2007-01-29 03:53:37 · 22 answers · asked by John I 1 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
I have done a lot of research and am still convinced that it's the place for me and mine. I understand the cost of living but am used to living on less. I DO NOT want to be associated with the USA anymore. My family has been in the USA since the 14th century but it's time to get the hell out before Bush makes us even more embarrassed
2007-01-29 04:24:59 · update #1
lovely place just do it
2007-01-29 03:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by fergie 11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen man, do your research. Ireland is no longer a cheap place to live, the days of fairies in the mist and maidens dancing at the crossroads are long gone. (The only fairies here today wear leather and love their mothers more than any other women ...)
If you have some sort of third level education, go to one of the job agency sites to check out how much you can expect with regard to salary. Then go to a property website and see how much you will have to pay to get a mortgage. Then go to one of the grocery store websites - dunnes stores, for example - and see how much you will be able to afford to eat.
You might be in for a shock.
2007-01-29 04:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your moving to get away from the US.......it's not the place.... it was once said that Ireland is "Closer to Boston than Brussels".
Ireland has 1% of the EU population but accounts for 25% of US investment in the EU.....
Jobs, well paid jobs are primarily with US corporations, medical, pharmaceutical and software.
Check out myhome.ie this will give you an idea of locations and prices......average shoe box sized house €400,000 in Dublin, not much lower outside.
Healthcare is good, education is exellent and quality of life is good. Taxes are high, up to 42% plus social insurance of 7%.
Good locations outside of Dublin are Cork, Galway or if you want beauty head to Donegal.
2007-02-02 10:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As with anywhere, living in Ireland is a different ball game to enjoying a holiday in Ireland. You haven't told us much about yourself or where in Ireland you plan to stay, but you certainly seem to have made up your mind to go.
I'm Irish and my husband and I left Ireland 2 years ago. Ireland was not for us, as we both seemed to work every hour God sent us, and we still couldn't afford more than a one bedroomed apartment in Dublin.
I would suggest to you that you take a couple of months in Ireland to test the water, before you move your family and belongings over. Also, I would read the Irish Times and Irish Independent online to give you a taste of the current affairs effecting the Irish.
http://www.ireland.com/
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/
I wish you the very best of luck with your decision, and your future.
2007-01-29 20:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry so much mate! im from Northen Ireland not the republic of ireland but what ever u do mate do not live in the north of ireland as there are fights over protestants and cathloics. But republic of ireland is good as ive been there a few times plus the irish r the freindlist in the world!
2007-01-31 05:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by TechHelp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ahh go on just do it, though dont bother moving to somewhere like Dublin, every county in Ireland hates Dublin and with good reason, there all shitheads ( and it's really expensive) may try Co. Limerick or Co. Clare both places are beautiful and so are the people, I'm from Co. Limerick but am currently living in Co. Clare.
Ahh go on, come to Ireland it's bloody great craic!!!!
2007-01-30 05:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Delete 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard on the radio that a lot of Americans want to come here now and they were thinking of setting up some exchange thing between them and Irish who want to go to the States. Contact the Irish Embassy and they'll give you the info you need. Its not a rehearsal so if it's something you want to really do, do it!
Good Luck.
2007-01-29 11:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel Maria 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't prove much information, but I'd start with a long visit if you haven't already. A beautiful place, but daily life can have many differences. If you haven't tried it for a while, I'd do that first. Then I think you'd want to secure a job, that would be a good starting point.
Good Luck!
2007-01-29 04:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by Joy K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your family has been in the USA since the 14th century, that really is pretty remarkable........
Please do not come here until you learn to count
2007-01-31 02:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by Charlotte C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changes to the EU rules for immigration have made this very diffcult. You can go there but getting permission to work and reside permanently/long term if unlikely. If you are a student, look for exchange programs. If you are a working adult, look for companies based in Ireland and apply. You'll need an employer to sponsor you in order to get a work permit.
2007-01-29 04:03:13 · answer #10 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Follow your dreams, you should not have to live with or do anything that is uncomfortable to you. Come to Ireland, the government is AS corrupt here but people are nice here and we love Americans because they love us!
2007-02-04 01:32:27 · answer #11 · answered by Only Sometimes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋