Hans Buis about flexible working at Office Stories

    You might recognize it. Working from home sounds ideal, but after a few days you'll notice that focus is sometimes hard to find. A standard office can quickly feel rigid and impersonal. Exactly there, between those two extremes, lies Office Stories: a co-working space in Breda. We speak to Hans Buis, owner and also a flexible worker at Office Stories. He knows better than anyone what it's like to step inside here every day. “Office Stories had to become a place you'd want to go to work, not because you have to, but because it works.” – Hans Buis

    Can you tell us what Office Stories is like as a place to work?
    Hans doesn't have to think long. According to him, Office Stories is primarily a place where people work independently but don't feel alone. “You see a mix of creative freelancers, remote workers, and entrepreneurs here. Everyone has their own work, but there's always room for a chat or a quick exchange of ideas.”

    The atmosphere is calm and open. No hustle and bustle, but focus and a pleasant energy. “It's not a coworking space where everything revolves around networking,” Hans explains. “It's about being able to work well, in a nice environment.” You can work focused, but if you get stuck or need contact, that's also available. According to Hans, that's exactly why many people stay here.”

    How flexible is a typical working day at Office Stories?
    People working at Office Stories are not tied to fixed hours. “Some start early in the morning, others come later,” Hans mentions. “That’s the beauty of this place: you work at the times that suit you best.”

    Regular tenants have their own key and can work in the evenings or outside regular office hours as well. That flexibility, according to Hans, provides peace of mind. You come when you want, work as long as needed, and leave without feeling rushed. “It gives people the freedom to follow their own way of working, and you can see that reflected in the positive energy here.”

    When you enter here, you quickly notice if it's right. And usually, that feeling is enough.

    Hans Buis

    What makes working here just a little more pleasant? 
    “At home, you often miss the focus, and in a standard office, sometimes freedom is lacking,” says Hans. At Office Stories, these two elements come together. The workspaces are designed to be pleasant to work in. There are sit- and stand desks with large 4K monitors, so you don't have to stare at a laptop screen all day. The calm in the space helps you to work truly, without distraction.

    In addition, there are practical facilities that make daily work easier. Think of a meeting room for consultations, a soundproof booth for video calls, and good coffee and tea that are always ready. There is a kitchen and fridge for those who bring their lunch. “They may not be big things,” says Hans, “but together they ensure you work here more comfortably than at home or in a traditional office.”

    How can you work at Office Stories? 
    According to Hans, it’s mainly about adapting to how people work. “Some want to try it out quietly first; others figure out quickly: this is my place,” he explains. That’s why Office Stories offers a few subscription options that mainly differ in duration. You can start short if you want flexibility, or choose a more permanent arrangement if you work here more often. 

    Curious if Office Stories suits you? Try it out during a free trial day and discover if this can be your new workplace in Breda.

    Office Stories
    Verbeetenstraat 10
    4812 XL BREDA


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