["I've been doing work in a remote location and I haven't seen my friends or family for weeks.", "Oh my, that must be very lonely. Don't you get home sick?", 'I do, but the pay is good and I need the money.']
I totally understand, and I know you must feel sad sometimes. Would you get to see them soon?
I've been doing work in a remote location and I haven't seen my friends or family for weeks.