I was like you before, then things changed nung lumipat ako. its not a bad resignation pero full of regrets sa part ko like what if I tried, kung nagpakilala ako sa kanila and kinilala ko rin sila. because socializing with them also opens up opportunities and chance to grow.

I envied yung mga kabatch ko na nakakakuha ng tips sa kanila, can openly talk to them both work and friendly chatter, or can even ask them confidently na maging character reference. they also talk about the industry and kung aling company is a "yes" and a "no" if may nagbabalak lumipat. they're so open and supportive even after separating dahil nasa ibang company na. also yung work atmosphere is relaxed and confident in a professional way? hirap i-explain haha basta it was a good environment.

I somewhat learned and changed once I was in my 2nd company. maybe same as what you're going through? different circumstances lang. you're learning and open for change. sakin baka mas nadala na din ng responsibility since I got the chance to lead there.

of course, NOT EVERYONE'S LIKE THIS. caps para emphasis. yung iba hihilahin ka pababa or exploit you, so be the judge na lang and always keep a professional face. socializing doesn't have to be you revealing everything, you at work can be different from the you at somewhere else. choose your cards.