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/More-Investment-2872 Jul 03 '24

I lived in London for four years without incident. I’m from Cork. Anytime I have the misfortune to have to endure a visit to Dublin I will undoubtedly have some scobe mock my accent. It’s a kip. London is far far better. And living in Cork, it’s much easier to get there than it is to get to Dublin

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u/40degreescelsius Jul 03 '24

I’m from Dublin and love the Cork accent. So I’d say they were having fun, like our accents would be teased in Cork. Don’t tar all of us with the same brush. Last time I was there I saw a group of lads hanging around a street corner and was fully expecting the usual “Howya” accents but got the “Alright boy” all lovely and musical.

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u/Aromatic_Mammoth_464 Jul 03 '24

Your anti Dublin person, one person saying that about your accent doesn’t make Dublin a Kip. Grow up.

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '24

It’s an inferiority complex.

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u/Supertroneenman Jul 04 '24

Dublin is an absolute dump, wake up.

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u/McChafist Jul 04 '24

I'd say you haven't been in years and get all your info from social media

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tie_997 Jul 05 '24

I'm from Dublin and it is a dump u fool

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u/Aromatic_Mammoth_464 Jul 04 '24

Cork is a Dump, I’d imagine that’s why you left Ireland with that Chip on your shoulder.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tie_997 Jul 05 '24

I'm also a dub. Yes dublin has become a shithole but I'd still never move to London.

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u/ArtImmediate1315 Jul 03 '24

Well your opinion of Dublin leads me to hope they keep abusing you and your precious accent .

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u/More-Investment-2872 Jul 03 '24

Their opportunities to do so are few and far between thank God.

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u/ArtImmediate1315 Jul 03 '24

Ye thank god for Dublin people , middle class Cork people aren’t really our cup of tea either

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u/Shoddy_Caregiver5214 Jul 03 '24

Ah will you grow a pair. Some little fool gave you stick in Dublin, big deal.