Don’t be too worried. Open Core Legacy patcher will keep your MacBook running on the latest operating system for many years. I put macOS 13 Ventura on my 2011 MacBook Air and it ran very well. 
I feel the struggle too, but I’m refusing to go back, unless it’s some google result to help with something I’m doing.
But ya, it depends on how much you relied on niche communities in your daily life. I can see missing some of that here. I still push this platform when I share links in Discord or to my family and friends though.
I honestly think it’s good to get into the office space just for a change of mentality and scenery and a little socialization. Helps you get out of being at home all the time kind of funk.
Ooooo I didn't realize he had one. Will have to watch :)