I want to move back to Ireland and need a place to stay!

MagicMarker wrote: »

It really won't.

If you don't have any money then stay where you are. Unemployment is at an all time high here and you won't find it easy getting work at all.

Are you looking for someone to take you in for free? That's what it sounds like from your post?

sorry forgot to answer your last question,
if anyone has a place theyd give me for free in place of house work or whatever, that would be great..or even a really cheap place.

MagicMarker wrote: »

A few months to find a job is optimistic. There are plenty of people who've been searching for well over a year with no luck.

yeah, thats what im afraid of myself..

theg81der wrote: »

What part of the country do you want to live in? How did you get residency, Irish parents or marriage? What were you studying?

Hi theg81der!

Right now, I would love to live in north co dublin, near the coast..but anywhere in dublin is fine.

I was an intern at the Dail for some time and got residency through some connections there.

I got my bachelors of science in criminology and criminal justice and went back for my masters in the same field but had to drop out due to illness/financial strain, American education is a rip-off and I couldnt afford it anymore.

Kristopherus wrote: »

+1.
And are you sure that you have not voided your Residency status. You will find it very difficult to get back into the country without any visible means of supporting yourself, if you are considered by Customs and all the State Welfare Services to not being a full-time resident.

yeah, I'm sure. I've been back and forth loads of times and they never questioned me at immigration.

Webmonkey wrote: »

Hey OP.

I admire you for taking the chance! I doubt I'd have the guts!

As has been mentioned, finding jobs would be really difficult but there are jobs popping up now. I'm from Cork City and in our forum we've an available jobs list and it seems to be getting populated.

Have you considered moving in with an Irish family for a few months and mind children. Know a few girls now doing that. Some seem okay with it. It depends on the family but I'm sure us Irish will be welcoming anyways

Best of luck with it!

heya! thanks a mill for the post. i have definitely thought about that as i do love children and love working with them. but the only type of care ive done is with my nieces and nephews and since im not physically in ireland, i wont be able to meet with any of the parents and im not so sure theyd be too keen on that!

I was thinking of maybe looking outside Dublin, try something new but I don't know if I'm that brave yet!! I've been to cork a million times but don't think I'd feel as comfortable there as I do in Dublin. But who knows, my main reason for going back is to start a new life basically, try new things, meet new people, live a different way of life!

Webmonkey wrote: »

I was on the plane from Germany few months ago and got talking to this German girl that was going to mind some children for a family. She never met them ever but only communicated over email and photos so it's very possible!

Yeah well might as well try where you comfortable with anyways if that is Dublin! Where ever you decide to stay anyways, there are plenty people on this site that go out and do sociable things. We have a huge group of boardsies now in Cork going out fairly regular and lots of social things etc. I'm sure you'd find the same in Dublin

really? that sounds great! i would definitely look into that then, i saw a few ads looking for childcare but they all wanted to meet face to face, so i guess ill just have to keep looking!

I don't know too many people in Ireland (mainly all ex's haha) so group outings sounds like something I would defo be into!

Webmonkey wrote: »

Ah I'm sure find some family that are modern enough to talk over the internet :pac:

Best of luck anyways with it

Thanks!! been searching and searching all day long but no luck so far.
I'm so impatient! :P

Webmonkey wrote: »

No probs

Yeah you really seem to have your heart set on coming here alright. Do you know anyone here that could give you help moving?

mainly exes but i wouldnt ask them, i know a couple people but im not very close with them so i guess the answer is no lol .. im pretty much on my own which im fine with cause i think itll be a good experience for me!

i like the idea of moving over on my own and getting everything sorted on my own and then meet new people in the process.

Webmonkey wrote: »

Yeah I'd imagine it be awkward asking the exes alright - so you must have lived here for a while already? - least you know what you're coming to. But as said above, it's very doomy and gloomy at moment but things do seem to be picking up job wise.

Yes travelling on your own is probably great experience. Few months ago I went to other side of the world for a few weeks on my own (well met friends but still travelled there on own). I loved it. It's got me mind for going but I've a job here so I think i better stay for now! Some day maybe

I'm sure you'll meet new people alright on the way. Do you have any experience in an area you'd like work in?

lol would be awkward alright. I lived there for a few years and I absolutely loved it. But the experiences I had living there were with the ex and they weren't great because we weren't getting on well but when I was away from him, I had a great time! lol

I was there a few weeks ago and it has defo changed since I lived there and I know the economy is quite bad but I guess my desire to live in the place I love outweighs all that. I know I have to think rationally though, financially it might not be the best decision but I kind of still want to give it a go.

I have experience in the criminal justice field and the usual administrative experience. I dont mind working in anything at the moment and I've applied to basically everything from waitressing to babysitting to call centres. Nothing so far, but I'm keeping my chin up!!

Webmonkey wrote: »

Yeah doesn't sound like ye were getting on well if it was when away from him you were enjoying yourself ha

I'm guessing applying for jobs when you not available to meet face to face is not helping, especially when there is probably a big enough demand for them. But I'm sure when you get here, things will be easier.

It will be a bit tough to begin with I'd imagine. You'd need a bit saved before you come if you've no job lined up.

Yeah chin up! Things have a habit of working out in the end

yeah for defo!! I always believe that it does. I'll save up some money and within a few months, I'm gonna make the move!!

JuliusCaesar wrote: »

A lot of live-in/childminding jobs are organised through Au Pair agencies.

Irish isn't that difficult to learn up to the rather basic standard required - people do the exam and then never use it again. See any of the Irish agencies (GaelLinn etc) for information on courses.

I looked into that and read that you could only be an Au Pair in Ireland if you are an EU national. I'm a Permanent Resident, does that include me? I figured it wouldnt since it doesnt qualify me for other things such as EU tuition prices for universities etc.