R.
@Portgas D. Ace
French expat in Ireland
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458
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56
About me
French
Lives in Dublin City, Leinster
Speaks French (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Okay)
Registration: 18 July 2011
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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 ! 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 ... 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
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
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
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 : 3 things you like the most ; 3 things that annoy you the most ; And what was your favorite ...
3 things you like the most ;- 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 ... 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
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