What I've done to combat this is helped lead a local historical organization, that way I get human interaction every week at least. What might work for you is

What I've done to combat this is helped lead a local historical organization, that way I get human interaction every week at least. What might work for you is to set up a meetup/casual thing where someone gives a presentation on a technology people are mildly interested in, like Tailwind or somesuch. If there's demand for that kind of casual interaction (and I don't doubt there is), people will be falling over themselves to help you. Personally I really like the work/casual divide in my socialization, where my social interaction and work aren't welded together, where work issues can't pollute your friendships and vice versa. This is especially good if you work at a place that appreciates your work but is very different culturally than you. I worked at an oil/gas company for several years, and while I liked some of the formal processes they had, I'm of a profoundly different culture than they are, despite looking like them. With your social network and work network split off like this, you'll be much more flexible in both. Good luck!