Maybe they just weren&#x27;t the right ones for you. I also tried many different meet ups before finding the one that stuck with me for over years.<p>There&#x27;s no shame in trying that meet up out for a year. I think that&#x27;s the crux of &quot;don&#x27;t expect too much too soon.&quot; Sounds like it&#x27;s time to try out another tech meet up, another hobby meet up, or anything else that has potential.