It gave me the ick just browsing through. It’s the same people and how dating apps made people disposable is making me less hopeful about finding love.

I know it’s useful for some. And I’ve met my ex from Bumble and my last situationship on Hinge. But it is shite.

Help me (a germ-phobe!) get calmer about visitors or bringing my newborn out! We are due in the next few weeks and I of course want to get out and about / have visitors to meet my newborn, but feel like I’m very aware of their tiny little immune system 🥹

Living in the countryside and having issues with mice. Want to get a cat that will live outside but afraid they will run away. Wondering how best to keep them around so they recognise their new home? Thanks in advance.

(We have about an acre site around the house. So plenty of space. Preferably wouldn't have them indoors at all other than for a few minutes here and there. )

Edit - I have traps, sealed entrance points, had pest control out who say they can't do anymore and they even said a cat is no harm.

I know Revolut is down, but I haven't logged into it this week

Anyone else get a sus OTP text today?

I know people will probably tell me to grow a pair and just get on with it, and I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. I just wanted to throw this out there and see what people think.

I’m a lad in my mid-20s, an only child, and still living at home. I’m at the stage now where I feel I need to get out and see some of the world. I’ve been considering Canada, in particular. I’ve put off travelling over the last few years, but I feel that if I don’t go next year, I might never do it.

The issue is that I don’t think my parents would be too happy about me going, particularly my father.

He’s been pushing me to do a master’s in teaching for a while now and has brought it up on several occasions, to the point where I eventually had to ask him to stop. He was a teacher himself, so I think it’s something he’d really like me to do.

The thing is, I’m not against doing it. In fact, I’ll probably do it at some point, but I’d like to travel first before committing to two years of study.

Although I am grateful to be living at home it can be difficult at times, particularly in relation to my mother. That’s why I feel like I need to live away from home for a while.

I’m a little over two years out of college now and have been working since graduating. I’ve managed to save around €29k, and wherever I end up, I’d be looking to get a job straight away. It’s not as if I’m planning to go over and sit around doing nothing.

The problem is that, on previous occasions when I’ve mentioned things I’d like to do, I’ve immediately sensed that they’re unhappy about it. I start getting short answers or the silent treatment, and eventually I have to ask what the problem is. From there, it either turns into an argument or I end up getting a lecture. Which is not great for anxiety.

I know I’m in my mid-20s and that ultimately it’s my decision to make. I suppose I’m just finding it difficult to deal with the potential reaction from my parents, particularly when I know they might not agree with what I want to do.

I do love my parents and appreciate everything they do for me but I need to be able to experience the world also.

Anyone out there been in a similar situation? How did you deal with it?

Thanks

Cannot for anything it declines , can’t top up and can’t move money from vault .

Edit: Thanks all not just me so

Just a follow-up post of https://www.reddit.com/r/HousingIreland/s/5Tk4IuiInG, I’d really appreciate if anyone who has moved in and been living in Oscar Traynor Woods phase 1 or phase 2 could to share some stories about living there?

I’ve no kids and no car, decent job but with limited budget, personally I’d really prefer a brand new apartment because I’m so sick of the bidding, so there’s really not much options in Dublin or around the city. I would be potentially offered a 2-bed in Oscar’s Traynor Woods but I’ve never lived in that area, neither anywhere in the northern city. The apartment would be my own home in a very long time before I can afford a proper detached house so I’ve no plan to sell or rent it out.

Would love to hear any stories about the community/estate or around that area. Thanks in advance!

TLDR : feeling exploited by apprenticeship, want working environment/people in white collar

Hey guys
I don’t know if this is the right thread for this but I was hoping for to get some feedback /advice, I’m a 26M just started an electrical apprenticeship 5 months ago.
I don’t mind the work too much but to be honest most of the time it’s not that interesting, I’m currently working domestic. I don’t think there’s a huge amount of stuff still to learn for how long the apprenticeship actually is. I had some difficulties with my boss not registering me and now the training officer is very slow but I’ve been on 1st year rates for a month now but I’m still not registered with solas.
I don’t like the solitary working environment of only working with one other person as well (our company works in crews of 2 basically).
I would like to think that leaving for another company would be help things but I’m worried that
the next place will also drag their feet with registering me with their company
I won’t get on on a core level with the people I work with.
It will also still be a solitary working environment

I was thinking of moving into IT, I would like to end up in cybersecurity but I understand you would need a few years in admin support before being able to do that, for context I went to a private school and everyone I know is in white collar professions.
My worry is that I’m seeing loads of fearmongering with tech being completely over saturated and competitive, but cyber security is seeing one of the largest annual growths.
Basically I just feel like the apprenticeship (or at least the craft apprenticeship) programme is a bit exploitative and time consuming for what it is. For the large majority of it, it’s job where you learn something new every week or so if that. I’ve never had a desk job before or been in an office environment (I’ve mainly come from bars/hotels/hospotality)
Ive always been on my feet in every job I ever had and I’m wondering if I’m glorifying office work because I’ve never had it?
Another big reason for looking at white collar is just feeling exploited by the apprenticeship programme and feeling like it’s not worth it for how long it is.

I was just looking for advice from anyone in the trades from a similar background or has felt the same on any of the points mentioned.
And anyone in IT/ cyber or office work in general who can speak to the points about office work being comfortable and enjoyable and hopefully less exploitative? And could maybe talk about the job market

Any guys who have had gynecomastia surgery before?

Thinking of either getting it done in Dublin or going abroad like Eastern Europe if there is much of a saving to make.

Hi guys, my fiancé and I, while not originally from Ireland, we have both lived here for a good chunk of time.We absolutely love Ireland, and have put down roots here by buying a house. Now we want to get married here. The only thing is we don't want a traditional wedding. I am more inclined towards a beautiful ceremony on a cliff, or other location that encapsulates the Irish beauty we love so much. Just to clarify, we would just like a ceremony, no reception or other stuff.

I have tried to look at packages online, but let's be honest these are more geared towards American tourists that are willing to spend 4000+ euro on the day. All I would need is a beautiful location, and officiant, photographer and ability to take our witnesses as well (most packages I have seen online with this option are €6000+)

Have any of you gone down that less than traditional route and have any tips or places that offer something like this? Any tips and advice would be welcome, TIA.

Absolutely no judgement as to any other factors here. The only condition is the question.

I was into the trad/folk scene way back in a different century. It was a huge part of the social scene in my part of rural Ireland. We were an excepting bunch of folk and sessions could be 20 singers and musicians. Didn't matter what instrument you turned up with. We were just about music, the craic and general conversations.

It's not a thing here anymore and this is a place that people caught musical abilities like the common cold.

I'm on a rare evening that I took a stroll and ended up in one of the locals in the village. I've got Spotify playing a playlist of memories of a social scene that has gone the way of all the other things that brought us joy.

Our world is becoming sterile and void of joy. I'm an old GenX bloke that is genuinely sorry for you young beautiful people. They have stripped the life and soul of the social scene that I took for granted in my 20's and 30's.

My little one loves strawberries but isn't enjoying the imported dutch/Belgian ones now the Irish ones aren't around. Any good berry recommendations heading into winter?

Hello, can anyone help please, I have moved from Ireland in 2021, haven't been living there since and I got a letter from tax office that I have 1000 euro due to pay for a period of 1st January to 31st December 2024. It says description IT, if I dont pay in 7 days I will be brought to court and interest will be applied? Has anyone seen something like this before? When moving out I remember registering out of work so nothing should be charged, there was no income since 2021 so not sure what is the tax applied on? Would it be possible it's some scam or something like that? It's strange that it's exactly 1000 euro

Hey all,

Random one but looking for opinions!

With Revolut and its abundance of issues I’ve had I’m looking to start banking elsewhere.

One big thing for me is the ease of Revoluts app and how simple/helpful it can be, ie pockets, pay later etc

Would BOI, AIB or any other Irish banking app come close to the above or which one is the best?

Thanks

Edit: I should’ve clarified previously but I’ve had a load of issues myself with Revolut the past two years.

Can anyone steer me in the direction of a good first car as an 18 year old chap in which I won’t be destroyed with insurance?

Have a budget of 8,000 euro and all sorts of cars, vans, jeeps would be greatly appreciated.

So, like the title, has anyone here moved abroad for their retirement?

Did you sell up here first, or keep a place here? How has it gone, any advice? I'm seriously thinking of this in a few years..

Let me say from the outset that nobody wants the American system of tipping here. Our wages are paid by our actual employers and tips are just a recognition of a job well done from the customer if deserved. And that's the way it should be.

However, there are occasions I think when we can feel justifiably annoyed that we didn't get a tip. For example, last night near the end of my shift (I'm a barman), I was waiting for one last group to leave so I could close up, and one of them asks me for six espresso martinis. At first I thought he was joking. Who drinks premium cocktails at the end of a night? But no, he really wanted to buy a round of espresso martinis. So I prepare and serve the martinis (it ended up being just four) plus a couple of G&Ts andI listen to then remark how delicious they are. Eventually I decide it's time to close, so I tell them it's time for last orders, and of course their last orders were four more espresso martinis .

Now some people might disagree, but I think this is the kind of effort where the barman has earned a little bit extra, but no. Just a thanks and a sorry for being awkwardand and off they went. So, am I out of line for thinking I should have been offered a tip, or would that have been the polite thing to do.? I'm prepared to be flamed here for this post. I'm genuinely curious what the consensus about this is.

Hi everyone!

I recently accepted a job offer in Dublin, Ireland and I'm currently waiting for my work permit. Planning to move around January 2027.

Just wanted to ask those already living in Dublin, any tips for someone moving there for the first time? How's the adjustment for people coming from abroad, and what are some things you wish you knew before moving?

Also, how much money would you recommend having for the first few months?

Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

750 applicants have been notified as successful, and an unknown amount rejected thus far as being ineligible/unsuccessful. Has anyone spoken to the department or have any indication of when remaining applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application? Will some of us really have to wait until January only to be informed that we have been rejected? Information being sent out in dribs and drabs is making the whole process more difficult and painful.

Hi! We’ve recently welcomed our newborn and are looking for someone to help us keep the house in order during the first few weeks.

We’re looking for around 3 cleaning sessions, ideally once a week, for about 1–2 hours per visit.

The cleaning would mainly involve regular household cleaning and tidying: vacuuming, mopping, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen surfaces, dusting, etc. Nothing too intensive or a deep clean.

We need a proper invoice/receipt from a registered cleaning company or sole trader for each session, as we’ll be submitting the cleaning costs
to our insurance for reimbursement.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable cleaner in Dublin who might be available?

Thanks!