"That was the mindset I had when I decided to take a job opportunity in Pittsburgh and live alone for the first time, shortly after graduating from Syracuse University. Although I'm used to pushing myself outside my comfort zone - I moved halfway across the country for college and studied abroad alone - this move felt different. My friends were supportive, saying that if anyone could move and start over, it'd be me,"
"Although I thoroughly enjoyed that experience, there were still moments when I'd lock myself in my room for some quiet time. It wasn't that I didn't like living with people, but after a long day, sometimes the best thing for me was to lie in bed and scroll on my phone. So, when the time came, I was excited - and nervous - to move into my studio apartment."
"But after about a month of living alone, my enthusiasm for 24/7 quiet time began to wear off. I'm no stranger to taking myself out for a solo dinner, but I was used to having someone to come home to. Living with a roommate gave me the feeling that there was always a built-in plan for my day, even if it was something as mundane as catching up or watching a movie together, and I missed that comfort more than I thought I would."
Shortly after graduating from Syracuse University, I took a job in Pittsburgh and moved into a studio apartment to live alone and pursue growth. Initial excitement for quiet nights and personal space gave way to loneliness and homesickness despite efforts to meet people and explore the city. Prior experience with moving and studying abroad did not prevent unexpected isolation. Roommate life had provided daily built-in social plans and comfort that living alone lacked. Attempts to build new connections produced friends but did not alleviate homesickness. Emotional difficulty and financial considerations led to moving back home to save money.
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