it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

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I had the same problem when I moved to a new city. A coworker suggested Bumble BFF and it's worked pretty well for me :)

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Meetup.com !

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^ to add, everyone I saw on bumble BFF was there for the same reason I was there. New to the city, need friends outside of boyfriend. Makes it easier to move things forward 😊

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Don’t think of networking as limited to awkward mixers and parties (though that is part of it). Think of networking as ingratiating yourself to people who can help you later. Doing things like helping a recently graduated junior review their book or connecting people to jobs is not just networking, it’s 10x more powerful than the standard “exchange biz cards and send 2 follow up emails” networking (which unless you’re selling something is a waste of time). Try and tap into existing networks like alumni, former coworkers and professional organizations and cultivate relationships. Like it or not, playing the game is a big part of professional advancement and success.

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Sameeeeee

Please don’t let your town be L.A. lol.

Find a producer and you’ll find the great vendor parties. Great, safe place to Network since you’ll be with coworkers, too

If you want to hang out I’m down! I’m in NYC!

Doesnt bumble have bff feature? Dunno how it will float with your bf tho

if you want friends be a friend

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