[chrisseaton]

> Workplace environments prevent myself from socially isolating beyond weekends at best — I know I’m not alone in that.

Can't you choose to go out and socialise if you want to outside work? (After COVID.)

If we get rid of working from an office, then people who don't want to go out don't have to, and people who want to can still do anyway socially. Doesn't that sound like the best solution? Lets everyone choose what they want nothing forced.

[throwaway45349]

When I commuted to work, I was already in the centre of a huge city with lots of social opportunities after work (with friends who are nearby in other jobs). If I wanted to socialise daily it's likely I'd be doing something akin to a work commute anyway. That's partly why I enjoyed going out to work in the first place.

[chrisseaton]

This sounds like you're annoyed your work no longer subsidises your social life. But why should it do that?

[throwaway45349]

Because work is a huge part of my life? At the end of the day, I choose the job that's best for me, not the other way around.