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There's no shortage of human interaction with a wife and three kids. Between them and visits from my parents and in laws, the house is always busy. For actual socializing I'll meet up with friends when I've got the time and energy for it, but those days are few and far between right now.
Judging from the reactions to this comment, there are so many of us. I also have 3 kids, wife, and little time for any social pursuits aside from Golf. But I don’t feel like I’m missing out, just choosing a different lifestyle at this time and prioritizing my Dad/Husband self.
I’m an introvert. Work in office drains me. WFH is my happy place. I am a party of one and just fine with that.
My son is on a travel basketball team so between practices.. I walk, meet up sometimes with friends in the neighborhood for taco Tuesday, go to coffee shops sometimes to get away when I don’t have calls, catch up with other friends on calls or a quick zoom call and I listen to a lot of YouTube’s on different topics
Meet friends but i love my own company.
Interact? Ewwww… like in real life??? Are you sure?
I meet with friends at my boarding stable, we ride together and show together. Even if not showing, we cheer each other on and help each other. My family gets together when possible as well.
Just going out with friends, also playing VR.
I have a 20 year old daughter still at home, my wife works remote too and we hang out with family and friends occasionally. Love during work hours that I don’t have to go into an office 😊
Family. Kids participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. I volunteer for a couple things that have monthly merging, the gym although I currently haven't been going and don't really socialize much when I do. I also schedule monthly dinners out with friends.
Outside — climbing, shooting hoops, hiking, etc with friends. Bars and restaurants. Climbing gym. Comedy shows. Friends houses.
Been remote for 7 years
I gonwork remotely from Starbucks for a couple of hours to break up the monotonous.
No need to interact. Keep as normal life only interact when needed
I'm an introvert and a single mom, so I'm typically overwhelmed with human interaction by the end of the day. Also, my job calls for LOTS of conference calls throughout the day, so I have a healthy dose of human interaction. Too much if you ask me.
The fact that you use work as your social playground is worrisome. If you don’t have a social life outside of work perhaps it’s time to join a book club, or some sort of activity that allows you to interact with people. Some people who work remotely are often at customer’s sites (if what you’re looking for is interaction at work). But honestly, interacting with other people is the most natural thing outside of work. I’m truly sorry you feel that you need to be in an office to interact with people.
Climbing gym... I climb 3 nights a week and the best part is, majority of the people in there are in tech or engineers so there's a lot of similar thinking and personalities. Everyone is super welcoming and ready to share the sport.
A husband, two cats, taking community hobby classes with friends and inviting people over to hang out and eat - all the best hits.
I'll occasionally go to the local coffee shop to work when I'm feeling like I need some sort of human interaction, but it's not like I interact with anyone there either.
I also will occasionally take a true lunch break away from my desk if my husband and kids are home and eat with them. Once in awhile, I'll grab lunch out somewhere with a friend.
I have same struggle. Been searching for a wife online but not been able to find anyone to commit.
I guess only benefit to wfh is to start a family. Otherwise you are working way more than you should. Also working too much is not moving me up either but rather get comments like why you are working too much. It also made my last gf leave me, citing that i am overworking.
I live in suburbs, chances are pretty slim. Not fun. I should move to a better city. Hopefully that will help. Not sure which one.
Finding a wife these days is not easy. I feel that i am getting old.
Perhaps may be real reason for her leaving was she found someone else on conference. Also, i mentioned to her when we marry, we will buy a new house & you will write percentage of what you will put towards it vs what i put. She did not like the idea. She wanted everything 50-50 including her name on property that i own. Although she would not qualify for any.
Anyways, what is done is done. Need to find someone better.
I typically work from a coffee shop from time to time ,especially if my car is getting worked on (there's a shop down the street from my car place). As for the weekends, I try to go to at least one social event a weekend, just to put myself out there lol. hope this helps (I'm also in my 20s so this works for me)
My company uses video a lot but it's not the same. If possible maybe you need a hybrid work environment? Easier said than done but you need to figure out if you trying to separate from Work, Work and family. Once you know that think about hobbies, gym, bar or volunteer work?
I interact with my kids, my husband, and other parents during extracurricular activities, which is more than enough social interaction for me each day (haha). Like others have mentioned, being married, having a family and working remotely is a lifestyle choice I’m happy with. I prefer being around to watch my kids grow up, rather than commuting to an office and spending long lunch breaks with coworkers. All my female friends are still single, and they can’t work remotely, which I completely understand. We’re in different situations. Choose the path that makes you happy and helps you thrive.
You guys interact with other human beings?