reevo39 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hi there, recently arrived in Sydney 8 weeks ago staying in Ashfield at sister in laws. Just wondering if anyone is in the Same boat, don't know many people. Would be good to meet someone who's in same position as us. Maybe to meet for drinks or socialising. John and Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We're back in the UK now, and we have kids so not really in the same boat as you, but have a look to see if there are any local Facebook groups you could join. We were members of a local group when we were there, and there were always people arranging drinks and evenings out and things. Also fitness groups (also arranged via Facebook local groups) might be worthwhile joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) The only risk with looking for other Brits to socialise with, is that you can end up focussing on what you miss about the UK. It can prevent you settling and feeling like part of your new country. You're living in Australia now, and you'll settle in much better if you get out and make friends with a range of people based on your interests rather than where you came from. If you need help and advice and a shoulder to cry on when you're feeling homesick or frustrated, that's what PomsinOz is for! Look on Meetup.com for groups with your interests, you don't need to have a hobby per se because there are groups that are purely for socialising too. Edited January 13, 2018 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Marisa makes a lot of sense re socialising with Brits. Don’t confine yourself to just them if you can help it. Often doing so can see the friendships split as migrants may move elsewhere or back to the UK and you are left there minus your friends. Or they may be unhappy and you not but their unhappiness or homesickness can impact you. Also it may mean you move to Australia only to be in mini England situation the other side of the world. Try to make friends based on your interests, not on where someone is from. It’s good to have a few friends from the same country as you, but don’t rely on those or invest in them at the exclusion of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thanks for the advice. We are staying with my sister in law in inner west. We have friends from back home in Melbourne and some on Perth. However using Sydney as a base. The friends / people (some UK some Aussie) we've met so far are my sister in laws friends and we done wanna feel like being "baby sat" if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandHan18 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hey! we’re in the same boat we’ve found it hard to meet people! Where are you guys based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi there, we are in Ashfield inner west near to new town. What about u guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandHan18 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Heyyy were in manly! How you getting on meeting new people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Cool, we love Manly!! Where u guys from? We're doing ok as knew a couple people from back home and my sister in law is here so we've been out with her friends...how about you two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandHan18 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 We’re from Manchester (well 15 miles from Manchester) it’s been tough tbh as we don’t really know anyone and find it difficult to meet others.. my aunt lives here at least. We’re 28/29 we’ll have to meet up for a drink or something ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Sounds good mate, were 33 a my fiancee is Michelle, my number is REMOVED have you both found work? Edited January 28, 2018 by LKC Phone number removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Weird shouldn't of said that. Michelle is 32. Happy to meet mate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi @reevo39, I've removed your phone number. @CraigandHan18 Can contact you via a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi [mention=266927]reevo39[/mention], I've removed your phone number. [mention=267945]CraigandHan18[/mention] Can contact you via a PM.Thanks. Was advised to that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 All good. Hope you get to meet up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 All good. Hope you get to meet up soon![emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 14/01/2018 at 09:11, Marisawright said: The only risk with looking for other Brits to socialise with, is that you can end up focussing on what you miss about the UK. It can prevent you settling and feeling like part of your new country. You're living in Australia now, and you'll settle in much better if you get out and make friends with a range of people based on your interests rather than where you came from. If you need help and advice and a shoulder to cry on when you're feeling homesick or frustrated, that's what PomsinOz is for! Look on Meetup.com for groups with your interests, you don't need to have a hobby per se because there are groups that are purely for socialising too. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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