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I don't think it'll be an unpopular opinion that WFH isolates you. I've worked from home for two decades and you spend a lot more time on your own and you have

I don't think it'll be an unpopular opinion that WFH isolates you. I've worked from home for two decades and you spend a lot more time on your own and you have to do something about that. I think many people like working with other people some of the time. What may be unpopular is the idea that you need a workplace that enforces on-site working for remote-possible work being a requirement to get your daily social interactions done. You're essentially saying you're looking for an employer that cares more about their middle management than their workers. Just be careful what you wish for. If I were you, I'd join a club.

Gigachad 4y ago
The problem I have is that because I didn’t get social interactions at work anymore, I have to get them outside of work time. I can’t just enjoy a game alone anymore because I’ll end up having socialised with no one and feel depressed. So I’m left either deciding if social interaction or personal time is more important. While previously when working in the office I got both.
- Daishiman 4y ago
  It's really not that hard to go out a couple of times a week and taking a gym class.
  - Gigachad 4y ago
    Going out a few days a week really just doesn't replace the same fulfillment as spending most of the day 5 days a week working with others. It's so easy to go a day without talking to a single person when working from home which is just depressing. I have such great memories of past jobs, things like putting out a big release or making a big sale and everyone going out to the bar to celebrate, lots of coworkers I still communicate to regularly. Friday night drinks, board games and stuff in the office. The current job has just been sitting at home endlessly.
    - Daishiman 4y ago
      I can't imagine anything more boring in life than going out with coworkers in our industry.

Gigachad 4y ago

The problem I have is that because I didn’t get social interactions at work anymore, I have to get them outside of work time. I can’t just enjoy a game alone anymore because I’ll end up having socialised with no one and feel depressed. So I’m left either deciding if social interaction or personal time is more important. While previously when working in the office I got both.

Daishiman 4y ago
It's really not that hard to go out a couple of times a week and taking a gym class.
- Gigachad 4y ago
  Going out a few days a week really just doesn't replace the same fulfillment as spending most of the day 5 days a week working with others. It's so easy to go a day without talking to a single person when working from home which is just depressing. I have such great memories of past jobs, things like putting out a big release or making a big sale and everyone going out to the bar to celebrate, lots of coworkers I still communicate to regularly. Friday night drinks, board games and stuff in the office. The current job has just been sitting at home endlessly.
  - Daishiman 4y ago
    I can't imagine anything more boring in life than going out with coworkers in our industry.