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Have family or friends at home look out for suitable and affordable rental accommodation (if you don’t have a home already) to get you started. My husband is living proof of that, having secured a job in an American company based in Limerick (12 minutes from our home) two weeks after arriving home to live. © Copyright 2020 Irish Studio LLC  All rights reserved. I always start off by saying, “No one can make the decision for you.” And then I impart my own experience because that is all I can do. You may have had your own construction company or owned your own beauty salon or bar while living in the U.S. It may be luck, and it may also be opportunities he created for himself. Become a Friend of IrishCentral - help us to continue bringing Ireland to you. They might not be as well paid as somewhere like the US, especially given the high cost of living here, but if you want to work I’ll list some things to take into account when thinking about making the bold move back to the country of one’s birth. *Commit to Ireland as your home and show your commitment by planning for your future. Ireland is a wonderful little country with fantastic people and a mighty culture. *I really don’t mind it, but if you are not a fan of rain it’s important to remember it rains a lot in Ireland. What I mean by that is a lot of your single friends here in Ireland may be married with children and only go out on the town to celebrate a special occasion (two-three times a year).  *It’s easier returning to Ireland as a family. Ireland is known for its love of food and drink, picturesque countryside and bustling cities. Have family or friends over for tea or dinner. Move home for the right reasons and live with your decision. I’m at April@irishvoice.com. Ask family to give you a rough idea of the cost of living in Ireland (or more specifically to the area you are going — Dublin is more costly than Limerick or Cork) on a monthly basis. Believe me it’s what you make it (with our without money). Other acquaintances and even some strangers have gotten in touch asking what I think they should do. There are restaurants, bars, cinemas, plenty of kids’ activities, hotels, theaters (Riverdance had an extremely successful four-day run two weeks ago at the university). > Ireland vs United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and United States For major cities in those countries you get more relevant data by specifying cities. Here are some tips that are a MUST if you’re planning to move home. *It’s also important to try your hand at a different job, and don’t look your nose down at certain careers (hotel work, restaurant work etc). So it’s a fairly straightforward response I give to those just asking out of sheer curiosity, but the same question is a lot more difficult to answer when asked by those living in New York (or other countries), those contemplating the big move home and seeking my advice and experience. *Ireland is a beautiful country with lots of things to do, lots of places to visit, lots of beautiful beaches, mountains and lakes. © Copyright 2020 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. Returning to live in Ireland: weighing the pros and cons For some it's the right decision, but how would you settle in? Everyone needs cash for a rainy day. It’s also a very obvious reason people move home (probably the most important one). If you are unsure of where to move to I would strongly suggest go to, or near enough to, a big town or a city. I warn you, however, I’ve nothing bad to say. It’s the 2014 Irish City of Culture. *Although our government tells us we are officially out of a recession, there are still people out of work and finding it hard to have a decent lifestyle on social welfare. You certainly don’t want to be stuck at home every weekend when you could be in Manhattan partying it up till dawn. I know for sure it would welcome you back with open arms. Let Cillian Murphy read you a bedtime story, A tale of two famous Michaels, both born in Co Cork in the autumn of 1890, Irish teen recovers from brutal acid attack to win US college scholarship, Massive increase in Americans in Ireland registering to vote. We provide warehousing, packing, crating, trucking and loading services out of our own warehouses here in the USA - Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, Miami, New York, and New Jersey. *You bring back from New York a strong work ethic and it stands to you when applying for a job. Some ask, mainly those still living in Ireland, because they find it difficult to digest our decision to leave a prosperous and invigorating metropolis like New York to return to a small city like Limerick with limited work and play opportunities. You will get slagged every single time you utter an “American” word. Ireland for John and I has been very good to us and our two kiddies (Sadie, nearly two, and Colum, three) since our return. At least that is what they tell me when my answer is always, “Yes, we most certainly made the right decision, 100 percent.”. Living in USA: Pros: USA culture—huge stores, low prices, cheap clothing, diversity of cultures. A city or big town offers more job opportunities, entertainment and a chance to make lots of new friends. National Dessert Day: This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding! However, despite the pricey cost of living, the quality of life in Ireland remains excellent and the people, culture and lifestyle outweigh many of life’s difficulties. Which makes it harder if you’re single. Irish people get bored quickly listening to all the wonderful things New York has to offer, so tone it down a little. I then continue to argue that work opportunities may be limited in Limerick but they are still there. If you have children of school age register them immediately into the school of your choice (and if they are babies still register them) as a lot of schools have a long waiting list. Below are some of our pros and cons of expat life in Ireland. New Zealand vs USA: Pros and Cons Schumacher Cargo Logistics utilizes insured, secured and bonded facilities. What they are asking is did I make the right decision moving back to Ireland? So although we left a city with all the above and more, we came to another city with more than enough to keep us on our toes, albeit on a smaller scale, which suits us just fine. My second argument is that there is an abundance of play to be had in Limerick. *House prices here are so much lower now than five-10 years ago. *Keep an open mind to work. (You won’t be allowed through an airport with a big wad of cash). If you have any other questions about our own personal experience with Ireland please don’t hesitate to drop me a line. And it takes over a year of residency here to become eligible for social welfare. Many get absolutely absorbed in the culture, the people and everything else that Ireland has to offer. Get back on the Facebook account and look up old friends who you lost contact with, but only those you really want to have in your life. You will be used to the hustle and bustle of a city/suburb in the U.S. and you will miss that. Did you know Kevin Bacon plays the traditional Irish bodhrán? *Ireland is a small country and a gateway to Europe, so when you do get settled financially you’ll begin to plan trips around Ireland and eventually Europe. No. You have to make the effort to fulfill yourself. The positives*If you are from Ireland then more than likely your family is here too and that’s precious, especially as we grow older and have families of our own. Those posing the question are not asking did I make the right decision choosing my husband John or launching my own bridal magazine. *Families argue more when they are in closer proximity and see each other more regularly. *In general, just have a positive outlook on this new chapter of your life that you are about to embark on. If you’re planning the move home from the U.S., try to have at least a year’s worth of living costs saved before returning home. *Get involved, join clubs, take classes, get off the couch and meet people. Ask for a detailed breakdown of electricity, heat, refuse, water, cost of gas (petrol), television bills and then do out a budget based on a year’s worth of savings and see if you can have a happy existence with that. Pros There are decent jobs, at least in Dublin and Cork, aimed at an international workforce. Open a dollar savings account in one of the banks in Ireland so you can start transferring all your hard earned cash into it as soon as possible. I moved from the USA to Ireland four years ago with my wife to be and I … Big homes and cheap cars. St. John's Castle, Limerick. April Drew @IrishCentral May 26, 2016 St. John's Castle, Limerick. Read on to find out the pros and cons of living in Ireland. Unless you have a lot of capital to bring back to Ireland, you may have to go back working for someone else and that might be challenging. And last but not least: The grass is always greener on the other side. 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