GV27:

 

This seems to be a common experience across my professional friends. Lids have sunk, replacements are not happening, workloads are increasing by 20% - 100% and there is no opportunity to take time off for family or holidays because the workflow risks of falling behind are terrifying. 

 

This is something that I have started noticing too. Meeting up with friends or establishing new friendships has become incredibly difficult in the last couple of years as everyone is just so busy and distracted. It's particularly hard when you live alone. 

In order to stay socially connected I have made a point of being in places where I incidentally see people who I know rather than having to rely on arrangements to meet up. Things like limiting working from home, getting to know neighbours and attending events like Parkrun have been helpful for me.