Work holiday in Cork?

Question

I am seriously considering Cork for my work holiday (from the US). It will begin in Jan. 2008 and end in May 2008.

Will I have great difficulty in finding work at this time of the year?

Would staying in a Cork hostel long-term be advisable?

Answer 1

Depends on what you are able to do.  Most seasonal work would be in the summer when Ireland is a tourist destination, but it should be possible to find work any time.  You may need a work permit.  Check

http://working.monster.ie/

http://www.manpower.ie/jobseekers/main_r...

http://www.workandtravelireland.org/

http://www.askireland.com/work.asp

Re staying in a hostel, that would be fine initially, but it wouldn't really be as comfortable as home.  You may make friends you could share with, or look for a room in a family home.  We have a  Rent a  Room  Scheme, general info at

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/catego...

First of all the hostel, the work, and then the place to stay outside the hostel.

To find a place of your own, try www.daft.ie, check Lettings or Sharing. On second thoughts (I  had a quick look)  the hostel might be cheaper.  Or put a notice on a supermarket noticeboard, or check notices there already

And bring your wet weather gear and woolly jumpers.

Whatever you decide, good luck !!

Answer 2

Try and get a live-in job, if you can. Otherwise, contact the students' unions in University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology and see if you can get a room in a flat - it would be more expensive than a hostel, but nicer.