emmaj Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 My husband and I dont have children, we like them but we chose not to have any of our own. We know that when we make the perm move here we will need to throw ourselves into socialising so that we can make friends and fit into our community but after reading alot of the socialising, get together posts they are nearly all based around children or maybe a younger age group. Are we going to find it hard to fit in over here? As 30 somethings without children, we love going out and mixing with people and we dont mind there been children around all be it not all of the time, are we going to find it hard to settle and make friends? I know this sounds like a silly post, but WA seems such a family orientated places, i feel as though we could be left out in the cold so to speak. Thanks Emma x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 You will probably find as much opportunity to socialize through work or interest groups, I dont think being childless would be a major disadvantage. Often people with children find themselves much more restricted about what they can and cannot participate in. I guess they just give you a potentially different social milieu to mix in. You will be fine - getting a job is probably going to be your best bet of getting social connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slipshot Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Agree with Quoll - when I first to Melbourne aged 30 to setup and run a business for a company back in the UK, I knew no-one. Took not much time and all got sorted in the end with some top mates, both English and Australian although naturally to tend to gravitate towards the ex-pats given there is a greater link in the early stages. That said, once settled it will be like moving from north to south England - there are commonalities and their are differences. Just don;t be a stranger to life and you'll get on fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I dont think that you will find it harder no. You have to in Australia be prepared to put yourself out there a bit. Aussies are not going to come running to you. Get yourself out there, say hello to people, have a few barbies and get to know the neighbours! My mother is the expert at this!!!! She should be a "meet and greet" person!! (sorry Mum!) . She is great at it! Its a bit different for Mark and I as we are shift workers so we are a bit solitary by our jobs. However we have a few close friends here that we can rely on in any circumstances! Plus me mother is here now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Em, I've found it slow going making 'friends' (ie. those I want to spend time with). Although I have children I don't do the school run as my daughter is 13 and would die if I suggested walking her to school (although I am allowed to drop her off if it's raining lol), and hubby drops my son as I've already left for work. My work colleagues are nice, but I've never been a great one to socialise and go on work 'do's' as they always end up talking shop. But it is happening!! .... don't worry you're bound to make friends, just remeber it takes time to establish the same sort of friendships you had in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darwin's coming too Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Emma We're in the same position as you, about 50% of our UK friends don't have children and we mix it up socially with all our friends. We plan on meeting people through work/gym etc which is where I met all my friends over the years. Although hubby insists we should join a golf club straight away to meet people (some how I think he has another agenda !:winkxmas:) Everyone in Oz is really friendly and you'll have no probs meeting people, otherwise get yourself a dog 'cos all the doggy people will stop and chat to you about your pooch ! Lisa:emoticon-signxmas: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaj Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Although hubby insists we should join a golf club straight away to meet people (some how I think he has another agenda !:winkxmas:) Thanks everyone, i think the work place is going to be the place for us although my hubby is of the main opinion as Darmins LOL. Ive also just found a group on face book that meet in a wine bar on the 2nd friday of the month in central Perth. Although it will be all ex brits (i want aussie mates too) at least it will be a child free zone so it will be people who dont mind going out without their children at times. Thanks everyone youve really put my mind at rest. Emma x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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