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Emigrating? Take a year out instead...

  • 12-11-2009 06:58PM
    #1
    star gazer
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 1,764 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    It's been a hard year for people looking for work and fulfilment in the irish economy. There is a bleak outlook for many and emigration may be an option being seriously considered with higher unemployment levels for younger adults especially. Instead of leaving Ireland indefinitely it could be a real option to learn about a new culture and a new land while at the same time gaining a perspective on the world through the eyes of people who don't have the broad horizons (even if a little narrowed by recession) as the people of Ireland. Having the experience of a year abroad volunteering with people in great need might be something eye catching for a CV upon return. At the end of the day it may cost money to get out there to do it but giving a community a helping hand for a year may put the challenges to be faced after returning into some perspective.
    volunteeringoptions.ie
    Irish Aid
    The Volunteering abroad and Why can't you volunteer abroad for free? threads have more details on the issues.

    This is a trying time but in the midst of it all what about a potential life-changing year volunteering abroad?


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