Where is better to work, Dublin or London?

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:18PM #1

I am thinking moving up north but do not know where, I have been in England before but not in London, as for Dublin I have no idea.

Where do you think is better to work and have a good life?

smash · 12-11-2014 04:19PM

London is more expensive but has much better job prospects.

keano_afc · 12-11-2014 04:23PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

I am thinking moving up north but do not know where, I have been in England before but not in London, as for Dublin I have no idea.

Where do you think is better to work and have a good life?

How do you mean up North? I think London is a different direction.

Son Of A Vidic · 12-11-2014 04:23PM

For me it's a no-brainer, I've lived, worked and socialised in both cities. So London wins it in every category. But if smaller and quieter is your thing, then Dublin would probably be the better option.

bodice ripper · 12-11-2014 04:25PM

Having been on the tube, one can only imagine working in London must be horrible. Those don't seem like happy people...

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:26PM

keano_afc wrote: »

How do you mean up North? I think London is a different direction.

For me is up north.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:27PM

bodice ripper wrote: »

Having been on the tube, one can only imagine working in London must be horrible. Those don't seem like happy people...

Yeah

RobYourBuilder · 12-11-2014 04:27PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

For me is up north.

London and Dublin are not part of the same island or country.

Duckworth_Luas · 12-11-2014 04:27PM

Have you considered Kinnegad?

biko · 12-11-2014 04:29PM

OP, you in Spain? This is an Irish forum and North mean Nothern Ireland like Belfast.

I'd go to London and Dublin for a visit and see what you think of the palces in general. Actually visit Belfast too.

funk-you · 12-11-2014 04:31PM

Dublin. London will eventually suck your soul dry.

-Funk

Areyouwell · 12-11-2014 04:32PM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

London and Dublin are not part of the same island or country.

The OP never said they were.

DoYouEvenLift · 12-11-2014 04:33PM

Are the two even comparable lol?

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:33PM

biko wrote: »

OP, you in Spain? This is an Irish forum and North mean Nothern Ireland like Belfast.

I'd go to London and Dublin for a visit and see what you think of the palces in general. Actually visit Belfast too.

That can be a good start.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:35PM

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Are the two even comparable lol?

I think so.

DoYouEvenLift · 12-11-2014 04:40PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

I think so.

London's more on par with cities like NY though

Menas · 12-11-2014 04:42PM

Both cities have a lot to offer, but it all depends on you OP.

Some people, myself included, love Dublin as it is a compact city that is easy to get to know.
London, for me, is great to visit a couple of times a year.

I lived in london for a while and did not like it at all. Too big and impersonal. But some people love that and flourish on the opportunities, professionally and socially, that london can offer.
Of course some people find Dublin too big and impersonal too.

So it is all down to what you want and can handle.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:44PM

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

London's more on par with cities like NY though

Yes, that is true, is a much bigger city. However, for me both are English speaking, capital and international cities.

TheBeardedLady · 12-11-2014 04:44PM

In Spain they don't see Europe as East and West, they see it as North and South, so when they say North, they mean Northern Europe. (I know this because I live in Spain

).

You're not only limited to London or Dublin, there's other cities in both countries that might suit you better. The Spanish seem to love Edinburgh, for example. I'm planning on moving to Manchester next year (or another northern English city). Cork and Belfast are other cities on our island. Don't limit yourself at this stage would be my advice.

Lapin · 12-11-2014 04:44PM

Having worked and lived in both, London wins for me every time.

The only downside it how expensive its becoming and the size of the place makes it difficult to keep in regular touch with different groups of friends around the city.

At least Dublin is small so its easier to meet up with friends there more often.

Nomis21 · 12-11-2014 04:50PM

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

biko · 12-11-2014 04:51PM

UK and Ireland are so much more than London and Dublin.
There are many more cities to consider in each country.

TheBeardedLady · 12-11-2014 04:51PM

I was happy in both but for different reasons.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:54PM

Nomis21 wrote: »

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

I have been in Australia as well and met lots of Irish, thats why I am thinking in Dublin. They are a great bunch of lads! hahahaha

RobYourBuilder · 12-11-2014 04:56PM

Do you have a job lined up? If not, what sort of work are you looking for?

Super-Rush · 12-11-2014 04:57PM

Nomis21 wrote: »

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

Offaly, where people go to die.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 04:58PM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Do you have a job lined up? If not, what sort of work are you looking for?

I am a Chef.

FTA69 · 12-11-2014 04:58PM

London is a world city akin to New York or Paris; its a metropolis that offers literally everything you could want provided you're in a position to avail of it. Dublin doesn't compare in any way to that. However, London can also be a massive pain in the hole that people can grow to hate. I know some people who get flustered within two days of being here. It takes getting used to.

Personally if you can secure a decent job with a good salary I'd pick London over Dublin; it's a much more vibrant place than Dublin. That having been said, as cities its size go, Dublin also has a lot going for it. More than many places its equivalent size anyway.

Duckworth_Luas · 12-11-2014 04:58PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

I have been in Australia as well and met lots of Irish, thats why I am thinking in Dublin. They are a great bunch of lads! hahahaha

I think you're mixing up the Irish with the Chinese!

Phonehead · 12-11-2014 05:01PM

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Are the two even comparable lol?

I'd agree with you, there is no way you can compare both!

RobYourBuilder · 12-11-2014 05:01PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

I am a Chef.

Depending on your level, you shouldn't have much problems finding work in either city. The culinary scene and chance to progress would be much larger in London than Dublin though.

Where is better to work, Dublin or London?

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