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@Portgas D. Ace
French expat in Ireland
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About me
French
Lives in Moate, Leinster, Ireland
Speaks French (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Okay)
Registration: 18 July 2011
How to deal with stress when moving to Ireland by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Ireland (cultural adaptation, ...
Here we go ! Have a pint ! :lol: What activities would you recommend to help deal with this type of stress?Have a pint ! :lol: What are some techniques that have helped you deal with stress?Have a pint ! :lol: Is there a way to avoid being ... Read More
Rental property searches
Hi Cooley, Hopefully you will see that reply ^^ For checking out housing market, you can use www.daft.ie, www.myhome.ie, www.rent.ie As for the cost of living if you want to have an idea, numbeo statistics are quite accurate to reality. Example ... Read More
Is 27k per annum enough to live in Dublin ? by Julaina
Hello, I just got a job offer and the salary would be 27k per annum. I calculated on http://services.deloitte.ie/tc/Results.aspx and it seems the monthly salary would be 1932 euros. I also read that at the beginning, before I register in the ...
With such salary, forget about renting. Won't be worth it and it will empty your wallet too much so you won't get many occasions to go all out on week ends lol :D Rather plan sharing outside the city centre like in D4, D7, D11, D15. Will ... Read More
Returning to Ireland and PPS number
Indeed. It definitely is ^^ You're very welcome. Good luck to you too. Kind regards, Portgas D. Ace (R.) Read More
Returning to Ireland and PPS number
Hi Martina, No PPS Number is a little bit like the equivalence social security number. It's bound to you for life so you won't need a new one. However, as soon as you found a new accommodation when you come back, make sure to update your ... Read More
Finding job from outside Ireland works?? by Harshahzad318
Hi Guys, I am currently based in Malaysia and I am from Pakistan. I am looking for the best way to find job from outside of Ireland. I am applying many jobs from many jobs sites but no one even have responded to my job application. I am looking to ...
Don't ever pay them. They get paid when they successfully placed someone and additionally they can also get another lump of money if the candidate passed his probation successfully. Paying for that when you're basically better served by ... Read More
Do you like living in Dublin? by RinOreyva
I've always loved Ireland and am thinking to move there. Although most stories I hear are positive, some skeptics have said bad things too. What do you think? Do you like living in Dublin? What are some of the pros and what are the cons?
Hey ! You're welcome RiN. I definitely agree with ewka and thanks a lot for your inputs. You have no idea how I understand you. That must be even more shocking compared to a decade ago LoL :P The difference in price must be so huge it would ... Read More
Do you like living in Dublin? by RinOreyva
I've always loved Ireland and am thinking to move there. Although most stories I hear are positive, some skeptics have said bad things too. What do you think? Do you like living in Dublin? What are some of the pros and what are the cons?
Hi RiN, In all fairness, prices are quite debatable. Rental costs are very expensive and medical costs can also be very expensive but for the rest, in the vast picture that would highly depend of your job and incomes. If you work in Childcare or ... Read More
Online shopping in Ireland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Ireland? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Small and Middle sized Irish companies are lacking a lot of experience and incentive in for digital marketing and e-commerce. Because of that, they miss 4 billions euros every year that other companies get because they're leading with it (amazon ... Read More
Spouse visa Enquiry - Australian Citizen Married to UK Citizen by GuestPoster9687
Hello ! If someone could clarify this for us, it would be great. My wife is a British and Australian Citizen and i'm an Australian Citizen. We just phoned the immigration in ireland to confirm on what the requirements for UK Citizens will be ...
Cmon guys, there must be some Australians living here who were in the same situation. Any chance you can bump on this thread to provide to Nav some clarifications please? Thanks & kind regards, Portgas D. Ace (R.) Read More
DUBLIN VS. DROGHEDA
HI Ikayperez and welcome to expat.com forum It would highly depend of your preference and also in what type of accommodation you would like to settle in because the housing costs will be more expensive in Dublin than Drogheda so if you were given ... Read More
do you know of agencies in Ireland that employs South Africans? by anniesusan
HI all, We currently live in South Africa and would like to make the move to Ireland, I work as a Marketing Communications manager at an international company. I am a Marketing and business development specialist and my partner bookkeeper and ...
Hi Annie, In all honesty, I would not recommend you to use an agency, there are too many of them by now and given you already have a lot of experience and you are also native English speaker, I would recommend you to check out directly on some ... Read More
housing costs
Hi Annie and welcome to expat.com, Regarding the housing cost you can check on Numbeo for Dublin in order to get a rough idea of the cost as it will highly depend if the accommodation is close or not to town. I'm not sure you'll find that ... Read More
Question about cost of living
Hi Alexa and welcome to expat.com forum, Congratulations for your job offer ! When are you coming ? Where would you like to celebrate this good news around a pint or a glass of wine maybe ? Ha ha ! :) 57k€ gross is very good for a single ... Read More
16 days until arrival...
Hi Christiana, That's a great news. Well done ! I have to admit I was a bit surprised that it was that difficult because sooner or later there are some landlords who end up to be quite understanding on this specific type of situation.As long ... Read More
How much salary is enough in Ireland by butterfly18
Hoping you're all in great condition guys! I would like ask those who are living in Ireland specially in rural areas like Monaghan ( although I'm not really sure if that's really part of their rural) Is salary of €45k gross per ...
You're welcome. No problem at all ^^ I agree with sanbo, that can be a good alternative. Technically as soon as you go outside of Dublin, property are ridiculously cheaper. If you look for a decent compromise, you can have a look on daft,ie and ... Read More
How much salary is enough in Ireland by butterfly18
Hoping you're all in great condition guys! I would like ask those who are living in Ireland specially in rural areas like Monaghan ( although I'm not really sure if that's really part of their rural) Is salary of €45k gross per ...
Hi, House in Middlelands area are cheap, including Monaghan. If you already have a bit of savings, I would advise you look for buying straight forward over there as the houses are really cheaper than the big cities. You can get very decent ... Read More
What you see is what you get by karamboleS00999
I'm thinking about Dublin as my next possible destination. So, I would like to heard about you own experience in this city. Please, tell me about : [b][i]3 things you like the most ; 3 things that annoy you the most ; And what was your favorite ...
- Irish culture/history. - Easy peasy and fun life style with people all around as pretty much everybody is easy-going. - Decent amount of places and nice spots to visit in all the country. *** could have added lots more but that's my personal ... Read More
hello,,,,,is there anybody out there !!!!!!! by garthjw
I am from South Africa, I am a Radio Broadcaster on LM Radio and an Architect, I am currently self employed since 1979, my maternal great grandmother was born in Cork and my wife is British. My wife and I are DESPERATE to relocate to Ireland, ...
Hi garthjw and welcome to expat.com, I have one important a friendly advise to you. Don't waste your time to look for an architect job or hope of doing it in Ireland. Remember recession and building cris that did happen some years ago ? Well ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Ireland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Ireland? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Not really a mistake for Ireland only but also valid anywhere else in the world. Do not stick too often with people talking the same native language you do. If you do so and especially if the purpose of coming in Ireland is to improve your english, ... Read More
Living cost in Dublin - Ireland by kimhoan35
Hi, Do anyone here used to live in Dublin - Ireland ? I am finding the Job in Dublin, but I do not know how much my salary can afford the life there. Looking forward your advice
Hi Kim and welcome on expat.com, That would highly depend of your expectations and your experience and skills as well. Rental costs in Dublin is very expensive to a point that you'd better buy if you think you'll stay long term than ... Read More
NEED TO MOVE TO IRELAND
Hi Erin, You're absolutely right. Being here would make things easier and people will be more keen to propose directly some face to face interviews. So I highly recommend you to come over with your CV/resume up-to-date. You can also mention ... Read More
Taxes on Weekly Paycheck
Hi Vaesna, You can find useful information about Irish taxes on the link below. => https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland And if you're looking for something more talky, you can find an Irish salary tax ... Read More
Cost of Living 2 persons with a car and rented house
Hi Vaesna, Honestly no. Renting is gone so high now that you'd better save to get enough for 10% deposit and buy a flat/house, you'd pay less per month than renting. And 1500 euros per month is clearly not enough budget for renting. ... Read More
Looking for a place to rent in Dublin by Guest8872
Hello, I am going to Dublin on 11th October to start a new Job. I am French and I am going to work around Rosemount Business Park. I am looking for an accommodation around this area, room / flat, or house, I have a budget around 500 euros ...
Hi Anthony, As it has been already advised, have a look on www.daft.ie for Sharing in Dublin 15. An extra one, avoid Corduff and Mulhuddart. The rest is all right ;) For that range of budget, I would say you have all your chances for Tyrrelstown. ... Read More
Divorce
Hi Ta, If you're married with the Irish legislation, it takes a lot of time. Basically you have to get 5 or 6 appointments with your husband and a solicitor. You can do them as fast as possible then after this step is done, you can be declared as ... Read More
How to make friends in Ireland by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Ireland :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hi, I'm from Paris (French). Living in Dublin since 2 years now. One very important thing: Do not get the bad habit to stay and to go out with the people speaking only your native language. That's the most common mistake people do and it will ... Read More
Live in Ireland by jbarbara7164
I'd love to live in Ireland. I'd, never come back. Lol(well I wouldnt. Someone was asking where to fine rentals. I just go to rentals /Ireland, I always go on there and dream i am really going. Lol, sad I no, but dreaming never hurt anyone right .
Looking for a job is not a crap at all if you already have a sort of decent experience (few years) and you're looking for job in specific domains (Sales, IT, Pharmaceutical, ...). Cause on these domains there are all the time extremely good and ... Read More
Looking for new friends .. Female by Lea992949
Hi there my name is Lea I have been in Dublin for more than 4 years and would love to make new friends as everybody goes back after a while ,. I enjoy going to the cinema, pubs. Nightclubs, traveling and would love to learn french.. I could help ...
Hi there, It's just an advice, feel free to follow it... or not LoL :P I wouldn't recommend town even if it sounds easier for everyone. One simple reason: Too noisy, too packed so it will be a pain to discuss each other :-P Better go to quiet ... Read More
is it easy to find job (part time) in Dublin by Farhan78
i wnat to know about dublin. is it easy to find job (part time) while studying cuz em looking forward to move there for studies. thanks
Hi, Sanbo is absolutely right about that. Part-time job is almost an impossible mission. Find a full time job is thousand times (and truely more than thousand) more easier to find. If you really have a big experience in what you're looking for ... Read More
Working in Eire as a newly graduate Computer Engineer by netspider86
Hello everybody! I'm almost 26yo and currently near to the end of my studies as a computer engineer. I am rather fluent in English, but I don't have any work experience in the field. I'm wondering if it's better for me to work in Italy for 1 or 2 ...
LoL ! :P Probably a part of true on your post ^^ Anyway, I would recommend you to get at least 2 years of experience before to go to Ireland as if you have no working experience you will be under paid for this reason and they may probably propose ... Read More
How long it might take to get a job?
Hi Puns, Welcome to Expat-Blog. The time will really depend about the working experience you and your wife have. Based from the information you already provided, it sounds positive so you shouldn't be worried. As long as your CV are correctly ... Read More
What would be better: Brussels or Dublin? by AltaMarea
Hi, I have to decide about moving to Dublin 15 and I have doubts. Can someone give me some critic comments about those 2 cities? I really in need to take the "plus minus"decision.
Hi Alta ;-) How is it going ? Well, it's completely different cities. The only common point between the both cities is the fact that they propose some good places for drinking and that's it ^^ I find the people much more cooler in Dublin than ... Read More
Hi all by Theresia
Hi all, I am new here. I am considering to move to Ireland. I am not sure yet. Hope to talk here with some people. I am Dutch.
Well if she has no car and no driving license, I'm not sure that's a good idea for Donegal even if I'm agree about place. It's really quiet ... Too quiet ... (Dead area ? LoL :-P). Go for Dublin and if you enjoy to go on the coasts/sea sides you ... Read More
Do I need visa for Ireland? by masterboy123
Do Hungarian nationals need visa to work in Ireland?
Hi, You could find details and some answers on the link below. => http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/visa_requirements_for_entering_ireland.html A list of the countries where the VISA ... Read More
new in Dublin, searching for new friends! by isabelle78
Hey everyone! I am from Sweden and will be relocating to Dublin in 2 weeks time to do an internship at mgi recruitment! I don´t know much about Dublin or Ireland so would be great to get to know new people there! :-) Also if anyone knows something ...
Hi Isabell, Welcome to Expat.com. You don't have to be worried for acommodations and especially on daft.ie It's the website the most used. All the announces are frequently checked to optimize the security for the users but you must always be ... Read More
How and where can I meet new friends by tishtash
Hey all I'm 20 years old and I am currently living in Dublin for a year on a work placement for University in England and I've yet to meet any friends. I am very easy going and like to have a good drink I also enjoy most sports and general ...
Hola fellas !!!! _o/ Welcome to Dublin ! :) I'm French and I'm living in Dublin since 8 months now. Well I don't understand why some of you are having difficulties to meet some people but we could organize a meeting or something like that at ... Read More