whattothink Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 I just accepted a job in an area in which I don't know a soul because it will help me gain significant growth. Besides church and work, how do people go about meeting new people? Thanks! I'm really excited about this move!
Tony T Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 Getting a fresh start in a new city is an invigorating experience. Go to a church or other spiritual meeting center, do volunteer work at hospitals, attend workshops and groups that support your hobbies or interests, volunteer at homes for the elderly (there are young employees and family members you can meet), put an ad in the newspaper for some buddies you can hang out with, etc. You'll meet lots of people at work. Once you know them, and it doesn't take long, do things with some of them or have them introduce you to others. Flirt at lunchtime at nearby eateries, go to stores in malls and elsewhere and talk to clerks and supervisors, ask waitresses in restaurants where there are good places to go to meet people....you'll find everybody loves to give out this kind of information. Just be careful, you may meet way more people than you can handle. This will all take care of itself. This is a golden opportunity for you.
FredTravels Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 How great! I agree with the opportunity part as well. Hook up with a new co-worker and let him or her show you the town. Go onto Craigslist and post a post. Volunteer, go to several bars in one night and have only one drink and see which one you like and go back. Become a regular at a restaurant. I am envious
Sally00 Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 This is something that happened to me when I went to a totally new city for college. I was 18 and I've never been so scared in my entire life. I had a lot of panic attacks and cried my heart out. This was a TOTALLY NEW CHANGE for me. I felt like I wasn't ready. The first semester I made a couple friends. I'd hang out with them every now and then. But I didn't have an established group at all. I guess that is why I got all A's. The next semester, my group of friends was established and I was so happy. I am very blessed with my friends. They are a lot like me and we get along great. My boyfriend was one of those friends. One of my friend's roommates is very new here too. She's taking cooking classes to meet new people. There are lots of things you can do. Any kind of social event... any place where there will be a lot of people... you can meet people like that.
Author whattothink Posted July 13, 2006 Author Posted July 13, 2006 Thanks guys! I already know I want to start volunteering. I LOVE the elderly (actually what my long term goals include) so I want to volunteer at the senior center and an animal shelter. Fabulous advice! I am getting more excited by the minute...totally liberating!!!
quankanne Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 hey, congratulations on your new job! you sound like the kind of person who is open to trying things, so I imagine you'll not only make friends at work but in anything you attempt or get involved in. A good rule of thumb is to volunteer or hang out at places you're interested in, because the chances of making a friend with whom you've got something in common is pretty good.
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