Originally Posted by kaz101

One of the hardest things for me was making new friends...

My husband got a job, and I have my online business, which means I work from home. Now don't get me wrong I love working from home but when you're in a new county where you don't know anyone locally it's important to get out and meet people.

Locally on the Limestone coast there is the Skilled Migrants group. I joined them about 6 weeks ago and it's great. We are all from different countries and the locals join us too and we have different events from coffee mornings, bowls, family events in the park etc. I felt strange going along at first since I thought it was more for people who didn't speak English or have a job etc, but I was wrong.

Also on the Limestone coast we have the Home Based Business group. Yes it's a group to help home based business owners to meet up and get together and even expand the business. It's great talking to similar minded people.

If you don't have any of that near you then volunteer at a local group, find someone that will introduce you to Rotary, go along to a Toastmasters group, or go to a group that does your favourite hobby.

From my experience the sooner you start making local friend the sooner you'll feel like you belong. I'm not saying that they will replace family and friends but it will certainly make it easier.

Regards,
Karen