Would you emigrate?

Oh_Noes · 01-04-2011 02:49PM

Absolutely wouldn't emigrate on a permanent basis. Ireland's not that bad, I'd even be so controversial as to say I really like this country and I'm looking forward to living out the rest of my life here.

themoocher · 01-04-2011 02:58PM

I'll be emigrating once I finish college and get the money together. Won't be going for just a holiday either. Theres no real job prospects in my field of study here so I'll be looking at something kinda long term!

Shenshen · 01-04-2011 03:22PM

purity wrote: »

Okay I know hundreds of people are emigrating it's like the wildebeest in the serengeti things are that bad, but in all fairness would you emigrate if you had a good paying full time job which you don't like but it is a permanent position, no mortgage no loans no kids.
Would your job alone stop you from leaving to see what's out there? Just curious as I happen to have a great job but dislike it and am considering my options.

Not really.
I left Germany about 8 years ago, when I lost my job there and unemployment was over 15%. I rather like my job, I don't honestly see my job disappearing anytime soon, and I'm quite settled here now. I don't see any reason to up and leave again.

jimbobaloobob · 01-04-2011 07:10PM

if at all possible i wont emigrate, like it here, everywhere has its faults, we are in tough times but everything is cyclical.

InTheTrees · 01-04-2011 07:22PM

I've been in the usa over 20 years...

I was starting to think about coming back a few years ago.

endabob1 · 03-04-2011 10:36AM

UsernameInUse wrote: »

Whats Cape Town like?

A whole lot more expensive than it used to be but still a fabulous place to live. Stunning beaches, great restaurants, good weather (by Irish standards, great weather), great places to go and see, winelands, National Parks, Mountain ranges, wildlife all on your doorstep.
It has it's down sides
Crime, although you can insulate yourself from that to a large degree.
Being so insulated from the darker side of life in Cape Town that you forget what a priviledged life you lead compared to the majority of the population.
Employment - Probably even harder to get good well paying work here than it is at home

marxcoo · 03-04-2011 10:55AM

I've lived abroad before and probably will have to again but I don't think I'd do it on a permanent basis. I discovered I'm more of a homebird than I thought I was and although I love travelling nothing beats the familiarity if home

triseke · 03-04-2011 11:33AM

if i cant get a job when i graduate, then yes, I will have to.

W.Shakes-Beer · 03-04-2011 11:46AM

Part of me would love to work somewhere like Canada or the US when I finish college. It's just the family and friends aspect that would be the hardest to overcome.

Definitely plan on giving it a shot at some point in my life while I'm still young. Would hate to completely settle here in Ireland and not say that I at least experienced it.

03-04-2011 11:50AM

I like my job and I'd need to stick somewhere the institute has exam centres until I qualify
Life's too short to stay somewhere you are miserable. Give it a while to save up some more then head off?

PeterIanStaker · 03-04-2011 12:45PM

I'll be leaving at the end of the year.

Marcus_Crassus · 03-04-2011 12:55PM

I would love to emigrate and I shall do so within the next year and a half if all goes to plan.

I will not speak ill of Ireland though. It's safe, good craic and, honestly, most of the people are sound! However, I need a change and love the idea of experiencing somewhere else. Sure if it all goes tits up I can come running back, can't I? :P

coffeelover · 03-04-2011 12:58PM

Hopefully will leave in a couple of years after college.

Break all ties · 03-04-2011 01:13PM

Already long gone. Nothing left in the cesspit that is Ireland for me. You can keep your potatos and imbred hicks.

MIN2511 · 03-04-2011 01:15PM

Break all ties wrote: »

Already long gone. Nothing left in the cesspit that is Ireland for me. You can keep your potatos and imbred hicks.

Harsh much :rolleyes:

purity · 03-04-2011 01:21PM

Break all ties wrote: »

Already long gone. Nothing left in the cesspit that is Ireland for me. You can keep your potatos and imbred hicks.

No need to be so racial, Ireland isn't that bad actually could be far worse I guess your not Irish because of your childish response. I am happy here only for the fact that the taxes are high as is the cost of living.
As for inbred hicks most countries have varied people if anything culturally Ireland is very good and keeps it's tradition

MIN2511 · 03-04-2011 01:23PM

Living in Ireland nearly 10yrs now, love this country so much...

I will emigrate; but not because there aren't jobs in my sector... It'd be nice to see the world and i'm young (ish)

Break all ties · 03-04-2011 01:34PM

purity wrote: »

No need to be so racial, Ireland isn't that bad actually could be far worse I guess your not Irish because of your childish response. I am happy here only for the fact that the taxes are high as is the cost of living.
As for inbred hicks most countries have varied people if anything culturally Ireland is very good and keeps it's tradition

I was Irish. I am now a Bulgarian citizen. I have sent my letter of alienage to the Irish government telling them where to stick their passport.

I would not live in a state where complete gob****es are running the place and corruption regins supreme.

Marcus_Crassus · 03-04-2011 01:42PM

Ah, sure we all know how Bulgaria is thriving constantly and has absolutely no corruption...

Daisy! · 03-04-2011 01:46PM

I guess I'm lucky that I have a job as does my partner. Most of all though I couldn't leave my family. And I genuinely do love Ireland despite all the crap that goes on here. We have a great little country. Not sure how many here would agree with me about that but I love it and am happy to spend the rest of my life here.

--LOS-- · 03-04-2011 01:48PM

ye definitely

LisaLee · 03-04-2011 01:55PM

If someone offers me a better salary then I'm on now then I'd be tempted.

paky · 03-04-2011 01:57PM

all i have ever wanted to do was emigrate. even when times were good. im just saving for the opportunity and then its good bye to this sh.ithole for good

coffeelover · 03-04-2011 04:17PM

all i have ever wanted to do was emigrate. even when times were good. im just saving for the opportunity and then its good bye to this sh.ithole for good

This is exactly how I felt too but I dunno I'm sorta starting to like this place

Nolanger · 03-04-2011 04:40PM

paky wrote: »

all i have ever wanted to do was emigrate. even when times were good. im just saving for the opportunity and then its good bye to this sh.ithole for good

Well piss off then. We don't need moaners like you here anyway.

purity · 03-04-2011 04:43PM

Nolanger wrote: »

Well piss off then. We don't need moaners like you here anyway.

I agree with you Nolanger I'd only emigrate to get out of my job other than that ireland is a good country

paky · 03-04-2011 04:45PM

Nolanger wrote: »

Well piss off then. We don't need moaners like you here anyway.

who said i was a moaner you pissant?

biko · 03-04-2011 04:53PM

Nolanger wrote: »

Well piss off then. We don't need moaners like you here anyway.

paky wrote: »

who said i was a moaner you pissant?

Oi! Leave it out!

skyhighflyer · 03-04-2011 07:17PM

Break all ties wrote: »

I was Irish. I am now a Bulgarian citizen. I have sent my letter of alienage to the Irish government telling them where to stick their passport.

I would not live in a state where complete gob****es are running the place and corruption regins supreme.

Ok

"Other countries have the mafia," said Atanas Atanasov, a member of Parliament and a former counterintelligence chief who is a magnet for leaked documents exposing corruption. "In Bulgaria, the mafia has the country."

Link

CommuterIE · 03-04-2011 07:30PM

Riamfada wrote: »

Im Irish and this is my home and it is where I belong. My ancestors didnt murder and kill the natives to settle here so I could just piss off to Australia 300 years later and have kids with silly accents.

God save the King!

Well **** off so to one of the British Queens minions, you aren't welcome in the Republic of Ireland

Mod note:
Poster banned

Would you emigrate?

Comments