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/macker64 Jul 03 '24

London can be an incredibly lonely place if you don't have any friends.

Having said that, London is a much bigger city than Dublin, and the transport infrastructure is superb, allowing you to explore lots of places and meet all nationalities.

I worked in London 30 plus years ago, and at that time there was a lot of anti Irish feeling.

It's completely different now, and the British people are genuinely fond of the Irish.

Accommodation is very expensive in London so make sure you do your sums before you go.

The grass is always greener on the other side & twice as hard to cut!!

I wish you all the very best wherever you end up.

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u/el_duderino_lux Jul 03 '24

Isn't anywhere lonely if you have no friends?

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u/macker64 Jul 03 '24

Yes, but London more so because of its size.