I am in a weird position. I moved back to the area I grew up, I like what my new job offers for the most part. I love the bay area.
Socializing outside of work has become a big part of (unspoken) but obviously implied manner to move forward. A lot of it has become substance use in its various forms. It has become a way for me to deliver to otherwise individuals I wouldn't speak to.
It gets complicated though when I am reconnecting with good friends from years ago. Good people but (understandably) sobriety is a bigger part of that scene.