Originally Posted by Thegreatescape14

"ctrl alt 4" one problem solved

Originally Posted by Thegreatescape14

"ctrl alt 4" one problem solved

Originally Posted by ChewChew

I'm sure people are just trying to make sure I am properly prepared for how hard things could be moving from one country to another, and it's good to be realistic. Saying that, I am optimistic after speaking to job agencies and visiting Cork, seeing how nice it is and how friendly the locals are.

I am looking at the city centre as I don't drive and would rather not set myself up for a lengthy commute by public transport. I was originally looking at max E800 per month but someone suggested that I would have more chance getting a decent property if I upped it a bit.

I really need to figure out how to get the Euro sign right.

I created a thread in boards.ie for advice and it was quite helpful.

Originally Posted by Moses2013

You'll always hear different opinions, so best find out yourself. It's just the constant moaning gets on my nerves. Like everywhere you pay a premium to live in city centre, but if you're willing to take a 30min commute you'll get something for less. Overall Ireland is a great country, but it's not the UK, so comparing won't work.

Originally Posted by ChewChew

Thanks if that is for me. I am looking at around city centre of Cork for jobs (I've been led to believe this will be best and prefer a town/city setting anyway seeing as it's nothing like London). An employment agency has told me my CV is good so I will check in with them and a couple of others when I go next. I've been advised that I can expect a salary of at least E25,000 per annum and to look at rents of up to E900/month for something halfway decent.

I'm glad to see someone has a positive experience as some of the things people tell me can be a bit doom and gloom.

Thanks again for wishing me luck (unless you were wishing it someone else on here) and I hope your luck and happiness continues.

Originally Posted by mrhappygolucky

Looks like half of your monthly salary is going to eaten up with rent.

Tax Calculator Ireland 2012

Originally Posted by ChewChew

I know.

For the first two years I won't be eligible for any in work benefits or subsidies so will really struggle but I'll try to save at least £3,000 for the move (bringing minimal stuff with me so I don't have to use a haulage firm), then hopefully if I'm careful with my budget I will be okay.

Will be worth it in the end though, I'm sure.

Originally Posted by mrhappygolucky

Yes it will be worth it in the end. You deffo need some "rainy day" money for unforseen expenses. A lot of people turn up here and expect the red carpet treatment, ie dole money, council house etc, and it is those people who need to be enlightened.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by ChewChew

Thanks for wishing me luck, I will need it. That link was handy too.

Originally Posted by itisitis

Hi

Did you ever make the move to Cork? I am in a very similar situation - visiting Cork at the moment with my daughter to find out a bit more and get a feel for some of the different areas! I had originally thought of moving outside of Cork city however now that we have visited I'm thinking it might be better to move to the city - to begin with at least! It is beautiful here and my daughter loves it also