Leaving Ireland Behind

Outlaw Pete · 05-07-2018 02:02PM

Mate of mine did the same after an offer of a job for stupid money. Within a few years he was a millionaire. Then one day they arrested him and stuck him in a he'll out there, ten to a cell. A few others with similar jobs from the UK had the same fate. They claimed they all were guilty of trying to defraud the Government when they posted dating cheques, apparently. Think they're all out now but it took years. Irish government were no help. British government were no better. Mate says his head is still a mess as he thought he'd never get out.

Anyway, might not happen you, best of luck

ArchXStanton · 05-07-2018 02:03PM

AlphabetCards wrote: »

The lengths people go through to lead a fake life is genuinely sad.

He was the Charlie Zelenoff of boards..

goz83 · 05-07-2018 02:05PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Just as a matter of interest why did you feel the need to post your salary and bonuses on boards to strangers ?

I didn’t post much detail...only what I thought I needed to get relevant experiences from people who have done the same. I’m just excited I suppose as I have never earned anything close to that, it’s a bit of a shock. Knowing what people have done with their money would be good to know. I do know that we aren’t coming back. I’m sure I will return for a visit some day.....well, I might.

AlphabetCards · 05-07-2018 02:05PM

Like, it's not hard to make something interesting of yourself IRL, why waste time posting about a fake life on boards?

goz83 · 05-07-2018 02:07PM

off.the.walls wrote: »

if thats 250 UAE its only like 55k in euros

It’s USD

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Mate of mine did the same after an offer of a job for stupid money. Within a few years he was a millionaire. Then one day they arrested him and stuck him in a he'll out there, ten to a cell. A few others with similar jobs from the UK had the same fate. They claimed they all were guilty of trying to defraud the Government when they posted dating cheques, apparently. Think they're all out now but it took years. Irish government were no help. British government were no better. Mate says his head is still a mess as he thought he'd never get out.

Anyway, might not happen you, best of luck

No, it’s a very well known and established company. I’ve checked everything out as I first thought it was a joke, then a scam, but it’s all above board.

Outlaw Pete · 05-07-2018 02:09PM

Witchie wrote: »

Best of luck OP. Leaving Ireland is one of the best things I ever did. I don't even miss it anymore.

Yeah, well, we don't miss you either!!!! :mad:

05-07-2018 02:11PM

goz83 wrote: »

Yeah, I completed that course and did quite well. The job offer has come from someone I worked with in a different field and who does the same thing. He mentioned it over a year ago and I did an interview and never expected anything to come of it.

I will have options to move to other countries, but the first 2 years I have to work there if I want to keep the higher salary and benefits. Apparently they are very accommodating and consider family a priority (hence the free family flights). France is a future option, as is Canada.

That is an opportunity of a lifetime! I am excited for you it is such a cool opportunity. Enjoy it all and keep us updated!

_Brian · 05-07-2018 02:12PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Yeah, well, we don't miss you either!!!! :mad:

He misses Ireland so little he remains active on an Irish only chat group, rather than getting into the new life. Sure !

iamwhoiam · 05-07-2018 02:12PM

goz83 wrote: »

I didn’t post much detail...only what I thought I needed to get relevant experiences from people who have done the same. I’m just excited I suppose as I have never earned anything close to that, it’s a bit of a shock. Knowing what people have done with their money would be good to know. I do know that we aren’t coming back. I’m sure I will return for a visit some day.....well, I might.

You posted a lot of details actually . It seems odd to me to feel the need to piost all that on a public open forum to strangers .

dudara · 05-07-2018 02:12PM

Good luck goz83. Hope it works out well for you & yours.

pconn062 · 05-07-2018 02:14PM

I think OP has confused boards for Facebook? Surely you meant to post this for your family and friends? I mean, there's not even a discussion point or question in the OP?

goz83 · 05-07-2018 02:20PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

You posted a lot of details actually . It seems odd to me to feel the need to piost all that on a public open forum to strangers .

It’s not odd to me. But thanks for your interest. If you’ve anything useful to contribute, by all means, post away.

pconn062 wrote: »

I think OP has confused boards for Facebook? Surely you meant to post this for your family and friends? I mean, there's not even a discussion point or question in the OP?

Look at the last sentence of the OP for the discussion point. You may have missed it in your haste to post something intended to be funny

MagicIRL · 05-07-2018 02:23PM

What's the job, OP?

Programming? Oil stuff? Engineering?

What was the course you did?

I'd love to educate myself to make a potential $250,000 per year. How did you do it?

pconn062 · 05-07-2018 02:24PM

goz83 wrote: »

Look at the last sentence of the OP for the discussion point. You may have missed it in your haste to post something intended to be funny

Sorry I fell asleep somewhere around the part to do with the compound. :pac:

Best of luck with it though, no amount of money would get me to move to a compound in the Middle East in August, but I hope it goes well for you.

MarkY91 · 05-07-2018 02:25PM

Pelvis wrote: »

Great move if you're a man, not so much for the ladies or the gays.

Western women in UAE are having the time of their lives. Check out anyone living there on ig. They'll leave you being depressed and hating your life.

nullzero · 05-07-2018 02:26PM

OP, without wanting to sound disrespectful, I really don't give a flying fvck about your wonderful opportunity and bags of cash, you sound unbearable and it will be a fantastic day for Ireland when you leave and we have one less pretentious bore in this country.

topper75 · 05-07-2018 02:26PM

kuntboy · 05-07-2018 02:27PM

Dont worry, when the Irish government inevitably go broke again and bring in the wealth tax they'll take most of that cash for themselves to then buy the next election by throwing money at do-nothing public sector workers. By then all offshore loopholes etc will be closed.

$250k tax free x 5yrs= $1.25m minus 70% Future Irish wealth tax= 375k minus high UAE rents (say 150k) + food + drink etc= maybe $50k left.

You can use that $50k to get a deposit on a house then.

jimgoose · 05-07-2018 02:31PM

What about the bajillionaire fella's nymphomaniac daughter??

iamwhoiam · 05-07-2018 02:31PM

goz83 wrote: »

It’s not odd to me. But thanks for your interest. If you’ve anything useful to contribute, by all means, post away.

Look at the last sentence of the OP for the discussion point. You may have missed it in your haste to post something intended to be funny

I read the OP and what I read is showing off . Plain and simple

goz83 · 05-07-2018 02:53PM

nullzero wrote: »

OP, without wanting to sound disrespectful, I really don't give a flying fvck about your wonderful opportunity and bags of cash, you sound unbearable and it will be a fantastic day for Ireland when you leave and we have one less pretentious bore in this country.

Always funny when someone opens up with “i’m not meaning to be a complete d1ck” or “i mean no disrespect when”. Someone with no interest wouldn’t bother posting. Someone grinding their teeth with jealousy would post with contempt and null/zero class.

Have a good one and thanks for the well wishes

Thanks to the genuine well wishers. I wish you all the best.

Witchie · 05-07-2018 02:54PM

_Brian wrote: »

He misses Ireland so little he remains active on an Irish only chat group, rather than getting into the new life. Sure !

Am a she....

Anyway I like boards, I don't hate Ireland just glad I left to live elsewhere and can't say I miss it. That's all. Not slagging Ireland.

TomSweeney · 05-07-2018 03:12PM

Would be really interested to know what PLC courses can lead to a 250k job in Qatar.

Anyway, best of luck living in an Islamic ****hole ...

Kermit.de.frog · 05-07-2018 03:58PM

TomSweeney wrote: »

Anyway, best of luck living in an Islamic ****hole ...

Have you ever been to the UAE?

It's far safer than Ireland, it's a far nicer place than Ireland and it's far wealthier than Ireland.

So which one is the sh*thole?

nullzero · 05-07-2018 04:01PM

goz83 wrote: »

Always funny when someone opens up with “i’m not meaning to be a complete d1ck” or “i mean no disrespect when”. Someone with no interest wouldn’t bother posting. Someone grinding their teeth with jealousy would post with contempt and null/zero class.

Have a good one and thanks for the well wishes

Thanks to the genuine well wishers. I wish you all the best.

I have no class?
I'm not the one bragging about my salary online.
There is a difference between having no interest in your life and having the platform to call you out for being a pompous bore.

Rented Mule · 05-07-2018 04:08PM

Send in the Begrudger Brigade!!

Internet ASSEMBLE!!

weisses · 05-07-2018 04:09PM

goz83 wrote: »

Always funny when someone opens up with “i’m not meaning to be a complete d1ck” or “i mean no disrespect when”. Someone with no interest wouldn’t bother posting. Someone grinding their teeth with jealousy would post with contempt and null/zero class.

Have a good one and thanks for the well wishes

Thanks to the genuine well wishers. I wish you all the best.

Sooo you wanted to know how boardsies are dealing with an indoor and outdoor pool ??

Dont hide it ... show off

LirW · 05-07-2018 04:12PM

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Is this Aonghus von Bismarks new account?

Please I need background on that one!

For Forks Sake · 05-07-2018 05:53PM

LirW wrote: »

Please I need background on that one!

Boards very own Adrian Mole. Knock yourself out....1500 odd posts of sneering condescension

wakka12 · 05-07-2018 06:06PM

On 250 grand a year I would keep the house back in ireland, work 5 or 6 years there and come home to somewhere that isn't an oppressive obscenely consumerist ****hole and live happily care free here

Take the money and run!
Imagine living in a compound for all your days..just insanely depressing

Leaving Ireland Behind

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