> As for socializing, I find that very reductive to think that "the people you work with in an office are great for socialization". Nope, I don't choose those p

> As for socializing, I find that very reductive to think that "the people you work with in an office are great for socialization". Nope, I don't choose those people, so I'd rather invest my time socializing with people I choose, which will probably not be the people I am forced to work with. I agree. I'm happy to "socialise" to the extent that it facilitates getting work done. But I'm not looking for new pals, I'm just here to do the work and get paid, I have a separate life outside of the workplace. Maybe it's just an age thing but I don't want to do company pizza night, or company skiing or company drinks, for me work is a means to an end. Don't get me wrong, I really like the company I presently work for, get on well with my colleagues, even push the boat out and do a few extra hours to get a project over the line or to help others, but it is just work and that's it.