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A Stress-Free Guide To Settling In To A New City

3/28/2018

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With so many businesses being international and spread all over the world, then at some point in your career, there may come a time when you need (or want) to move to a new city. Whether it is just moving a short distance away, or even across the country (or the world), taking the leap to move to a new place where you don’t know a soul can be a little intimidating and nerve-racking. And you want to enjoy the new space that you have and not regret the change. So here are some great ways to settle into a new place, meet new people, make friends, and have a stress-free move.
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Get To Know The Area
Once you have somewhere to live and know how to get to work from there, you will have a few other things to figure out like a doctor’s office to get registered at or a good hair salon and grocery store. Of course, there are reviews and sites online that you can check. But don’t forget the power of personal recommendations. Talk to people in the office, and even look for Facebook groups for your local area. Quite often you simply search for your town and there are many community groups set up. Get on them and ask away for recommendations. You’ll get to find some hidden gems, and get to know the area much faster.

Use Online Dating
If you want to get out and meet new people, then online dating can be a good way to do it. The people on there are looking to meet new people, so you’ll fit right in. There are plenty of apps that you could use, as well as looking for some international matchmaking sites if you’ve moved abroad. Even if it is to just get out more, discover some great bars or restaurants, then it is always nice to make some friends and acquaintances in a new city.

Keep Up With Your Hobbies
Carrying on with your hobbies in a new place is a good idea. Not only does it help to make life enjoyable, but it will keep you sane and often lead you to like-minded people. You could even take up a new hobby if you want to get out more. From the gym to yoga, or to crafts, there will be a whole bunch of clubs in your new city that you could join to carry on with your hobby and make friends.

Follow Your Instincts
It is likely that you will have done some research into a new place before you ended up moving there. But once there, it is a good idea to follow your instincts. If you wouldn’t feel safe walking in a certain area after a certain time, then simply don’t. Have an Uber app on your phone and you’ll be good to go. The same goes for the people that you meet and the things that you do. Go with your gut feelings; live a little but learn to be safe.

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by Iconic Chica Mag Contributors

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Leah Martinez
3/28/2018 07:32:49 am

I just moved recently to Chicago. This is actually helpful! Thank you!!!

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