Dublin, a colourful place...

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever you have been done before... If you are just interested in earning money, then go to Dublin ! Indeed, imagine a place where, even if you are not able to speak in English (and you don't care about this language), you could work easily. Building, call centre, pubs, restaurants and so on, just apply and you will find something for sure with at least 1,500 to 2,000 euros as salary.
Last ten years, the Irish economy has grown up so much, mainly because of a low taxes policy. It's why you find here a lot of american companies which chose Ireland to settle their business in Europe. Quickly, all in the world, this country became the new "Eldorado" and immigrants arrived so many. Chinese, Spanish, Indian, French, Bresilian, Polish, Italian or African people, here are just a few examples of all nationalities represented.
But now, in Ireland's capital where leave over 500,000 people, sometimes you ask yourself if you are still in Ireland because foreigners like me are so numerous. Walking on the street, having a drink in a pub or doing your shopping, you can go through the place, from East to West or from North to South, without almost hearing a word of English language.
I mean, obviously it's nice for a country to be "open-minded" but it's dangerous as well. Some Irish people are getting a bad feeling about this situation because they get the impression their country is being invaded and pillaged. And I understand them. Definitely, the Dublin soul and the way of life have changed ! But, fortunately, the Pub's atmosphere didn't... And only for that, it' so cool to come in Ireland.

M. De Theache