Job in dublin for 25k?

newzealander

Is it worth moving to dublin for a job for 25K plus maybe bonus?With rent be high in dublin ,would it be worth it?

Nickthebubble

depends where you are now, how much you are earning?

newzealander

Im not working at the moment,im living down the country,would it pay to move for this?

petes

Of course it would be worth it. You are not working now and have the opportunity of a job! No brainer.

Nickthebubble

Insurgent is 100% correct on this one

Lux23

I lived on between 20-24k for a couple of years when everything was really expensive in Dublin so I imagine 25k would be a decent living now as the cost of living has dropped alot.

AnnyHallsal

I lived on 16,000 last year in Dublin and managed to save 4,000. I went drinking every weekend and bought clothes and make-up when I wanted and still had money left over.

mj555

I'm thinking if this job is something you want to do and you hate being unemployed then it's a good thing and you should jump at it........it's easy to live on a little if it's something you like and there are alot of people living on a lot less, just be wise with your money and be happy in what you do...:)

neilthefunkeone

eh ill do it for 22,500..

Nickthebubble

I've just had a call about working in armagh, I live in dublin, is this a possible commute? it says its a 2 hour drive, but i don't know aboput trains...

AARRRGH

I live on about 12k in total per year, so 25k will be more than enough.

flash harry

that about €1850 pm

€550 rent and bills and thats south county if you want

leaves 1300 to live on. Plenty if it needs to be.

newzealander

Thanks for feedback,Whats rent in south dub now?about 400 per month for double room exc Bills?I suppose u can bargin it down a bit.

AnnyHallsal

I'm paying 470 for a double bed bedsit in Dublin 6 with separate kitchen and own bathroom..was paying 100 more when I lived on 12,000.

biko

Nickthebubble wrote: »

I've just had a call about working in armagh, I live in dublin, is this a possible commute? it says its a 2 hour drive, but i don't know aboput trains...

As a drive, no, unless you live on the Dub outskirts or can move. The traffic will grind you down.
Look into moving up there and go home on the weekends?

billybigunz

I'm on 50K in Dublin and it just about works.

LimeFruitGum

OP - depends on your situation. At 25K, you'll have to houseshare, bring your own sandwiches to work, and watch the bills.
But if it means you've got a job & getting experience, then you may as well take it.

newzealander

The problem is I dont like this job I was offered in Dublin.They are looking for me to stay for a year or two aswell.I got rednudancy from my last job.Should i retrain in a area i would like or take this job?

AARRRGH

billybigunz wrote: »

I'm on 50K in Dublin and it just about works.

LOL you can "just about" live on 50k?

You should be able to live on a fraction of that!

Firetrap

newzealander wrote: »

The problem is I don't like this job I was offered in Dublin.They are looking for me to stay for a year or two as well. I got redundancy from my last job.Should I retrain in a area I would like or take this job?

Only you can answer that. All depends how badly you want to retrain in the different area, if you can afford the day to day living expenses in it and if you think there will be a job at the end of it all.

axer

newzealander wrote: »

The problem is I dont like this job I was offered in Dublin.They are looking for me to stay for a year or two aswell.I got rednudancy from my last job.Should i retrain in a area i would like or take this job?

I started in Dublin on 22.5k for experience. It was well possible for a single person to live on.

A plan of action such as taking this job whilst also starting some evening training courses might be a good idea. That way even though you might not love the job you know it is a means to getting a job you want to be in. It is easier to get a new job when you are already in one as you are not under as much pressure.

Atomic Pineapple

I live and work in Dublin and I earn €23k a year before tax.

Rent is €650 a month

I spend about €50 a week on petrol and €80 a week on food.

About €15 - €20 a month on Electricity

I go out once or twice a month.

And I usually end up with €200 - €300 left at the end of the month after other expenditures

I started a new graduate job in Dublin a couple of months ago earing 25k a year and it is plenty. I live in the south side in a nice area and after food, rent, bills, tax and even a small bit of saving I have 230 euro a week to myself. At this stage in my career I am delighted with the money I am geting. Obviously I dont know your personal circumstances and what stage of your career you are at and what exactly 25k a year means to you. However I would say it is much easier to get a job when you have a job and anything beats the depression of unemployment. If they want you for a two year contract it seems they must be pretty serious. My advice is go for it!!!

Red Hand

Was in Dublin in 2006 and on money in the early twenties before tax. Had plenty of money to do all the things I wanted to do. Should be a bit easier now if rents have down, though saying that I was house-sharing at the time.

AnnyHallsal

LimeFruitGum wrote: »

OP - depends on your situation. At 25K, you'll have to houseshare, bring your own sandwiches to work, and watch the bills.
But if it means you've got a job & getting experience, then you may as well take it.

I don't understand this at all. Many posters have demonstrated that you can live alone, buy lunch and be comfortable on significantly less.

newzealander

is that 230 a month savings?Are u paying much tax per week?

No, 25k per year works out like this for me (quick rough estimate). I take home 1839.71 a month after tax, prsi, income levy etc. My rent and bills are 475 a month, food is 260 a month (I dont eat much I admit), save 175 a month leavinng me with 921.71 or 232.43 a week to have a good time on (booze, gigs etc) Dublin can be great craic on 25k a year trust me. As I said I dont know your circumstances but you can live well on that money up here.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

billybigunz wrote: »

I'm on 50K in Dublin and it just about works.

:rolleyes:



OP, I worked in Dublin (Tallaght) in 2007 while living in Carlow, I commuted everyday and payed rent in Carlow. Saying that the rent in carlow was pretty good. The petrol was expensive, but a lot cheaper than it is now. I put about 900 - 1K off my loan a month, I didn't socialise much though. I suggest moving to Dublin. An apartment for yourself in citywest would be about 700. I have seen some apartments for a lower price but they usually don't last long on daft :P IF you want to share a house, you will get one for about 400 average a month. Depening on location, size of your room and conditions, you can get a pretty cheap place. I would make an estimate of about 300 - 500 a month for house share. I suggest living on the luas line (One to sandyford) or dart line, it's very quick and it's not expensive. Yearly ticket for the dart is slightly over 1K for the year, but you can claim tax back on that, I think about 20% so it works out very cheap per day.

Magenta

AnnyHallsal wrote: »

I lived on 16,000 last year in Dublin and managed to save 4,000. I went drinking every weekend and bought clothes and make-up when I wanted and still had money left over.

You must have some amazing budgeting skills! That's brilliant.

The Big Red Button

LimeFruitGum wrote: »

OP - depends on your situation. At 25K, you'll have to houseshare, bring your own sandwiches to work, and watch the bills.
But if it means you've got a job & getting experience, then you may as well take it.

My best friend and I decided to rent a luxury city centre apartment together. Maybe to you that's "having to houseshare" ... to me, it's great fun!

I buy my lunch every day.

We don't watch the bills as such, I mean we're not wasteful, but we use what we need without thinking too much about it.

We both socialise plenty, and do lots of shopping.

I currently earn €21.5k p.a., my housemate earns a fair bit less.

The cost of living really has fallen a lot ... some people just haven't realised that yet though!

AnnyHallsal

Magenta wrote: »

You must have some amazing budgeting skills! That's brilliant.

I didn't even try particularly hard, though.

axer

chatterpillar wrote: »

My best friend and I decided to rent a luxury city centre apartment together. Maybe to you that's "having to houseshare" ... to me, it's great fun!

I buy my lunch every day.

We don't watch the bills as such, I mean we're not wasteful, but we use what we need without thinking too much about it.

We both socialise plenty, and do lots of shopping.

I currently earn €21.5k p.a., my housemate earns a fair bit less.

The cost of living really has fallen a lot ... some people just haven't realised that yet though!

This does not add up unless you are getting the apartment pretty cheaply.

Eoin

I can't believe that someone out of work is actually wondering if a 25K job with possible bonus is worth it or not.

PCPhoto

it all comes down to your lifestyle ..... some people will go out in "town" for a night out and spend €200 others will spend €20 - both can have equally good nights.

I dont exactly know what I earn as I work freelance and am not working all the time, but I have 2 credit cards to pay off, a loan, rent, bills etc - so I have to earn a minimum of 2K a month before I can think about food/socialising.

over the last couple of years I've slowed down going out to maybe 3/4times a year, I don't travel down to visit my family (in Cork) and I tend not to waste food or go out for dinner (Am a good cook) - which is basically my way of dealing with the debt that I have accrued.

I do however spend money whenever I feel like it and will have no problem spending 1K on something just because I want it (assuming I have the money or credit card handy at the time)