I used to be same. Until i realised that remote work lets _me_ choose an environment where i fit in. After years wasted in london thinking about how cool it is

I used to be same. Until i realised that remote work lets _me_ choose an environment where i fit in. After years wasted in london thinking about how cool it is and how much that city has to offer i realised it’s lonely as heck. Then i figured i would rather move on the country, get to know my neighbour, maybe bbq in a garden and have a small group if misfits like myself over for a beer every now and then. Heck i can even make my own starbucks at home in a nice office room that turns into a man cave at the switch of a button. I can do my hobby gardening, my own bread, maybe even learn how to do my own beer. I am not the hippie type but i found these to be better for my mental health. Those two hours not commuting work out at ten hours saved per week. Not to mention i can cook while i work (and plan the code, day or architecture in a quiet setting). Doing all of this in a city jam packed by people rushing to offices would have been impossible. Making friends also since its a large city and there is no time to meet and maintain relationships anyway. I think keeping an open mind and exploring the options remote work give you might help fix the issues that might impede socialising. The alternative is not even knowing you can do better, but maybe in the right setting - which you could explore by remote working.