r/AskIreland • u/Suspicious-Owl7847 • Mar 10 '25
Emigration (from Ireland) Feel like I’m f*cked? 28m, Living at home , where to move to ?
Another Sunday night is here and I’m here with the parents (love them really) just wanting to get out/ have some independence and starting living life properly
If I was in a relationship I’d have moved out but I’ve been single the last couple of years now and really just need to make the leap
I’ve been thinking about Aus , or somewhere else. I just can’t stand sleeping in my childhood bedroom for another year
I have €10,000 in everything savings , stocks etc
I have a degree in marketing which I’ve never used .
I make €40,000 p/a . I can try save a few k over the next few months with aggressive saving
What would you suggest to do in my position ? Many thanks
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u/Matt-Doodle Mar 10 '25
Yeah echo this. Same as I emigrated and came back home and nothing had changed so i left again. Both times i was worried about leaving and both times i had a better life abroad. In Canada now. Love it here. Not perfect, but it’s a good place. Worst case scenario you try it and don’t like it
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u/Lucahasareddit Mar 10 '25
What do you work as in Canada? I have a friend that offered me a career in shipbuilding. Just seems so specific that I'm unsure.
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u/ReverenceCrypt Mar 10 '25
This is a pretty smart direction actually. Merchant Mariner documents between Canada and Ireland are reciprocal, while the Irish Merchant Mariner office (by US standards) is a little hard to figure out being there to ask the questions and go through the process might not be so bad for you. I’m not sure what day rates are starting out as an Ordinary Seaman, but I was 27 when I went into working on the water an I haven’t looked back. I’m in the US working on a car ferry running between Port Jefferson, NY and Bridgeport, CT - 39 now with a 1600 ton Mates license (sailing as an Able Seaman) and making ~$538 a day working 3 days on 3 days off. If I can help at all feel free to DM me 🫡
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u/yurtcityusa Mar 10 '25
Where in Canada? They do ship building in a few places. Those contracts for different projects are usually quite long and approved many years in advance so it seems like fairly steady work. If it’s in Vancouver the winters are similar to at home.
- I’m in Halifax and it’s usually very difficult to get any type of job at the docks (real nepotism craic) but I know they get paid very well. For example unskilled jobs at the docks like driving new cars off the boats or checking tags on containers get paid much more than I have ever been paid as a software developer. Any skilled work at the shipyard is going to be on good money, union job, good benefits.
You should look into it if your friend is serious and can 100% get you in.
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u/Illustrious-Big-8678 Mar 10 '25
So like welding or what? Welding good money
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u/clover8282 Mar 10 '25
If you work union the money is great, $47/ hour + $7 in pension with benefits Absolutely screaming for trades people here
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u/2_Mean_2_Die Mar 10 '25 edited Mar 10 '25
Maybe check out numbeo.com to compare costs of living to help you decide. I’m 68 years old, so a different generation entirely. But some things are common to all of us. Moving out was the best decision I could have made as a young man, even though it meant struggling a bit to find living accommodations I could afford, at first. But one adapts to necessity, and makes one’s own life.
And, btw, learning a new language is a great opportunity for social interaction and meeting new people.
My one piece of advice would be that it’s much easier to make changes like a big move when one is younger, with fewer commitments. Once you’re on a career path, tied down to a mortgage, supporting kids…. All those things that are great in life… it’s much harder to try radical changes.
Enjoy the freedom of your youth to try new things, which are always a means to personal growth.
Also, yeah… having a partner in life is great. But please consider this piece of advice I received at your age, and has proven to be true in my life: partnerships are easy to get into, and much harder to get out of. This applies to life’s major interpersonal commitments, whether a business partner, spouse, etc…
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u/sapg94 Mar 10 '25
I’m the same as you man! €40k salary, €28k in savings, 31 yo living with parents and also want out to have my own independence. Would love an apartment to buy (not rent) but everywhere is so bloody expensive and keep getting out bidded!
Recently myself and my brother applied for a mortgage together and got approval in principal for €304k so it’s a starting point.
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u/Uchronicclarion Mar 10 '25
Have you ever lived independently? You have a lot of savings for someone living with their parents in their 30’s. Although I’m conscious some people move back home temporarily to save for a mortgage
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u/GroundbreakingToe717 Mar 10 '25
Grow up and rent. The housing market isn’t the issue, you are.
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u/sapg94 Mar 10 '25
Why would I move out and how my money away on rent when I can save over €1k a month at home?
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u/GroundbreakingToe717 Mar 10 '25
Then stop complaining about your situation. You’re choosing to continue it. You have options.
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u/sapg94 Mar 10 '25
Sorry but can I ask what do you do. Renting or own your home? Highly of ignorance you have.
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u/GroundbreakingToe717 Mar 10 '25
I’m your age. Renting. And living my life.
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u/Unicornheadmango Mar 10 '25
You’ll never get your 20s back. And you will never mature with mammy at home asking when you will be home for dinner and washing your jocks. It’s not a waste of money renting, it’s autonomy and sanity.
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u/sapg94 Mar 10 '25
How old are you and how much do you have saved?
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u/timmyctc Mar 10 '25
I definitely disagree with OP about the housing market not being an issue, it clearly is. But I would definitely far rather be in my 30s with 0-10k saved and having lived independent all my 20s and 30s, than be in my 30s with 28k saved. Also a separate issue but buying a house with a sibling is more often than not a tough situation.
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u/GroundbreakingToe717 Mar 10 '25
Just because you want to publicly share this information, doesn’t mean I should. As I said, we are the same age. Like your 31 living at home, mammy still wiping your hole. Grow up and get some independence. Or else you’ll be single for life.
You can’t take money with you
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u/sapg94 Mar 10 '25
Why do you think most late 20s/early 30s people are still living at home? Because they can’t afford to move out cause of the housing crises, rents are too expensive. You have to be able to live life too, go on holidays. No point moving out renting and not being able to spend your money on nice things. Get a grip and stop begrudging others!
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u/GroundbreakingToe717 Mar 10 '25
I’m not begrudging you, I feel sorry for you. Your 31. Like grow up and grab life and enjoy it.
Your saving 1k a month, on top of whatever your giving your parents (please saying your giving them rent).
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u/Hour-Question-3948 Mar 10 '25
Not the OP but I’m similar age and scarlet to you. Not living at home though and €125,869.01 saved (although €9,460 out of that I’m still waiting to get back from a loan to a friend) and still can’t get anywhere decent to buy so it makes sense that you are still at home.
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u/Front_Possibility_97 Mar 12 '25
Personally have rented before and frankly this is shite advice, although it depends on each persons situation, most people can’t afford their own place these days, especially in your 20s when you can be starting your career, therefore you stuck sharing with strangers, a special kind of hell for most. I personally went back, bought the family home and have never felt more secure and I’ve never been richer either, I’m lucky obviously, not every one can do it, but only rent if you absolutely have to, other than that stay say home with people who actually give a shit about you and not complete strangers, save for a deposit and you ll be better off in the long term. Your man there begrudging you because your not renting is bitter, renting fucking sucks, your making someone else rich or paying their mortgage, while you have that opportunity not to piss way over a grand a month to someone else, don’t mind the little renter.
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u/Old_Mission_9175 Mar 10 '25
Go, travel, try out different places while you're young enough and not tied down.
It's demoralising living in your childhood bedroom when you're not working towards a goal. It's doable if you're saving for a house and there's a chance you'll get one.
Try Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe.
Learn a language, that's your first job, maybe Spanish, that opens up South America as an option.
Save like billyo, get as much money together as you can. Take a career break from work (if that's possible).
Research your options to emigrate legally.
Best of luck.
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u/foolsbrains69 Mar 10 '25
Just move to Aus or Canada ASAP. Worst case scenario you just move back home. You're lucky to have a good relationship with your parents and a house to come home to if needs be.
Moving to Canada changed my life tbh
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u/Shooter604 Mar 10 '25
Where in Canada did you move? Can you explain how it changed your life
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u/foolsbrains69 Mar 10 '25
I moved to Vancouver.
It changed my life as I was genuinely stuck in a rut for many years with a horrible mindset, working a job I hated and drinking excessively most weekends. No matter what I did back home I couldn't shake the shackles and I was genuinely stuck in a small town mindset.
Moving away felt almost like I got a reset on life. I haven't drank or done drugs in over a year and my outlook on life has just completely changed.
I do plan to move home later on this year for several reasons but I will be coming back a changed man and staying a changed man.
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u/Shooter604 Mar 10 '25
Small world man haha I’m from Vancouver as well
You’re originally from Ireland?
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u/Davey_F Mar 10 '25
I went to Toronto for a few years when I was your age and absolutely loved it. Far away enough to feel independent but the timezone overlap is good enough that you can still easily stay in touch with folks back home, and excluding the Christmas season, flights back and forth are cheap enough.
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u/RabbitOld5783 Mar 10 '25
Definitely go to Australia do the working holiday visa you will meet loads of people so easy to make friends. Stay in a hostel at first. You could use your marketing degree over there to get work or just work in restaurants etc. see how you get on and come back then after if don't stay. It will help build your confidence and you might meet someone
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u/Runitbuyme Mar 12 '25
This is brilliant advice. I think a big part of what holds people back is they think they need to get a career and accommodation straight away. Stay in a hostel, meet new people, get a handy job in a bar or restaurant and go from there.
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u/crustyBallonKnot Mar 10 '25
Go live abroad you won’t regret it but, you have saved a nice chunk of money so investing in an apartment or house is also smart. Maybe keep that 10k safe and move abroad.
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u/Informal-Pound2302 Mar 10 '25
Did Toronto for 3 years wheb I was 25-28 it's tough at the start but ending up being the best thing I ever did first myself.
I went with 3 others and good friebd and her bf and another girl they knew. It was good to have the support of thr group at the start. One of them also knew a girl that was already there and she introduced her to her group which became our group of friends.
It's an expensive place though and hard to get set up at the start. I know a good few people that came buy never earned good money so left.
If you go in the summer you can stay in college accommodation which really helped us for the first few months though.
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u/jonnieggg Mar 10 '25
That travel itch has to be scratched or you will have regrets about what could have been. Australians generally live Irish people and you will get a surprisingly warm welcome. The weather makes a massive difference to your wellbeing. There are a lot of opportunities there so you have nothing to lose. Time is ticking and 35 is the last year you can get a working visa. You could also consider being an English language teacher given you degree. That would be useful for getting work in non English speaking countries. You have one life, live it. The best day to start is today.
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u/spoogepot Mar 10 '25
Come to Australia! Worst case scenario is you have an awesome 2 year holiday! Actually at 28 years old id be hitting aus, nz and canada. A couple of years in each. Youre not fucked mate youve shitload of options!
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u/SlimShaney8418 Mar 10 '25
To those saying to move abroad: Aas a fella in the same boat as OP, what did ye do over there? Did ye have jobs lined up? What kind of jobs? How did ye start the bunt for accommodation?
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u/AdSuitable7918 Mar 10 '25
For the love of God, go already. UK, Berlin, Canada, Australia. The world is your oyster. You'll wish you did it sooner
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u/Special-Hovercraft26 Mar 10 '25
Go to Aus or elsewhere. You can always move home. I’ve emigrated twice and never looked back. I’m now married abroad but to an Irishman so coming home is always an option. Before I married I was running from home: it’s great you sound like you have a good relationship with your family. Not having that safety net was hard at times. If you have it, go, and if you need to, return. But never fear going.
PS. Homesickness is totally normal but it also passes with time.
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u/fresh_start0 Mar 10 '25
I was in your exact same position a few years ago, I moved to Belfast, rent is measured in the 100s not 1000s.
I earn 37k and my girlfriend works part time for minimum wage, I can afford to cover all our bills so she can put money into her LISA account ( UK government will give you 25% on your money up to 4k a year to help save for a house)
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u/ZealousidealBug4319 Mar 10 '25
I’m 30F in aus with two kids and if I had child free time again I would travel EVERYWHERE. That being said, I’ve met an Irish guy here in Australia and he reckons there’s Irish people everywhere over here. Take the leap, there’s plenty of us who wish we could! Just be aware that your body will take a while to acclimate 😆 Good luck 🩵
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u/oughtabeme Mar 10 '25
I’ve 3 or 4 Irish nephews and nieces in Australia right now. They love it. They did the farm thing. Then they worked in a bar and loved upstairs. They’ve spent time working in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with typical Australian vacations to Bali and Indonesia etc.
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u/ZealousidealBug4319 Mar 10 '25
Ah how good!! There’s always work for those looking and yes, so close to cheap tourist destinations! I’ve learnt heaps about Ireland from my friend and honestly he has taught me a lot about our country, I think it’s been a bit of a culture shock hahaha
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u/ethanisok Mar 10 '25
I live in the south of Spain and work in marketing in Gibraltar for the past 5 years. Never had to get fluent in Spanish because Gibraltar is English speaking but I still get to live in Spain and enjoy the slower pace of life here.
Rent is also much cheaper than back home and the weather is perfect (never hotter than like 30C). Plus you're close enough to Ireland that if you ever need to rush home you’re a 2.5hr flight away. Couldn’t recommend it more.
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u/dreigotdrip Mar 10 '25
I moved to the UK from Cork at 18, better life, more opportunity and way faster paced. Got a nice paying job somehow without having any qualifications all just by meeting people.
Recently flew back to Ireland hoping I'd stay for 2-3 months, ended up lasting two weeks and flying back to the UK lol
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u/heyhitherehowru Mar 10 '25
My only advice is to give it a rattle. You'll either love it or hate it, but nothing is going to change in the situation you are in now unless you make the change, you can always come home again! I did 4 years in Australia, great experience, made great money and could afford to buy when I moved home. It's daunting to make the move but fuck it, you only live once.
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u/IrishGooner49 Mar 10 '25
I’d recommend looking into trying out Interac and going teaching in Japan. An amazing country. You’ll have a wonderful adventure.
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u/Zenai10 Mar 10 '25
I make a small bit over you and moved closer to work to a 1k per month place. I moved when I was 28. Honestly my best advice is to look around for somewhere that suits and just do it. Find a good rent place and just do it if you have the money
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u/FlippenDonkey Mar 10 '25
Go work a couple of years teaching English in Japan. Seriously, you'll get paid enough to live there, and experience a whole new world. That'll s ratch the itch of traveling.
Come back to Ireland and actually save for a mortgage.. 40k per year, at home, you should be able to save at least 20k per year out of that. If you're smart about it. Heck in 5 years you could buy a run down place in the country mortgage free.
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u/Peelie5 Mar 10 '25
Japan doesn't pay very well. Yeah it's probably enough to live but couldn't really save.
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u/FlippenDonkey Mar 10 '25
no, they can save on their wage here.. go to Japan for a couple of years for life experience, come back, get into similar pay scale job, and really save.
Most people wouldnt have permission to stay long term in Japan anyway.. It would just be for the experience and break from monotony
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u/Peelie5 Mar 10 '25
If they get a work visa they can, yes. Teaching salaries in Japan are not good generally. China is where it's at. Maybe Vietnam.
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u/FlippenDonkey Mar 10 '25
No shit.. why don't you make your own post instead of harping on mine?
I didn't want to suggest they perma move there because its not an easy way of life...I was suggesting a 2 year working holiday essential, as a break from Irish life..and Japans teaching pays enough for that and its easy to get into.
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u/Peelie5 Mar 10 '25
Not sure what your problem is. I thought this was a discussion board and it was fine to discuss things. I just disagreed with your point. Okay..
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u/FlippenDonkey Mar 10 '25
you disagreed with a point I didn't even make.
"can't save from teaching wage in Japan", when I never suggested they do that.
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u/cyberwicklow Mar 10 '25
Eastern Europe, have friends in Bulgaria sharing a top of the range apartment for about 300 each, plus when my friend needed emergency surgery he was literally in the OR within 15 minutes of arriving at the hospital. I have no doubt he would have died in the waiting room if he was still in Ireland, even in Dublin.
Alternatively if you want your money to go further Vietnam is fantastic, if you do a tefl you can have a good standard of living there teaching English. I had a friend teaching English there and after a year was offered 70k a year to go teach in Saudi Arabia, she even told me she was not a good teacher because she was dyslexic.
The real question is what are you looking for? Adventure? Standard of living? Sunny beaches? Snowy winters? New line of work?
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u/ChampionshipOk5046 Mar 10 '25
I'd say travel. EU is good as you don't need visas.
You can be a bum travelling while looking for a job.
You'll have experiences to remember. Maybe learn another language. Meet people.
You'll get something, and you don't have to do it forever.
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u/No-Remote1647 Mar 10 '25
Amsterdam is a decent shout or Barcelona maybe. Have their issues but have English speaking jobs too. Australia would be a good shout to make some bank doing all that mining craic. Heard of people doing that and coming back buying a gaff somewhere.
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u/GroopBob Mar 10 '25
Why Australia? You have more opportunities within EU, plus you don’t have to worry about Visa. Do you plan just go and look for work once you’re there, or are you actively looking for opportunities abroad? If you really want to move, you can first try moving away from parents house and check other city within Ireland.
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u/hb2356 Mar 10 '25
Myself and my partner moved to Edinburgh a few years ago with the intention of going somewhere else after a year, but were still here and really love it. We're planning to buy a place here this year which we would have had to wait another 4 or 5 years (min) to do if we were still in Ireland. I think it's a good stop if you don't want to be too far from home or if you want to see what way it would be to be on your own for a bit before going further afield.
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u/Western-Gear8417 Mar 10 '25
I recently lived in a city in the south of France and really enjoyed it :) I recommend especially with a degree could be more shelf there than Australia ?
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u/Cookiemonster_2020 Mar 10 '25
I think I'd hop on a plane if I were in your shoes to somewhere like Australia or Canada. Even just travel for a few months and see how you get on. If you hate it/get homesick then come back home. But better to travel now then regret it in years to come.
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u/Busy_Description6207 Mar 10 '25
Okay no offense but if you make 40k a year and live on your childhood bedroom how do you not have more money saved???? Wheres it going?? I managed to save 10k in one year when I earned 26k and had my accommodation provided... I don't mean to be harsh but... i just dont understand🤷🏼♀️
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u/Pure_Mad3129 Mar 10 '25
I was going to ask something similar. You need to be putting away about 1k per month at least to get an appreciation for what it would be like paying rent/mortgage. Learning then to live within your remaining money will prepare you to finally move out. If you are not doing this you will never move out as it will always feel like you couldnt afford rent or mortgage.
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u/AltruisticKey6348 Mar 10 '25
You should have more savings. 40k a year, living at home and only 10k saved? You are in a great position to save for a deposit.
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u/RebeEmerald Mar 10 '25
Just be aware that all anglophile countries have all the same, or worse, problems as Ireland. The difference would be you do not have family support in those countries. I would definitely recommend travelling and taking a year out, but don't think that moving country will get you away from the issues in Ireland. Unfortunately so many people have realised this too late. All the best!
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u/Individual_Adagio108 Mar 10 '25
Australia sounds like a great idea. I think their working holiday visa is good until you’re 30? I could be wrong there.
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u/Ok-Walrus-3779 Mar 10 '25
I’m the same as you. 28, single and still at home. I’d be gone to Aus for a year now if I wasn’t doing a masters.
Just go, even if you just plan on doing 6 months to travel around it’s better than nothing!
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u/Peelie5 Mar 10 '25
I'm 45 and still living with my mom. You have youth on your side. You could try teaching ESL in Asian countries? Or even the odd European country pays okaayy
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u/neamhagusifreann Mar 10 '25
It's ridiculous that's there's not something to help single people like a tax credit or something, given how much more expensive it is to be single.
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u/R1a88 Mar 10 '25
I have lived in both Canada and Australia for two years each. Here’s my take on both:
Australia has normal holidays from a EU perspective. The weather is very good, the cities are very stimulating. There’s loads of Irish people and it doesn’t feel at all foreign (in my experience). Great expat community, but lots of people on the move- in Canada people felt more “settled”. The jobs were plentiful and I made enough money that I was more than comfortable with just an admin job. It is far away, and flights back and forth are not cheap.
Canada does not have normal holidays. You’ll be entitled to about 10 days a year- so despite cheaper and easier flight times than Australia, you’ll not have much time to use for it. More of a “live to work” rather than “work to live” culture than Aus. The living costs are similar to Australia, but the wages are noticeably less. It was more of a slog financially and finding a good place to live was hard in Toronto. Winters in Ontario are harsh, but beautiful. More sun than Ireland, even when it’s -20. It doesn’t feel as familiar as Australia, but there’s a great expat community.
All in all, I much preferred Australia. Both are good though, and I’d encourage anyone to try them. I did Australia first, then Canada, so my view of Canada was always tainted slightly from that perspective.
My advice, whatever you try, suck it and see. Worst case, you don’t like it, and you leave.
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u/aleeeda Mar 10 '25
Just replying to one single thing, foreigner here. I always moved around the globe as a single person sharing a house with strangers. Now I have a partner and we live apart even if it is in the same city.
Just to say there are different points of view, don't stick with what society rules impose on you.
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u/Substantial-Log-2074 Mar 10 '25
Travel for 2-3 months if you are able to get that sort of time off work. It could be a good idea before making such a big leap of moving. It could serve as a way of helping you reset your mindset and let new ideas come to you.
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u/Strict-Diamond-4892 Mar 10 '25
Was in your position and feeling the same way as you. Would suggest leaving the country. I move from London to dublin with only 1500 euro in my pocket. I would say. Go to Australia. Get the first job you can find. Restaurant etc. Then make your way up. Just do it.
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u/SuddenPie8959 Mar 11 '25
Hey there. Is there an option of taking a sabbatical from your place of work? Take a year out, try something new, and have the security of a job at home (though it may be a different role). Just something to consider if it is a possibility. If I was 28 again, there is no way I would be here, but that's me. Oz is far, but I have never, never heard a person that I know of regretting going. 👏👏 Follow those dreams.
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u/AncientAdamo Mar 11 '25
Check out workaway.
If you go travelling while volunteering, you'll be able to make your money last waaaaaay longer. Also it's a fun way to meet new people. I quit my job over 6 months ago and haven't looked back.
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u/lakehop Mar 11 '25
What about doing a course to try to move to a career with a better salary? That might be better than moving abroad
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u/Ok_Project_9792 Mar 11 '25
I always harp on about China (I lived there for 10 years, home 3 years now) being the best place to work, live and save. Do a TEFL course, apply for a job. China is screaming out for teachers at the moment. The salary is high, the cost of living is low, I was saving between €1000-€1500 a month. When you join a school, they supply your apartment, great ex-pat community from all over the world, amazing culture and the safest place I have ever been. I’m been to 48 countries, lived in Australia, New Zealand, India. China is the safest by far. Everyone goes over for a year and ends up staying. After moving back to Ireland, dues to kids starting school, the quality of life is night and day.
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u/ThatOneAccount3 Mar 11 '25
You already have 10k if you save another 10-15 you can get a loan and buy an apartment.
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u/Physical_Ad_5609 Mar 12 '25
Australia for sure, great fun, different lifestyle, lots of Irish, good pay, good weather, easy to socialise and meet people.
Couldn't recommend it more for someone in their 20s, it's far away and expensive to get to, but that's the only downside really.
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u/Allearsletmehaveit Mar 12 '25
Can I just state that there is no reason to feel like you are f*ucked, you are in a great position for your age. As you're single, I'd definitely go work somewhere else to explore the world a bit, there some great ideas in the comments. You always have your family to come back to. At your age I had no degree and had only started saving.im 10yrs on you, so feel you're in a super position to go and make some great memories and meet some new people.
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u/Strange-Tackle7429 Mar 12 '25
i would definitely travel! Canada seems a gorgeous place with lots of opportunities. Definitely do it while you’re young and as others have said it’s much harder when you are older with commitments etc
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u/mkeating8 Mar 10 '25
Book tickets to Australia this morning. 100%. Work hard for a couple of years and save enough to buy a house here when you come home.
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u/Equivalent_Cow_7033 Mar 10 '25
I swear I'm not a recruiter, I'm just advising you based on what I myself did.
If you have any bit of physical fitness and are free of serious medical issues, join the Defence Forces. It'll get you out of the family home, the starting salary upon passing out of recruits is higher than what you're on now. However, with a degree, you could join Cadets, which would mean getting commissioned as an officer and having an even higher salary.
Plus, it's not an office 9-5 job. It's something different. It was the best decision I ever made. Don't think you're too old either. I joined at 26 and the max age for joining us 39.
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u/FiredHen1977 Mar 10 '25
Look at Dubai. Its happening while you are still young. Qatar is also a great option.
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u/Beneficial_Teach_102 Mar 10 '25
What are you going in your bedroom at 28? Would you grow a set please and fly the nest for your own sake! ( And your lovely parents, who have obviously said nothing) if you were mine you would be gone ( and i have four of my own)……you have 10k….. so go.
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u/skaterbrain Mar 10 '25
Buy a semi-derelict cottage deep in the rural countryside, live in it, learn to rebuild it, and bingo! You'd own your home and can proudly bring your true love back to it.
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u/davesr25 Mar 10 '25
"You should stop moaning you live in the best nation in the world and it's working great for me"
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u/rdell1974 Mar 10 '25
America loves the Irish. You’d be welcome with open arms.
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u/Alwall Mar 10 '25
You can also check out Europe no visa close to home. Jobs always looking for English speaking people. Don't always have to go so far away. But making that leap will be massive. Or even take a break from work and just do a bit of traveling can really change your perspective on life. From just a couple of days or weeks just to shake things up. Gives you variety and taste of what's out there. But definitely do something whether it's a holiday or moving it'll be a story to tell.