Always wanted to visit as I am Irish/ American. I was wondering about jobs and cost of living (apartment rents for two bedrooms). Would me and my 15 yr. old son be welcomed there? Please refer in English currency so I can compare. Thanks in advance to our Irish friends.
2006-09-10 22:15:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Are you looking for something in particular here? What are your hopes/expectations of Ireland? You really have to visit (more than once), travel widely, watch Irish TV online (heaven help you). When you've had a good look around, think how you're going to make a living here. Don't worry too much about the cost of living; wages usually match up wherever you are. If this involves selling US property with a view to buying here, consider VERY carefully. Irish property is sky high at the minute even in rural areas. Dublin? Forget it! Unless you win the Lottery and even then, I wouldn't waste the win.
Finally, a shameless plug. If you do decide to move here, please, consider learning the language. Ireland is a very welcoming country and few if any will slight you for not learning the language (most can't speak it themselves!) but for the sake of your ancestors' mother tongue, please, give it a go and put the natives to shame. They need it.
2006-09-10 23:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by palaver 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am Irish, and Ireland has changed since the celtic tiger took over, prices have risen to the sky, it is still beautiful and so are the people. Would you be accepted? Yes makes no difference that you are an Irish American, the key is your an American and they love Americans and America! Depends where you live in the country, Dublin is over crowded and extremely expensive, jobs ar available, but you would have to have a skill that they need, a lot of computer jobs, but you must be educated and intelligent. Depends where you are from in the states, wonters in Ireland can be very damp and vry cold, eeven though the temperature does not get that low! A lot like chicago or New York as far as wind exceept more rain of course! It will be a drastic change for you and for your boy, best to take a trip for severl weeks and find out and not in the summer time either. Good Luck, oh you also have to drive on the opposite side!
2006-09-11 05:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Irish, but I've always wanted to visit there myself. They say their are no snakes and that right there is a plus!! I bet its beautiful, have a good time.
2006-09-11 05:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably more expensive. At least your son will have a new experience and get away from American idealology
2006-09-11 05:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of green, people with accents, and celebrations on st paddy's day.
2006-09-11 05:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by the shell answer person 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋