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Moved abroad? Is it a let-down or amazing?

fussyonion

Like a lot of people, many of us have relatives or friends who have moved abroad and it seems they're all having the time of their lives.
But if you're abroad, are you enjoying it?

Is it everything you hoped it would be? Or is it a big let-down?
Do you miss Ireland and do you plan on coming home for good or have you made a new life for yourself abroad and see yourself there forever?

I'm just interested because a friend of mine has decided to stay another year in Oz as opposed to coming home.

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Kivaro

Patww79 wrote: »

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Have you considered that right there might be the problem?

Bench Press

Leaving Ireland was the best thing I ever did, it would suck the life out of you, no wonder there is a serious drinking problem and the country is renowned for alcoholism

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Bench Press wrote: »

Leaving Ireland was the best thing I ever did, it would suck the life out of you, no wonder there is a serious drinking problem and the country is renowned for alcoholism

And the UK is so much different?

clever user name

Lived in Abu Dhabi for a year, hated it.

Lived in Singapore for a year, liked it.

Lived in China for 2 years, LOVED it! Great bunch of lads!

KatW4

Lived in London for 3 years and didn't like it at all. I love London as a place to visit put not to live in. Gave up my permanent teaching job to move home and do subbing work. I have absolutely no money this year but I am much happier now. Abroad definitely isn't for me.

My best friend moved over with me and is now married to a Welsh guy and will probably live there for the rest of her life.

It depends on your circumstances if you love it or hate it.

Bench Press

sully2010 wrote: »

And the UK is so much different?

different planet, years ahead of Ireland when it comes to career and professionalism. Generally speaking, little or no begrudgery and none of this pervading sense of negativity and depression everywhere. Culturally, there are endless things to do

cloud493

sully2010 wrote: »

And the UK is so much different?

100% is yes.

[Deleted User]

Bench Press wrote: »

different planet, years ahead of Ireland when it comes to career and professionalism. Generally speaking, little or no begrudgery and none of this pervading sense of negativity and depression everywhere. Culturally, there are endless things to do

Fair enough so, they do drink as much over there though, no denying that.

OldMrBrennan83

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MRnotlob606

I would like to live in Croatia , but the unemployment rate is like 20 % there unfortunately and country is littered with minefields from Yugolslav war.

Cookie_Monster

Moved abroad three and a half years ago now to NZ. Been home 3 times to arrange wedding and get married and it's a real eye opener going back once you are used to somewhere else.

Obviously NZ has it's downsides but as a functional society and a place to live it is far superior IMO.
I don't think I could live in Ireland again having lived in a country that actually functions properly.

Bench Press

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

Moved abroad three and a half years ago now to NZ. Been home 3 times to arrange wedding and get married and it's a real eye opener going back once you are used to somewhere else.

Obviously NZ has it's downsides but as a functional society and a place to live it is far superior IMO.
I don't think I could live in Ireland again having lived in a country that actually functions properly.

its sad, but you can really see what a shambles of country Ireland is when you are away

crazygeryy

Patww79 wrote: »

I can't take to the US at all. I've been here 3 weeks and I only leave my hotel to go to work and go to Target.
The whole vibe just doesn't work for me.

Youve really given it your all haven't you. It's great the way a place can be judged by a hotel and a supermarket.jeez

I lived in Australia for a year many moons ago. Loved the weather and the people. Just toooooooooo far from Ireland for me so i came back. Definitely worth a visit though. Great country.

OldMrBrennan83

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Pantech

Patww79 wrote: »

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Have all your trips to the US been for work? What part of the country are you going to?

Not sure I understand how it is only a good place if you are into partying (whatever you mean by that)?

Magico Gonzalez

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America, only good for partying.

Sounds like something David Brent would say....

Tom Dunne

Living in the Middle East for the past few years.

5 Star lifestyle, a pint of Heineken is roughly 4.80 Euro, 11 months of sunshine.

Can't complain.

whomitconcerns

Lived in Romania for 2 1/2 years, loved it, and would go back!

Spunge

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Living in the Middle East for the past few years.

5 Star lifestyle, a pint of Heineken is roughly 4.80 Euro, 11 months of sunshine.

Can't complain.

which country ?

im kinda curious about lebanon, might visit it. I was in dubai once though, id hate to live there. Thats about it for my middle east experience.

playedalive

I am currently living in France at the moment. To be honest, I've learned the difference between being a tourist and living abroad. France is fine. I am happy to have eaten nice food, seen beautiful places and improved my level of French. But I don't think I could live here long term. I miss the Irish way of socialising. I'll be moving home in a month. But my time here has mostly been positive.

Tuesday_Girl

bodice ripper wrote: »

Living in the Netherlands for three years now, moving home tuesday. Ireland is the ****, **** what you heard.

Good luck with the move. I was in the Dam for 17 years, moved back last summer. All good

InTheTrees

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I really dont think business trips qualify as "moving" to a country.

biddywiddy

Lived in Scotland for a year. Living in the US (Midwest) for almost two years now.

I like the lifestyle, the seasons (proper summer, proper (too long) winter), and my job. I'm in a small city, easy to get around, and I walk to work. I have 23 vacation days which is great and makes travel home a lot easier. The city is based around the University, so there's a nice buzz. This also means that it's hard to make and keep friends as people generally move on.

I'm probably moving to the east coast later this year for a better job, but with much fewer holidays (10 days). At the moment, I can't get a direct flight to Ireland, which is a pain, and this move will change that.

I can't see myself moving home in the short term, but the pressure from family and friends to move back is real and constant.

OldMrBrennan83

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Kivaro

Patww79 wrote: »

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Not if you only leave your hotel to go to work and go to Target.

OldMrBrennan83

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Duffy the Vampire Slayer

Lived in Korea for a year, loved it.

Currently living in Colombia, love it too although it's the polar opposite of Korea.

Herb Powell

Germany was pretty sweet, could easily see myself living there again, at least for a few years. I have great time for Germans, generally speaking, usually very honest. Then again most people everywhere are sound.

Novella

Moved to the US last year. It hasn't been a let down at all and I'd say the best decision I've ever made in my life.

The weather here (California) is amazing so that's the biggest perk for me. I love having summer pretty much year round. My husband and I rent an apartment in a gated complex with a 24 hour gym, swimming pool, sauna etc. for way less than I could rent a similarly sized apartment in Dublin without those amenities. People here are friendly and seem to want to help you.

Overall I simply love the way of life.

What do I miss about Ireland? My family. And Lucozade.

Oh, and no plans to move home.

Bench Press

Novella wrote: »

Moved to the US last year. It hasn't been a let down at all and I'd say the best decision I've ever made in my life.

The weather here (California) is amazing so that's the biggest perk for me. I love having summer pretty much year round. My husband and I rent an apartment in a gated complex with a 24 hour gym, swimming pool, sauna etc. for way less than I could rent a similarly sized apartment in Dublin without those amenities. People here are friendly and seem to want to help you.

Overall I simply love the way of life.

What do I miss about Ireland? My family. And Lucozade.

Oh, and no plans to move home.

Sounds amazing, what a great way to live, in Ireland life revolves around alcohol, depression and bad weather