Re #2: I've tried many models, but I invariably find them too uncomfortable. Have you found a model that excels?
Re #1: I've had issues with noise at home (various homes -- what is it with people, these days?). To the point where renting a private office seems a reasonable additional expense. In fact, I might consider downgrading my living quarters and putting the saved expense towards an office.
I wonder whether others find that a practical solution, and if so, what tips they might have for finding and negotiating a quiet private office. Not a shared/business office -- a private office. (This should probably be a separate thread, if there's any interest.)
I think a thread about leasing private office space is a great idea. I found my place by driving around and looking for "for lease" signs. I tried coworking before that, but way too many distractions, and no ability to keep your monitor(s) and keyboard setup there. I think ideas for "private hacker space" -- something between coworking and overpriced offices like Regus would be valuable.
RE headpones: The pair I use I got at Levenger over 10 years ago. Served me well in grad school and while writing the code for the MVP of my first startup that I ended up selling.
I suppose I should do what homework I can, and summarize the results, before asking -- so that I'm hopefully contributing to the conversation and not merely taking.
Re #1: I've had issues with noise at home (various homes -- what is it with people, these days?). To the point where renting a private office seems a reasonable additional expense. In fact, I might consider downgrading my living quarters and putting the saved expense towards an office.
I wonder whether others find that a practical solution, and if so, what tips they might have for finding and negotiating a quiet private office. Not a shared/business office -- a private office. (This should probably be a separate thread, if there's any interest.)