[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.