I finally found a promising job in my field. I should be ecstatic about it, especially since landing the position took a lot of work including a move from my small hometown to the city and a slew of interviews.

After a month on the job, though, I'm feeling more overwhelmed than optimistic. I never thought living alone in the city would be so lonely, and the work schedule is really tough. I find myself thinking a lot about my "good old" days and the great social circle I left behind. When I took the job I was confident I had made the right decision, but now I'm not so sure.