If I was so obnoxious as to previously revel in my $68K salary...

 ...then I suppose I must also be so humble as to admit now: The Govt. contract that paid the wonderful salary is now GONE! (A contract that we've had for the past 7 years and that we thought was a sure thing has now gone to a "Small Disadvantaged Business." Meaning minority-owned---nothing to do with merit or on who's been working on the project for the past 7 years.) I've got about 2 months to find another job.

Damn. For the past 3 years post-Wuhan (aka COVID), it's been extremely luxurious to not have to get up and drive anywhere, rather, just roll off the couch and move a few feet to the computer! I've gotten spoiled. And my looks and clothes have also gone down-hill for the past 3 years---Do I ever go outdoors and get fresh air? No. Do I ever buy any wardrobe other than sneakers or sweats or T-shirts? No.

While I'm not looking forward to dealing with traffic or stupid office-people, it might, though, be nice to make some actual real-life friends in a new office! (I remember in the "olden days," actually going out for drinks after work...)