Where is better to work, Dublin or London?

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 05:02PM

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

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

They always made jokes with that.

The_Captain · 12-11-2014 05:05PM

London is more expensive, but better jobs and higher pay.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 05:05PM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

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.

Same again, bigger city bigger chances, but in Ireland you have great restaurants and hotels, Patrick Guilbaud, Four seasons Hotel, and so on.

genericguy · 12-11-2014 06:07PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

Same again, bigger city bigger chances, but in Ireland you have great restaurants and hotels, Patrick Guilbaud, Four seasons Hotel, and so on.

seriously? london has way more outstanding restaurants, and if you are moving over here you likely won't be living in the four seasons hotel.

either way - i work in london about one week a month, and I absolutely hate the place, dublin all the way for me. Nicer, calmer pace of life, better standard of living vs income (this is getting tighter though obviously), and nicer people. except on the red luas line.

Sunnyisland · 12-11-2014 06:11PM

Going to The beach in London is much better.

:-)

Chucken · 12-11-2014 06:12PM

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

(I know this because I live in Spain ).

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:eek: I did not know that!!

Fratton Fred · 12-11-2014 06:17PM

I loved working in London. The buzz of the place is second to none.

I have no regrets about moving to Dublin though.

If you're single and have no kids, London is worth a shot, you will regret it if you don't.

Dayum · 12-11-2014 06:37PM

London if you're young, single, no kids, care-free. After a year the commute and extortionate prices will do your head in.

Dublin if you're looking to settle down with some quality of life and comfort.

Sh1tbag OToole · 12-11-2014 06:59PM

They are both sh1te.

Nichololas · 12-11-2014 07:26PM

FTA69 wrote: »

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.

From what I've seen, if you can secure a decent job with a good salary you can get a room in a house-share with an hour and a half commute. More vibrant and multicultural, but more impersonal too. If you know people already there, and the pace of life suits you then go for it.

I have a 10 minute walk as my daily commute though, anything up to an hour would grate on me after a year.

Phonehead wrote: »

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

Ehh, they're both cities, of course you can compare them..

Amirani · 12-11-2014 08:00PM

Dayum wrote: »

London if you're young, single, no kids, care-free. After a year the commute and extortionate prices will do your head in.

Dublin if you're looking to settle down with some quality of life and comfort.

Absolutely this.

Pay is a good deal higher in London, but probably won't make up for the massively increased living costs unless you're earning a fairly significant amount.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 08:05PM

genericguy wrote: »

seriously? london has way more outstanding restaurants, and if you are moving over here you likely won't be living in the four seasons hotel.

either way - i work in london about one week a month, and I absolutely hate the place, dublin all the way for me. Nicer, calmer pace of life, better standard of living vs income (this is getting tighter though obviously), and nicer people. except on the red luas line.

Yeah not living but working.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 08:08PM

Diego Simeone wrote: »

Absolutely this.

Pay is a good deal higher in London, but probably won't make up for the massively increased living costs unless you're earning a fairly significant amount.

That's what I am thinking, you can earn a lot of money but if half of it, goes to rent,makes no sense.

c_man · 12-11-2014 08:25PM

To be honest, I'd rule London out based on the rent/commute. I know lads living there paying an arm and a leg for a daily 3 hour run to/from work. Balls to that. I value my time more, there's other cities

Hold the Cheez Whiz · 12-11-2014 08:44PM

DavidSpain wrote: »

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

I think it is down to preferences.

Dublin is smaller, more friendly, and you have more free time because you aren't commuting for 2+ hours every day. Also, it is more international than it used to be: there are a lot of foreigners working in Dublin, especially in IT and the hotels/restaurant industry. When I lived there, most of my friends were from Southern Europe or Latin America.

I think London has MUCH better food and restaurant options than Dublin. But it is crushingly expensive.

The other thing to consider is earnings in pounds versus euros. If this is a permanent move, it doesn't matter so much, but if the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, and you are considering moving back to Spain after 2-3 years, this can make a big difference in the value of your savings.

DavidSpain · 12-11-2014 10:17PM

Hold the Cheez Whiz wrote: »

I think it is down to preferences.

Dublin is smaller, more friendly, and you have more free time because you aren't commuting for 2+ hours every day. Also, it is more international than it used to be: there are a lot of foreigners working in Dublin, especially in IT and the hotels/restaurant industry. When I lived there, most of my friends were from Southern Europe or Latin America.

I think London has MUCH better food and restaurant options than Dublin. But it is crushingly expensive.

The other thing to consider is earnings in pounds versus euros. If this is a permanent move, it doesn't matter so much, but if the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, and you are considering moving back to Spain after 2-3 years, this can make a big difference in the value of your savings.

Savings? what's that? hahahaha

AngeGal · 12-11-2014 10:35PM

Worked in both, Dublin for me. London is just too intense/frantic for me. Dublin still has a lot on and a lot to do but with a slightly gentler pace of life. Depends on the individual though as others said.

DavidSpain · 13-11-2014 03:54PM

AngeGal wrote: »

Worked in both, Dublin for me. London is just too intense/frantic for me. Dublin still has a lot on and a lot to do but with a slightly gentler pace of life. Depends on the individual though as others said.

Only think in the 2 hours or more commute makes me crazy, lol, I think I'll give Dublin a try.

Where is better to work, Dublin or London?

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