Can definitely relate. Last "job" was a startup with two other people and it was so great having others to bounce ideas off of and share the ups and downs. Bui

Can definitely relate. Last "job" was a startup with two other people and it was so great having others to bounce ideas off of and share the ups and downs. Building something together is a fundamental human joy IMO. We sold that and I've been working solo for the last 4 years. It's lonely, and these have helped me. - Making a point to physically get out of the house and ideally meet up with someone for a coffee or lunch or something. - Being part of an active group chat. - Podcasts - Working out of a library or bustling cafe, just physically being around other people. - Working out and maintaining a good wake/sleep cycle. I also have some great hobbies (flying, scuba, rock climbing) with great communities that keep me socialized. For anyone about to quit their job and try the solo dev thing, I always say mental well being has to be a "remembered priority". You're never going to have work/life balance like you did at an office job and the first few years are incredibly tough, so you need to plan for that. Marathon, not a race etc etc.