Meet The Tribe

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Between 12 and 25 people attend each Chapter. We’re very careful not to have groups that are too large, because large groups quickly become impersonal and break down into small cliques. Our favourite thing about our Tribe, is that... it’s a Tribe. We’re each other's families away from home.

For many of us, this is a permanent lifestyle, so we simply need to get sh*t done! Our ‘average’ member probably works a 40-hour week. Some people have managed to cut their working hours down further, while others – typically those working on their own businesses – often work even longer hours.

We have a few coworking tips to stay productive while being mindful of others:

1. Take calls in areas that don't disturb other members. That could be your bedroom, an empty common area, or outside by the pool.

2. Keep our coworking spaces clutter free and clean so everyone has room to be productive.

3. Respect other people's focus. If someone is wearing their headphones, that's a clear sign they're in work mode.

4. Put work first when it's time to work. We all need to get stuff done, and the more productive we are, the more we're able to enjoy our time off together.

What our members say:

"Everyone works hard so that they can play hard. I was worried when I first joined that it would be difficult to get my work done, but it has proven the opposite - during the day people do pop in and out on little adventures but everyone is both very focused and very respectful of others." - Morgan M., member since 2019

"The weekends are full of adventures, but during the week, there is just so much work! People want to work, they want to grow their business and due to the huge diversity of people, you can learn a lot from each other." - Wilhelm R., member since 2019

We take every precaution to make sure that there's workable internet on every Chapter. It's the reason why most of us can live this lifestyle. For each Chapter we:

1. ask the landlord for speed tests

2. upgrade the speed if possible

3. purchase mobile data as backups (usually 4G speeds

Disclaimer: Don’t expect the kind of speeds you're used to from home. Every country has different maximum speeds and internet speeds may even vary from one street to the next. If you require very fast internet to do your work, please mention this in your application, or when you request to join a location, so we can tell you what speeds to expect.

We’re an active group, but the kind of activities that we do varies from Chapter to Chapter and from group to group. Some of our favourite weekend trips have included island escapes, road trips, hiking, or other adventurous experiences.

During the weekdays, we're exploring the city, participating in cultural events or experiences, and eating our way through local dishes.

What our members say:

"I'd say that regardless of age, career, country, personality or gender, we were always on a "collaborate mode". If someone found a place to eat: let's try it! A great place to co-work? : let's go! In the end, is that kind of attitude that encourages everyone to try new things and make the most of the experience." - Pam. S., member since 2019

"Honestly this Chapter was so full of adventures and experiences, but some of my favorite moments were when we were all just hanging out together. Playing games or having a bonfire or singing at the top of our lungs while Quinn played the piano. The adventures were great (and scary) but the most memorable parts for me were just enjoying each others company." - Collette W., member since 2019

Defining a "typical" day is tough when the Chapter experience is created in the moment. Here's a general outline of what to expect, but know unexpected adventures can pop up at anytime!

8am: Wake up and head to the kitchen to make coffee. Julio is already up, and he's the guy who never travels without a french press. He offers to brew an extra cup for you to enjoy on the terrace together while everyone else is getting up.

10am: There's a big table in the common area so you set up a work space with 4 other members around you. Your normal morning work routine follows, checking emails, Slack, and chitchatting with everyone about the empanada making class the night before.

2pm: Jess sent out a message on the Chapter's Slack channel about going to cowork at a cafe nearby. You have a call at 2:30pm so you decide to join her after that. A small group is interested so they head over and save you a seat.

5pm: Last email sent and your to-do list is complete, just in time for the daily sunset happy hour. Your coworking group leaves the cafe for the beach, meeting everyone else for a few beers, pick up volleyball games, late day swims, and hanging out. Marisa tells you about when she was a farmhand in New Zealand for a summer, apparently sheep have great memories!

8pm: Wilhelm made a reservation a few nights ago at a pop-up restaurant in nearby. Everyone is getting ready for a dinner out and chatting on the terrace. A few people have to finish last-minute work emails and can't join, so they're cooking a family-style meal together instead. 

11pm: Dinner was a success, the group starting making plans for the upcoming weekend trip. It sounds like some are excited to go diving, others want to do a zip-line tour, and a few people saw a day-hike to a hidden beach that has you interested. The group working at home finally called it quits and wants to hear all about the latest plans when you guys get home. 

11:30pm: With an early meeting tomorrow, it's time for bed.