11 Karachi cafes that are the best and worst workspaces for freelancers
Gone are the days when work meant slogging in a cubicle from 9 to 5.
Freelancing or project-based workflows have become increasingly common in Pakistan, and more often than not people are found working at home. However, some feel the need for a change of environment to get into the 'work zone', and if they're not signed up at a co-working solution, then you'll find them buried behind their laptop at a cafe.
But of course, all cafes aren't created equal for work purposes.
The Images team hit a bunch of Karachi's most popular cafes last week to see which ones are work-friendly. Could they really be a substitute for a home office?
We looked at the following factors before making our judgement: accessibility (WiFi/power outlets), staff attitude, ambience, food and affordability.
Here are the cafes we worked from and how they ranked.
Gloria Jeans (Sindhi Muslim)
Rating: 3/10
Unfortunately, our work experience at the Sindhi Muslim Gloria Jeans was over before it started...
We arrived at around 9.30am and upon inquiring about the WiFi, a server diligently gave us their complicated password but failed to mention that the WiFi wasn't working at all. #GoFigure