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Regardless of the money aspect: I've found that for (semi?) introverted people like myself, working is essential in avoiding becoming a shut-in.

Part-time work would be ideal, but there are few interesting part-time positions available...

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Fellow introvert here. I find that on days I go to the office, I am just done dealing with humanity long before the end of the day. All of my energy and will to socialize is drained from me, and it's wasted on largely meaningless interactions not of my choosing. When I work from home or another quiet place, I'm much more likely to pursue social interactions in the evening.

Try more drinking, social sports or travel, especially long distance cycling which forces you to meet many people from in-between places you'd normally never see.

Coming from a former super introvert, as sad as it may be, drinking is how I finally learned to be social. It totally forces you to meet and interact with people you otherwise would not. However, I still have my days where I'm 100% done with all of humanity. But, who doesn't?

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