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Need to move and get a job

Need a Username

I’m not sure if I am posting in the correct section but it didn’t seem appropriate for Work & Jobs.

I have been out of work for five years. At first it was four to mental health issues but it put in in the right place to look after someone who needed a carer.

He has passed away now and I need to get my own place. I am being put under pressure to move - not nasty pressure, just “can you give me a date you plan to leave so we can have our house back” kind of thing

I want to go to Dublin - both as someplace new and I can get the help I need to deal with my mental health.

I also need to get a job so I can pay rent. I don’t know what kind of job I will be able for at first but I have applied for both call centre and warehouse jobs.

Does it make more sense to get a place to live first or should I have a job before applying for a flat?

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Need a Username

flazio wrote: »

You were a carer. Would you consider working in a care home or as a home help for an elderly? I'm curious as to what is your transportation situation? Can you drive? Own a car?
It's the cliché question, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years" situation, set your goal, explore all the obstacles and what you have to do to overcome them and then plan out day by day what you are going to do in order to achieve it.

I could not do that as a job. Only reason I was able was because I cared very much for that relative.

I don’t have a license or a car. I travelled a lot and worked abroad and there was never a need. I used a motorbike but my illness makes using one dangerous.

In 5 years - just a job and a place to live. And to be have the money to travel again.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

I could not do that as a job. Only reason I was able was because I cared very much for that relative.

I don’t have a license or a car. I travelled a lot and worked abroad and there was never a need. I used a motorbike but my illness makes using one dangerous.

In 5 years - just a job and a place to live. And to be have the money to travel again.

great plan, but it does need professional guidance in order to be viable

Need a Username

Dial Hard wrote: »

It's not the norm to put your address on your CV anyway, I haven't had mine on it since I was a teenager.

However, I'd be inclined to agree with others that you may be putting the cart before the horse to a large extent here. You haven't worked in years, you are struggling with your mental health and you say yourself your work discipline is likely to be below par - I think jumping with both feet straight into a move to Dublin under those circumstances would be a huge mistake. You'd be much better off to get a job, get used to being in a work environment again and start working on your mental health before you even consider moving to the most expensive city in the country.

Horse before the cart has not worked for me.

I am fully aware that it is a big risk but trying to live on my own and work here has guaranteed outcome.

Need a Username

Wanderer78 wrote: »

again, just be aware, this is an extremely risky strategy, it has a high potential of triggering your mental health issues again, so......

As above I am very aware of this but the alternative is just grim.

Need a Username

Wanderer78 wrote: »

maybe of some help

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/8578c4-access-the-employability-service/#

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/28d5a6-list-of-employability-organisations/#

Thank you.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

As above I am very aware of this.

the chances of success are extremely small unfortunately without professional guidance, and the chances of relapse extremely high

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

Thank you.

ive never used those services myself, but ive heard of success stories, worth contacting though

Need a Username

spaceHopper wrote: »

Are you entitled to any social welfare for your mental health issues?

Next you have experience of caring for somebody elderly, get a qualification in that, it wouldn't take long and you will be snapped up buy an agency. If you are getting SW and able to say work 20 hours a week you would do well. Also there are many families looking for extra help with an elderly relative that would take you on once vetted and qualified.

Once you have a some agency experience you could work for one family or a nursing home.... I wouldn't go straight to Dublin, stay local get experience and try with a local Dr first. If that isn't working out then look at Dublin

I am on disability. I don’t think there are any other payments.

I could not do caring as job.

I really can’t stay local - it is a death sentence.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

I am on disability. I don’t think there are any other payments.

I could not do caring as job.

I really can’t stay local - it is a death sentence.

those services are probably the way to go then, thats exactly what theyre there for, best of luck

Need a Username

Wanderer78 wrote: »

great plan, but it does need professional guidance in order to be viable

I have a phone call with a therapist on Monday (hopefully - it was an out of office email reply) who works with the physiologist who helped me when I was young.

Staying local would just be the end of me.

I know moving is risky but there is nothing to stay here for. Having a job would keep me occupied for most of the day. If I “crash” as was so nicely out by some jovial soul earlier then I crash - there is nothing here to help me any better than somewhere else.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

I have a phone call with a therapist on Monday (hopefully - it was an out of office email reply) who works with the physiologist who helped me when I was young.

Staying local would just be the end of me.

I know moving is risky but there is nothing to stay here for. Having a job would keep me occupied for most of the day. If I “crash” as was so nicely out by some jovial soul earlier then I crash - there is nothing here to help me any better than somewhere else.

you need to be very careful with your approach, crashing could effectively be the death nail of ever getting to your end goal, which is a great one, working with professionals is probably your best bet, but you will have to be patient.

moving could very well be best for you, but this to needs to be planned, ideally in conjunction with such professionals, its extremely important to be aware of the seriousness of our housing and accommodation issues, particularly in the dublin region. this is in fact forcing many reasonably well paid professionals out of the region, as they simply cannot afford it anymore, i know of a couple of people that this has happened to, so.....

Need a Username

Wanderer78 wrote: »

you need to be very careful with your approach, crashing could effectively be the death nail of ever getting to your end goal, which is a great one, working with professionals is probably your best bet, but you will have to be patient.

moving could very well be best for you, but this to needs to be planned, ideally in conjunction with such professionals, its extremely important to be aware of the seriousness of our housing and accommodation issues, particularly in the dublin region. this is in fact forcing many reasonably well paid professionals out of the region, as they simply cannot afford it anymore, i know of a couple of people that this has happened to, so.....

I was dead set on “in Dublin” until people here on the boards warned of prices, etc and suggested the surrounding areas.

I was always happy (for three most part) working abroad and working while travelling. There was a confluence of events that ended it and I thought “go back to Ireland to catch my breath” but things got worse here. My relatives illness both interrupted any break down and the plans for getting help I tried to get myself to make. So I never properly fell apart or got the help I needed. And that has me in a limbo.

If it wasn’t for CoVid I might have chanced going on the road again.it was suggested to me but I don’t know if I have that in me anymore. I think of it but the first thing that pops into my head is that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy Disney+, Netflix, etc on a big TV.I didn’t realise I had become addicted.

Purple Mountain

OP, are you under the care of a psychiatrist or psychologist currently or a MH nurse etc?
Everyone needs a support network and I understand that it's not always possible with family/friends so hopefully you have professional support.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

I was dead set on “in Dublin” until people here on the boards warned of prices, etc and suggested the surrounding areas.

I was always happy (for three most part) working abroad and working while travelling. There was a confluence of events that ended it and I thought “go back to Ireland to catch my breath” but things got worse here. My relatives illness both interrupted any break down and the plans for getting help I tried to get myself to make. So I never properly fell apart or got the help I needed. And that has me in a limbo.

If it wasn’t for CoVid I might have chanced going on the road again.it was suggested to me but I don’t know if I have that in me anymore. I think of it but the first thing that pops into my head is that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy Disney+, Netflix, etc on a big TV.I didn’t realise I had become addicted.

work with your professionals, in order to try achieve your ultimate goals of working again and traveling, these are great goals to have, but need to be very carefully implemented, to prevent further relapses and negative outcomes

Tork

Have you sat down and priced accommodation in Dublin? You said that you don't want to share with anybody, so that means you're going to be paying a lot of big bills all by yourself. Not just the rent but electricity, gas, broadband etc. I get the distinct impression that you're running away from your problems and have decided that Dublin is the silver bullet that will solve everything. Maybe it'll help but are access to a specific doctor and going to the cinema really valid reasons for moving to the most expensive part of the country?

YellowLead

OP - have you had a look at the reality of accommodation in Dublin and how much it costs to rent a one bed? Have a look at daft.ie and see the cost for yourself, then look at salaries for jobs advertised for the kind of work you are looking for.
For reference, I live in Maynooth and am renting a 2 bed apartment for 1600 a month, one beds aren’t THAT much cheaper and are also more rare. It also took me a year to find the place as completion is insane.

Fair enough you want to leave the area you are in now but Dublin and the close commuter towns might not be an option from an affordability/availability perspective.

Purple Mountain

Tork wrote: »

Have you sat down and priced accommodation in Dublin? You said that you don't want to share with anybody, so that means you're going to be paying a lot of big bills all by yourself. Not just the rent but electricity, gas, broadband etc. I get the distinct impression that you're running away from your problems and have decided that Dublin is the silver bullet that will solve everything. Maybe it'll help but are access to a specific doctor and going to the cinema really valid reasons for moving to the most expensive part of the country?

OP, has contended that they will look at other locations since. But OP, like Tork is saying here. Even if you move to the town with the cheapest rental market, you need to factor in that living alone you will be responsible for all the bills in that home.

LegacyUser

Need a Username wrote: »

I am on disability. I don’t think there are any other payments.

I could not do caring as job.

I really can’t stay local - it is a death sentence.

On disability whilst caring for a relative for cash in hand?

Will they provide references saying you were merely helping out in exchange for a place to live was opposed to getting paid and by that defrauding the tax man?

Purple Mountain

Just a thought OP.
If you are on DA, why not go to the Council and tell them that your current living arrangements are coming to an end?
You may be entitled to go on the housing list (as currently the alternative is having no home).
That may open the door to HAP for you (supplemented rent).
Would you go to a Citizens Information Centre or local TD's office for some information or advocacy?

1hnr79jr65

Need a Username wrote: »

Well I don’t have an address anywhere but here so I can’t fake it. If I did have one I would have done it so thank for saying I should not.

And thanks for the list of towns. I only knew Naas, Bray and Drogheda to be potential locations because of size but I am not at at all familiar with the others.

Check out indeed or irishjobs, lots of jobs from call centers and such in Drogheda. Train tickets can be expensive even on travel saver, however Matthews coaches does regular services from Drogheda to Dublin €60 for 10 trip ticket, i know a lot of folks who live there and work in Dublin who use the service. My wife uses the same bus from Dundalk further north of Drogheda goin to Dublin.

Need a Username

Purple Mountain wrote: »

OP, are you under the care of a psychiatrist or psychologist currently or a MH nurse etc?
Everyone needs a support network and I understand that it's not always possible with family/friends so hopefully you have professional support.

No.

I was years ago and I am hoping that he can work with me again but as you can imagine there is a long waiting line.

I will be getting a phone call with a therapist on Monday who works with him.

I don’t want to think about it though - I don’t know what they can do with CoVid and all so I don’t want to set expectations.

Need a Username

Tork wrote: »

Have you sat down and priced accommodation in Dublin? You said that you don't want to share with anybody, so that means you're going to be paying a lot of big bills all by yourself. Not just the rent but electricity, gas, broadband etc. I get the distinct impression that you're running away from your problems and have decided that Dublin is the silver bullet that will solve everything. Maybe it'll help but are access to a specific doctor and going to the cinema really valid reasons for moving to the most expensive part of the country?

I had not paid attention to the costs until others here pointed it out - as I said earlier.

I’m not running away - there is simply nothing here.

The cinemas are just an example of thinks to do, but yes moving to be able see that specific doctor is worth it.

Need a Username

YellowLead wrote: »

OP - have you had a look at the reality of accommodation in Dublin and how much it costs to rent a one bed? Have a look at daft.ie and see the cost for yourself, then look at salaries for jobs advertised for the kind of work you are looking for.
For reference, I live in Maynooth and am renting a 2 bed apartment for 1600 a month, one beds aren’t THAT much cheaper and are also more rare. It also took me a year to find the place as completion is insane.

Fair enough you want to leave the area you are in now but Dublin and the close commuter towns might not be an option from an affordability/availability perspective.

As I have said several times I had not properly thought about the cost and I have been looking at jobs in other areas.

EDIT: that wasn’t indeed to be snarky

Need a Username

Purple Mountain wrote: »

Just a thought OP.
If you are on DA, why not go to the Council and tell them that your current living arrangements are coming to an end?
You may be entitled to go on the housing list (as currently the alternative is having no home).
That may open the door to HAP for you (supplemented rent).
Would you go to a Citizens Information Centre or local TD's office for some information or advocacy?

Can I apply for HAP in another city to where I live?

Need a Username

Sour Lemonz wrote: »

Check out indeed or irishjobs, lots of jobs from call centers and such in Drogheda. Train tickets can be expensive even on travel saver, however Matthews coaches does regular services from Drogheda to Dublin €60 for 10 trip ticket, i know a lot of folks who live there and work in Dublin who use the service. My wife uses the same bus from Dundalk further north of Drogheda goin to Dublin.

I searched Sites for jobs in Drogheda earlier but there was no warehouses or call centre jobs.

EDIT: I was using jobs.ie and I thought the jobs sites all
Listed the same jobs. I weren’t to the two you mention and there are more

enricoh

Would you work in a hotel? Many hotels have accommodation for employees, apparently loads of them are stuck for staff. I'd try ringing hotels along the wild Atlantic way asking for a job.
Meeting loads of tourists every day, lovely scenery and beaches etc would do more for my mood than working and renting in dublin!

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

Can I apply for HAP in another city to where I live?

http://hap.ie/

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/housing_assistance_payment.html

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/housing-assistance-payment-scheme-hap/

Need a Username

enricoh wrote: »

Would you work in a hotel? Many hotels have accommodation for employees, apparently loads of them are stuck for staff. I'd try ringing hotels along the wild Atlantic way asking for a job.
Meeting loads of tourists every day, lovely scenery and beaches etc would do more for my mood than working and renting in dublin!

I had not considered hotels.
Or that they would offer accommodation.

Purple Mountain

Need a Username wrote: »

I had not paid attention to the costs until others here pointed it out - as I said earlier.

I’m not running away - there is simply nothing here.

The cinemas are just an example of thinks to do, but yes moving to be able see that specific doctor is worth it.

A consultant will only call yoy back every few months.
You can get a train or bus to Dublin for those appointments.

Wanderer78

Need a Username wrote: »

I had not considered hotels.
Or that they would offer accommodation.

id recommend avoiding the normal processes of employment, for the time being, and try the organisations linked earlier, as they would be better equipped for your needs