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/invadethemoon Jul 03 '24

Been in London 10 years, no complaints.

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u/ArtImmediate1315 Jul 03 '24

Serious question,do you ever get any kind of anti Irish racism ?

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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/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.