Dad who emigrated to Dublin discovers 'three reasons people should not move to Ireland'
A man who shares his experiences from living and working in Ireland has revealed three reasons why others should not move to the country like he did.Karol Cop, who works as an event videographer in Dublin, also runs a YouTube channel where he explores Ireland’s beauty and culture while also sharing insight into daily life.He has previously spoken about how much he loves Dublin, calling it a city that is “never boring” and there’s “always something happening”.He also called Ireland one of the fastest growing economies in the world and there were good opportunities to find jobs in various sectors.However, despite the huge amount of positivity, he has noticed three issues, which he alluded to in one video titled "three reasons not to move to Ireland".He stressed that his goal was not to scare anyone thinking of emigrating here but to encourage them to make a smart decision and think about the life they want in the long-term.Housing crisisIt is no secret to people in Ireland that there is a housing crisis and this was reason number one Karol cited as a red flag.He said buying a property in Ireland was “almost impossible” for many people, even if they were couples where both people worked full-time.Explaining his point, he added: “House prices are very high, especially in cities like Dublin, Cork, or Galway. A small house can cost you from €300,000.”He also spoke about the “nightmare” of renting where people are forced to pay extortionate monthly rates for tiny apartments that are in dire need of repairs.Karol, who is raising a family in Ireland, also said he has seen up to 100 people applying to live in the one apartment, and said it is common for people in their 30s and 40s to house share.He also noted that some people lived miles away from their workplace and spent hours travelling every single day. And summing up his first point, he said: “So if your dream is to own a home or live comfortable here, Ireland can be very disappointing.”Cost of livingHis second reason was also related to finance, and he told viewers that Ireland was one of the most expensive countries in Europe.He said most things were costly, including electricity, internet, phone bills, transport, restaurants and simply buying a coffee.A standard food shop can also leave you out of pocket, according to Karol, who said the necessity of having to drive also brings the added stress of super high car insurance bills.Offering his perspective, he said: “At the end of the month many people have very little money left. Saving money here is very hard. You work a lot, you spend almost all of your time working, but you still feel stressed about money because at the end you have nothing.”WeatherThe weather in Ireland is not something we can brag about, but it’s also completely out of our control.However, Karol believes the bad weather, something he personally has no problem with, has negative impacts on everyday people who are struggling in other aspects of their lives.He said: “It’s many grey days and very little sun. You should know, in winter here, days are very short, it gets dark very early, sometimes at 4pm. This affects mental health and people here feel tired, sad, lonely, depressed. Also, because housing is expensive and life is stressful, people work a lot and the work balance here is not always as good as people think.“You may feel like you are only working to pay rent and bills, not really enjoying life. Yes, Ireland is beautiful, people are kind, but daily life can feel heavy and stressful.”
