Work ethic in UK/ Ireland
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We are thinking about relocating to the UK (prefer Scotland) or Ireland after living for over 3 years in Melbourne. We still have a great time here, but we simply miss the green country side and the Christmas spirit.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
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We are thinking about relocating to the UK (prefer Scotland) or Ireland after living for over 3 years in Melbourne. We still have a great time here, but we simply miss the green country side and the Christmas spirit.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
I am currently out here in Dubai and I like you am missing the greenery of the UK. It’s all sand and tall ugly skyscrapers here. I am originally from Scotland, and I was born and raised there. Whilst the decision to choose Ireland and Scotland is entirely yours, I can only speak for Scotland although as far as the questions you have asked , the work culture is similar to other parts of the UK. To answer your questions though:
Q. Do you have to work longer?
A. Yes, the Brits work the longest hours in Europe. Although there is no obligation to work longer but some people do, simply because they want to get the job/task finished. Whether you get paid overtime or not though is up to your employer.
Q. Do you have to meet deadlines?
A. Yes, deadlines are common place although it varies with the nature of the job. In more office orientated jobs you will find that there are deadlines to meet.
Q. How are the relationships with colleagues and the boss?
A. In most cases, there is quite a laidback working environment. It is all quite sociable at work. People will ask you to go out for drinks after work, staff night outs which can be a laugh, celebration of staff birthdays.
All the best in your decision. Feel free to PM me if you need any specific information.
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Yes, the Brits work the longest hours in Europe.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009...-working-hours
Could be though that commuting hours are the longest...
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We are thinking about relocating to the UK (prefer Scotland) or Ireland after living for over 3 years in Melbourne. We still have a great time here, but we simply miss the green country side and the Christmas spirit.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
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We are thinking about relocating to the UK (prefer Scotland) or Ireland after living for over 3 years in Melbourne. We still have a great time here, but we simply miss the green country side and the Christmas spirit.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
What we would like to know is how are the working conditions in UK or Ireland?
Do you have to work longer? Do you have to meet deadlines? How is the relationship to your boss and colleagues?
Thanks.
The best way to get the most relevant answers is to ask those who are in the industry for which you work in. From every different industry you will get different answers. What's your prof ?
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Thanks for all of your answers so far.
Our professions are Software Engineer and Accountant (CMA).
At the moment it might be difficult to get a job anywhere. If we would decide to move to the UK/ Ireland than probably in 2 or 3 years. We want to see how living in the UK/ Ireland is so that we know what we could plan here.
Thanks a lot.
Our professions are Software Engineer and Accountant (CMA).
At the moment it might be difficult to get a job anywhere. If we would decide to move to the UK/ Ireland than probably in 2 or 3 years. We want to see how living in the UK/ Ireland is so that we know what we could plan here.
Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for all of your answers so far.
Our professions are Software Engineer and Accountant (CMA).
At the moment it might be difficult to get a job anywhere. If we would decide to move to the UK/ Ireland than probably in 2 or 3 years. We want to see how living in the UK/ Ireland is so that we know what we could plan here.
Thanks a lot.
Our professions are Software Engineer and Accountant (CMA).
At the moment it might be difficult to get a job anywhere. If we would decide to move to the UK/ Ireland than probably in 2 or 3 years. We want to see how living in the UK/ Ireland is so that we know what we could plan here.
Thanks a lot.
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