Graduated a year ago in CS. My entire college experience was hell. Never had much time to go out or socialize and when I did I felt like I was making a mistake by not continuing to practice leetcode or learning new stuff. The whole time I was worried if I wasn’t putting in enough effort I wouldn’t find a job (given the state of the software market right now). Fast forward I got a job as swe, make good money, and although the grind never stops I’ve felt a large burden get off my shoulders. Thing is, I realized I’ve completely insulated myself from social life. I feel like Patrick living under a rock. I’ve tried going out, picking up new hobbies, and trying to rekindle old flames but I haven’t really been able to connect with people.
For anybody that has had a similar experience… got any tips???