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I've been offered a new job (in Scotland) and I live in the midlands. The job itself isn't bothering me, it's my dream job and I'm really happy. What worries me is moving to a new area with no contacts, no friends and no family.
I know some people on here have been in similar situations and was just wondering if you could give me any advice. I'm looking for flats in the nearest city so I can have some kind of social life. I've also got in touch with local drama groups and arranged to meet up with some people involved in them. I'm freaking out a bit - this is a really big life change for me and I can't let go of the niggling doubt I'll not make friends!
I know some people on here have been in similar situations and was just wondering if you could give me any advice. I'm looking for flats in the nearest city so I can have some kind of social life. I've also got in touch with local drama groups and arranged to meet up with some people involved in them. I'm freaking out a bit - this is a really big life change for me and I can't let go of the niggling doubt I'll not make friends!
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Also, would you consider moving into shared housing? I find that gave me three people I instantly got to know in my new area. Even if you then move out after half a year or so?
Drama group sounds like a great idea - I joined a book club which was pretty good. Didn't meet anyone that I became really close too, but I got on with them all well enough and it got me out of the house and gave me something to do which I enjoyed. Also met a couple of people through the gym - mainly through the social things they organised rather than the gym itself.
You may find you meet quite a lot of people through work, depending on the sort of job you're moving for. I was lucky in that I ended up working with a lot of people who were my age, enjoyed going out, and met other people through them.
Volunteering might also be something to have a look into.
It's definitely a big step but also an amazing opportunity.