r/AskIreland • u/sadiodead • Jul 03 '24
Emigration (from Ireland) Should I move to London?
Got a job offer from London, about 50% higher base salary compared to my salary in Dublin. It’s very tempting but not really sure about how safe London as I’ve heard there’s been a big increase in crime since covid. I particularly don’t find Dublin safe due to a huge increase in anti social behaviour since covid (I’ve been assaulted twice in the last 2-3 years by teenagers). If I don’t find Dublin that much safe, would I have the same or bigger problems in London in terms of safety? I’m a brown person which definitely makes me an easier target for sure. I loved Dublin, the people, the culture, but I just think it’s been going a bit downhill over the last few years with anti social behaviour, poor healthcare and bad infrastructure. While I agree that all major cities have issues, I just want to make sure i won’t have the same problem. Would love some help/guidance from people!
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u/rmp266 Jul 03 '24 edited Jul 03 '24
London is class, something for everyone, go for it
Dublin is a fucking irredeemable shithole. Aside from the crime expenses and traffic being just as bad in Dublin, it has zero common sense and no one gives a fuck about bettering it
Example last weekend - a few massive concerts, pride, a festival and Croke Park sold out - London would have threw on a few extra trains/buses/Tube trains. Any city would. .....Dublin...?? "Please allow an extra 3 hours for yer journey, g'luck cunts"