I have friends and occasionally do things with them. (Just went on a week long vacation with them in fact) but I'm certainly not too social on a daily basis. You make a good point, that that is something to be aware of.
I guess it's a lot of money - I don't spend a lot, other than living in an extremely expensive place... But obviously I don't want to burn through it all. Last thing I want is to get addicted to living without working, and slowly burn through all of my savings. 5 years later, I have to get a job, but I'm no longer a good candidate.
Excellent! Good friends are more valuable than gold.
Now, now, a budget is nearly trivial thing. Rent, food, travel, disposable, savings, interest, it's all pretty shallow math. Keep track of your spending and it shouldn't be a surprise as you go along. For a smart guy, running out of dosh shouldn't be a danger.
I guess it's a lot of money - I don't spend a lot, other than living in an extremely expensive place... But obviously I don't want to burn through it all. Last thing I want is to get addicted to living without working, and slowly burn through all of my savings. 5 years later, I have to get a job, but I'm no longer a good candidate.