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Should a US citizen consider emigration to Europe? | 66 comments (66 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Amen. Dublin is one of the nicest cities in Europe. I know Soj likes Romania but I doubt most Americans would. My experience is 15 years old so things may be much better, but if your wife is nervous, better stick to W. Europe. The pay will be much better too, but the cost of living may equalize that.

One thing re the UK. They don't tend to pay technical people squat. Might be better at the PHD level, but the average engineer is poorly paid vs the US, France or Germany. In UK parlance a repairman is an "engineer" and they pay accordingly.

by HiD on Tue Jun 28th, 2005 at 11:13:49 PM EST
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Re: Eire (none / 0)

I should think seriously about this. Both my wife and I love Ireland. I used to play a ton of Irish traditional music, though I've started playing more American fiddle tunes recently. I'll keep this in mind.

How difficult is it to become an Irish citzen?

by guleblanc on Wed Jun 29th, 2005 at 08:39:08 AM EST
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Re: Eire ctizenship (none / 0)

no idea. In the UK they gave us perm residency after 4 years on a work permit. By the time we got it, my wife was already sick of the weather and I was sick of the job stress. So we walked away a couple of years later.

I suspect you'll have an easier time in Eire if you have Irish ancestors. Google around. There are good sites on Italian rules/regs so prob some on Eire as well.

by HiD on Wed Jun 29th, 2005 at 12:22:54 PM EST
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Should a US citizen consider emigration to Europe? | 66 comments (66 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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