It gets very lonely. How to cope?

@Bleak Yes, I feel the same. Just want to go back so badly but already here so just trying to get an ROI and save enough

@Shybutwilling2bfriends Yes I hope too 🙏

@IamBack I thought the same way with my fellows sometimes. Could be the challenges they encounter while living here that changed their attitudes. But yes, I’ve never met a not nice local so far.

@TessDun well if you ever felt like talking about anything I’d be more than happy to listen

@SW-User I work from home, we only do virtual video communication. The office is nearby but the setup is work from home. All colleagues talk about is work.

@TessDun work from home is even depressing, you are trapped at home all day long
Hang out at public places more often
Dinner outside
Clubs, pubs etc
Sports centres
Public pools

@SW-User I agree. I thought I would be okay working from home as an introvert, but now as a foreigner who has no family, nobody with me, I feel very isolated. I never thought about the importance of work buddies, which I had in my previous jobs. They helped me in so many ways I did not realise before when work became so stressful. Those lunch breaks shared and some silly nonsense talks, they made work in a way enjoyable, none of these I have right now. My challenge is how to survive for long time in this kind of setup. But I have bills to pay and do not have any other choice at the moment.

@Picklebobble2 Will try this too. I have joined forums before but not to the point of meeting in person. There are forums for newly arrived migrants. Language here is english so not so much of an adjustment , though the accent can be challenging and though I can communicate in english, getting my thoughts across and be understood clearly is not easy due to my lack of exposure. Interviews helped but would love to be able to speak more naturally.

@come2gether Good tip. Most locals come in groups in most pubs. I just know cause I passed by some and I would feel weird going there alone. Also, it. could be culture or I am just not used to drinking in pubs, though I drink on certain occasions.

@Greenpeas Philippines

@TessDun nice always thought about visiting

@Greenpeas You should, just avoid the major crowded cities and the dangerous areas.

@jshm2 I did seriously consider this before, 6 years ago. I was young and more flexible when it comes to whatever comes along. Now at 40 it’s different. The migration process was long and it came to a point where I just forgot about it. But my papers were still in file. And after covid, they started inviting people. So i kind of pushed through my application since I’ve already started and had spent huge amounts during the processing even though my perspective had changed due to pandemic and age. Also, the benefits in a new country when it comes to health care is superior compared to where I come from, as they say, better qualify of life. This I still have to fully soak in. Cost of living here is very high, if I don’t work, I’d be homeless. Whereas in my home country, I have a little place fully paid. And I can just work freelance to get by.

@djjohnson It’s true, people specifically in cities don’t know who they live be next Mostly are just cold and only mind their inner circles. I also don’t want to be invasive or feel like an intruder so I mind my own too.

@TessDun it's ok ..maybe you didn't see a need at the time .
But now you do ...helping others will help you in the long run

@pripyatamusementpark Thank you. I need to start find a good cause. Any tips would be appreciated.

@TessDun Find something you feel passionate about

@darkknightt About the only thing SW is good for is to remind you there are some things better than prison.

@darkknightt Yah I just come back, been here for years almost a decade, hopefully the quality of messages that I get would improve aside from constant butt fetishes boxers shorts breastfeeding ones.

@SStarfish 🙏 I hope so, thank you.

@BloviatingBuffoon Yes probably will

@thisguy20 Not sure as after work I’d already be very exhausted and if I drink in pubs I might fall asleep there.

@TessDun Most bars do offer coffee. And there are other NA options

@hunkalove Australia

@TessDun I was close!