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nice bag, but the flag is wrong
Should I revise my decision about the job?
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Temporary Accomodation in Dublin
I am joining Dublin next month; could anyone advise me where can I get a decent temporary accommodation. Initially I will be coming alone after few months I will bring my family. I searched daft.ie, but I don't know which part of the city will be better for me. I need help. Thanks a lot
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where in dublin
using Daft- check out the town of swords as a starter. its only a few kms from the airport/acc and has decent (by irish standards) transport links. the town itself has pretty much everything that you may need. there are plenty of other places close enough to the acc, but this is a good starting point.
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A question for all you people giving up jobs in Oz etc .
Why on earth would you want to come to Ireland? It has rained non stop for the last 3 months (Irish summer ), the cost of living is possibly the highest in Europe , the health service is third world, the economy is in freefall, the rosters we work are murder, you will never get a word of appreciation from our management . In fact the only face to face you will get is when you are in trouble. You will never get a days casual leave.
If you dont believe me read the threads for the last 12 months on pprune.
Apart from all this the lads are good to work with and you will be treated with fairness and respect on the operations floor.
Any comments please.......
Why on earth would you want to come to Ireland? It has rained non stop for the last 3 months (Irish summer ), the cost of living is possibly the highest in Europe , the health service is third world, the economy is in freefall, the rosters we work are murder, you will never get a word of appreciation from our management . In fact the only face to face you will get is when you are in trouble. You will never get a days casual leave.
If you dont believe me read the threads for the last 12 months on pprune.
Apart from all this the lads are good to work with and you will be treated with fairness and respect on the operations floor.
Any comments please.......
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accommodation.
anywhere along the coast is nice. Donabate, Malahide, Portmarnock, lots of controllers living there, Baldoyle , sutton and Howth. Howth is very nice, good pubs, restaurants, harbour, its scenic and is the last stop on the Dart line.
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I'm on my way across in 2 weeks:
Well it's an opportunity to explore the world, well Europe anyway.
I have noticed, it will be a nice change, for a while anyway, the weather is a concern, but not insurmountable, tis only the weather, we'll see after I'm there for a while...
Maybe true, but life's an adventure; my decision is not financially based, if it were I wouldn't be flying 6 hours past the middle east; where I had an offer.
They look good compared to what we have in Oz and the current contract discussions the employer want's to make them worse, a little consistency will be appreciated.
Just like any other ANSP; ASA probably has the trophy of worlds worst? (and there are many contenders) We had Global recruits come in 12 months ago, all those on LWOP from their previous employer, except the Sth Africans, will be going home after their LWOP runs out; none like the management or the company.
same same. Have you noticed the TIBA thing going on in OZ, almost everyday in the last 6 months without exception I have worked in a short staffed environment, enough is enough.
For me Ireland is an escape vehicle, I hope I'm headed in the right direction; if not I can always change my mind at some time; it's not like it's irreversible; even if ASA doesn't take me back; the Middle East will always have vacancies, particularly post Dubai World Central opening.
Why on earth would you want to come to Ireland?
It has rained non stop for the last 3 months (Irish summer ),
the cost of living is possibly the highest in Europe, the health service is third world, the economy is in freefall,
the rosters we work are murder
you will never get a word of appreciation from our management. In fact the only face to face you will get is when you are in trouble.
You will never get a days casual leave.
For me Ireland is an escape vehicle, I hope I'm headed in the right direction; if not I can always change my mind at some time; it's not like it's irreversible; even if ASA doesn't take me back; the Middle East will always have vacancies, particularly post Dubai World Central opening.
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A question for all you people giving up jobs in Oz etc .
Why on earth would you want to come to Ireland?
Why on earth would you want to come to Ireland?
I'll keep my answers sensible.
It has rained non stop for the last 3 months (Irish summer )
the cost of living is possibly the highest in Europe
the health service is third world
the economy is in freefall
the rosters we work are murder
you will never get a word of appreciation from our management
In fact the only face to face you will get is when you are in trouble
You will never get a days casual leave
If you dont believe me read the threads for the last 12 months on pprune.
Apart from all this the lads are good to work with and you will be treated with fairness and respect on the operations floor.
Any comments please.......
"Because I want to experience a different life to the one that I have lived for the last 30 years and Europe is so accessible, the amount of places we will be able to see is endless."
Jackl, with all due respect you seem to have lived all your life in Ireland and it is understandable that you are tired of the IAA and the Irish weather.
Don't discourage people who have the courage to try something different and experience a different kind of life. It takes a lot of strength to relocate countries and the last thing people need to hear is generalized negativity from people like yourself.
I can guarantee you that anyone who has made the decision to move to Ireland has not done it lightly and will have done a good bit of research prior to making the decision.
My final reason for moving?
Guinness!
Maybe we can have one together if you work in Dublin
Oh and trying to finish this post, other reasons for moving.....
Liverpool FC
Dublin GAA
Republic of Ireland Internationals
St Andrews, Ballybunion, K Club, Portmarnock etc. (I play off a 6 handicap)
Shopping in Paris for the other half (not sure if this is good or not
)Europe!!!
Hope this helps you understand.
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Hey Block,
You posted your reply while I was typing my version of War and Peace!
Some very good points in your post also.
Jackl check this out also
YouTube - We still have TIBA at home...
You posted your reply while I was typing my version of War and Peace!
Some very good points in your post also.
Jackl check this out also
YouTube - We still have TIBA at home...
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West Atc that's the spirit
With an attitude and an outlook like that you will have no problems no matter where you go. I hope you take the up one of the positions with the IAA, we could do with your kind and lots more like you. I hope your attitude rubs off on a few of our more negative colleagues.It would be a good idea if one of our current Direct entries came on this thread to give an honest opinion and comparison. ''6 handicap''. Portmarnock for you. Although Donabate has a fine selection of courses. Best of luck and hope you take the job.
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IN my defence,,
If I come across as overly negative that was not the intention but I would like to state the following,
(a) The last twelve to eighteen months have been a bruising and difficult time for controllers in IAA. The dispute was difficult and morale sapping for all staff and the comments made in the media about us by our management were uncalled for, hurtful and downright disrecpectful to a staff that carried out major changes in rosters, equipment and procedures without complaint . Did this make me angry .You bet it did !!!!!
(b) As regards contract staff, I for one welcome anyone who will make our lives a bit easier and allow us to get a day off for a wedding , christening etc. I admire their bravery to travel so far as i have worked abroad and know what it is like .Just join the union and dont let yourselves be used as a stick to beat us in the next dispute.
(c) As i stated ,the job itself is fine and you will be treated fairly by all the staff. As regards not getting any recognition for work well done ,if it is an international thing in ATC centres it is still wrong and it costs very little to appreciate good hard working staff with a few words of praise or a company sponsored night out. After all as far as I know we are still the revenue generating side of the company.
(d) Mabye it is the weather just getting at me as we have had the worst summer on record or perhaps the fact that i have just paid a second mortage on childcare this month .
Apart from all that we are still a great little country ..
If I come across as overly negative that was not the intention but I would like to state the following,
(a) The last twelve to eighteen months have been a bruising and difficult time for controllers in IAA. The dispute was difficult and morale sapping for all staff and the comments made in the media about us by our management were uncalled for, hurtful and downright disrecpectful to a staff that carried out major changes in rosters, equipment and procedures without complaint . Did this make me angry .You bet it did !!!!!
(b) As regards contract staff, I for one welcome anyone who will make our lives a bit easier and allow us to get a day off for a wedding , christening etc. I admire their bravery to travel so far as i have worked abroad and know what it is like .Just join the union and dont let yourselves be used as a stick to beat us in the next dispute.
(c) As i stated ,the job itself is fine and you will be treated fairly by all the staff. As regards not getting any recognition for work well done ,if it is an international thing in ATC centres it is still wrong and it costs very little to appreciate good hard working staff with a few words of praise or a company sponsored night out. After all as far as I know we are still the revenue generating side of the company.
(d) Mabye it is the weather just getting at me as we have had the worst summer on record or perhaps the fact that i have just paid a second mortage on childcare this month .
Apart from all that we are still a great little country ..