25 years old , 110 should i stay in Ireland

listermint · 03-02-2015 05:33PM

Wait, Why do you want to leave Ireland though?

Specifically!

Do you want to travel ? Is there a yearning there to see something else. I suppose getting to the whats bugging you first would be a good idea.

As you say you have a half decent job?

Is it just jesus this money is burning a hole in my pocket?

If so then save a bit more and buy a nice place for yourself. Live in it set some goals. Maybe go to college advance yourself. Lets say by 30 you have a nice pad. You have a Degree you can then shoot off and let the nice pad pay for the travels.

Leave all the other nonsense aside and decide what your reasoning is for this first.

Best of luck.

ToddyDoody · 03-02-2015 05:46PM

Jeremyr wrote: »

What's happening AH

Long story short i'm 25 years old Male, my father died recently i got left his life savings (he had no property) of 28k and added to my life savings so i now have 110k and i'm getting sick of Ireland.

I'd give another country a go, at least for a little while e.g. 6 months and see how you get on.

muppetkiller · 03-02-2015 05:54PM

Why not take 30k and travel for a year or two.
The 80 will be in some investment account for the time and hopefully you'll make a few quid back.

You have only one life so fill it with adventure..oh and lots of sex with Foreigners

I'd be off to Antarctica if I had that cash...before it's bought by Shell.

Greenmachine · 03-02-2015 06:10PM

obsidianclock wrote: »

Well I suppose it depends on the nature of the work you're doing, and as I said what your living expenses are.

Saving 800 a month is quite feasible if your family aren't charging you bed and board, even on minimum wage - we also don't know what our friend here did with the money he saved, it may have been invested as opposed to being stuck under a mattress.

If for instance he'd invested 650 a month with an average gain of 4% p.a he also could have approximately 85K after 9 years.

His claims seem dubious at best. The gist of his question seem to be, should he go abroad. Even giving him the full benefit of doubt, he seems to have invested his money well so far, so why not more of the same.

munster87 · 03-02-2015 06:12PM

mad m wrote: »

Put it all on Black!

I definitely wouldn't be listening to this advice OP. Some people on here really should think before they post such comments. You never know how the person you are giving advice to will take it. They might take it as serious advice and go down the wrong road. I would hate to see the OP decide to take his savings, which he has done remarkably well to accumulate and do something so reckless. OP, please, this is important, for your own sake, put it on red.

handlemaster · 03-02-2015 06:13PM

muppetkiller wrote: »

Why not take 30k and travel for a year or two.
The 80 will be in some investment account for the time and hopefully you'll make a few quid back.

You have only one life so fill it with adventure..oh and lots of sex with Foreigners
I'd be off to Antarctica if I had that cash...before it's bought by Shell.

sex with bears your after ?

obsidianclock · 03-02-2015 06:14PM

Greenmachine wrote: »

His claims seem dubious at best. The gist of his question seem to be, should he go abroad. Even giving him the full benefit of doubt, he seems to have invested his money well so far, so why not more of the same.

Why not indeed? Still if you're going to invest, there's no harm in doing so from somewhere where the cost of living is lower. You could retire for that amount of money in some parts of the world.

03-02-2015 06:33PM

Smidge wrote: »

People keep talking about these jobs "offshore" that are paying this kind of wage.
May I ask,
A: Which shore are these excellent jobs off and
B: Do they involve selling off your organs?

Genuinely interested btw:)

The Shetlands are considered as offshore. A new gas plant has just been built and excavator and dumper drivers were being paid approx stg£16 per hour for an 80 hour week. You work every day for a minimum of 3 weeks. Food, accommodation and travel to the mainland is paid for. All you need money for is your phone (wifi was available too.

Labourers were probably paid less, electricians, welders and other trades were on good rates. Health and safety officers can make 300 per day. If you don't go nuts on the ol' coke and hookers on your week off, pretty easy to save serious money.

Venus In Furs · 03-02-2015 10:37PM

Why are people pretending it's doable and just a sign of being a good saver to have 82k by age 25?

The OP has clarified it's due to working offshore though, so that makes sense, but it wouldn't be possible to save that kind of money with a run-of-the-mill job by 25.

Jeremyr wrote: »

What's happening AH

Long story short i'm 25 years old Male, my father died recently i got left his life savings (he had no property) of 28k and added to my life savings so i now have 110k and i'm getting sick of Ireland.

I only socialize once or twice per week so i'm not after an all out binge for a year, a career is important to me aswell.

I have an " ok " job, on 26-28k, single and no kids

Should i stay or should i go ( In talks with estate agent about buying property but i have itchy feet, very cold and itchy feet )

No-brainer IMO - go.
Not everyone is into going travelling in their 20s (I wasn't) but some people really want to, and it's the only time to do it (early 30s max.) if you want a career, your own home etc, so just obey that voice telling you to - it's your only chance; you WILL regret it, if you deep down want to do it now.
If it doesn't work out, you can come home after even a few weeks, and then get cracking on the mortgage.

strobe · 03-02-2015 10:41PM

It's not like the olden days where you simply wouldn't be able to afford to travel back in the opposite direction you came from, or would be lucky to live the voyage over and chancing a return would be pushing your luck. Give it a bash. If you don't like it come back. No biggie.

Teyla Emmagan · 03-02-2015 10:47PM

Specialun wrote: »

Go find yourself a gold-digger

Champgane...sex and she will spend it for ya..just make sure to get value for it

Look, no one else has come forward, so I'll volunteer.

Selflessly.

PLL · 03-02-2015 10:47PM

CINCLANTFLT wrote: »

You beat me to it... I have been making it my mission to educate the world on how Ireland is not all that bad... Doing it one taxi driver at a time!!!

It really isn't bad at all. I am being educated for free, my daughter is in childcare paid partly by the grant and partly by the college. I don't have to pay any of it. I have never been on any benefits so that isn't even the reason I get help! It's just means tested, as everything should be.

One day (hopefully) I will be In a good job and the thought of the tax I pay helping someone to make their life better will make me happy.

The thoughts of it helping dole beggars who could get educated for free instead of sit on their ass won't but hey ho, you can't have it all.

BuckleyX7 · 03-02-2015 10:54PM

imitation wrote: »

He'd have to save like 11k every year, thats a tall order for an 18 year old who'd probably be on a min wage, if you could even get a job that easily in past 7 years.

It's not that difficult in the right circumstances. I am 19 and live at home and currently work a minimum wage job. I get around €300 a week. Taking into account that I have no real bills or expenses, I could fairly easily save €200 a week and still have €100 a week do treat myself, etc. That would lead to savings of over €10,000 in a year. The OP said they worked off-shore so I'd imagine they were earning more than minimum wage. It's very doable given circumstances like mine.

In saying that I'm ****ing broke and haven't a cent saved.

Venus In Furs · 03-02-2015 10:56PM

CINCLANTFLT wrote: »

You beat me to it... I have been making it my mission to educate the world on how Ireland is not all that bad... Doing it one taxi driver at a time!!!

Objectively speaking, Ireland's not bad - could be better in some ways, is great in other ways. Compared to an actual dictatorship, Ireland is paradise.

PizzamanIRL · 03-02-2015 11:00PM

Is it just me or is there an increase lately in people coming on here asking for advice with their small fortunes?

strobe · 04-02-2015 12:04AM

PizzamanIRL wrote: »

Is it just me or is there an increase lately in people coming on here asking for advice with their small fortunes?

I suppose it's the kind of devil may care, three sheets to the wind, let the dice fall where they may, ask AH how I should spend thousands of euro, attitude that has gotten them to where they are. He who cares, spins.

Jeremyr · 04-02-2015 09:11AM

muppetkiller wrote: »

Why not take 30k and travel for a year or two.
The 80 will be in some investment account for the time and hopefully you'll make a few quid back.

You have only one life so fill it with adventure..oh and lots of sex with Foreigners
I'd be off to Antarctica if I had that cash...before it's bought by Shell.

I am Fluent in German so I might visit Germany for awhile, that or Switzerland.

Australia or Canada does not appeal to me, if i wanted to see piss3d up Irish people i'd just go to my local

Dr.Sanchez · 09-05-2015 04:12PM

All these posts saying he's talking sh!te for saying he's saved 82k. As he said, he worked offshore (either a rig or ship i assume if so, then its possible. Ive seen it being done. I train people to work offshore here in Aberdeen, and no you don't need 5-10 years experience as someone mentioned. You either need: (a) the right qualifications or (b) know the right people.

JONJO THE MISER · 09-05-2015 05:16PM

Back around 2006 i made over 65 k on a winning streak in little under 5 weeks, went and traveled the world and lost some back.
Remember blowing 10k at blackjack at a casino in Canada, was in bed for days after that, then just spent the remainder on travel drink women and the odd bit of illegal highs.
Easy come easy go is my way of thinking.

beardybrewer · 09-05-2015 05:28PM

kylith wrote: »

Buy property, rent it out, use that to fund your travels

Even saving but taking 10K to travel for as long as the money lasts would be a life changing experience, see somewhere different, and maybe offer some perspective on what you want to do next.

Just remember, wherever you move there will still be jobs, taxes, insurance, and other real-life crap. But at least while you travel you can escape that for a little while and let your mind contemplate the possibilities.

blinding · 09-05-2015 05:38PM

You sound like the kinda of guy thats needs a little bit of help spending money !

I am willing to show the rope but honestly its going to cost you (the lot)

Though it might be hard work I am willing to give it my best shot

dissed doc · 09-05-2015 05:43PM

I think if the OOP has the ability to save 82k by age of 25, then he/she should be elected Minister for Finance immediately!

25 years old , 110 should i stay in Ireland

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