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How do those who move often (or at least a few times in their lives) manage to re-establish a network in the areas they move to? I think a lot of the reason peo

How do those who move often (or at least a few times in their lives) manage to re-establish a network in the areas they move to? I think a lot of the reason people are reluctant to move for better opportunities on paper is the fear of the sudden lack of network.

breakpointalpha 8y ago
This is a real problem that I have faced on more than one occasion. Best advice I can offer is "clubs", but I've had mixed success. By clubs I mean, tennis clubs, golf clubs, social clubs, etc. This is where church used to have a big part to play in the social fabric of America.
- ghaff 8y ago
  Most of my professional networking is virtual mixed in with traveling to some events (and, of course, work colleagues though I work remotely). I do local activities with a couple clubs as well as more ad hoc things, which is good from a social perspective, but TBH it's never been especially relevant from a professional/job perspective.
bigbaguette 8y ago
Very relevant, and after a couple years away, coming back home and see the network you had faded away as well.
- kkarakk 8y ago
  well ofc if you're a strong link in that network it will fade away - it's not a network in that case just a string of people you know. networking also includes introducing people who can help each other and cross pollination so the mesh is strong.
heurist 8y ago
By joining local institutions and listening for opportunities, I assume.
jedberg 8y ago
Many do it through religion. My friend's dad was in the Navy, so they moved a lot. The first thing they did when they got to a new town was find a church and get heavily involved in their activities.
Timothee 8y ago
One thing you can try is to leverage your existing local network to start a new one, by asking "do you know anyone there?" and go from there. That part probably works even better with online networks as they're likely to be more scattered around the world. You can then go from a few initial people in the new area and ask them if they have people they think you should meet.

breakpointalpha 8y ago

This is a real problem that I have faced on more than one occasion. Best advice I can offer is "clubs", but I've had mixed success. By clubs I mean, tennis clubs, golf clubs, social clubs, etc. This is where church used to have a big part to play in the social fabric of America.

ghaff 8y ago
Most of my professional networking is virtual mixed in with traveling to some events (and, of course, work colleagues though I work remotely). I do local activities with a couple clubs as well as more ad hoc things, which is good from a social perspective, but TBH it's never been especially relevant from a professional/job perspective.

bigbaguette 8y ago

Very relevant, and after a couple years away, coming back home and see the network you had faded away as well.

kkarakk 8y ago
well ofc if you're a strong link in that network it will fade away - it's not a network in that case just a string of people you know. networking also includes introducing people who can help each other and cross pollination so the mesh is strong.

heurist 8y ago

By joining local institutions and listening for opportunities, I assume.

jedberg 8y ago

Many do it through religion. My friend's dad was in the Navy, so they moved a lot. The first thing they did when they got to a new town was find a church and get heavily involved in their activities.

Timothee 8y ago

One thing you can try is to leverage your existing local network to start a new one, by asking "do you know anyone there?" and go from there. That part probably works even better with online networks as they're likely to be more scattered around the world. You can then go from a few initial people in the new area and ask them if they have people they think you should meet.