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Whats the quickest way of emigrating??

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  • #62
    the_dark_side
    Closed Accounts Posts: 595 ✭✭✭the_dark_side


    ok, sorry I was on a bit of a rant... I grew up in the North, Im not a fan of the british army... I have done all the research I need, thanks

    TEFL always sounded appealing to me... the very best of luck with your plans and travels OP... let us know how you get on in a years time!


  • #63
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    Dave_24irl wrote: »
    That's it. I've had enough.

    Long story short I am 24, fathers recently died and with him my only family link to this country. Now I need to find a way out quick on little or no money. Any suggestions? I would post in personal issues but to be honest the answers in AH are far more inventive, off-the-wall and thoughtful.

    I cannot spend another day with nowhere to go. I cannot spend another day watching the news to see some smug, fat, overpaid politician tell me that 24 billion is necessary for a bank with which I, nor anyone I have ever met has had any dealings with in the past. I cannot put myself through the tortue of a second social welfare allowance interview (I was accussed of all sorts despite having no income). I cannot spend another day watching RTE and its cohort of overpaid government apologists. I cannot spend another day basically whithering my 20s away sitting inside wondering where it all went wrong (arts degree).

    I'm currently doing nothing with my life. I don't even have an income. There are days when I go without food and at this point I have nothing to lose. Does anyone have any suggestions? Volunteering abroad? Anywhere from Cambodia to Afirca and anywhere inbetween? Any country not suffering in the downturn? Any little-known but survivable jobs in any country in Europe I have yet to hear about? Any reality TV shows I can apply for??? ANYTHING???

    Sorry for the self-indulgent rant but watching the Late Late Show with Ryan 'Rcession? what recession? I write book reviews and hobknob with the elites' Tubridy tonight just flicked a switch of anger in my brain that won't reverse. I need out of here - FAST.

    The greatest tragedy is that a generation of good people of integrity like yourself are having to leave and that so much fucking chaff (much of whom you pinpoint) is being left behind.


  • #64
    Tchaikovsky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭Tchaikovsky


    stovelid wrote: »
    The greatest tragedy is that a generation of good people of integrity like yourself are having to leave and that so much fucking chaff (much of whom you pinpoint) is being left behind.
    Here, here.
    Don't let the bastards keep you down OP; go out and enjoy the world, catch the rays, do things you never thought you'd do and shag alot of hot women :D

    Check out roadjunky.com for some ideas on working and travelling abroad, it's a really interesting site and a cool alternative to Lonely Planet and it's ilk.


  • #65
    HavingCrack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,847 ✭✭✭HavingCrack


    OP, I'd wary about joining the US army to "see the world". You'll probably (quite likely) end up being posted to Afghanistan if you do. If you're really interested the Navy or Air Force could be a better bet. I don't know enough about the British Army to make any statements about it.


  • #66
    lg123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭lg123


    admiralofthefleet wrote: »
    barrel + cliffs of moher

    what, you want him to tackle aileens?

    another helpful post!


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  • #67
    Sefirah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 271 ✭✭Sefirah


    RoyalMarineComm wrote: »
    OP, you have a degree. (be it an arts degree, its still a degree)

    LOL what a snob!! Seriously, my neighbours both did arts in UCC and now the husband is employing 5 accountants for his own business and his wife owns her own ice-cream factory....
    ICE-CREAM FACTORY!!
    An arts degree is nothing to be sniffed at- I know many people who got 500+ points in the LC and are now doing arts degrees - and those who have graduated are doing very well for themelves


  • #68
    watna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,367 ✭✭✭✭watna


    Sefirah wrote: »
    LOL what a snob!! Seriously, my neighbours both did arts in UCC and now the husband is employing 5 accountants for his own business and his wife owns her own ice-cream factory....
    ICE-CREAM FACTORY!!
    An arts degree is nothing to be sniffed at- I know many people who got 500+ points in the LC and are now doing arts degrees - and those who have graduated are doing very well for themelves

    I suggest you read the first post again. The op himself said this:
    Dave_24irl wrote: »

    I cannot spend another day basically whithering my 20s away sitting inside wondering where it all went wrong (arts degree).

    So I'm pretty sure Royalmarinecomm was just responding to that, not being snobby about people with arts degrees


  • #69
    WilhelmFink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭WilhelmFink


    Curious bump to see how OP is doing! :)


  • #70
    Luxie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Luxie


    feelingstressed wrote: »
    What a clever phrase when you think about it :)

    I'm going to use this one in future

    And one that is very very true indeed. As I've learned over the years.

    OP, in honesty, I think you need a bit of time to come to terms with your bereavement. Once you've done that and you can think a bit more clearly and you still want to go, then go for it. You're plenty young enough to make that jump if it is truly the best thing for you.


  • #71
    Luxie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Luxie


    King Felix wrote: »
    I wouldn't just go swanning off somewhere without a plan and a definite prospect for work, OP. When you get your dole backdated it might give you a headstart.

    The TEFL option looks good. The course is pretty short and then you can take your pick of jobs around the world.

    Good luck with whatever you do.

    I read somewhere that to stand a good chance of a decent TEFL job a CELTA course is the way to go (look it up, I know very little about it so don't want to misinform). Just the days of walking into a well paid job with a degree and/or a weekend TEFL course aren't there anymore.


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  • #72
    Luxie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Luxie


    KevinVonSpiel wrote: »
    I think he means the USA... as we know, it's not anything like phucked right now.

    Could be Canada. Do they have college football there?


  • #73
    Luxie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Luxie


    admiralofthefleet wrote: »
    barrel + cliffs of moher

    Oh FFS:rolleyes:


  • #74
    0verblood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭0verblood


    How about www.vso.ie or www.unv.org

    You can work around the world as a "volunteer" but still get paid. They pay for your accommodation and give you a decent enough local wage.


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