Have you ever lived / worked abroad?

Merkin · 26-11-2012 12:10AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Am Irish and living in the UK. Have also lived in the Middle East and South East Asia. I love the UK but it's still nice to be a short hop and a skip away from Dublin!

dirtyghettokid · 26-11-2012 12:19AM

I am not Irish and plan to come to Ireland

montreal2011 wrote: »

It's ok since I'm in Montréal. The French will put most off!

There's plenty of good bacon and tea here too! Plus there's the poutine!

Also must add the Sunday brunch!

there's bacon.. and then there's rashers. i like all types of bacon though

glad you like montréal. but sure québec wants to be their own country anyways. and i'm just one of those ontario snobs

HalloweenJack · 26-11-2012 12:25AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Spain, Czech Republic and Brazil. I've been thinking of moving on again at some point, and try somewhere like Germany or somewhere else in the EU. That said, I do see my long-term future in Spain.

Never say never but I don't ever see myself living in Ireland again.

montreal2011 · 26-11-2012 12:52AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

dirtyghettokid wrote: »

there's bacon.. and then there's rashers. i like all types of bacon though
glad you like montréal. but sure québec wants to be their own country anyways. and i'm just one of those ontario snobs

That's why Quebec is so good; they only eat cake! The students protested a raise in the lowest college fees in Canada; they succeeded in getting an early election, causing the longest serving provincial leader in Canada to lose his seat, a change of Government, and a freeze in student fees.

Senna · 26-11-2012 12:58AM

I am Irish and live abroad

Lived in a UK for 3 months at a time a good few years back. Not that different from Ireland, better public transport is one huge difference.

Living in Ireland this last 10 years and I hope to god i never have to leave.

Killer Wench · 26-11-2012 01:05AM

I am not Irish and plan to come to Ireland

American who lived, worked, and studied in Ireland. I miss chicken baguettes and as much as it pains me, I found the fish and chips to be better in Ireland than here in Seattle - one of the seafood capitals of the US.

26-11-2012 01:14AM

Born in England, grew up in Ireland. Have lived and worked in the US, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. Back in Spain right now for the time being. I'd like to live in the Far East and Latin America for a bit before settling down somewhere in Northern Europe.

rannerap · 26-11-2012 01:27AM

I am Irish and live abroad

Lived in Belgium for a bit, It wasnt much craic. It was cool being in the middle of things though, you could just hop in the car and drive for a bit and be in another country. But I prefer Ireland

phoenix999 · 26-11-2012 01:37AM

I am Irish and live abroad

Lived in Russia (St. Petersburg & Moscow) for a year. Loved every minute (except the crazy drivers). Cultural side of things blew my mind.

EdenHazard · 26-11-2012 01:57AM

californian born to irish parents, and lived in france(grenoble) for a year when i was 8

Rabies · 26-11-2012 04:49AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

I wonder how many people have counted their J1 visa trip or 6 months in Aus as living abroad.

ArnoldJRimmer · 26-11-2012 05:32AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Lived in India for two years. I absolutely loved the place, but then I always knew it was short term and that I was coming home. Made the most of my time there, got to know a lot of people and travelled when I could. But dear Jesus, the diarrhea was like nothing I had ever experienced before, and the constant crowds were a bit much at times.

I now live in the US, and reckon I'll stay here for a while purely because the career opportunities I have here are so much better than whats available at home right now.

I still miss home, and don't buy into the negativity that some emigrants attach to Ireland. In my experience, Irish workers are well thought of elsewhere, and having worked both home and abroad, with good reason

murraykil · 26-11-2012 05:36AM

Rabies wrote: »

I wonder how many people have counted their J1 visa trip or 6 months in Aus as living abroad.

Out of those who voted so far 7 have counted their J1 visa trip and 10 have counted 6 months in Oz making a total of 17.

It would have been 19 but two people went into stasis on arrival and remained that way until their visas ran out and they had to return! :rolleyes:

DainBramage · 26-11-2012 06:09AM

I am Irish and live abroad

Wow no-one so far has told of their year away in Bondi /Coogee, seems like half the country has been to ozzie land.

Xavi6 · 26-11-2012 06:12AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Born in Perth to Irish parents, grew up in Ireland, moved back here six years ago in January. No regrets whatsoever, though it's hard not to miss home every so often.

Also did my J1 in Chicago, good times. Very, very good times.

The Big Red Button · 26-11-2012 06:15AM

I am not Irish and have never live in Ireland

Rabies wrote: »

I wonder how many people have counted their J1 visa trip or 6 months in Aus as living abroad.

I'd consider either of those to be 'living abroad'.

Personally I've never lived outside Ireland. I never want to, either. I'd do it if I had to - if I couldn't get work in Ireland. I'm hoping it would never come to that, though. I'm happy living here. While I don't see my family often, I like knowing that I'm always only a three hour drive away. And, I don't know, I just actually like living in Ireland. I can't imagine settling anywhere else!

I'm certainly interested in travelling, I'd like to see other parts of the world. But I'd be quite happy if I never end up living anywhere else.

MadsL · 26-11-2012 06:32AM

I am not Irish and plan to come to Ireland

On my third country, Czech Republic (3 years) Ireland (15 years) and US (1 year) - soon I will have lived out of my home country longer than I lived in it

26-11-2012 09:27AM

Rabies wrote: »

I wonder how many people have counted their J1 visa trip or 6 months in Aus as living abroad.

Why wouldn't they? Working in another country definitely counts as living abroad in my book. I wouldn't consider 6 months travelling through Latin America as living abroad - that's just a long holiday - but say, 6 months teaching English in Chile? That's definitely living there - renting a flat, dealing with paperwork, opening a bank account, mixing with the locals, commuting to work. I'd say anytime you have a job and the sort of daily routines that come with it, you're living somewhere as opposed to being on holiday.

jester77 · 26-11-2012 09:53AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Over 10 years living abroad, mostly in Germany. Things just work for the better here and a better standard of living overall. Can't see myself returning, but you never know.

summerskin · 26-11-2012 10:01AM

I am not Irish and lived in Ireland

Born in the UK, lived in Germany for a few months per year as a teenager, spent 5 years split between France and Switzerland, just over a year in New York, about 8 years in London(like a foreign country for me, being from the north of England...) and now five years in Ireland.

Just about ready to move back to England now, preferably somewhere up north. Chester might be the place.

brimal · 26-11-2012 10:07AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Currently living in Israel.

Everyone speaks very good English, the food (and portions) is amazing and the country itself is very advanced.

pickarooney · 26-11-2012 10:29AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

lived in Holland for 4.5 years. I appreciated how well organised and affordable everything was but don't miss it. Living on and off in France for 8 years. Unlikely to move again.

gobnaitolunacy · 26-11-2012 10:41AM

I am Irish and live abroad

Worked in Oz. Would go back in a heartbeat to escape the spirit-crushing negativity and the crap weather but for family circumstances.

Mr. Manager · 26-11-2012 10:49AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Moved to Malta just under a year ago and have no intention of returning to Ireland

The Cool · 26-11-2012 11:01AM

I am Irish and live abroad

I lived in France for a few months and Spain for a year. Really enjoyed France though I think that may have been a lot to do with the weather! Food in France was just yum as well so that kept me happy. Spain I wasn't awfully gone on, lived in Valladolid and found it very dull. I had really settled in France but in Spain I found myself booking trips home far too often. Back in Ireland now 2 and a half years and happy staying here.

26-11-2012 11:02AM

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

Moved to Malta just under a year ago and have no intention of returning to Ireland

Don't you find the people very odd? I used to work for a Maltese company and there was something a bit off about all of them. They were nice enough but just...strange.

26-11-2012 11:04AM

The Cool wrote: »

I lived in France for a few months and Spain for a year. Really enjoyed France though I think that may have been a lot to do with the weather! Food in France was just yum as well so that kept me happy. Spain I wasn't awfully gone on, lived in Valladolid and found it very dull. I had really settled in France but in Spain I found myself booking trips home far too often. Back in Ireland now 2 and a half years and happy staying here.

Valladolid is really, really boring. Why did you choose there? You could have gone to Granada, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Salamanca...so many amazing cities in Spain!

Eve_Dublin · 26-11-2012 11:05AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

pickarooney wrote: »

lived in Holland for 4.5 years. I appreciated how well organised and affordable everything was but don't miss it. Living on and off in France for 8 years. Unlikely to move again.

What don't you miss about Holland out of curiosity? It's a country that appeals to me.

Mr. Manager · 26-11-2012 11:06AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Alejandra Important Bread wrote: »

Don't you find the people very odd? I used to work for a Maltese company and there was something a bit off about all of them. They were nice enough but just...strange.

If by strange you mean incredibly lazy then yea

I've a lot of Maltese friends but when it comes to work the general feel is a bit too relaxed for me. Overall though, lovely bunch of people.

Eve_Dublin · 26-11-2012 11:08AM

I am not Irish and live in Ireland

Alejandra Important Bread wrote: »

Valladolid is really, really boring. Why did you choose there? You could have gone to Granada, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Salamanca...so many amazing cities in Spain!

I was just about to write the above! They call that city Fasadolid (A cross between Facist and Valladolid) because it's so ultra-conservative. Anywhere but there would've been great.

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