> started working out of college during the pandemic
* Caveat: remote-only, during the pandemic, right out of college would probably be the worst of all possible worlds
Most of the things that people like about WFH are contingent on being in a later stage of your career (college + 5 years?). Having a place with multiple rooms. Having something of a physical social network. Having self-confidence in your abilities, based on prior performance. Knowing how to navigate office politics.
Plus, most of the things you would be doing at that stage were interrupted: bars, clubs, etc.
Which is to say, you're absolutely right, and I agree with your perspective. But it does get better. But I'm sure that's cold comfort.
A more articulate, and less rageful version of my original post would probably have been "I believe we Americans are (and were!) doing badly at creating opportunities for adult friendships and socialization, and I would rather we aspire to improve things vs going back to the way they were."
* Caveat: remote-only, during the pandemic, right out of college would probably be the worst of all possible worlds
Most of the things that people like about WFH are contingent on being in a later stage of your career (college + 5 years?). Having a place with multiple rooms. Having something of a physical social network. Having self-confidence in your abilities, based on prior performance. Knowing how to navigate office politics.
Plus, most of the things you would be doing at that stage were interrupted: bars, clubs, etc.
Which is to say, you're absolutely right, and I agree with your perspective. But it does get better. But I'm sure that's cold comfort.
A more articulate, and less rageful version of my original post would probably have been "I believe we Americans are (and were!) doing badly at creating opportunities for adult friendships and socialization, and I would rather we aspire to improve things vs going back to the way they were."