Being honest about it, Ireland can be a wet, cold, damp and overcast place for a lot of the year. This does affect a lot of people mentally, you feel lethargic and not wanting to do stuff. I'm just surprised that people don't realise this before they come, they haven't done their research.. Housing is massively expensive in Ireland and you'll be working for the landlord to a large extent, that's the fact of the matter. Just my thoughts as an Irish person..
Ana-Maria, I urge you not to listen to those who are in agreement with you in the comments here: they can only teach you how to feel depressed. It is incredibly easy to feel extremely happy and full of energy every single day - but you cannot live in the manner that most people do. It is also extremely easy to be more physically beautiful at 40 years of age than at 25. Firstly, what you are doing wrong: you are seeking very regular novelty and excitement - which is to say, shots of dopamine - from external sources, such as environment, social activity, and food. All this does is flood your dopamine receptors, making it impossible thereafter to feel pleasure in any of the little things in life; hence leaving you feeling depressed. We evolved to live in much simpler natural environments. Your goals in life thus far have all been too externally focused. The only goal that matters in life is that of internally-created happiness - 100% an internal creation. Secondly, there are non-negotiable rules for how to be physically healthy in life. Most importantly, you can never ever eat any sugar: it is disgusting for health. This includes fruit except for kiwis, lemons, and berries; you should never drink fruit juice. You must make vegetables - kale, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots - the most important part of your diet. At the beginning, this will taste very boring and bland due to the fact that you have trained yourself to chase dopamine shots. After a while, however, vegetables alone will begin to taste wonderful. The only meat you need for protein is chicken fillet - 150 grams per day. As regards the nightlife you seek, this is incompatible with healthy living: if you stay out late - or, even worse, eat - at night, your health by the time you are 40 will be like that of the majority of people; which is to say, terrible. You should be in bed by 10:30 every night, having turned out your lights (for yoga and meditation) at least 30 minutes beforehand. Jumping straight out of bed at 7:00 the next morning, the absolutely most important thing to do in life - within an hour of waking - is to get outside for a short (or long, if time allows) walk for the purpose of getting sunlight into your eyes: it is crucial to set your circadian rhythm in this way every single day. As regards the warm sunny climate in some other European countries like Spain, it can be horrible in the summer; and in places like the Canary Islands, the air quality is disastrously unhealthy on a very frequent basis due to dust from the Sahara Desert. Ireland has amongst the best air quality in the world; and a cultural backdrop that is peaceful, and populated by arguably the friendliest people in the world. You just need to know how to live astutely. Happiness and health are all about your internal management of your own neurochemicals, and your taking responsibility for scrupulously shaping your own internal perception of reality in every moment. I wish you healthy and beauty, Ana-Maria, for countless decades to come. - Robert
Hi Sir, i think your POV is a very valid one, however, perhaps a little biased based on the point in life where you're at? Ana Maria is a young girl with her life ahead full of different opportunities, it's natural for her to look for other envirionments where she will feel more motivated and happier. When we're at points in life where things are fairly stable (house, country, partner, family, etc) then yes i agree with you that constantly looking for temporary source of happiness wont be sustainable and we need to learn to grow it within.. but as young as she is i feel we should we encourage her to go for these changes, because why not?
@@Vannessa1793 Gracias por tu respuesta, Vannessa. Yo diría que los jóvenes también son humanos. 90% de los jóvenes están muy infelices - muchos incluso considerando el suicido. Yo creo que tienen el derecho a aprender a ser felices de verdad: la experiencia de la vida es una construcción subjetiva dentro del cerebro; no se puede ni comprar ni encontrar en ningún parte exterior. Un abrazo. Robert
@@roberthanley si pero creo que es un poco injusto no apoyarla en su decisión simplemente porque creemos que la felicidad se debe construir desde adentro… Yo si creo que el país y el ambiente que nos rodea influye muchísimo en nuestro estado de ánimo , y mas aún cuando se es jóven y nada te ata al lugar donde estas …
Met a Brazilian guy in Dublin who said he loved Ireland due to the safety from crime and poisonous animals. when I mentioned the weather he said it was easier to stay warm in Ireland than to keep cool in Brazil. You need to join a dance class and make more friends.
@@joehill7837 Joe l am English and live in the uk. But even l am tired of foreign moan arses who moan about the weather yet came anyway to exploit the wealth of opportunities Ireland has to offer. My wife who is polish use to hear the moaning off some Polish people how crap they thought the uk was so she said if you do not like the country go somewhere else,we'll they soon shut up. This young woman is a narcissist. It's all about her. No one forced her too come to Ireland. Ireland is real for me because l have ancestry from there.
@@colinsmith1288 The problem with these Whingers is that they don't fit in, but instead of taking responsibility for this, they will blame everyone and everything else.
@@joehill7837 lreland is a beautiful country. It is green,moist,full of mountains,waterfalls,lakes and beautiful coastline. In the uk we had a very long dry summer and i started missing the rain. Now it is here l am so glad. Too me she is so full of ingratitude and so in love with herself. Well mate they can all bugger off. My idea of hell is living in an arid country that is too hot and to much sunshine. Because of the rain Ireland grows great food,and makes great grub. She did not even bother to get herself a dog which would have made her life so much more exciting.
I'm Irish living in Spain.. Believe me four months of heat will kill all entusiasm you have for the sun!! Plus in the Mediterranean we have winter too... Live in Ireland and take a break around the beautiful ppl of Spain! It will make you more humble too 😉
I'm Irish and they are the same reasons that I decided to move to Spain. In particular, the Mediterranean climate and being able to do things outside has had a massive difference on my physical and mental health.
I have been here for 2 years and I feel every word. I lived in 6 countries and joined my partner, thinking I'd settle in Ireland, but decided I'd look elsewhere. Yes, the people here are nice, but you won't make friends with the locals. If you don't live in Dublin, life can be pretty boring. I live in Cork and unless you're in the pub drinking, there isn't much to do. I don't agree with people repeating " you have to find happiness within you", while this is true, living in a country that offers entrainment helps a lot. Having the sunshine and being able to go out for long walks or hike in the mountains without being completely soaked is also a quality of life. I have only lived in big cities before moving to Cork and I can really feel the difference. Now I need to rely on my vitamin D pills otherwise I fall into depression and my quality of life has incredibly declined. I'm grateful for the great work opportunity I have here, but I am already planning on moving. I find that people who grew up in smaller cities or like isolated places are the ones that tend to stay longer here.
Thanks a lot for sharing your story. I really appreciate to know that it wasn't only me going through this. Ireland is indeed a beautiful country worth visiting and I am very thankful from thr bottom of my heart that it offered me so many opportunities in life. However, I felt that the lifestyle absolutely didn't suit me. I am so much happier now to live a much more active lifestyle 🙌 Best of luck to you 🍀🤞 I am sure that anywhere you go, you will create a great life for yourself
@@patricksweeney5308 ana maria talks about herself and how things affect her personally. I wish her well in her decision. If you try to understand her she has been given quite a fearful upbringing so she has actually overcome quite alot of her fears. I congratulate her on her achievements. I used to write a critique but now I think its important to be kind to everybody.
@@patricksweeney5308 wow so many assumptions and such an elaborate opinion you have formed of me just from just my last name. I am VERY WELL travelled and I don't practice Islam (not sure what this has to do with anything). I lived in South America, in Russia and in Hong Kong for over 12 years, I have friends from all over and I work in one of the biggest multinationals here, but my opinion is still the same. I find Ireland great for work, but it suits more people who want either a very quiet life in the countryside or as she said people who love drinking in pubs, but you can only do this for so many night before it gets too repetitive. Also not sure where you got from my comment that I am acting as if the Irish have a contagious disease, most of the Irish I know are very friendly. The feelings of the girl in the video are very valid, not all countries are suitable for all people and she should find place where she feels happy and I am doing the same.
@@Marwa_SM I'm from Cork and I currently live in Cork as well, and I AGREE WITH THE POINTS YOU MADE. It really is true that the lack of sunshine here greatly limits a person's quality of life, what with the inability to enjoy being outside for long without getting soaked, as well as how depressing it actually can be. It's the truth. The winters here are miserable and too long, and the summers are lacklustre and too short. Even today, on May 11th 2023, there's still the usual wall of dense cloud outside and below-average temperatures. It's also true about how there isn't much to do here if you aren't interested in drinking in pubs. I don't drink alcohol (which makes me a social pariah here!), and I'm largely uninterested in pubs, unless I'm eating or attending a gig in them. So I have to be creative and figure out alternative ways to entertain myself. I think I probably cope better than the average person because of my more introspective nature. Still, human beings are not designed to live their lives indoors... It makes me laugh how playing GAA (hurling/camogie or Gaelic football) is widely promoted in Ireland as being an appealing physical activity for *everyone* -- even the GAA's slogan is "Where We ALL Belong." 🤣🤣 Not if you prefer doing other physical activities instead! You're also correct that people in Ireland are friendly, but that doesn't equate to them ever being your actual friend per se. I constantly see this as a native person! Most people in this country tend to create and build friendships in either early childhood, during their formative school years, or in their college years. Socially, they don't venture beyond these established friendship circles in the workplace or on the nightlife scene... Then, of course, you have the stratospherically high cost of living in this country. Perhaps it would be more acceptable somehow if there was a warm, sunny climate here, but nope... I'm considering moving to a country with a Mediterranean climate, like the south of France, or maybe Croatia (they have hot, sunny summers). 🌞😎🌻🙂
I am from California and been in Ireland for 2 years. I feel the exact same way, point for point. There is so much beauty in Ireland but it is not for me long term.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Ireland is great for sure, but I think because we experienced a completely different lifestyle, we find it difficult to adjust to a much more indoor and quiet life
Great video! I literally feel the same, been in Ireland back in 2012 for 6 months only and then the UK in 2014. On November 22 I will be leaving the UK for the fourth time as I understood that my place is not really here. The cost of living is ridiculous and you get nothing back so I decided to go back home to Romania where I have all of my loved ones, and my warm cozy big, and full-of-light flat, I have access to remote jobs and am overall financially more stable. It's perfectly understandable how you feel as I was and still am in the same situation and looking forward to seeing what your next journey will bring. Kisses & hugs xoxo
I’m with you with regard to the anxiety associated with the prospect of taking on house ownership in 2022 Ireland. I’m Irish, my wife is Romanian and we’re also thinking of moving to Romania within the next couple of years. Starting a new job soon, planning to start building a house there after Christmas. I have a good salary but finding it next to impossible to save for a deposit in Ireland with the ever increasing rent and prices in general. The plan is to eventually work remotely and live a simple, but less stressful life in Romania. We visit Romania in Summer and at Christmas every year and I love it there. Romania este o țară frumoasă!
any recommendations for remote jobs ... im currently live in Drogheda area ... looking for stable financial job in order to cope up with current spike house rental etc
Hi Ana Maria. I just saw your video and I can totally relate to you. I came here for postgraduate studies and now I am contemplating every single point you mentioned for months. It is only holding me as I want to make sure I give myself a valid point and that there are no regrets in future if I move out of here. Kudos to you on the best of your journey here in Ireland and good luck ahead!
Thank sharing your experience as well)) I know it can be really hard to make a decision, but either decision will be good because you will make it good 😊
You've summed it up in one line- there is no perfect place. You don't get everything, no matter where you go in this world. There will always be some sacrifices or some drawbacks.
Thank you for this video. I understand what you mean. And it's nice to hear someone say all those things out loud. Ireland is a beautiful country. But after living here for 1.5 years I find myself in a similar place to you. I come from a very big city and it's difficult to get used to the weather and lack of entertainment, especially outside of bigger cities. I can't wait to hear where you end up! 😊 you can always come back - for now definitely explore!
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience 😊 🙏 really appreciate it. Ireland is a nice country, but I really felt I need to move on. And this was a point as well: that I can always come back if I don't like other places.
@@JustJenny555Kinda agree. I moved in my late 20's after a lot of many experiences and big city life and even before had attitude that there is no bad weather only wrong clothing so it was a bit easier regards weather, had learned to keep active lifestyle no matter weather. Tho I live in smaller towns here, closer to nature so if Im not getting out is just my laziness (tho I agree in sunny weather mood and motivation is always better, higher). But I think the way to live in any place is looking what it has to offer, and looking less at what it lacks... My new activities in IE is hiking, surfing, golf, ocean life, campingp... learning about sports like hulring and rugby and as well about countries history and culture but not everything in short time, but slowly. Of course, honesty having partner and some family is a reasons I moved here and is easier with them here. I think Anna's arguments are really valid at young age, but maybe main thing is that country isn't as modern as other western places and some things can take really long because of too much burocracy and too little digitalizasion and slow technology adaptation in public sector. So it feels great as a tourist spend time in slow down environment or at more mature life when you live a life without so much speed and stress as you would elsewhere.
Thank you for watching 👀 Indeed, it's can get very comfortable in one place and this is why I wanted to expose myself to new experiences and challenges and long as I'm young and have plenty of energy 😊
You are in a similar position to I was. I left Ireland for Belarus back in early 2015 and have never looked back. I lived in Dublin for 8 years in the rat race and got fed up of it. Maybe I will move on but I think you have made the right decision. A change of scenery is good.
I am 32, have lived in Ireland since 2017, living with my partner but I feel exactly the same like you. I realised even when I am kinda settling down and about to build a family, I still feel the conditions in this country (climate, lack of entertainment, lack of ambition) that make you feel depressed. I feel related to every word you said in this video as I used to be the same: always active, always wanting to improve and challenge myself. This country is just not the right place for us. All the best to your next journey and wish you find your happiness and purpose back. Looking forward to how life in the new place turns out with you!
Wow! Thanks a lot for sharing the way you feel as well. I know it's hard to stay in a place which is too quiet and I felt like I couldn't do it anymore 💔
I really appreciate that you disclaim that this is your personal preference. I like that you are self aware enough to realise this isn't the life you want and choosing to make appropriate arrangements for the life you want to live
I grew up in Ireland but now live in USA. The weather is a huge factor in Ireland. I don’t think people realize how much it effects everything from mood to lifestyle...Very good video 👏
The last hurricane in the USA killed 100 people, you don't get those in Ireland, nor would you get snowed in every year. The Scandinavian countries get worse weather than Ireland and they always come top as the world's happiest nations. I just don't see any logic in what you are implying. 🇮🇪
@@joehill7837 I would like to say something regarding this topic. First If you have never lived in Ireland before you cannot say and get her view. I have lived in Ireland for 8 yrs. And I am a Pole.We had worse winter than Scandinavians. Irish people hate this weather as well foreigners. Irish weather is totally different than others.
I watched your videos and this one just as my family and I are making a decision to leave Thailand back to Europe and we’ve decided on Ireland this time. Your video may sound negative to some but to me it’s a great reminder of the things that might affect me too. My body loves the heat due to my long term illness but I personally hate feeling sweaty as soon as I wake up until I go to bed. I come from one of the world’s most expensive country in the world and believe it or not, it’s still cheaper than Ireland. Due to my children, we are embarking on this journey. Thank you for your insights into living in Eire. Much blessings to you.
OMG, you exactly described the same issues that I actually am facing in Ireland. Exactly same point by point. Very nicely explained and expressed though. So any other options in Europe, whether we can get good climate throughout the year, can style and wear anything what we like, also job opportunities so that lifestyle will not be affected, No housing crisis, or depressing boring life ?
I’ve lived in U.K., The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France and Switzerland and my hubby came from Denmark. All I can tell you is that no where is perfect. There’s always something wrong everywhere. Spain is ‘cheap’ but lifestyle can be boring. The people are not as friendly and forthcoming as you think. The Netherlands has cheap food as a producer but the weather is just as wet and grey most of the year. Switzerland is amazing geographically and everything works but everything is super expensive. There’s pros and cons everywhere unfortunately. You need to write them down and figure out which is more important.
That's a shame, I hope you will come back to Ireland. I see so many lost people like yourself, and can't help wondering (unpopular as this statement will be). Would you ever consider getting married and submitting to your partner?
Look I'm just offering an alternative way of looking at things. There is no perfect place to live, no perfect partner. I look at my mum and grandma, they had a life of suffering , sacrifice and compromise for the family ( both large familys). In the end they worked through and were very happy. Today we live in a world of the me and the I want.
I am very curious to watch your next few videos on where you might be looking to move to as I'm almost in the same boat as you right now in my life and just thinking about making a change while knowing change would be good. I guess at least it doesn't have to be right now in this moment you can plan it and look forward to having that change like having the one way flight booked for next year or something. Australia or Canada for me sounds good because they are English speaking countries but both seem so far away from home though people that moved over seem happy with their decision.
i started following you in 2020, and now i am in Ireland, and i thought to connect with you but you are leaving .. its not fair.. after watching your this video.. i fully agree with all your points.. please start following any spiritual discourse and it will help you overcome and pass current difficulty and give strength in these difficult times. hope you get good life ahead. watching your vlogs were fresh breath of air, keep continue the good work.
Been living in Ireland for 6 months and these are the exact reasons why the whole family doesn't like it. Ireland is a great country for some people but it is just too small and rural for the the life I want to live. I will definitely be moving to London as soon as I finish school
London weather is horrible even though it’s bigger than Dublin it’s pretty depressing and can be suffocating since so many people visit it like New York
Hi Ana Maria, you currently remind me a lot of myself. Dealing with our internal world can be quite hard sometimes. I hope you can get through, overcome and find joy again somewhere, wherever. ❤️
You cracked me up at your description of living with other people 😂 But I can understand, the greatest mental health improvement I had was when I decided to live alone. The sense of control and privacy I had was just priceless. Home felt more like a safe space than a war zone...
This video is so relatable. You pretty much vocalised my deepest opinions about living in Ireland. I think the for the price things are … the quality isn’t up to the mark.
I am considering to move to Ireland or Germany or Netherlands. Can you please advise me that which country i should go, i am very much confuse to decide. What's your opinion? I am EU citizen Portuguese
You're such a pure person. So lovely. It's sad to hear that you've been through a slump where you can't get out of bed. I've developed that in my early 40's and have just got a new job and am near to completing prep for a long-worked on business I'll be launching and I'm now making plans to wake up early and go at it all day, all my goals and the things that need to be done will now be done. I work superhard for other people and I thought the last few days, if I worked than hard on my own life and responsible I'll be able to create my dream life. I'm sure you're out of that slump now. You clearly have great things on the horizon as you continue to grow on your journey.
I've been in Ireland for 8 years now, and every night I cry, cry, cry.. No friends, no social life, no savings, no proper health care, ultra nationalists everywhere, I feel always marked as a foreigner. I feel so lonely. I have been trying to move out but failed drastically. However, I'm still trying! 😭
thank you for sharing your experience. I know how hard it can be and I wish you best of luck moving forward. Stay strong and you will achieve your goal ))
I'm sorry to hear you've been having such a miserable time here. I'm Irish, but I understand what you mean. Try not to take any notice of the ignorant ultra nationalist people. You have as much a right to be in Ireland as everybody else. Can I ask you which county you live in?
Life is what you make it, but don’t burn bridges. Me and my family lived in Singapore for 10 years and moved here in Ireland 6 months ago. It’s a big leap from fast paced to lay back but I’am glad my kids love being here and me personally love my peace of mind here. Anyway, you still very young, find something to your heart’s content. Good luck to your future endeavour.
So happy for you 💓 🤗 it's important to find a place which you enjoy living in)) For sure, we should never burn the bridges. Never know what life can bring.
To be honest what concerns a purpose of life as well as a passive lifestyle I'd say that it's a common situation when you're in a country which is not your cup of tea. As an example I'm Latvian and live in Poland right now. Neither Polish culture nor Polish language nor overall atmosphere is something I like about this country. Unfortunately, there is a mismatch in place and I'm thinking about other countries. So I've exactly the same feelings as you though in another country. So I wouldn't say it's an Irish specific but rather the case when country is not for you.
Hi. I watched your video before moving to Ireland and I could not understand these reasons. And after living here for 1 year I finally got it (before I lived in Poland for 3 years).
Hi! Thanks for sharing your view. 😊 I know that we idealise life abroad until we actually experience it. There are certainly really good things abroad, but this change comes with plenty of drawback (as everywhere). Can I ask where are you originally from?
Good luck wherever you are Ana. You are very brave to venture out and find your happiness. I'm looking forward to more of your videos and also interested to hear what your personal reasons for leaving Ireland were
Can see some points but.... Cold in july with a jacket on??? Avg temp in Dublin for july is 19°C.... Any recent blood analysis? You probably are VERY low on D Vitamin. That deficiency causes depression. Scandinavians are one of the happiest people in Europe and their weather is much worse. Remember the scandinavian adage: there's no bad weather, just inapropiate clothing. Moldavia where you're from gets much colder in the winter. There are no mountains to ski but ever thought about taking up surfing, sailing or something like that?
Cold was not the problem for me. The grey sky was making me depressed. It can be -30°C in Moldova but it's usually sunny even in such a cold and I feel much better ☺️
@@AMEditionYT Check your vitamin D levels. Low D vitamin triggers depression. You can get it in meds, it is not unhealthy. A proper lightweight quality sailing windproof jacket with an optional head cover, a second pair of socks and a pair of gloves and you won't feel cold in your life again.
Yes, it's not easy to divorce when people share the same property. But again, I want to be free to choose the man I am with. A man must look good, be rich, ambitious, attractive, please a woman, look after all the children etc. Etc. Etc. And if a man is unable to do it, I don't want to be stuck with him. I want to be able to chose a younger and a richer man. 💕
It’s amazing how such a different country can be so similar to the US. My girlfriend and I visited Ireland in July. It seemed like a different world. But to find out that the costs of living and low salaries are the same problems we have here. We have a lot of luxuries in the US, but the congested cities, terrible political divisions, cultural instability, and various social problems make this country a bit irritating. Out of the blue my girlfriend has decided to move out with her kids and not date, so I’m back to trying to live on my own. I work as a nurse and make 4400 USD a month, but rent alone is about 1500-2100 for anything decent. Throw in the car, food, utilities, and unexpected expenses, I’ll be forced to work overtime to stay afloat. 😭
That's because the high cost of living and the disproportionately low salaries are something of a global agenda, where western, developed countries are concerned at least. Clearly a lockstep agenda.
Hi, Ana Always support and encourage your efforts for better future and life style. Best of luck for your next move. Wherever, you live in the world, support you. Best wishes.
@@paulkinsella6536 thanks a lot for the suggestions 🥰 I know many people who love Ireland 🇮🇪 and I am really happy you feel great and found your soul place ❤️
Leaving Ireland for Canada was the best move I ever made. I miss my family like crazy, but I felt stagnant there. Trapped almost. I did not mind the weather because it's all I knew. Other than the winter months, the weather is beautiful here in BC. There's so much diversity here and there's always something to do. If possible, try to travel and spend some time in a place you're considering. However, do not just focus the hot spots. Rather, the area you are considering and try to really get a feel for it. Ireland may be where I'm from, but Canada feels like home. If you feel these ways, Ireland is not for you. When you've found where you're meant to be, you will feel it.
It may sound like a contradiction but living in a country with 365 days of sunshine a year would depress me. I love the different seasons. So, not a reason to move to the Greece, Italy or Spain.
I can honesty say moving to Ireland is the best decision i ever made. There are pros and cons wherever you go, you must realise you will NEVER find a perfect place or partner. To pursue this goal is a wasted life dont do it!!!!!! As wise old couple once said in our day if something broke we fixed it, today we throw it away.
Anyone else here not from Ireland or thinking of coming when you get here join a walking group, hill walking group, running group, any sporting club especially the GAA where you will be accepted for really getting to the heart of Irish culture you will make lots of friends and you will be motivated to keep fit and lose the belly ,no one comes to Ireland for the sunshine but Ireland has a very mild climate its never too hot or too cold and it's green all year round ,plenty of Irish cultural things to do like music ,dance the GAA festival mostly in the summer, don't come to Ireland and expect it to be like France or Moldova with French culture 😉
Woow, whatever you have said and mentioned in this video are all 100% true, I think exactly just like you, each 2 or 3 months i have to go to Portugal (Albufeira) for couple of days to make myself better and come back to Dublin again. BUT also looking at this from a different angle, lots of people from developing countries/3rd world wish they were in your place due to safety and good salary.
Thanks for sharing! Probably this really depends on what people need in their lives. I never had safely ir salary issues and I consider that everything is possible in any country. Also, can't say that the Irish salary is very high compared to the expenses. I found it to be pretty low
I grew up in Ireland and I now live in the UK. In Ireland unless you have close, reliable and supportive family life there can be very difficult. Also the weather there is pretty awful.
I am Irish and have lived abroad most of my life, New York, London & Europe. I’m always happy to come back to Dublin, Ireland. I love cycling in the summertime and most evenings cycle along the coastline (20 miles) and have a beach walk, this is something you cannot do in other countries or cities that I have lived in. Ireland can seem dull, but if you leave and come back you will appreciate what you have left behind ie: sea air, good people, stable life. I agree with you regarding the taxation which is one of the reasons i don’t live in Ireland right now. I’m happy for you that you seem to have squeezed as much as you can out of Ireland and now feel ready to move on. As an Irish person travelling abroad I don't feel as comfortable living in other countries as you seem to be living in Ireland as in I always felt like an outsider. It's only when you live abroad that you appreciate 'Irish hospitality'. Irish people are the best, they have manners and are the friendliest people. I live in London and people can be rude, i'm also afraid to go out walking in the broad daylight due to crime and stabbings. I think if your unhappy in Ireland you will also be unhappy if you move. Your happiness starts from within and when you are truly happy you will find happiness anywhere. Also no money or job or material possessions will bring happiness, you'll learn that with experience. Stability is good, you can live in ireland and holiday abroad if you want variety. Be grateful for what you have, its the simple things in life that really bring happiness
I absolutely agree with you. I read so many in the comment section who say Ireland lacks entertainment, ambition, etc. However, I find that not true at all. What kind of entertainment are they referring, that I don’t know. I have been living here for more than 4 years and there are moments that it can be dull during winter and I take that time to watch ballets, musicals and enjoy different cozy cafés. The time that we explore Ireland is during the summer time. I love the landscapes. I love how Irish people are generally friendly and the mindset of “taking it easy”. I lived in Singapore and I know living stressful is like. I came from Philippines and I really appreciate the opportunities I was given here. Better salary (I’m working as a nurse). I can travel easily to other EU countries. I was able to save up money which I could have never saved if I remained in my home country or in Singapore since nurses don’t earn much there. Of course, there are cons about living in Ireland but that is true in all places too. It is a matter of perspective, I believe. I get that feeling too that I am not doing well but I try new things like learning other skills and I’m good again.
@@ReigneOrShine You make some good points, no country is perfect and Ireland is no exception. Ireland is a small island in the north west of Europe, exposed to the Atlantic ocean, so what type of weather do they expect. It was once a poor country, so our infrastructure is behind the rest of Europe. It will get better. There are over 500,000 foreign nationals living on this small island, so it must hold some attraction. Those that say it's boring, should ask themselves, if it's them that's boring! Boring people will be bored anywhere!
Disagree. There are better countries than Ireland, way better to be honest. Having enough money and being able to afford everything makes a huuuge difference, especially when it comes to mental health. I left Ireland for Switzerland this summer and never looked back. I was trying to say to myself all those same things that money does not buy happiness. If you’re not happy where you are, you won’t be if you leave. Not true! I can finally afford everything for the first time in my life and have a lot of cash left over. There are such things as bins on every corner. In Ireland it’s a rarity these days. The infrastructure and standard of living is high. Air is cleaner than Ireland and even my skin has improved as here’s no harsh wind. I am in a good mood and that is because I love the place where I live. My apartment is modern, with very thick walls and I love coming back home. And having two dogs in this apartment is not a problem. In Ireland I was constantly living in short term shitholes because it was impossible to find a descent place if you had dogs. Here even my travel time to work is counted as work time and I have a corporate card that I can use to buy lunch 45eur a day. I eat in restaurants most of the days. I have a 800 eur car allowance per month with unlimited fuel card even for personal use. Utilities are included in the monthly rent so the only bill I have is the internet. I don’t have to save on anything or worry about high electricity bills. Income tax is very low. Inflation here is at steady 3% and has not really gone over this even in previous years. No such thing as recession. No one is even worried about energy crisis here. The only thing that people do talk about is the price of petrol but that’s about it- talk. I work in IT and this field is one level below being a doctor. In Ireland people were shocked to hear how much I actually earned as everyone thinks IT is highly paid job. Not the case in Ireland. I was constantly overworked and went on a stress leave in the end. This was my turning point where I started considering to leave the country and glad I did. Money does make a huge difference. Even if I earned the same amount I earn here in Ireland, I would not see half of it and still would not be able to have the quality of life that I have here.
@@Sadie-e4t you are very lucky to have such a good paying job in Switzerland. I would love to live in another country that offers high salary to nurses without getting overwork. 😅 I agree with what you said. My plan is to get my citizenship (to get the benefits of being a European), and transfer to another country where is more suitable to my lifestyle. But as for now, it really needs a lot of mental strength to combat all the cons of living in Ireland. I have learned to say no to overtime and more work. I am working 4x per week and I feel less stressed now. But then again, I have experienced worst stress in Singapore and lower salary. Probably, I’m just so used to living in a stressful environment that even Ireland seems more chill. 😅
There are ups and downs in the real estate market but over 10-20 years you will generally go through an up cycle to where you realize a significant increase in equity. If you had bought instead of renting when you arrived 6 years ago and sold now you would have paid off part of the principal and your equity would have grown and you would have more in your pocket when leaving ireland. Real estate is a long term investment but the idea that you have to live in the house for 40 years is not realistic.
Totally agree 👍 The decision was the hardest part and we are usually afraid of the unknown. Will talk more about making the decision in the next few videos 😊
you broadcasted a new video about receiving your irish passport no more than 6 months. have you let ireland or not yet? if not what s your reson to stay than why did u change mind??
3:50 u can always rent out ur apartment/house and pay the mortgage via rent no need to be stuck in the same place for 40 years or with a partner com on be optimistic ur marriage will last ages i bet u r a very productive person as far as i have followed u from ur videos
I can do whatever I want to do 😁 + if you are not interested, you don't have to watch. I am sure there are other things thay can bring value to you 😊 so make sure you look after yourself. This is the most important thing 😊
I can relate to almost every single word of your story. I decided to become a digital nomad, and it was not a perfect fix, but it definitely helped 👌🏻. Hope you find purpose and meaning soon!
Thank you for sharing your experience as well)) We have to take the best from what we currently have an enjoy the digital nomad life as long as you have this opportunity. I hope to use my "remote work" opportunity soon as well
Thinking about your problem with body positivity, I wanted to ask what is your opinion on someone being influenced by their surroundings rather than their own views of what is good for them; I'm wondering how the culture influences your own personal view about how you and your body should be, and how is it bad for you to live in a place that is not driven by the same ideas you have of right and wrong. Anyway I hope this isn't seen as a hate comment but more of a philosophical query. Thanks and great video! Very honest!
Good question and idea! I think that the shapes of our bodies should not be influenced by anyone. The only thing that we should influence is to always stay focused on being healthy 💯
I will be leaving Ireland in 2 months and I will never come back ever again. I spent over 16 years in Ireland not by personal choice though. I am not into the drinking culture in Ireland and everything is too expensive. I will be going to the Philippines in two months to see my girlfriend and I will live there.
It's amazing to me that you went to Ireland in the first place or that you made it as long as you did. You definitely don't have any Irish qualities to you at all. You might come to realize that the shortcomings you see outside of yourself are actually within...
0.6 per 1000 people per year. It is very low compared to most of Europe but not 0.6%. Remember most of those '1000' are single adults, children, widows/widowers
12:32 dont worry you will always be beautiful.....wear whatever your heart desire ...or find a job in which you have to travel outside the country more ....there you might have the opportunity to wear whatever u like....if u like moving to a warmer area maybe move to usa texas california or florida??
I'm suprised you lasted as long as you did in Ireland, being such a free spirt. I always tell people it rains 3 times a year in Eire, 4 months at a time😅 Best of luck with your travels and keep up the good work👍
Hi, OMG, I feel for you, I've always loved your channel, you are normally so bright and cheerful that I found this video so hard to watch. You are great though, fair play to you for dealing with this issue head on and that you're going to do something about it. Yes, you are very beautiful but I always thought that it was your personality and positivity that were your most beautiful traits. I think it's easier for native people to stay and be satisfied and content because our lives, our family is here. I agree with you about the negatives of this country though and sometimes it takes someone outside to point these out. I hope you enjoy your new life wherever that takes you, I too travelled the world in my twenties and but for family probably would have built an entirely different life. We all get depressed from time to time it's life but it shouldn't last more than a day or two and the Season is upon us now which makes it more prevalent too. I love watching your channel and will continue to whether you are in Dublin or Dubai. 🌻🌻🌻
best of luck with whatever u do in the future, when u said at start of your video that you feel like wanting to stay in bed, thats actually a small sign of depression kicking in, so maybe its good that you choose to leave ireland & start fresh elsewhere before things got worse, just remember dont be afraid to talk to someone, and hopefully we'll see u back in ireland one day,
You have exhausted yourself. Feeling how you feel makes you constantly questioning your actions. You're pushing hard to keep going. Which eats up a lot of courage. The worst thing? You have been on a high and the way down feels weird because something is missing. Some may call it rewards for your ambitions. I don't call it anything because I can't speak for you. But I know the place you're at. Because I am the same. So I had to learn to take mental health breaks and to be ok with it. I wish you all the best on your way!
Hi Ana Maria! Did you make a decision where to go? There will never be ideal place without cons and especially these times economy, inflation, corruption, wars made impact on all coubtries, but if you find a place you like and enjoy to be, why not? If climate is also a major factor, then I think it would be better to try Portugal, Spain, south of France and Italy. Not sure how about big job opportunities and good salaries there.
I have been in Ireland for over three years and feel the same . I am from India where the Sun is above your head almost all the day in a year and here I stay indoors over 10 months in a year and inside the jacket which I can’t imagine anymore. I try my best to keep myself positive but literally nothing to do here . No out door life , no great choice for food ,cold and rainy weather, Isolated villages and no city life .Being someone who travels, I travelled across Ireland and it looks same everywhere. Same landscapes, look alike beaches and towns and no uniqueness at all. I am also thinking of moving.
DR. You should try to go to the U.K. more people there, bigger cities with more nightlife. London is very lively and buzzing. Weather is roughly the same as Ireland, but London is warmer in the summer. Large Indian community in the U.K.
@@paulkinsella6536 My dream is for the uk and Ireland to build a road tunnel under the sea too link the uk and Ireland in ease of travelling. We all have family either side of our countries. I thought about living in ireland but the nhs means you get care if in need for free. I think Indians are better off in the European hot countries as they are not use to a lack of sunlight like we are. Personally l like the rain.
Best of luck on your next adventure, Ana. You'll do great wherever you go as you're very clear on what your values are. Such a shame we didn't get the chance to meet up though. Who knows, maybe in the future somehow 😊
Hello! I'm sure you're gonna be successful, I feel you're brilliant. You look great exactly the way you are now. Be healthy is more important than the perfect body promoted by advertisements. Just promise that you won't leave UA-cam, it's the only way I enjoy the experiences and personality you share to me. I love them. Big hug!
Wow! Coming from Brazil to The Netherlands I feel about the same here. Sweden felt the same. And really bad health care that's not cheap and require a lot of effort while I was, at least in Brazil, used to make a phone call and see a doctor the next day, or go to the ER if I felt sick without having to be dying (and seen by a nurse in 10 min and a doctor in 30). I don't know about Ireland but the Dutch don't have preventive care or medicine designed to make people healthy and happy beyond just surviving and accepting "minor issues" as if they weren't important to our well being. I am glad it's affordable here in NL, but it lacks and even the Dutch joke about it, sadly, but they don't fix it. 😬 Housing is quite expensive in The Netherlands if you don't get social housing as well. It's affordable otherwise.
Hi Anna! A fellow vlogger here. Honestly, I can relate to many of the things you say over here. If you are ambitious, Ireland is not the right place for you. I have lived in Dublin, Cork, and Galway in my 4 years of stay in Ireland. Maybe Dublin is a bit more happening than Galway. However, life in Galway is very slow. There aren't many events related to entrepreneurship or new technology in Ireland. Honestly, a lot of Tier II and Tier III cities in India (like Chandigarh, Gangtok, Pune, Indore, and Bhubaneswar) are way more happening and open than cities in Ireland. I am in the same boat as you.
Hello! Just subscribed to your channel)) Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I know many places are really slow, this is why I liked being in Dublin. Hope to meet you though when I will visit Ireland again
I know a few people that went to Canada, the life style seems way better there. There's a place to look into, thinking about it myself with the state Ireland is in, getting way too expensive.
I lived in Canada for a year, about 15 years back. I suspect if she finds the Irish climate too inhibiting, then Canada would be a very rude awakening indeed. I still remember it being -35 a few times during the winter I spent there.
In these types of videos, I often see countries being described in terms of: if you drink, you'll fit in, if you like clubs, etc. Is there a country for introverts? 😅 That is more Christians than introverts because I'm not interested in drinking or going out to night clubs and similar things.But even though I'm an introvert, I wouldn't want to be completely alone either. Some place where I would be surrounded by nature, where I could go hiking (with new friends), get a dog and go for a walk with him, do such activities in general. That the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. I live (and always lived) in a city, even a small city and I hate it! I long for nature and a climate where it's not nearly 40°C in the summer, but it's not always cloudy and dark either, because it kills me mentally. I can hardly stand our "normal" winters where it gets dark at 4-5 in the afternoon. I guess I'm looking more for the country side, but not completely cut off from social life and where the only option to get closer is to drink. Church, hiking, walking, picnic.. Is there such a country? 😅 If someone is willing to write, feel free to describe the country where you live. I would love to hear that 🙂
I encourage you to follow your desires❤ I am 25 years old as well, and I am thinking of beginning a bachelor degree in fashion design after 6 years in law school. We are the only ones who can frame our lives.
I've never listened to such a narcissistic rant in my life. I'm sure your subscribers will be gratified to learn: 1) how beautiful you are and 2) that they exist merely to enable you to 'waste your time.' Ireland bids you an emphatic 'goodbye'
Actually Ana has had nothing but good things to say about Ireland in 99% of her videos if you have ever bothered to watch them. She has come to a point in her life (like many IRISH people too) questioning whether there is something better out there for her (like many IRISH people too). You comment is sad, pathetic and very bitter and beautiful Spain where I live now in the warm sun, bids YOU an emphatic 'stay' there where you are.
I don't know for sure where she's from, but obviously a country with wonderful weather, fantastic food, amazing nightlife, stunning looking people (just like her), big salaries and little tax - wait, why did she leave that beautiful country in the first place - hang on, did someone say she was from Moldova? hahahaha the average monthly salary there is 300 euros per month. please little girl, shut up and grow up, better still go back to moldova and don't waste everyone's time
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Being honest about it, Ireland can be a wet, cold, damp and overcast place for a lot of the year. This does affect a lot of people mentally, you feel lethargic and not wanting to do stuff. I'm just surprised that people don't realise this before they come, they haven't done their research..
Housing is massively expensive in Ireland and you'll be working for the landlord to a large extent, that's the fact of the matter.
Just my thoughts as an Irish person..
Ana-Maria,
I urge you not to listen to those who are in agreement with you in the comments here: they can only teach you how to feel depressed. It is incredibly easy to feel extremely happy and full of energy every single day - but you cannot live in the manner that most people do. It is also extremely easy to be more physically beautiful at 40 years of age than at 25.
Firstly, what you are doing wrong: you are seeking very regular novelty and excitement - which is to say, shots of dopamine - from external sources, such as environment, social activity, and food. All this does is flood your dopamine receptors, making it impossible thereafter to feel pleasure in any of the little things in life; hence leaving you feeling depressed. We evolved to live in much simpler natural environments. Your goals in life thus far have all been too externally focused. The only goal that matters in life is that of internally-created happiness - 100% an internal creation.
Secondly, there are non-negotiable rules for how to be physically healthy in life. Most importantly, you can never ever eat any sugar: it is disgusting for health. This includes fruit except for kiwis, lemons, and berries; you should never drink fruit juice. You must make vegetables - kale, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots - the most important part of your diet. At the beginning, this will taste very boring and bland due to the fact that you have trained yourself to chase dopamine shots. After a while, however, vegetables alone will begin to taste wonderful. The only meat you need for protein is chicken fillet - 150 grams per day.
As regards the nightlife you seek, this is incompatible with healthy living: if you stay out late - or, even worse, eat - at night, your health by the time you are 40 will be like that of the majority of people; which is to say, terrible. You should be in bed by 10:30 every night, having turned out your lights (for yoga and meditation) at least 30 minutes beforehand. Jumping straight out of bed at 7:00 the next morning, the absolutely most important thing to do in life - within an hour of waking - is to get outside for a short (or long, if time allows) walk for the purpose of getting sunlight into your eyes: it is crucial to set your circadian rhythm in this way every single day.
As regards the warm sunny climate in some other European countries like Spain, it can be horrible in the summer; and in places like the Canary Islands, the air quality is disastrously unhealthy on a very frequent basis due to dust from the Sahara Desert. Ireland has amongst the best air quality in the world; and a cultural backdrop that is peaceful, and populated by arguably the friendliest people in the world. You just need to know how to live astutely. Happiness and health are all about your internal management of your own neurochemicals, and your taking responsibility for scrupulously shaping your own internal perception of reality in every moment. I wish you healthy and beauty, Ana-Maria, for countless decades to come.
- Robert
Hi Sir, i think your POV is a very valid one, however, perhaps a little biased based on the point in life where you're at? Ana Maria is a young girl with her life ahead full of different opportunities, it's natural for her to look for other envirionments where she will feel more motivated and happier. When we're at points in life where things are fairly stable (house, country, partner, family, etc) then yes i agree with you that constantly looking for temporary source of happiness wont be sustainable and we need to learn to grow it within..
but as young as she is i feel we should we encourage her to go for these changes, because why not?
@@Vannessa1793 Gracias por tu respuesta, Vannessa. Yo diría que los jóvenes también son humanos. 90% de los jóvenes están muy infelices - muchos incluso considerando el suicido. Yo creo que tienen el derecho a aprender a ser felices de verdad: la experiencia de la vida es una construcción subjetiva dentro del cerebro; no se puede ni comprar ni encontrar en ningún parte exterior. Un abrazo. Robert
@@roberthanley si pero creo que es un poco injusto no apoyarla en su decisión simplemente porque creemos que la felicidad se debe construir desde adentro…
Yo si creo que el país y el ambiente que nos rodea influye muchísimo en nuestro estado de ánimo , y mas aún cuando se es jóven y nada te ata al lugar donde estas …
@@Vannessa1793 Por curiosidad, ¿en qué país estás tu?
@@roberthanley UK..
Met a Brazilian guy in Dublin who said he loved Ireland due to the safety from crime and poisonous animals. when I mentioned the weather he said it was easier to stay warm in Ireland than to keep cool in Brazil. You need to join a dance class and make more friends.
Hallelujah, some positivity at last 👏
@@joehill7837 Joe l am English and live in the uk. But even l am tired of foreign moan arses who moan about the weather yet came anyway to exploit the wealth of opportunities Ireland has to offer. My wife who is polish use to hear the moaning off some Polish people how crap they thought the uk was so she said if you do not like the country go somewhere else,we'll they soon shut up. This young woman is a narcissist. It's all about her. No one forced her too come to Ireland. Ireland is real for me because l have ancestry from there.
@@colinsmith1288 The problem with these Whingers is that they don't fit in, but instead of taking responsibility for this, they will blame everyone and everything else.
@@joehill7837 lreland is a beautiful country. It is green,moist,full of mountains,waterfalls,lakes and beautiful coastline. In the uk we had a very long dry summer and i
started missing the rain. Now it is here l am so glad. Too me she is so full of ingratitude and so in love with herself. Well mate they can all bugger off. My idea of hell is living in an arid country that is too hot and to much sunshine. Because of the rain Ireland grows great food,and makes great grub. She did not even bother to get herself a dog which would have made her life so much more exciting.
I'm Irish living in Spain.. Believe me four months of heat will kill all entusiasm you have for the sun!! Plus in the Mediterranean we have winter too... Live in Ireland and take a break around the beautiful ppl of Spain! It will make you more humble too 😉
I'm Irish and they are the same reasons that I decided to move to Spain.
In particular, the Mediterranean climate and being able to do things outside has had a massive difference on my physical and mental health.
Yes
I have been here for 2 years and I feel every word. I lived in 6 countries and joined my partner, thinking I'd settle in Ireland, but decided I'd look elsewhere. Yes, the people here are nice, but you won't make friends with the locals. If you don't live in Dublin, life can be pretty boring. I live in Cork and unless you're in the pub drinking, there isn't much to do. I don't agree with people repeating " you have to find happiness within you", while this is true, living in a country that offers entrainment helps a lot. Having the sunshine and being able to go out for long walks or hike in the mountains without being completely soaked is also a quality of life. I have only lived in big cities before moving to Cork and I can really feel the difference. Now I need to rely on my vitamin D pills otherwise I fall into depression and my quality of life has incredibly declined. I'm grateful for the great work opportunity I have here, but I am already planning on moving. I find that people who grew up in smaller cities or like isolated places are the ones that tend to stay longer here.
Thanks a lot for sharing your story. I really appreciate to know that it wasn't only me going through this.
Ireland is indeed a beautiful country worth visiting and I am very thankful from thr bottom of my heart that it offered me so many opportunities in life. However, I felt that the lifestyle absolutely didn't suit me.
I am so much happier now to live a much more active lifestyle 🙌
Best of luck to you 🍀🤞 I am sure that anywhere you go, you will create a great life for yourself
@@AMEditionYT so you finally listened to my honest advice ana maria - congratulations !!!! Listen less to your fears and more to your dreams.
@@patricksweeney5308 ana maria talks about herself and how things affect her personally. I wish her well in her decision. If you try to understand her she has been given quite a fearful upbringing so she has actually overcome quite alot of her fears. I congratulate her on her achievements. I used to write a critique but now I think its important to be kind to everybody.
@@patricksweeney5308 wow so many assumptions and such an elaborate opinion you have formed of me just from just my last name. I am VERY WELL travelled and I don't practice Islam (not sure what this has to do with anything). I lived in South America, in Russia and in Hong Kong for over 12 years, I have friends from all over and I work in one of the biggest multinationals here, but my opinion is still the same. I find Ireland great for work, but it suits more people who want either a very quiet life in the countryside or as she said people who love drinking in pubs, but you can only do this for so many night before it gets too repetitive. Also not sure where you got from my comment that I am acting as if the Irish have a contagious disease, most of the Irish I know are very friendly. The feelings of the girl in the video are very valid, not all countries are suitable for all people and she should find place where she feels happy and I am doing the same.
@@Marwa_SM I'm from Cork and I currently live in Cork as well, and I AGREE WITH THE POINTS YOU MADE. It really is true that the lack of sunshine here greatly limits a person's quality of life, what with the inability to enjoy being outside for long without getting soaked, as well as how depressing it actually can be. It's the truth. The winters here are miserable and too long, and the summers are lacklustre and too short. Even today, on May 11th 2023, there's still the usual wall of dense cloud outside and below-average temperatures.
It's also true about how there isn't much to do here if you aren't interested in drinking in pubs. I don't drink alcohol (which makes me a social pariah here!), and I'm largely uninterested in pubs, unless I'm eating or attending a gig in them. So I have to be creative and figure out alternative ways to entertain myself. I think I probably cope better than the average person because of my more introspective nature. Still, human beings are not designed to live their lives indoors... It makes me laugh how playing GAA (hurling/camogie or Gaelic football) is widely promoted in Ireland as being an appealing physical activity for *everyone* -- even the GAA's slogan is "Where We ALL Belong." 🤣🤣 Not if you prefer doing other physical activities instead!
You're also correct that people in Ireland are friendly, but that doesn't equate to them ever being your actual friend per se. I constantly see this as a native person! Most people in this country tend to create and build friendships in either early childhood, during their formative school years, or in their college years. Socially, they don't venture beyond these established friendship circles in the workplace or on the nightlife scene... Then, of course, you have the stratospherically high cost of living in this country. Perhaps it would be more acceptable somehow if there was a warm, sunny climate here, but nope... I'm considering moving to a country with a Mediterranean climate, like the south of France, or maybe Croatia (they have hot, sunny summers). 🌞😎🌻🙂
I am from California and been in Ireland for 2 years. I feel the exact same way, point for point. There is so much beauty in Ireland but it is not for me long term.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.
Ireland is great for sure, but I think because we experienced a completely different lifestyle, we find it difficult to adjust to a much more indoor and quiet life
Aye it's shite
I was in California I loved 🥰
Ireland is going down the tubes like this lady said if you're an introvert tech nerd who likes the cold it's possibly ideal 🤣
Great video! I literally feel the same, been in Ireland back in 2012 for 6 months only and then the UK in 2014. On November 22 I will be leaving the UK for the fourth time as I understood that my place is not really here. The cost of living is ridiculous and you get nothing back so I decided to go back home to Romania where I have all of my loved ones, and my warm cozy big, and full-of-light flat, I have access to remote jobs and am overall financially more stable. It's perfectly understandable how you feel as I was and still am in the same situation and looking forward to seeing what your next journey will bring. Kisses & hugs xoxo
Hi! Thanks a lot for sharing.
I know many people can relate to us...
I’m with you with regard to the anxiety associated with the prospect of taking on house ownership in 2022 Ireland.
I’m Irish, my wife is Romanian and we’re also thinking of moving to Romania within the next couple of years. Starting a new job soon, planning to start building a house there after Christmas.
I have a good salary but finding it next to impossible to save for a deposit in Ireland with the ever increasing rent and prices in general.
The plan is to eventually work remotely and live a simple, but less stressful life in Romania.
We visit Romania in Summer and at Christmas every year and I love it there.
Romania este o țară frumoasă!
any recommendations for remote jobs ... im currently live in Drogheda area ... looking for stable financial job in order to cope up with current spike house rental etc
Hi Ana Maria. I just saw your video and I can totally relate to you. I came here for postgraduate studies and now I am contemplating every single point you mentioned for months. It is only holding me as I want to make sure I give myself a valid point and that there are no regrets in future if I move out of here. Kudos to you on the best of your journey here in Ireland and good luck ahead!
Thank sharing your experience as well))
I know it can be really hard to make a decision, but either decision will be good because you will make it good 😊
You've summed it up in one line- there is no perfect place. You don't get everything, no matter where you go in this world. There will always be some sacrifices or some drawbacks.
Absolutely 💯
It's just important to love the benefits of a place, and then we'll live with all the drawbacks
Our environment is the most important choice we can make , the people we surround ourselves with, the books we read , wishing you the best ❤
Absolutely 💯
Thanks a mill 😊
Thank you for this video. I understand what you mean. And it's nice to hear someone say all those things out loud.
Ireland is a beautiful country. But after living here for 1.5 years I find myself in a similar place to you. I come from a very big city and it's difficult to get used to the weather and lack of entertainment, especially outside of bigger cities.
I can't wait to hear where you end up! 😊 you can always come back - for now definitely explore!
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience 😊 🙏 really appreciate it.
Ireland is a nice country, but I really felt I need to move on. And this was a point as well: that I can always come back if I don't like other places.
Take up surfing, sailing, golf, dancing classes, get a dog...why not?
@@agvgv9263 thanks for the suggestions
I really think it’s about where you are in your life (age wise) I’m older and love Ireland. Proper gear for weather 💚
@@JustJenny555Kinda agree. I moved in my late 20's after a lot of many experiences and big city life and even before had attitude that there is no bad weather only wrong clothing so it was a bit easier regards weather, had learned to keep active lifestyle no matter weather. Tho I live in smaller towns here, closer to nature so if Im not getting out is just my laziness (tho I agree in sunny weather mood and motivation is always better, higher).
But I think the way to live in any place is looking what it has to offer, and looking less at what it lacks...
My new activities in IE is hiking, surfing, golf, ocean life, campingp... learning about sports like hulring and rugby and as well about countries history and culture but not everything in short time, but slowly.
Of course, honesty having partner and some family is a reasons I moved here and is easier with them here.
I think Anna's arguments are really valid at young age, but maybe main thing is that country isn't as modern as other western places and some things can take really long because of too much burocracy and too little digitalizasion and slow technology adaptation in public sector. So it feels great as a tourist spend time in slow down environment or at more mature life when you live a life without so much speed and stress as you would elsewhere.
Thank you for sharing! I feel you about craving new experiences. :)
Thank you for watching 👀
Indeed, it's can get very comfortable in one place and this is why I wanted to expose myself to new experiences and challenges and long as I'm young and have plenty of energy 😊
You are in a similar position to I was. I left Ireland for Belarus back in early 2015 and have never looked back. I lived in Dublin for 8 years in the rat race and got fed up of it. Maybe I will move on but I think you have made the right decision. A change of scenery is good.
So you chose to live under a repressive dictatorship!!
Yeah like moving to the country with Europe’s last dictatorship
Many traktors over there?
You escaped before things got really crap
I am 32, have lived in Ireland since 2017, living with my partner but I feel exactly the same like you. I realised even when I am kinda settling down and about to build a family, I still feel the conditions in this country (climate, lack of entertainment, lack of ambition) that make you feel depressed. I feel related to every word you said in this video as I used to be the same: always active, always wanting to improve and challenge myself. This country is just not the right place for us.
All the best to your next journey and wish you find your happiness and purpose back. Looking forward to how life in the new place turns out with you!
Wow! Thanks a lot for sharing the way you feel as well.
I know it's hard to stay in a place which is too quiet and I felt like I couldn't do it anymore 💔
Me too I feel depressed here I was never like this I am definitely leaving Ireland it is horrible here everything
@@verarobinson6759 i feel you 💖
@@paulkinsella6536 who cares, as long as she goes back there
@@paulkinsella6536 California
I really appreciate that you disclaim that this is your personal preference. I like that you are self aware enough to realise this isn't the life you want and choosing to make appropriate arrangements for the life you want to live
its nice to see you talking your heart out thanks for sharing
I grew up in Ireland but now live in USA. The weather is a huge factor in Ireland. I don’t think people realize how much it effects everything from mood to lifestyle...Very good video 👏
Then don't move to seattle
I have been living for 8 years.
I am sick and tired everything is too expensive people have changed thierselfves and this weather is so bad.
The last hurricane in the USA killed 100 people, you don't get those in Ireland, nor would you get snowed in every year. The Scandinavian countries get worse weather than Ireland and they always come top as the world's happiest nations.
I just don't see any logic in what you are implying. 🇮🇪
@@joehill7837 and i'm pretty sure with all the pickled herring they eat the farting problem she is complaining about would be worse
@@joehill7837 I would like to say something regarding this topic.
First
If you have never lived in Ireland before you cannot say and get her view.
I have lived in Ireland for 8 yrs. And I am a Pole.We had worse winter than Scandinavians.
Irish people hate this weather as well foreigners.
Irish weather is totally different than others.
I watched your videos and this one just as my family and I are making a decision to leave Thailand back to Europe and we’ve decided on Ireland this time. Your video may sound negative to some but to me it’s a great reminder of the things that might affect me too. My body loves the heat due to my long term illness but I personally hate feeling sweaty as soon as I wake up until I go to bed. I come from one of the world’s most expensive country in the world and believe it or not, it’s still cheaper than Ireland. Due to my children, we are embarking on this journey. Thank you for your insights into living in Eire. Much blessings to you.
OMG, you exactly described the same issues that I actually am facing in Ireland. Exactly same point by point. Very nicely explained and expressed though. So any other options in Europe, whether we can get good climate throughout the year, can style and wear anything what we like, also job opportunities so that lifestyle will not be affected, No housing crisis, or depressing boring life ?
What kind of issues are you facing, curious to know :)
I’ve lived in U.K., The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France and Switzerland and my hubby came from Denmark. All I can tell you is that no where is perfect. There’s always something wrong everywhere. Spain is ‘cheap’ but lifestyle can be boring. The people are not as friendly and forthcoming as you think. The Netherlands has cheap food as a producer but the weather is just as wet and grey most of the year. Switzerland is amazing geographically and everything works but everything is super expensive. There’s pros and cons everywhere unfortunately. You need to write them down and figure out which is more important.
That's a shame, I hope you will come back to Ireland. I see so many lost people like yourself, and can't help wondering (unpopular as this statement will be). Would you ever consider getting married and submitting to your partner?
@@wolftrapman
Why should she? What's wrong with you?
Look I'm just offering an alternative way of looking at things. There is no perfect place to live, no perfect partner. I look at my mum and grandma, they had a life of suffering , sacrifice and compromise for the family ( both large familys). In the end they worked through and were very happy. Today we live in a world of the me and the I want.
I am very curious to watch your next few videos on where you might be looking to move to as I'm almost in the same boat as you right now in my life and just thinking about making a change while knowing change would be good. I guess at least it doesn't have to be right now in this moment you can plan it and look forward to having that change like having the one way flight booked for next year or something. Australia or Canada for me sounds good because they are English speaking countries but both seem so far away from home though people that moved over seem happy with their decision.
i started following you in 2020, and now i am in Ireland, and i thought to connect with you but you are leaving .. its not fair.. after watching your this video.. i fully agree with all your points.. please start following any spiritual discourse and it will help you overcome and pass current difficulty and give strength in these difficult times. hope you get good life ahead. watching your vlogs were fresh breath of air, keep continue the good work.
Wow! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Have a great time in Ireland 🇮🇪 😀
You have your whole life in front of you and I wish you all the best in your future life
Thank you 😊 💓
Been living in Ireland for 6 months and these are the exact reasons why the whole family doesn't like it. Ireland is a great country for some people but it is just too small and rural for the the life I want to live. I will definitely be moving to London as soon as I finish school
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊 best of luck to you in everything you do ))
It's hard to get into Britain/London, since Brexit. You may have to go illegally.
lived in London for 7 years and moved to ireland. Cant be more happier.
London weather is horrible even though it’s bigger than Dublin it’s pretty depressing and can be suffocating since so many people visit it like New York
Hi Ana Maria, you currently remind me a lot of myself. Dealing with our internal world can be quite hard sometimes. I hope you can get through, overcome and find joy again somewhere, wherever. ❤️
Thank you 😊 💓
You cracked me up at your description of living with other people 😂 But I can understand, the greatest mental health improvement I had was when I decided to live alone. The sense of control and privacy I had was just priceless. Home felt more like a safe space than a war zone...
Isn't it colder in your homeland?
Winters are colder but it's not the cold that's hard to bear.
It's the constant grey sky that made me feel like I have no energy to live
@@AMEditionYT I agree with you. I have been experiencing this since I moved here in Ireland 🥺
@@AMEditionYT Do sit ups! It will tone down your belly and make it firm again.
This video is so relatable. You pretty much vocalised my deepest opinions about living in Ireland. I think the for the price things are … the quality isn’t up to the mark.
Thanks for sharing your experience as well))
Appreciate it.
Certainly the quality has to go up as we pay a lot for everything.
I am considering to move to Ireland or Germany or Netherlands. Can you please advise me that which country i should go, i am very much confuse to decide. What's your opinion? I am EU citizen Portuguese
Ireland is shit now
You're such a pure person. So lovely. It's sad to hear that you've been through a slump where you can't get out of bed. I've developed that in my early 40's and have just got a new job and am near to completing prep for a long-worked on business I'll be launching and I'm now making plans to wake up early and go at it all day, all my goals and the things that need to be done will now be done. I work superhard for other people and I thought the last few days, if I worked than hard on my own life and responsible I'll be able to create my dream life. I'm sure you're out of that slump now. You clearly have great things on the horizon as you continue to grow on your journey.
I've been in Ireland for 8 years now, and every night I cry, cry, cry.. No friends, no social life, no savings, no proper health care, ultra nationalists everywhere, I feel always marked as a foreigner. I feel so lonely.
I have been trying to move out but failed drastically. However, I'm still trying! 😭
thank you for sharing your experience.
I know how hard it can be and I wish you best of luck moving forward. Stay strong and you will achieve your goal ))
I'm sorry to hear you've been having such a miserable time here. I'm Irish, but I understand what you mean. Try not to take any notice of the ignorant ultra nationalist people. You have as much a right to be in Ireland as everybody else. Can I ask you which county you live in?
Sorry for this
I feel exactly the same
I am not sorry for this
26:29 good luck looking forward to your future endeavours
Life is what you make it, but don’t burn bridges. Me and my family lived in Singapore for 10 years and moved here in Ireland 6 months ago. It’s a big leap from fast paced to lay back but I’am glad my kids love being here and me personally love my peace of mind here. Anyway, you still very young, find something to your heart’s content. Good luck to your future endeavour.
So happy for you 💓 🤗 it's important to find a place which you enjoy living in))
For sure, we should never burn the bridges. Never know what life can bring.
To be honest what concerns a purpose of life as well as a passive lifestyle I'd say that it's a common situation when you're in a country which is not your cup of tea.
As an example I'm Latvian and live in Poland right now. Neither Polish culture nor Polish language nor overall atmosphere is something I like about this country.
Unfortunately, there is a mismatch in place and I'm thinking about other countries. So I've exactly the same feelings as you though in another country.
So I wouldn't say it's an Irish specific but rather the case when country is not for you.
Hi. I watched your video before moving to Ireland and I could not understand these reasons. And after living here for 1 year I finally got it (before I lived in Poland for 3 years).
Hi! Thanks for sharing your view. 😊
I know that we idealise life abroad until we actually experience it. There are certainly really good things abroad, but this change comes with plenty of drawback (as everywhere).
Can I ask where are you originally from?
Good luck wherever you are Ana. You are very brave to venture out and find your happiness. I'm looking forward to more of your videos and also interested to hear what your personal reasons for leaving Ireland were
Thank you 😊 💓
9:35 keep up with the channel dont fall into bad habits this channel has been a blessing and a source of motivation to many
Can see some points but....
Cold in july with a jacket on??? Avg temp in Dublin for july is 19°C....
Any recent blood analysis? You probably are VERY low on D Vitamin. That deficiency causes depression.
Scandinavians are one of the happiest people in Europe and their weather is much worse.
Remember the scandinavian adage: there's no bad weather, just inapropiate clothing.
Moldavia where you're from gets much colder in the winter.
There are no mountains to ski but ever thought about taking up surfing, sailing or something like that?
Yup 😁 this video was filmed in July.
Till yhe 7th of July, I only went out ince without a jacket on. And I still didn't feel comfortable.
Cold was not the problem for me.
The grey sky was making me depressed.
It can be -30°C in Moldova but it's usually sunny even in such a cold and I feel much better ☺️
@@AMEditionYT Check your vitamin D levels. Low D vitamin triggers depression. You can get it in meds, it is not unhealthy.
A proper lightweight quality sailing windproof jacket with an optional head cover, a second pair of socks and a pair of gloves and you won't feel cold in your life again.
Divorce rate in Ireland is not one in two, it is quite low by comparsion with other countries.
Yes, it's not easy to divorce when people share the same property.
But again, I want to be free to choose the man I am with.
A man must look good, be rich, ambitious, attractive, please a woman, look after all the children etc. Etc. Etc. And if a man is unable to do it, I don't want to be stuck with him.
I want to be able to chose a younger and a richer man. 💕
It’s amazing how such a different country can be so similar to the US. My girlfriend and I visited Ireland in July. It seemed like a different world. But to find out that the costs of living and low salaries are the same problems we have here. We have a lot of luxuries in the US, but the congested cities, terrible political divisions, cultural instability, and various social problems make this country a bit irritating. Out of the blue my girlfriend has decided to move out with her kids and not date, so I’m back to trying to live on my own. I work as a nurse and make 4400 USD a month, but rent alone is about 1500-2100 for anything decent. Throw in the car, food, utilities, and unexpected expenses, I’ll be forced to work overtime to stay afloat. 😭
That's because the high cost of living and the disproportionately low salaries are something of a global agenda, where western, developed countries are concerned at least. Clearly a lockstep agenda.
Thank you for your video 🙂 I wish you to find what you want.
Thank you 😊 💓
Hi, Ana
Always support and encourage your efforts for better future and life style.
Best of luck for your next move.
Wherever, you live in the world, support you.
Best wishes.
Thanks for all the support Manish 💖
@@AMEditionYT most welcome Ana
@@paulkinsella6536 thanks a lot for the suggestions 🥰
I know many people who love Ireland 🇮🇪 and I am really happy you feel great and found your soul place ❤️
IM GOOD LOOKING....wow
Thank you ☺️
Good weather certainly made a difference
Leaving Ireland for Canada was the best move I ever made. I miss my family like crazy, but I felt stagnant there. Trapped almost. I did not mind the weather because it's all I knew. Other than the winter months, the weather is beautiful here in BC. There's so much diversity here and there's always something to do. If possible, try to travel and spend some time in a place you're considering. However, do not just focus the hot spots. Rather, the area you are considering and try to really get a feel for it. Ireland may be where I'm from, but Canada feels like home. If you feel these ways, Ireland is not for you. When you've found where you're meant to be, you will feel it.
It may sound like a contradiction but living in a country with 365 days of sunshine a year would depress me.
I love the different seasons.
So, not a reason to move to the Greece, Italy or Spain.
Absolutely 💯 totally agree 👍
I also like having distinct seasons. It makes "living" each season more intense as I know it will come to an end soon))
I can honesty say moving to Ireland is the best decision i ever made. There are pros and cons wherever you go, you must realise you will NEVER find a perfect place or partner. To pursue this goal is a wasted life dont do it!!!!!! As wise old couple once said in our day if something broke we fixed it, today we throw it away.
Anyone else here not from Ireland or thinking of coming when you get here join a walking group, hill walking group, running group, any sporting club especially the GAA where you will be accepted for really getting to the heart of Irish culture you will make lots of friends and you will be motivated to keep fit and lose the belly ,no one comes to Ireland for the sunshine but Ireland has a very mild climate its never too hot or too cold and it's green all year round ,plenty of Irish cultural things to do like music ,dance the GAA festival mostly in the summer, don't come to Ireland and expect it to be like France or Moldova with French culture 😉
Ana, we will miss you here in Ireland. Change is alway good 👍 Wish you all the best in your life & new place 💚
Thanks a lot 🥰❤️
Hope we'll stay in touch!
@@AMEditionYT Good luck
Interesting video. Which country / town did you move to?
10:17 develop this goal of going to world tour and visiting new cultures once a year....see scenic beauties of different continents and enjoy ....
You handle the hate comments brilliantly, fair play to you 😊
💖 learned to stay focused on my life and I usually have fun reading hate comments 😃🤣🤣🤣 they can be really funny
Woow, whatever you have said and mentioned in this video are all 100% true, I think exactly just like you, each 2 or 3 months i have to go to Portugal (Albufeira) for couple of days to make myself better and come back to Dublin again. BUT also looking at this from a different angle, lots of people from developing countries/3rd world wish they were in your place due to safety and good salary.
Thanks for sharing! Probably this really depends on what people need in their lives.
I never had safely ir salary issues and I consider that everything is possible in any country.
Also, can't say that the Irish salary is very high compared to the expenses. I found it to be pretty low
If you get an Irish passport you can emigrate to Australia Canada or New Zealand easily.. good weather outdoor lifestyle etc
do some outdoor sport. i can recommend cycling or running. it's never boring. btw. today is my 20 year anniversary in ireland. came here for work...
Where is Ana Maria now.
I grew up in Ireland and I now live in the UK. In Ireland unless you have close, reliable and supportive family life there can be very difficult. Also the weather there is pretty awful.
This is true and I can say applicable to any country.
Family support indeed makes a world of a difference.
Hope you enjoy life in the UK 🇬🇧 😊
I 100% agree with the toxic positivity. It's unhealthy to accept being overweight
Depends on the situation though. But toxic positivity is not working unfortunately
I am Irish and have lived abroad most of my life, New York, London & Europe. I’m always happy to come back to Dublin, Ireland. I love cycling in the summertime and most evenings cycle along the coastline (20 miles) and have a beach walk, this is something you cannot do in other countries or cities that I have lived in. Ireland can seem dull, but if you leave and come back you will appreciate what you have left behind ie: sea air, good people, stable life. I agree with you regarding the taxation which is one of the reasons i don’t live in Ireland right now. I’m happy for you that you seem to have squeezed as much as you can out of Ireland and now feel ready to move on. As an Irish person travelling abroad I don't feel as comfortable living in other countries as you seem to be living in Ireland as in I always felt like an outsider. It's only when you live abroad that you appreciate 'Irish hospitality'. Irish people are the best, they have manners and are the friendliest people. I live in London and people can be rude, i'm also afraid to go out walking in the broad daylight due to crime and stabbings. I think if your unhappy in Ireland you will also be unhappy if you move. Your happiness starts from within and when you are truly happy you will find happiness anywhere. Also no money or job or material possessions will bring happiness, you'll learn that with experience. Stability is good, you can live in ireland and holiday abroad if you want variety. Be grateful for what you have, its the simple things in life that really bring happiness
I absolutely agree with you. I read so many in the comment section who say Ireland lacks entertainment, ambition, etc. However, I find that not true at all. What kind of entertainment are they referring, that I don’t know. I have been living here for more than 4 years and there are moments that it can be dull during winter and I take that time to watch ballets, musicals and enjoy different cozy cafés. The time that we explore Ireland is during the summer time. I love the landscapes. I love how Irish people are generally friendly and the mindset of “taking it easy”. I lived in Singapore and I know living stressful is like. I came from Philippines and I really appreciate the opportunities I was given here. Better salary (I’m working as a nurse). I can travel easily to other EU countries. I was able to save up money which I could have never saved if I remained in my home country or in Singapore since nurses don’t earn much there. Of course, there are cons about living in Ireland but that is true in all places too. It is a matter of perspective, I believe. I get that feeling too that I am not doing well but I try new things like learning other skills and I’m good again.
agree with you on the points mentioned
@@ReigneOrShine You make some good points, no country is perfect and Ireland is no exception. Ireland is a small island in the north west of Europe, exposed to the Atlantic ocean, so what type of weather do they expect. It was once a poor country, so our infrastructure is behind the rest of Europe. It will get better. There are over 500,000 foreign nationals living on this small island, so it must hold some attraction. Those that say it's boring, should ask themselves, if it's them that's boring! Boring people will be bored anywhere!
Disagree. There are better countries than Ireland, way better to be honest. Having enough money and being able to afford everything makes a huuuge difference, especially when it comes to mental health.
I left Ireland for Switzerland this summer and never looked back. I was trying to say to myself all those same things that money does not buy happiness. If you’re not happy where you are, you won’t be if you leave. Not true! I can finally afford everything for the first time in my life and have a lot of cash left over. There are such things as bins on every corner. In Ireland it’s a rarity these days. The infrastructure and standard of living is high. Air is cleaner than Ireland and even my skin has improved as here’s no harsh wind. I am in a good mood and that is because I love the place where I live. My apartment is modern, with very thick walls and I love coming back home. And having two dogs in this apartment is not a problem. In Ireland I was constantly living in short term shitholes because it was impossible to find a descent place if you had dogs. Here even my travel time to work is counted as work time and I have a corporate card that I can use to buy lunch 45eur a day. I eat in restaurants most of the days. I have a 800 eur car allowance per month with unlimited fuel card even for personal use. Utilities are included in the monthly rent so the only bill I have is the internet. I don’t have to save on anything or worry about high electricity bills. Income tax is very low. Inflation here is at steady 3% and has not really gone over this even in previous years. No such thing as recession. No one is even worried about energy crisis here. The only thing that people do talk about is the price of petrol but that’s about it- talk. I work in IT and this field is one level below being a doctor. In Ireland people were shocked to hear how much I actually earned as everyone thinks IT is highly paid job. Not the case in Ireland. I was constantly overworked and went on a stress leave in the end. This was my turning point where I started considering to leave the country and glad I did.
Money does make a huge difference. Even if I earned the same amount I earn here in Ireland, I would not see half of it and still would not be able to have the quality of life that I have here.
@@Sadie-e4t you are very lucky to have such a good paying job in Switzerland. I would love to live in another country that offers high salary to nurses without getting overwork. 😅 I agree with what you said. My plan is to get my citizenship (to get the benefits of being a European), and transfer to another country where is more suitable to my lifestyle. But as for now, it really needs a lot of mental strength to combat all the cons of living in Ireland. I have learned to say no to overtime and more work. I am working 4x per week and I feel less stressed now. But then again, I have experienced worst stress in Singapore and lower salary. Probably, I’m just so used to living in a stressful environment that even Ireland seems more chill. 😅
Let's have a coffee at the spire before u go!,, hope to see u soon in Ireland thanks for ur videos so far we will miss u
There are ups and downs in the real estate market but over 10-20 years you will generally go through an up cycle to where you realize a significant increase in equity. If you had bought instead of renting when you arrived 6 years ago and sold now you would have paid off part of the principal and your equity would have grown and you would have more in your pocket when leaving ireland. Real estate is a long term investment but the idea that you have to live in the house for 40 years is not realistic.
Absolutely 💯
Totally agree and this is one of the best investments 👌
Feminism has made her unhappy
Making the decision and taking the jump is the scary part. Congrats on not letting the fear stop you.
Totally agree 👍
The decision was the hardest part and we are usually afraid of the unknown.
Will talk more about making the decision in the next few videos 😊
Good luck Ana Marie. Let me know if you come to Seattle. Also, I have a cottage just east of Killarney and just visited there earlier this month.
To be honest you are definitely suffering from loneliness and not sure about settling down yet I think problem is not Ireland
you broadcasted a new video about receiving your irish passport no more than 6 months. have you let ireland or not yet? if not what s your reson to stay than why did u change mind??
3:50 u can always rent out ur apartment/house and pay the mortgage via rent no need to be stuck in the same place for 40 years or with a partner com on be optimistic ur marriage will last ages i bet u r a very productive person as far as i have followed u from ur videos
Yeah I left when I was 18 for the UK but Im in Spain now and honestly the bad weather and more indoor lifestyle is a big minus.
I've heard that Moldova is a nice place to visit. Can't you find a gym or hobbies?
Weird comment. I always had hobbies and have always been very active...
Probably you need to find yourself a hobby or start going to the gym 😅
Ireland is not an airport so you don’t have to announce your departure.
I can do whatever I want to do 😁
+ if you are not interested, you don't have to watch. I am sure there are other things thay can bring value to you 😊 so make sure you look after yourself. This is the most important thing 😊
@@AMEditionYT relax it was just a joke, Irish humour.
@@davidnyc487 see the drama queen in her
Thank you for sharing your experience, every decision is difficult. "You are the only representative of your dream on earth" good luck
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I can relate to almost every single word of your story. I decided to become a digital nomad, and it was not a perfect fix, but it definitely helped 👌🏻. Hope you find purpose and meaning soon!
Thank you for sharing your experience as well))
We have to take the best from what we currently have an enjoy the digital nomad life as long as you have this opportunity.
I hope to use my "remote work" opportunity soon as well
Hi Anna. I always thought that Dublin was a small place for you.. Have you ever thought about living in Paris or even Warsaw.
I left Ireland as soon as I could, it's a depressing country to live in. Only like to go back and visit then get out again
Thinking about your problem with body positivity, I wanted to ask what is your opinion on someone being influenced by their surroundings rather than their own views of what is good for them; I'm wondering how the culture influences your own personal view about how you and your body should be, and how is it bad for you to live in a place that is not driven by the same ideas you have of right and wrong. Anyway I hope this isn't seen as a hate comment but more of a philosophical query. Thanks and great video! Very honest!
Good question and idea!
I think that the shapes of our bodies should not be influenced by anyone.
The only thing that we should influence is to always stay focused on being healthy 💯
@@AMEditionYT I agree, so how come the body positivity thing is a problem in Ireland?
I will be leaving Ireland in 2 months and I will never come back ever again. I spent over 16 years in Ireland not by personal choice though. I am not into the drinking culture in Ireland and everything is too expensive. I will be going to the Philippines in two months to see my girlfriend and I will live there.
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience. I completely feel your points and I'm sure you'll enjoy the next chapter 😊
Best of luck 🍀🤞
Dont blame u here is horrible
Yup, other than climate and one or two other things, the rest will be getting on the plane with you and will see you at the next airport.....
Yeah, this is completely true 👍
But climate actually made such a huge difference to the way I feel, so actually improved a lot
It's amazing to me that you went to Ireland in the first place or that you made it as long as you did. You definitely don't have any Irish qualities to you at all. You might come to realize that the shortcomings you see outside of yourself are actually within...
Maybe I don't have any Irish qualities, but I have the Irish Citizenship and passport 😉
@pixiwix So , so true. What a total pain in the backside she is.
Just to clarify divorce rate in Ireland is not 50% - its 0.6% one of lowest in world
No it is not!
@@PB111627 yes it is
0.6 per 1000 people per year. It is very low compared to most of Europe but not 0.6%.
Remember most of those '1000' are single adults, children, widows/widowers
12:32 dont worry you will always be beautiful.....wear whatever your heart desire ...or find a job in which you have to travel outside the country more ....there you might have the opportunity to wear whatever u like....if u like moving to a warmer area maybe move to usa texas california or florida??
I'm suprised you lasted as long as you did in Ireland, being such a free spirt. I always tell people it rains 3 times a year in Eire, 4 months at a time😅 Best of luck with your travels and keep up the good work👍
Hi,
OMG, I feel for you, I've always loved your channel, you are normally so bright and cheerful that I found this video so hard to watch.
You are great though, fair play to you for dealing with this issue head on and that you're going to do something about it.
Yes, you are very beautiful but I always thought that it was your personality and positivity that were your most beautiful traits.
I think it's easier for native people to stay and be satisfied and content because our lives, our family is here. I agree with you about the negatives of this country though and sometimes it takes someone outside to point these out.
I hope you enjoy your new life wherever that takes you, I too travelled the world in my twenties and but for family probably would have built an entirely different life.
We all get depressed from time to time it's life but it shouldn't last more than a day or two and the Season is upon us now which makes it more prevalent too.
I love watching your channel and will continue to whether you are in Dublin or Dubai. 🌻🌻🌻
Oh my love , do what you want
We support you. Where ever you are. From Philippines 🇵🇭
Thanks a lot for support 🙏 ❤️
best of luck with whatever u do in the future, when u said at start of your video that you feel like wanting to stay in bed, thats actually a small sign of depression kicking in, so maybe its good that you choose to leave ireland & start fresh elsewhere before things got worse, just remember dont be afraid to talk to someone, and hopefully we'll see u back in ireland one day,
You have exhausted yourself. Feeling how you feel makes you constantly questioning your actions. You're pushing hard to keep going. Which eats up a lot of courage. The worst thing? You have been on a high and the way down feels weird because something is missing. Some may call it rewards for your ambitions. I don't call it anything because I can't speak for you.
But I know the place you're at. Because I am the same. So I had to learn to take mental health breaks and to be ok with it.
I wish you all the best on your way!
Hi Ana Maria! Did you make a decision where to go? There will never be ideal place without cons and especially these times economy, inflation, corruption, wars made impact on all coubtries, but if you find a place you like and enjoy to be, why not? If climate is also a major factor, then I think it would be better to try Portugal, Spain, south of France and Italy. Not sure how about big job opportunities and good salaries there.
I have been in Ireland for over three years and feel the same . I am from India where the Sun is above your head almost all the day in a year and here I stay indoors over 10 months in a year and inside the jacket which I can’t imagine anymore. I try my best to keep myself positive but literally nothing to do here . No out door life , no great choice for food ,cold and rainy weather, Isolated villages and no city life .Being someone who travels, I travelled across Ireland and it looks same everywhere. Same landscapes, look alike beaches and towns and no uniqueness at all. I am also thinking of moving.
DR. You should try to go to the U.K. more people there, bigger cities with more nightlife. London is very lively and buzzing. Weather is roughly the same as Ireland, but London is warmer in the summer. Large Indian community in the U.K.
@@paulkinsella6536 My dream is for the uk and Ireland to build a road tunnel under the sea too link the uk and Ireland in ease of travelling. We all have family either side of our countries. I thought about living in ireland but the nhs means you get care if in need for free. I think Indians are better off in the European hot countries as they are not use to a lack of sunlight like we are. Personally l like the rain.
Yeah, go back to India and get baked alive in the 50 degree sunshine 🌞
@@alexbrown2607 Not forgetting all the diseases that are rife over there. Poverty galore aswell.
@@alexbrown2607 yeah, I am. 1.3 billion people are living there .it’s 100 times better than living in the freezer and get depressed.
Best of luck on your next adventure, Ana. You'll do great wherever you go as you're very clear on what your values are. Such a shame we didn't get the chance to meet up though. Who knows, maybe in the future somehow 😊
Hello! I'm sure you're gonna be successful, I feel you're brilliant. You look great exactly the way you are now. Be healthy is more important than the perfect body promoted by advertisements.
Just promise that you won't leave UA-cam, it's the only way I enjoy the experiences and personality you share to me. I love them.
Big hug!
Hi! Thanks a lot for the nice comment 🥰❤️
I will stay active on UA-cam, just will focus on some other topics.
Wow! Coming from Brazil to The Netherlands I feel about the same here. Sweden felt the same. And really bad health care that's not cheap and require a lot of effort while I was, at least in Brazil, used to make a phone call and see a doctor the next day, or go to the ER if I felt sick without having to be dying (and seen by a nurse in 10 min and a doctor in 30). I don't know about Ireland but the Dutch don't have preventive care or medicine designed to make people healthy and happy beyond just surviving and accepting "minor issues" as if they weren't important to our well being. I am glad it's affordable here in NL, but it lacks and even the Dutch joke about it, sadly, but they don't fix it. 😬
Housing is quite expensive in The Netherlands if you don't get social housing as well. It's affordable otherwise.
Hi Anna! A fellow vlogger here. Honestly, I can relate to many of the things you say over here. If you are ambitious, Ireland is not the right place for you. I have lived in Dublin, Cork, and Galway in my 4 years of stay in Ireland. Maybe Dublin is a bit more happening than Galway. However, life in Galway is very slow. There aren't many events related to entrepreneurship or new technology in Ireland. Honestly, a lot of Tier II and Tier III cities in India (like Chandigarh, Gangtok, Pune, Indore, and Bhubaneswar) are way more happening and open than cities in Ireland. I am in the same boat as you.
Hello! Just subscribed to your channel))
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I know many places are really slow, this is why I liked being in Dublin.
Hope to meet you though when I will visit Ireland again
@@AMEditionYT Looking forward to your new vlogs. Keep inspiring! Thank you for subscribing. I am just a beginner.
I know a few people that went to Canada, the life style seems way better there. There's a place to look into, thinking about it myself with the state
Ireland is in, getting way too expensive.
I lived in Canada for a year, about 15 years back. I suspect if she finds the Irish climate too inhibiting, then Canada would be a very rude awakening indeed. I still remember it being -35 a few times during the winter I spent there.
@@TheLastAngryMan01 Vancouver area is fine, though. BC.
@@psibrunojusto Weather-wise, sure. Very expensive though, maybe even more so than Ireland.
In these types of videos, I often see countries being described in terms of: if you drink, you'll fit in, if you like clubs, etc.
Is there a country for introverts? 😅
That is more Christians than introverts because I'm not interested in drinking or going out to night clubs and similar things.But even though I'm an introvert, I wouldn't want to be completely alone either.
Some place where I would be surrounded by nature, where I could go hiking (with new friends), get a dog and go for a walk with him, do such activities in general.
That the weather is neither too hot nor too cold.
I live (and always lived) in a city, even a small city and I hate it! I long for nature and a climate where it's not nearly 40°C in the summer, but it's not always cloudy and dark either, because it kills me mentally.
I can hardly stand our "normal" winters where it gets dark at 4-5 in the afternoon.
I guess I'm looking more for the country side, but not completely cut off from social life and where the only option to get closer is to drink.
Church, hiking, walking, picnic..
Is there such a country? 😅
If someone is willing to write, feel free to describe the country where you live.
I would love to hear that 🙂
Are you going back to Moldova ?
I encourage you to follow your desires❤ I am 25 years old as well, and I am thinking of beginning a bachelor degree in fashion design after 6 years in law school. We are the only ones who can frame our lives.
Thanks a lot 🙏 💓
Best of luck with the degree in fashion 🤞🍀
Best of luck Ana
Thank you 😊 💓
l hear you about that apartment for 30 years, it's crazy.
It's an investment and it's a good one, but I didn't feel ready to commit
I've never listened to such a narcissistic rant in my life. I'm sure your subscribers will be gratified to learn: 1) how beautiful you are and 2) that they exist merely to enable you to 'waste your time.'
Ireland bids you an emphatic 'goodbye'
Actually Ana has had nothing but good things to say about Ireland in 99% of her videos if you have ever bothered to watch them. She has come to a point in her life (like many IRISH people too) questioning whether there is something better out there for her (like many IRISH people too). You comment is sad, pathetic and very bitter and beautiful Spain where I live now in the warm sun, bids YOU an emphatic 'stay' there where you are.
I switched off as she loves herself too much...my body,my slimness,shit lady,go and do some voluntary work,forget your body for a bit
Thanks for sharing your opinions 👌
agree
I don't know how on earth we can live here? We Irish must be very boring. Wow this girl is self obscessed. Bye.. eee!
Hi thanks for all the info. where are you moving to? :)
Where are you basically from?
I don't know for sure where she's from, but obviously a country with wonderful weather, fantastic food, amazing nightlife, stunning looking people (just like her), big salaries and little tax - wait, why did she leave that beautiful country in the first place - hang on, did someone say she was from Moldova? hahahaha the average monthly salary there is 300 euros per month. please little girl, shut up and grow up, better still go back to moldova and don't waste everyone's time
It's hard to progress in Ireland. A lot of doors are closed
4:28 people always change would you expect others to leave you if you change?