So I went and got a job. A few months in and I'm ready to get back to work by myself. But I think I'll stay put for a bit. It's nice having other people around during the day and I think I'm actually getting more done nights/weekends on (now) side projects than I was the last few months on my own. I'm certainly managing my time better.
I defiantly feel your angst though. I have been there and it was not fun and was killing my productivity.
In reality, my day job may be a contributing factor. I work on a small team spread around the globe. It's an amazing team, but it doesn't fulfill that team connection. I have contemplated another job, but there are some serious benefits that I like about this one, not least of which is working at home.
(And, yes, there is a small dichotomy there, but I don't need in-person contact to have a connected relationship.)
Well, couldn't you probably justify working out of a coworking place at least once a week? I reckon it would be even better if someone from your global team actually lived near you and you could be in the coworking space together, as two people talking among themselves always draw more attention than one.
So I went and got a job. A few months in and I'm ready to get back to work by myself. But I think I'll stay put for a bit. It's nice having other people around during the day and I think I'm actually getting more done nights/weekends on (now) side projects than I was the last few months on my own. I'm certainly managing my time better.
I defiantly feel your angst though. I have been there and it was not fun and was killing my productivity.