Best way to make some friends??
Ever since I was a kid I loved figuring stuff out and solving problems. So when Disney gave me a chance to come on to work as one of their technical support specialists I was psyched! I packed up my stuff and moved away from the town where I grew up in Vermont all the way to California. WOW what a change, but I literally do NOT know a soul here!! So far I like my job a lot, but feel lonely. How do you all make friends when you move someplace new?
First thing is first... Connect with the local Technical Support groups, on Social Media, LinkedIn Facebook, and here as well, so that you can get a heads up when things change. I learned that the hard way. You can share friends with associates and get to know other people over time. ... the best personal and business connections come from friends.
First figure out what kind you want. You seem technical. Look for meet up or other groups of support people.
What are you into besides your job? If you were into printing, Id tell you to volunteer at the Printing Museum in Carson, for instance.
Figure out what you want to do, then figure out where people do it. Go to where the people are that do what you want to do. Dont set out looking for friends, let them stumble across you, once you are in the right place. If you TRY to find friends, it never works. Your REAL friends, you will find accidentally.
Go to church. Great place to meet people. You want to surround yourself with positive people so you can lift each other up.
You looking for what realy
Try meetup.com. Pretty good website to connect with GROUPS of people with simular likes. I belong to several of the Las Vegas meet up groups, like hiking, outdoor photography, off roading. The different groups try to plan meet up events at least once a month, and the smallest event I have ever seen was a midweek photo group where there were only 10 of us.
Congratulations on your position, and good luck on your quest to find some new friends.
Henry below has given you great advice. I can only add take your time - it is far more important to have the right friends than just any friends out of desperation. Joining groups of people with similar interests is a beginning - but do be cautious as many in CA may not share your values and may try to be a bad influence on you - so be cautious for sure. CA can feel like a different country compared to the rest of the country. Good luck in your new job!
I am a pottery instructor. My classes are 10 weeks long, once a week. By the end of every 10 week session many of my students have become friends. If you're interested in any fine art, this might be a good time to pursue it. Your sure to make some friends!
Since you are in California congrads to you. It takes time to make friends. Be careful to make friends with people unfamilier to you. Choose people that have the same personality and attitude you have
Don't worry. Somethings take time. Everybody don't have the same motivations. So, I would take my time and be careful.
Hi, Amanda. I moved to Dallas, TX back in 1994 from Mississippi. I was home sick as well. My advice is get involved in a singles group at a nearby church. Slowly get to know people and learn about them. Stay active as well. Best of luck!