What's your social life like? I moved to a new city for this job almost 2 years ago out of college - I feel like all I do is work, study, work out, and sleep... not much else. This is tough

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Make an effort to go to a random bar at least 2x a month and just talk with someone

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Save your money to get out of the rat race, keep in touch with close friends and family. Think long term.

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It’s tough for sure. Make sure you make the effort to stay in touch with old friends and family. That lack of social time can really weigh down on the professional for the all rounded types of people in a new situation like yours. Keep yourself happy first.

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