city--N...

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by ninjakeyboard on Thursday May 04, 2017 @11:52AM (#14265791)

We pay $3000 a month for our startup for a small 3-4 person private office room in a shared space.

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Re:How to Survive as a Solo Dev for Like a Decade or So by ice109 on Thursday May 04, 2017 @02:27PM (#14267387)

there are artist studios in east williamsburg that are about ~500. my buddy's even has fios.

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