Yea, loneliness is not something you should rely on work to solve. It’s something people should just solve for themselves by simply going out and meeting people. It’s a bit cliche, but you know those people at the park who play chess at lunch time? What do people think _they_ are there for? Go out for a walk, or a meal, and meet your neighbors.
On the weekends sure but during the weekdays it’s sporadic. There was a period I was working at a fully remote company and occasionally I’d get to around Thursday and hadn’t interacted with another person since Sunday and I’d just spiral in to depression.
I also mentally just don’t feel like my coworkers are real if I don’t ever see them. They are just like icons on a screen.
Currently working 2/3 days in office and it’s ideal. Can load all the meetings on those days, chat with everyone, but can still spend some days alone.
I used to go out and meet my friends almost once a week, and then I had a friend who wouldn't go meet anyone. It varies from person to person. I also live with family so I was meeting friends mostly because I don't have much in common with my family in terms of hobbies.
db48x|9 months ago
Gigachad|9 months ago
I also mentally just don’t feel like my coworkers are real if I don’t ever see them. They are just like icons on a screen.
Currently working 2/3 days in office and it’s ideal. Can load all the meetings on those days, chat with everyone, but can still spend some days alone.
stonecharioteer|9 months ago