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UI design & development for a small marketing software company. All my friends work here, 20' ceilings, great vibe, foosball, free reign over what I work on, huge windows, I could go on. If I quit then I wouldn't be able to hang out with my friends or geek out at lunch, I'd just be sitting at my house by myself :)

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I like how you emphasize huge windows. A lot of people I've worked and am studying with don't seem to value natural light much. In fact, many hurry to close the blinds only to turn on artificial lighting on. Why???! I personally find large open windows very inspiring and conducive to work, and generally feel lethargic and depressed if the sky is overcast (this is partly to blame for moving out of Vancouver).

close the blinds only to turn on artificial lighting on. Why???!

Generally, I don't do this, I like natural lighting when appropriate, but I will do exactly that if the sun is creating glare on the screen I am working with, or if I am facing straight into the sun. Similarly, I would do it if I am dealing with sensitive data.

You could filter the light down perhaps? Or change your seat placing you in a perfect position to both work and sunbathe.

I spent a Spring/Summer working in an open floor office with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over San Mateo and SF Bay. Man, that was a productive time, 75F and sunny just always puts me in a good mood. I love having a view as well, to inspire the mind.

In fact, many hurry to close the blinds only to turn on artificial lighting on. Why???

Screen glare?

http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/...

So if they lose their lease at their current spot - youd be far less likely to work there?

For $10,000 per day you could rent a better place with all the perks and still have a lot left.

You can rent friends?

Oh wait, I suppose you can... for some value of friends...

For $10,000 a day, you could hire them to work with you.

10,000 a day for how long? If the contract is guaranteed to last a year, then heck you can bring your friends with you.

Even if they're top level devs making 200k per year, you can still hire 17.5 of them (10,000 * 356 / 200000).

http://rentafriend.com/

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