My wife and I lived in SF for close to five years. We wanted to have four kids and well, that would have been a nightmare in the city.
So we moved back home to family in Lincoln, NE. We now have four kids, live in a great school district and I've continued to consult with startups.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimjones2/
P.S. First year of being completely remote was fantastic. Fifth year? Really lonely..
Volunteering with an organization you care about is a great way to combat this. They're locals, you get to know the community you're living in, and you probably share a common interest. Also feels great to give back.
That works pretty well if you have co workers who are interested in doing that.
Curious how remote led to loneliness. I don’t find much value in being in an office, despite being an extrovert.
In fact, I code 8-9 hours a day remote, can _maybe_ code 2 hours if I’m in the office. That productivity feels amazing.
Yeah, I have taken to trying to find work-ish community outside of work. If you don't meet many people who have shared as much of your experience as employees of your own company, at least you can meet people who have shared similar experiences. It's a bit easier than getting to know complete strangers.