MockieAhCork OP t1_jad6jue wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Reply to comment by Competitive-Read1543 in Cost of a pint of lager/ale, and cocktails, in Worcester pubs. by MockieAhCork

Ireland has been my home for the past 18 years, but I am an American and America is home. My parents getting older and wanting to spend as much time with them is a driving factor. Plus, Ireland is a difficult country to get older in; everything takes so much effort! I want an easier life. Ireland is an expensive country, and the salaries don’t match the cost of living so there is very little money left over at the end of the month. And I miss baseball. And summer weather. And my kids (teenagers) want to experience American high school. So many more reasons. I’ll always have one foot in Ireland, but I am definitely ready for a move back.

Competitive-Read1543 t1_jaddue5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Things aren't cheap there mate. Make your decision carefully

MockieAhCork OP t1_jadekvm wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:11 PM

No, but most things are cheapER than Ireland. That’s why Albany and Springfield are in consideration because the cost of living is less than Worcester. I will factor in everything, but ultimately it comes down to where I can get the best job that will afford me the best quality of life.

Boxziti t1_jadfxaj wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Move to Florida,,, unless you are hacked up state or other use you have limited opportunities in WISTA

MockieAhCork OP t1_jadmnik wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM

My son would love that, but I don’t like Florida at all. I want/need to be in this area to be near enough to my mother (she lives in NW corner of Connecticut on MA border).

Liqmadique t1_jaep5tv wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Why the he'll would anyone want to go to an American High School? They're basically prisons for teenagers.

MockieAhCork OP t1_jaewtvr wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM

I guess any school anywhere would be like that? It’s a new experience. My daughter is especially looking forward to no uniforms. And you think American high schools are like prisons? My kids have had over 10 years of Irish-Catholic education. Talk about imprisoning! And these are public, not private, schools they go to.