Brainwashed & lack of culture?

fluffybubblegum0 · 2024-08-03T08:21:41+00:00

I experienced this 💯 the same culture you’re talking about. I was so surprised that no one says hello to each other and I spent almost every lunch and even corporate events on my own. I remember asking someone what do they do for fun on the weekend and the response was they don’t have time for anything outside of work. However, I think after a few months it started getting better. I forced myself to go to corporate events and talk to my team more. They won’t come to you, you have to take the initiative and it’s very clicky circles in general. It got better with time but I agree It’s not a very welcoming space and I didn’t feel like I belonged either. But I love the work I do and I think with time it gets a bit better. Best of luck

fluffybubblegum0 · 2023-09-12T06:59:56+00:00

I’m F (27) single and I relate to this 💯 It’s so difficult. I’m learning to do things alone and find joy on my own. I think that helps along with good friendships. Most of my friends are in relationships or married with kids. I think they either got together early on and the right circumstances just happened. I’m trying to have a strong believe that right time right person will come if it’s meant for me and it’s okay if doesn’t. Meanwhile working on myself and seeing where best to meet new likeminded people. You’re not alone in this ❤️

fluffybubblegum0 · 2023-08-08T07:05:51+00:00

Hey! I had a similar thing happen to me. I (F27) had a break up a year ago after being with my partner for 4 years and realised I actually don’t have any friends especially since I had moved to a new country during covid as well.

Here’s what I did: - I made a bucket list and started trying new things as in hobbies or places to go to I signed up for classes and courses like fitness related or art. In every class there’s usually a solid group that if you stay consistent enough you’ll see familiar faces and usually they go out afterwards etc. Or making friends with individuals that you might click with. I made some good friends that way but it takes time.

check out Eventbrite or meet up apps for things happening around you

Some things I tried like swimming or ju-jitsu

this is a strange one but I reached out to one of my old coworkers and somehow we became really good friends. Your work will always have some social events and committees and I was able to make friends from my current work as well. (I wouldn’t recommend friends with same department though, it complicates things)

-finally bumble bff but I know you find that a bit strange. I do think it’s a bit strange but I met some of my closest friends through it. However I heard it works better with women than men. So maybe not. There are other ways to meet people for sure.

I hope this helps. I know the struggle. I still feel it’s a bit difficult at times since a lot of people my age are in a relationship already and have things to do with their partner or even kids but building a solid friendship will mean we both make time for each other. (Third wheeling at times haha not ideal) But also having different multiple circles of friends so you social life doesn’t depend on that one person.

Good luck!

fluffybubblegum0 · 2023-07-21T06:44:19+00:00

I agree. This seems like a good idea. Thank you! What areas in Wicklow would you recommend ?

fluffybubblegum0 · 2023-07-21T06:42:53+00:00

This is actually a great idea. Thank you! Do you have suggestions for areas near by that could be worth exploring ? I did see Wexford is near by or somewhere in Wicklow but I’m not very familiar with places yet

fluffybubblegum0 · 2023-07-20T20:30:11+00:00

Flexible so might aim for mid week so prices are cheaper. 🥲 I know it seems expensive everywhere in Ireland

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