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CMpunked · 02-06-2012 02:46PM

jaykhunter wrote: »

No plans at the moment. That said, a lot of my friends have left and the list of pro vs con of staying is pretty lop-sided. I don't wanna get into it but Doctors are treated a lot better outside of Ireland.

What's your field, Jay?
Ive meant to ask that i dunno how many times. :pac:

jaykhunter · 02-06-2012 02:48PM

I was actually thinking of Australia writing the last post

I'd consider the US since I have family there, but each time I go there I like it less. Great for a holiday but I don't think I could set up shop there. Not exactly enthusiastic about the rampant advertising/consumerism or their education system. They do have a very high standard of living though.

lol, you don't really get a field until further on, general surgery atm but I hope to go into GP or Psych.

cena · 02-06-2012 03:02PM

jaykhunter wrote: »

I was actually thinking of Australia writing the last post I'd consider the US since I have family there, but each time I go there I like it less. Great for a holiday but I don't think I could set up shop there. Not exactly enthusiastic about the rampant advertising/consumerism or their education system. They do have a very high standard of living though.

lol, you don't really get a field until further on, general surgery atm but I hope to go into GP or Psych.

Is it true that gp gets paid more than any other doctor. I would love to settle in new york. Where the family is. All the hockey and nfl games I could go too. Also the lovey ladies they have over there

gnfnrhead · 02-06-2012 03:05PM

America would be my first choice, always wanted to live there but it doesn't seem easy to get in and the jobs don't seem to be as readily available anymore either.

I'm a fully qualified electrician and am working on an Engineering certificate so hopefully they will work in my favour if/when I move.

gnfnrhead · 02-06-2012 03:06PM

cena wrote: »

Is it true that gp gets paid more than any other doctor. I would love to settle in new york. Where the family is. All the hockey and nfl games I could go too. Also the lovey ladies they have over there

I was in New York last year but I wouldn't fancy living there. Might be easier if you have family there though.

jaykhunter · 02-06-2012 03:15PM

cena wrote: »

Is it true that gp gets paid more than any other doctor.

No that's not true, especially since new contracts/caps have pretty much smashed the wages. Older consultants and specific surgeons get paid much more. Other surgeons though, wow, they don't get paid enough for the horrible job/hours they have to do. So basically you'll have to be old and with a family before you get paid bigger money. In your 40s, still taking exams lol. New doctors go into the realm of minimum wage, saved only by overtime, if the hospital decides to pay us. Wages are a lot higher in the States, training schemes better too. But money isn't the only thing when it comes to your job.

jaykhunter · 02-06-2012 03:18PM

NY does definitely just depend on yourself. I was on holiday there and I enjoyed the much quieter state than in Manhattan. Probably being Irish I didn't like the tall buildings and the manicured parks!! They have some magnificent places to eat and lots of things to do though (and lots of irish pubs) I can definitely see why people love it.

GTR63 · 02-06-2012 03:24PM

jaykhunter wrote: »

Manhattan

Boardsies invade Manhattan! like when the muppets did it only this time with less Rat Bellhops and more a need work and a higher standard of living

Propane Nightmare · 02-06-2012 03:27PM

cena wrote: »

I would love to settle in new york. Where the family is. All the hockey and nfl games I could go too. Also the lovey ladies they have over there

Well you best get yourself an american wife then man!! :pac:

Book a holiday to new york for st patricks day 2013, and your bound to get one

cena · 02-06-2012 03:33PM

Propane Nightmare wrote: »

Well you best get yourself an american wife then man!! :pac:

Book a holiday to new york for st patricks day 2013, and your bound to get one

That is what I want to do.

cena · 02-06-2012 03:35PM

jaykhunter wrote: »

NY does definitely just depend on yourself. I was on holiday there and I enjoyed the much quieter state than in Manhattan. Probably being Irish I didn't like the tall buildings and the manicured parks!! They have some magnificent places to eat and lots of things to do though (and lots of irish pubs) I can definitely see why people love it.

I was up state ny to a cousin for a weekend and it was just like living in the country side

gnfnrhead · 02-06-2012 03:39PM

Just checked and I'm eligible for a Canadian Skilled Work Visa..... If I had nearly €8,000 ready to transfer with me. At least I know I meet everything else. Need to start saving now!

Lord TSC · 02-06-2012 03:55PM

How does one even start to apply to get into America

Reasons I want to live in America
* Attitudes to alcohol
* Respect for teachers
* The government
* Getting to watch wrestling live :pac:

gnfnrhead · 02-06-2012 04:02PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

How does one even start to apply to get into America

Reasons I want to live in America
* Attitudes to alcohol
* Respect for teachers
* The government
* Getting to watch wrestling live :pac:

http://www.workpermit.com/us/us.htm

They seem to all require you to have a job waiting, or be a student. Anything else will likely be short term.

CMpunked · 02-06-2012 04:04PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

How does one even start to apply to get into America

Reasons I want to live in America
* Attitudes to alcohol
* Respect for teachers
* The government
* Getting to watch wrestling live :pac:

Those are my reasons too. Well, except the teachers one. Unless i actually do acquire my it trainer certs.

waltersobchak · 02-06-2012 04:16PM

Charlie Haughy wrote: »

hey man, cool to see someone else on this forum heading over here! Trust me, once you get over the home sickness and new surroundings you will begin to love it here. Melbourne is a nice place, from what ive seen the few times ive been there.

Cheers bro, yeah should hopefully have a little 5 grand saved by the time i leave(which i hope is enough:o) flying out August 21st really really excited now.. I'm a chef and I've a pretty good CV(mostly michelin star background) so I hope that'll be enough to get me work fairly quickly!

cena · 02-06-2012 04:24PM

CMpunked wrote: »

Those are my reasons too. Well, except the teachers one. Unless i actually do acquire my it trainer certs.

How does one get I.T trainer cert

CMpunked · 02-06-2012 05:02PM

cena wrote: »

How does one get I.T trainer cert

Im still trying to find out. It was all so simple last year but apparently now they are going have degrees as a requirement to teach anything.

Mr.Nice Guy · 02-06-2012 06:23PM

Any PS3 owners here that can give me some advice?

I've got a 40 GB PS3 that I've had since 2008 I think. Always taken good care of it. Anyway I was playing a new game yesterday and suddenly the console just went black. I had to turn it off and I tried the game again but while the menu came up, it wouldn't recognise the game. I tried another game, and even a CD and all I got was the menu screen. The system wasn't making any noises or anything like it normally does.

I did some reading up and I think it may be that the bluray drive is not working any more.

Anybody have experience of this? Dunno what to do.

gnfnrhead · 02-06-2012 10:30PM

Sounds like what happened to mine. Think it was making a beeping noise before going back to the menu.

If you've had it since 2008 your warrenty is well gone. Open it up and make sure nothing came loose, clear it of dust etc. If it still doesnt work, have a look and see how much it would cost to buy a new disc drive. It'll be cheaper than a new console and probably cheaper than sending it off to Sony for repairs.

D2D · 02-06-2012 10:36PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NHGeSr3pFE

CMpunked · 02-06-2012 10:49PM

^^^^

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgWjaIbB1k

Charisteas · 03-06-2012 11:22AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB3PmDUGWFk

cena · 03-06-2012 12:56PM

33 euro I spent last night for myself and mother to go the cinema last night. Hat it always been that much. I normally go on my own

CMpunked · 03-06-2012 01:02PM

cena wrote: »

33 euro I spent last night for myself and mother to go the cinema last night. Hat it always been that much. I normally go on my own

3D? Snacks?

smallerthanyou · 03-06-2012 01:06PM

Usually costs that much for two. 10 each for tickets, booking fee for the ticket and 9e for the large popcorn two drink deal. I do like going but pretty expensive so don't do it often.

My bank holiday entertainment is the Dublin Louth game. I'm from the west so I think it could be the start of the transition from culchie to Dub. I've been fighting it as much as I can but soon I'll be calling myself a Dub and wearing my PJs to McDonalds.

Charisteas · 03-06-2012 01:07PM

I'm not a cinema goer but Cineworld on Parnell have unlimited viewing for €20 a month. Bring your own food and drink and save a fortune.

cena · 03-06-2012 01:09PM

CMpunked wrote: »

3D? Snacks?

Ya 3d. No normal showing. Pack of revels and two large drinks.

jaykhunter · 03-06-2012 02:58PM

oh man that's where they get ya. U'd be better off going for dinner before so u don't have to buy overpriced snacks. After tickets it all adds up. Shame u can't nab some student ID lol

cena · 03-06-2012 03:44PM

we had a chinese before we left the house

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