Yes I understand I think that is literally my life I do fifo and it. Was 4/1 roster for many years now do 2/1 last few months ,I'm not lonely at work as we all work/eat/play together ( if it's good crew) kinda like an extended family
But when I get back to Perth I might as well be a ghost everything and everyone has moved on
I, m socially shy anxiety , so I don't make the effort, before fifo I was in religion for ten odd years and when i left
lost. those friends?
Before that heavily into substance abuse for 15 years I had to lose my people in that scene to get out of it
I don't think I have any real friiends cept my cats and 1or 2 people ....but what is a friend ? I think ive forgtton but I'm comfortable with my own company maybe too comfortable I don't really trust people
In some ways maybe it will help transition
Do you have any spare time between work? any interests, if you like exercise a mainstream gym
would be a good place to go, there are classes that you can participate in its quite friendly and fun
Do you like your job? you are still young enough to change it like go to tafe uni etc study get a high paying job doing the work of your choice you will meet many people in either or both Area's
And it is true about making aquaitances and future friends by showing interest in them , if like Laurie said you pay attention to people mostly they will respond I've tried that and it works people like to be interesting and enjoy someone being interested in them these days quality communication is rare due to modern comm forms such as texting, email, social media etc
I read somewhere that you can tell if you have a good friend if they know your birthday, favourite colour, pets name