&gt;  it just takes A LOT more energy for some people to add these tasks along with their normal schedule.<p>I&#x27;m not a social butterfly by nature, but I do enjoy conversations with intelligent people.  If a new job truly is a priority, carving out the time (1 or 2 events a month) is an entirely workable stretch.  And often you can use &quot;professional development&quot; as cover to get away from work.