hanron wrote: » As a newcomer to Waterford I'm shocked at how hard it is to have a bit of a laugh here. Where are the places to have a bit of craic during the week? I'm finding the city almost hostile to a newcomer. I've moved here for work and don't know anyone, why is it so difficult to settle in?!
deisedevil wrote: » Wait until you lose your job, realise there's no other jobs in Waterford, that your stuck with a mortgage on a house in negative equity and can't leave to find work, that the "city" is being downgraded in status, that the IDA have pissed off and are making no effort to attract companies, that the nearby regional hospital is being downgraded, that your children have to go to Cork and Dublin to attend a University and you can't afford their upkeep, that the local TD's are about as useful as a chocolate teapot and aren't going to make sure your voice is heard. Then when your on your knees and at the point of desperation come on to boards.ie and ask again where the craic is gone from Waterford. People are probably hostile because their city is being left to rot and there's very little positivity towards a cheery newcomer with a job and a smile. Tis a shame. I hope things go well for you all the same.
deisedevil wrote: » People are probably hostile because their city is being left to rot and there's very little positivity towards a cheery newcomer with a job and a smile. Tis a shame. I hope things go well for you all the same.
FionnMcCool87 wrote: » What a ray of sunshine you are.
GotTheTshirt wrote: » Utter bollox.
deisedevil wrote: » What you quoted was meant as tongue in cheek. If the OP thinks there's no craic in Waterford he could be right, maybe there isn't. If its not down to the reasons I listed then what could it be, have you any suggestions yourself or do you think the OP is just making it up and that Waterford is a cheery place these days?
GotTheTshirt wrote: » Perhaps you meant it to be tounge in cheek but it sounded down right nasty,sarcastic at best but not very helpful to a newcomer looking for advice on settiling in really? Waterford has obviously seen better days but to claim that anyone coming here from outside town is treated differently on the basis that they have a job is bizarre. Has the 'they took our jobs' mentality stretched to this now? Thankfully I'm certain it hasn't, I'd be astonished if it wasn't anything more than a tiny minority who thought this way. I realise there's at least one now anyway. I hail from another part of the country but have lived here with my family for about 8 years now and have never found the people of Waterford to be anything but welcoming and friendly. We have made this place our home and I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else. hanron, have a search of the forum for sports,clubs, boards meetups etc. You'll find plenty of things to do and opportunities to meet people. While Waterford is going through tough times the people are still brilliant and there's plenty to get involved in that is great fun. Don't let one negative post put you off. If you're a footy fan get yourself to the RSC tomorrow night for the playoff decider, wouldn't be a bad place to start to get you settled in to Deise life!
hanron wrote: » Hmmm, all very interesting. I suppose our points of view come from differing circumstances. As someone without a mortgage or kids, my priorities are very different from those of you who are settled and have families here. Of course I see the unemployment in the city and its effects. Coming from a much more vibrant place it is truly sad to see life in Waterford and how (simply) depressing it is. That said, I am fortunate enough to have a job, and a good one at that. But when you get to that point in your professional and personal life you move on from there. My job, as important as it is, is not my life. What I do before and after work as at the weekends is my life. That is where the problem arises in Waterford! What is there to do?! Regardless of your financial/professional situation you/we all should try to enjoy ourselves as much as possible, and living in this city together we are dependent on each other for activities, craic etc. When I said 'hostile' let me stress that I didn't mean the people themselves. Anyone I've met has been lovely and very friendly. But it's the way the city itself is, how everything is spread out, how clubs all seem to be up and running, how any club I've contacted haven't gotten back to me, how everything seems to be a closed shop towards any newcomers, that makes the system (if you will) appear hostile. I have a good job, and am enjoying the work I do. But if things continue like this, in the saddest city in Ireland, I will very seriously consider leaving. I may have no dependents, but i depend in myself to have a life, and this is not happening here.
Max Powers wrote: » What a pathetic post, Waterford people I have found to be the most witty in the country, always up for a laugh. anyway, if you had posted a question on how to meet people, that would have made sense instead of walking the streets looking for craic, try make some friends. Craic doesnt happen it is created by friends and acquaintances (rarely strangers), you need to gain some of those to make some craic for yourself.
Wanderer2010 wrote: » he is finding the vibe here in Waterford hostile for new people
old gregg wrote: » The OP made an observation and along the way has received a few offers of help and thus far has ignored everything. Sort of adds weight to Max Powers post.
Wanderer2010 wrote: » The OP is in a situation where he doesnt know where to start meeting new people or doing a new hobby etc to widen his social contact, and he is finding the vibe here in Waterford hostile for new people, Its easy for you to say "make some friends" as if that can be done with the snap of a finger. You are coming across as hostile as the OP described with that ridiculous comment.. OP, I do know what you mean, its not easy in any new city, and Waterford can be a closed shop in many ways, the same old heads in the same old places week after week (bit of advice, stay away from Geoffs, its like Groundhog Day) but there are lots of nice people here too. What are your hobbies, do you like running and fitness, lots of regular meets there, just google Waterford RSC. Failing that, if you are still here, the CTI college in town do courses on all things from IT to cooking, starting in Jannuary, maybe have a browse and see what you like, its a good way to meet people. Best of luck with it and try and see a few attractions like Waterford Crystal and Medieval Museuem when you are here.
