shauncpt
1/27/2017 02:28 EST
Hi all.
I am from South Africa, currently seeking accounting jobs in Ireland (Dublin or any big cities).
Although I have never left South Africa, I am really interested in immigrating to Ireland.
What is it like over there? I have read many Pros and Cons, but they never truly reflect life over there.
Will it be hard to adapt?
What is the minimum and maximum salary I must look at?
Thanks!
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Muddled
1/27/2017 05:04 EST
To start,read the threads on this and other expat sites.
Biggest hurdle is citizenship, as visas are difficult to come by.
Dublin is EXTREMELY difficult to get housing; other urban areas too. Very high cost of living, and it rains A LOT!
Best wishes whatever you do.
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Muddled
1/27/2017 05:04 EST
To start,read the threads on this and other expat sites.
Biggest hurdle is citizenship, as visas are difficult to come by.
Dublin is EXTREMELY difficult to get housing; other urban areas too. Very high cost of living, and it rains A LOT!
Best wishes whatever you do.
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hereineir
1/27/2017 18:01 EST
Seancpt - try another country! Ireland immigration is IMPOSSIBLE to deal with, unless you have LOTS AND LOTS of money, a grandparent or parent born in Ireland or dual citizenship. After a year and a half, I have given up .... Good luck to you!
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shauncpt
1/28/2017 02:32 EST
Hi hereineir,
Thank you for the reply.
I have contacted 2 Recruitment agencies and they said they are able to help me find work and sponsorship over there.
They said they will send my CV to prospective employers.
So we will see. I don't have enough knowledge in this area to deal with immigration myself, so I am recruiting expertise here :)
Thanks!
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Meachair54
1/28/2017 07:51 EST
Hello shauncpt, use the info you get on this message board just as a tool to start looking for the info you. I would suggest finding out what you need and the way to go about succeeding in your attempt and moving to Ireland legally and gaining employment ,..... Good Luck !!!
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Joshuak
1/29/2017 10:19 EST
Be careful of these "recruiting agencies" as they might ask for money and could be a scam. Please be aware if you do not have family, Parents or Grandparents that were born in Ireland, it may be impossible to move there, but certainly very difficult. Suggest you try another country. Most younger citizens of EU countries now speak English if that is why you thought about Ireland. In a short time you would pick up the native language. Don't let that stop you. Ireland is a very small country and in the near future will not be able to absorb very many immigrants.
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Joshuak
1/29/2017 10:31 EST
Be careful with "Recruiting agencies" which might ask for money and be a scam. Unless you have Parents or Grand Parents that were born in Ireland, it is near impossible to immigrate to Ireland. They require a lot of money income and savings if you do not get a passport. Just having a job offer is not enough. Ireland is a small country and in the near future will not be able to absorb very many immigrants. Try some other EU country. Most of the young people in EU countries now speak English and you would pick up the native language rather quickly.
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mmccrane
1/30/2017 00:56 EST
While may not be in line with our Ireland theme, are there other success stories of non-EU citizens moving to the England/Ireland/Italy/France etc..without a work visa and then earning the right to apply?
My wife and I are US citizens looking to move to the UK/Europe. I have extensive IT Sales experience (Virtualization,Cloud, Storage, Networking etc..) and she with Banking/Credit Union/Commercial and Mortgage Loans.
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Joshuak
1/30/2017 07:52 EST
mmccrane: Unless you have Irish parents or grandparents, and can get Irish citizenship, or have 100,000 Euro annual income (50K each) Plus 100K+ savings, you can forget about immigrating to Ireland. Suggest you try another country.
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mmccrane
1/31/2017 01:03 EST
Joshuak: Thanks for the response and yes I know all to well the restrictions of moving and living in Ireland. It is very interesting that Ireland cuts off the ability to apply and be granted Irish Citizenship at the grandparents line. My great grandparents were citizens and moved to NJ in the 1880's but that does not help me for citizenship. Ireland is a independent nation and can and has drawn a line in the sand on this issue. My best option is to gain employement with a US based country for a position in Ireland or a Irish/UK based company that would hire me knowing that I live in the US and need sponsorship.
Any thoughts on this from the Forum?
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