Where is better to work, Dublin or London?

DavidSpain

I am thinking moving up north but do not know where, I have been in England before but not in London, as for Dublin I have no idea.

Where do you think is better to work and have a good life?

smash

London is more expensive but has much better job prospects.

keano_afc

DavidSpain wrote: »

I am thinking moving up north but do not know where, I have been in England before but not in London, as for Dublin I have no idea.

Where do you think is better to work and have a good life?

How do you mean up North? I think London is a different direction.

Son Of A Vidic

For me it's a no-brainer, I've lived, worked and socialised in both cities. So London wins it in every category. But if smaller and quieter is your thing, then Dublin would probably be the better option.

bodice ripper

Having been on the tube, one can only imagine working in London must be horrible. Those don't seem like happy people...

DavidSpain

keano_afc wrote: »

How do you mean up North? I think London is a different direction.

For me is up north.

DavidSpain

bodice ripper wrote: »

Having been on the tube, one can only imagine working in London must be horrible. Those don't seem like happy people...

Yeah

RobYourBuilder

DavidSpain wrote: »

For me is up north.

London and Dublin are not part of the same island or country.

Duckworth_Luas

Have you considered Kinnegad?

biko

OP, you in Spain? This is an Irish forum and North mean Nothern Ireland like Belfast.

I'd go to London and Dublin for a visit and see what you think of the palces in general. Actually visit Belfast too.

funk-you

Dublin. London will eventually suck your soul dry.

-Funk

Areyouwell

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

London and Dublin are not part of the same island or country.

The OP never said they were.

DoYouEvenLift

Are the two even comparable lol?

DavidSpain

biko wrote: »

OP, you in Spain? This is an Irish forum and North mean Nothern Ireland like Belfast.

I'd go to London and Dublin for a visit and see what you think of the palces in general. Actually visit Belfast too.

That can be a good start.

DavidSpain

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Are the two even comparable lol?

I think so.

DoYouEvenLift

DavidSpain wrote: »

I think so.

London's more on par with cities like NY though

Menas

Both cities have a lot to offer, but it all depends on you OP.

Some people, myself included, love Dublin as it is a compact city that is easy to get to know.
London, for me, is great to visit a couple of times a year.

I lived in london for a while and did not like it at all. Too big and impersonal. But some people love that and flourish on the opportunities, professionally and socially, that london can offer.
Of course some people find Dublin too big and impersonal too.

So it is all down to what you want and can handle.

DavidSpain

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

London's more on par with cities like NY though

Yes, that is true, is a much bigger city. However, for me both are English speaking, capital and international cities.

TheBeardedLady

In Spain they don't see Europe as East and West, they see it as North and South, so when they say North, they mean Northern Europe. (I know this because I live in Spain ).


You're not only limited to London or Dublin, there's other cities in both countries that might suit you better. The Spanish seem to love Edinburgh, for example. I'm planning on moving to Manchester next year (or another northern English city). Cork and Belfast are other cities on our island. Don't limit yourself at this stage would be my advice.

Lapin

Having worked and lived in both, London wins for me every time.

The only downside it how expensive its becoming and the size of the place makes it difficult to keep in regular touch with different groups of friends around the city.

At least Dublin is small so its easier to meet up with friends there more often.

Nomis21

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

biko

UK and Ireland are so much more than London and Dublin.
There are many more cities to consider in each country.

TheBeardedLady

I was happy in both but for different reasons.

DavidSpain

Nomis21 wrote: »

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

I have been in Australia as well and met lots of Irish, thats why I am thinking in Dublin. They are a great bunch of lads! hahahaha

RobYourBuilder

Do you have a job lined up? If not, what sort of work are you looking for?

Super-Rush

Nomis21 wrote: »

I come from London. Had a great time there in my 20's

I was in Australia in my 30's. Brilliant.

I was in Manchester in my 40's Had a great time there.

I was in Dublin in my 50's, Great Craic.

Now in my 60's I'm in Co. Offaly. There's a time and place for everything :-)

Offaly, where people go to die.

DavidSpain

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Do you have a job lined up? If not, what sort of work are you looking for?

I am a Chef.

FTA69

London is a world city akin to New York or Paris; its a metropolis that offers literally everything you could want provided you're in a position to avail of it. Dublin doesn't compare in any way to that. However, London can also be a massive pain in the hole that people can grow to hate. I know some people who get flustered within two days of being here. It takes getting used to.

Personally if you can secure a decent job with a good salary I'd pick London over Dublin; it's a much more vibrant place than Dublin. That having been said, as cities its size go, Dublin also has a lot going for it. More than many places its equivalent size anyway.

Duckworth_Luas

DavidSpain wrote: »

I have been in Australia as well and met lots of Irish, thats why I am thinking in Dublin. They are a great bunch of lads! hahahaha

I think you're mixing up the Irish with the Chinese!

Phonehead

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Are the two even comparable lol?

I'd agree with you, there is no way you can compare both!

RobYourBuilder

DavidSpain wrote: »

I am a Chef.

Depending on your level, you shouldn't have much problems finding work in either city. The culinary scene and chance to progress would be much larger in London than Dublin though.

DavidSpain

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

I think you're mixing up the Irish with the Chinese!

They always made jokes with that.

The_Captain

London is more expensive, but better jobs and higher pay.

DavidSpain

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Depending on your level, you shouldn't have much problems finding work in either city. The culinary scene and chance to progress would be much larger in London than Dublin though.

Same again, bigger city bigger chances, but in Ireland you have great restaurants and hotels, Patrick Guilbaud, Four seasons Hotel, and so on.

genericguy

DavidSpain wrote: »

Same again, bigger city bigger chances, but in Ireland you have great restaurants and hotels, Patrick Guilbaud, Four seasons Hotel, and so on.

seriously? london has way more outstanding restaurants, and if you are moving over here you likely won't be living in the four seasons hotel.

either way - i work in london about one week a month, and I absolutely hate the place, dublin all the way for me. Nicer, calmer pace of life, better standard of living vs income (this is getting tighter though obviously), and nicer people. except on the red luas line.

Sunnyisland

Going to The beach in London is much better.











:-)

Chucken

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

(I know this because I live in Spain ).


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:eek: I did not know that!!

Fratton Fred

I loved working in London. The buzz of the place is second to none.

I have no regrets about moving to Dublin though.

If you're single and have no kids, London is worth a shot, you will regret it if you don't.

Dayum

London if you're young, single, no kids, care-free. After a year the commute and extortionate prices will do your head in.

Dublin if you're looking to settle down with some quality of life and comfort.

Sh1tbag OToole

They are both sh1te.

Nichololas

FTA69 wrote: »

Personally if you can secure a decent job with a good salary I'd pick London over Dublin; it's a much more vibrant place than Dublin. That having been said, as cities its size go, Dublin also has a lot going for it. More than many places its equivalent size anyway.

From what I've seen, if you can secure a decent job with a good salary you can get a room in a house-share with an hour and a half commute. More vibrant and multicultural, but more impersonal too. If you know people already there, and the pace of life suits you then go for it.

I have a 10 minute walk as my daily commute though, anything up to an hour would grate on me after a year.

Phonehead wrote: »

I'd agree with you, there is no way you can compare both!

Ehh, they're both cities, of course you can compare them..

Amirani

Dayum wrote: »

London if you're young, single, no kids, care-free. After a year the commute and extortionate prices will do your head in.

Dublin if you're looking to settle down with some quality of life and comfort.

Absolutely this.

Pay is a good deal higher in London, but probably won't make up for the massively increased living costs unless you're earning a fairly significant amount.

DavidSpain

genericguy wrote: »

seriously? london has way more outstanding restaurants, and if you are moving over here you likely won't be living in the four seasons hotel.

either way - i work in london about one week a month, and I absolutely hate the place, dublin all the way for me. Nicer, calmer pace of life, better standard of living vs income (this is getting tighter though obviously), and nicer people. except on the red luas line.

Yeah not living but working.

DavidSpain

Diego Simeone wrote: »

Absolutely this.

Pay is a good deal higher in London, but probably won't make up for the massively increased living costs unless you're earning a fairly significant amount.

That's what I am thinking, you can earn a lot of money but if half of it, goes to rent,makes no sense.

c_man

To be honest, I'd rule London out based on the rent/commute. I know lads living there paying an arm and a leg for a daily 3 hour run to/from work. Balls to that. I value my time more, there's other cities

Hold the Cheez Whiz

DavidSpain wrote: »

Yes, that is true, is a much bigger city. However, for me both are English speaking, capital and international cities.

I think it is down to preferences.

Dublin is smaller, more friendly, and you have more free time because you aren't commuting for 2+ hours every day. Also, it is more international than it used to be: there are a lot of foreigners working in Dublin, especially in IT and the hotels/restaurant industry. When I lived there, most of my friends were from Southern Europe or Latin America.

I think London has MUCH better food and restaurant options than Dublin. But it is crushingly expensive.

The other thing to consider is earnings in pounds versus euros. If this is a permanent move, it doesn't matter so much, but if the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, and you are considering moving back to Spain after 2-3 years, this can make a big difference in the value of your savings.

DavidSpain

Hold the Cheez Whiz wrote: »

I think it is down to preferences.

Dublin is smaller, more friendly, and you have more free time because you aren't commuting for 2+ hours every day. Also, it is more international than it used to be: there are a lot of foreigners working in Dublin, especially in IT and the hotels/restaurant industry. When I lived there, most of my friends were from Southern Europe or Latin America.

I think London has MUCH better food and restaurant options than Dublin. But it is crushingly expensive.

The other thing to consider is earnings in pounds versus euros. If this is a permanent move, it doesn't matter so much, but if the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, and you are considering moving back to Spain after 2-3 years, this can make a big difference in the value of your savings.

Savings? what's that? hahahaha

AngeGal

Worked in both, Dublin for me. London is just too intense/frantic for me. Dublin still has a lot on and a lot to do but with a slightly gentler pace of life. Depends on the individual though as others said.

DavidSpain

AngeGal wrote: »

Worked in both, Dublin for me. London is just too intense/frantic for me. Dublin still has a lot on and a lot to do but with a slightly gentler pace of life. Depends on the individual though as others said.

Only think in the 2 hours or more commute makes me crazy, lol, I think I'll give Dublin a try.