I have been a WeWork member for about a year and a half, and during that time my membership cost has increased by approximately 130% compared to my first month.
When I initially joined, I benefited from a single-location membership at the Financial District location. That option was later discontinued by WeWork, and members were automatically moved to an All Access plan, which resulted in a significant price increase. While I understood this as a business decision, it was already a major financial adjustment, especially as a freelancer.
More recently, I was contacted by an account executive, Kern Byrnes, informing me that my membership was expiring and needed renewal. When I attempted to renew, I noticed another price increase, with no explanation or added services. I reached out by email to ask for clarification before renewing. Unfortunately, I never received a response. I followed up once more, again without any reply. This lack of communication felt unprofessional, particularly for a company that promotes values like community and member support.
As a small independent professional, a 130% increase in monthly costs is substantial. It’s difficult to justify such increases without transparency, improved services, or any added value. If I were to double my own clients’ fees without explanation or improvements, it would understandably be unacceptable.
At this point, the only reason I am maintaining my membership is the convenience of the location near my home. Beyond that, there is nothing particularly distinctive or engaging about the space—it feels quite impersonal. I have also regularly seen mice running under desks, which may not bother everyone, but is worth mentioning for those who might be sensitive to such issues.
I genuinely wish I could highlight more positive aspects, but my experience has been that of a functional yet soulless workspace, lacking the community spirit that is so often advertised.
