Im 20, from the United States,to move to Ireland or Scotland for a year, what should i do?

Question

Im 20 and been in college for a couple of years now. Im looking to take a year off and moving to either Ireland or Scotland to work. I was wondering if anyone can help on me what i should or need to do. Advice would help alot. Thank you

-Patrick Owen

Answer 1

I think Ireland will have more craic (fun!) Americans always love ireland and its got a great social scene for college students. Voted the friendliest nation in europe, I would highly reccommend it!!

Answer 2

You have to have a work visa to do that and you must have an employer to get a work visa...It is nearly impossible for an American to work in the U.K.  May be a bit easier in Ireland. All other Europeans are ahead of Americans.  You could go to the site below to learn about work visas to Ireland.

Answer 3

Find the job first before you move as tiems are hard for anyone that leaves its native country. Make sure you have contacts that can help you around the country, and money hah.

i think with those three you should be fine, it's then just like living in the US except they speak with that sweet *** accent.

Answer 4

Hi! Well first thing is you will need a visa to work in Ireland - probably the same in Scotland.  It depends what you intend working at.  Basically Irish and EU citizens get preference at jobs and its only if you can't get someone for the job that you can hire someone from outside.  If you're looking for casual work you'll have no problem.  Depends where you wanna live in Ireland.  Dublin can be expensive.  Scotland is a lovely place but it can get very cold in the winter.  Good luck!

Answer 5

We're looking for a farmhand, preferably female, but I suppose you'll do. Give us a buzz.

Answer 6

You need to find a job first, then get your employer to send a letter offering you the job, then bring it to get your residency/work permit. As a non-EU national, you need a work permit as well as a residency permit.

Try daft.ie to find shared accommodation.

Answer 7

Have six months in each, they are quite different.  I am Scottish and have lived in Ireland for ten years, Dublin, it is a good place.  Check out some job sites, it will be easier to get a job in Ireland.