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Forum: Central, South America & Mexico

Jun 18th 2013, 1:29 pm

Replies: 4

Ecuador

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Ecuador

Definitely. Empty articles.

Forum: Rest of the World

Jun 18th 2013, 12:11 pm

Replies: 2

Internet based job - suggestions for home

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Internet based job - suggestions for home

Firstly, yes, I've seen the thread below.

The specifics: Single, British man, mid thirties, internet based income.

Would like to live coastally, in a small but pleasant apartment. I need good,...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Apr 5th 2012, 10:52 am

Replies: 26

Any positive stories?

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Any positive stories?

Indeed. With the right skills, it's a good time to be in IT in Ireland. The package I got was over 70k basic, and that's before bonus and health care. Talk to recruiters, find the skill gaps - plug...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Mar 28th 2012, 7:22 am

Replies: 26

Any positive stories?

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Any positive stories?

I've recently taken a good development job in Dublin, start at the end of next month. Can't wait.

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Mar 26th 2012, 10:05 am

Replies: 4

Registering at a GP - Medical Records

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Re: Registering at a GP - Medical Records

My wife confirmed things with the GP in Dundalk today. It seems that the confusion was because, in her words, it had never happened before??!!

We said that our GP wouldn't transfer the records...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Mar 25th 2012, 12:55 pm

Replies: 4

Registering at a GP - Medical Records

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Re: Registering at a GP - Medical Records

Thanks for that. Yes that was the impression I had formed.

The issue arose because the GP we spoke to in Dundalk (perhaps because she was English herself) said she would request records from the...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Mar 24th 2012, 11:23 am

Replies: 2

Tax residency in ROI

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Tax residency in ROI

Be wary of opinions on this subject. HMRC may well take a view regarding where the centre of your interests lie. If your family and property are in the UK for example, but you're working in RoI...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Mar 24th 2012, 10:54 am

Replies: 4

Registering at a GP - Medical Records

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Registering at a GP - Medical Records

My family and I are soon to be moving from the UK to the RoI. We have about the best health insurance through my job, and we've found a good GP happy to take us.

Question about medical records:
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Forum: Republic of Ireland

Jan 23rd 2012, 9:31 pm

Replies: 2

Opening a bank account before I arrive

Views: 1,435

Posted By 5flags

Re: Opening a bank account before I arrive

Bummer. Many thanks.

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Jan 23rd 2012, 9:27 pm

Replies: 26

Any positive stories?

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Any positive stories?

Been offered another one today. Your friend might be finding it impossible to get a job in computer programming in Ireland, but I can assure you his experiences are not universal.

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Jan 23rd 2012, 3:36 pm

Replies: 26

Any positive stories?

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Posted By 5flags

Re: Any positive stories?

I specialise in a particular computer programming tech, but I'm sure there are *many* other niches to find.

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Jan 23rd 2012, 2:27 pm

Replies: 26

Any positive stories?

Views: 5,404

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Re: Any positive stories?

I must have a really skewed picture of Ireland. I am getting so many calls and emails with Job offers that I'm relocating from the UK to the RoI. It probably depends on your skill set. As always,...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Jan 23rd 2012, 2:19 pm

Replies: 2

Opening a bank account before I arrive

Views: 1,435

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Opening a bank account before I arrive

Hi, does anyone know if there is any bank in Ireland which will allow me to open an account without having to be there in person? I am currently resident in the UK and am planning a move to Galway,...

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