Hello everyone, I was born and raised in NYC for all my life (22 years excluding college) and will move to a regional office to try something new for FT. I do not know anyone in this city, nor do I have any ties.
I was wondering how people made this jump (assuming a good chunk of this community who had this experience moving to NYC for the first time).
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depends, what're you into? is there anyone in your office that's around your age and chill? where you're going, are things generally locked down like Chicago or are they more open like Florida?
Second this - general area?
To be frank - in this environment - the best you might be able to do is literally walk around and explore, to get your bearings with the city or area. Chicago, as an example, is actually ripe for this right now as long as you have a halfway decent coat. You can pick out neighborhoods you want to spend time in, places that look cool, etc. I agree with Isiah below - get that routine down, and you are about 75% of the way there honestly.
Outside of that - the other routes are the more traditional ones, simply going out to do your hobbies to meet people that way. I'd also suggest to you that your network is probably larger than you think - look for any alumni events or groups from your school where you are headed. Depending on the office culture, that's another good way to start to get settled - at least in a former world.
Gonna be in Los Angeles/Newport Beach area so definitely a massive shift after having grown up in NYC where I could literally walk everywhere or be at most a 30 minute subway ride away.
I think adjusting to a new city in these times is very different than normal. Stay focused on how to do your best at work and also develop a fitness routine. Also, make sure you're eating well. Then, just start a solid routine and build up day by day. You'll get there.
Yeah, normally you'll go out and do stuff, but now you can't so you're going to have to be all alone for the rest of the year, unless you get a roommate.
Yes, you are right doing different activities to get oneself busy is okay to some extent but we all need someone to live in a familiar environment.
be very wary of the people you surround yourself w/
meetup.com
Tinder/Bumble....go on dates not with the intention of meeting your soulmate, but rather the intention of having fun, meeting their friends to do fun local stuff...just be a fun social person looking to meet other fun social people...and create the widest possible social network you can.
IMO building a new social circle is hard as an adult, especially if you're working long hours. I've been in my new city 2 years and have just a handful of people I can really let loose around.
Comments about casual Tinder/Bumble are good advice, it's a good way to meet people and getting shown cool places in a new city makes a great first/second/third date.
If I ever have a free afternoon with absolutely no plans lined up I'll sometimes just get on a train and get off at a random stop, walk around for a few hours, go to a local cafe, take some photos, whatever. Can't think of a better way to "learn" a city after you've scratched off the main attractions.
SB, going in an aimless direction and finding your way home or exploring the area is a great way to get to know the area. Another option is, when you have the time, go far away to something and start with that. I did this when I lived in the Palo Alto and driving to San Jose/Menlo/Redwood City for coffee and then walking around the area. Another fun thing to do is drive with google maps but don't use any directions and take the time to find you way home. You build a lot of knowledge about the city, your internal compass, and wa lot of other useful stuff
SBed as well. Just exploring the city randomly is a good idea. Never know what you find out. I found my favorite bar this way.
As a long disrance runner, this is pretty much all I do. I try to go to different part of town at least once a week. It's crazy how much the landscape can change within 5 -10 miles.
Join a group that relates to a hobby. Are you religious? A lot of churches have young adult groups. Are you athletic? Join a group fitness class or a kickball league. Reading? Join a book club. Politics? There's probably a 'young democrats' or 'young republicans' group.
The office is also a great place to meet people, as well as various meetups on sites like meetup.com
Would def get involved with hobbies that are social (socially distanced ones) and making it known you are new to town & dont know anyone so people will be more open to inviting you places. That's worked pretty well for me (didnt know anyone in this part of the country or had even ever been here besides for my interview). Then its just whatever you call it (compounding effect? MLM kind of expansion).
When immigrants come to the US, they often use a community center as a major starting point to branching out and getting settled, that could be church, rec center, just where people in town of various backgrounds gather. Would also leverage your peers at your new job, since will meet similar ppl
When is the lockdown in LA ending?
Probably never. Only politicians can get haircuts.
going to be in LA/Newport Beach area. firm has a couple of offices so I will be supporting senior people in both. One of my best friends from college is from the area but he is going to be going to law school elsewhere. Other than that, I have no ties/knowledge of the area. Grew up in Manhattan , so welcome change but still a bit daunting.
Easiest things I've learned as someone who has moved between multiple cities / regions over the last few years.
1) Volunteer - doesn't matter what it is, but easy way to at least meet people who will introduce you to others. If you become a leader in said volunteer org, your company will likely appreciate your work in the community / potential new business.
2) Sports - join a rec league
3) Dating apps - Be open and say you're new to the city from NYC.
4) Force yourself to be extra social. Happy hours, inviting people over, etc. Go above and beyond (granted COVID).
Best of luck and enjoy OC!
It is difficult to adjust to a new city but it is an opportunity to living a new place to understand new things and to grow as a person. So we should try to make a busy schedule and explore the knowledge of the new city. Create a positive mindset and meet new peoples.
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