One thing I recently discovered when moving to a new area is http://www.meetup.com . It works on so many levels, both socially and work related.
Not sure it's for everyone as it can be hard initially going to a place to meet a group of strangers, but then you have to realise, they really want you there. You're key to their continued existence. It works both ways.
+1 for this. I moved to a new city about 5 years ago (100 miles from my home town) and I now have a whole new group of friends that I met on meetup.com.
Not sure it's for everyone as it can be hard initially going to a place to meet a group of strangers, but then you have to realise, they really want you there. You're key to their continued existence. It works both ways.