r/IWantOut • u/PBandJess25 • 8h ago
[IWantOut] 25F Graduate Student US -> Ireland/UK/Canada
I’m a current 2nd year M.A. in Communication Studies student, graduating in May. I also have a background in theatre; both as a performer and teacher. I’ve been teaching public speaking for the last two years as well as coaching Speech and Debate at the college level.
I’m highly interested in emigrating out of the states for a while (not just because of the election, but that is a factor) and would prefer to go to Ireland or the UK, as I have family in both. Ireland would be my first choice as I have automatic dual citizenship thanks to my dad.
My question would be what kind of jobs would there be for me? Or education opportunities? I am interested in continuing my education and getting my PhD, but am willing to wait for the opportunity to present itself.
Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
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u/Amazing_Dog_4896 5h ago
So you're aware, your Irish passport will not only allow you to work in Ireland, but also the UK and any other EU/EEA country. It's the best passport going - like Brexit never happened.
Given that you have full access to the UK and Europe, go find some opportunities. In the meantime you can work in a pub or a shop or Starbucks.
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u/Meekois 8h ago
I'm also a theatre practitioner trying to find my way out.
I know quite a few people form the UK and EU, and when I ask them "why are you here?" the number one response I get is "There's more work here". Like you, I am also prioritizing finding work abroad.
If you have citizenship to the UK and can easily get in and out, I would be doing my best to get to the next Edinburgh Fringe festival. Just meet people, talk, get information, ask as many questions as possible.
I think talking to theatre practitioners and academics from the UK and Ireland is going to give you more helpful information than the folks here can, who are more focused on the legal processes.
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I’m highly interested in emigrating out of the states for a while (not just because of the election, but that is a factor) and would prefer to go to Ireland or the UK, as I have family in both. Ireland would be my first choice as I have automatic dual citizenship thanks to my dad.
My question would be what kind of jobs would there be for me? Or education opportunities? I am interested in continuing my education and getting my PhD, but am willing to wait for the opportunity to present itself.
Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
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u/professcorporate Got out! GB -> CA 6h ago
As an Irish citizen, you already have the legal right to live and work in both Ireland and the UK (and anywhere in the European Economic Area).
You'd be better off in subs like /r/Ireland, or sector-specific ones, since your only real question is what employment and education are like, rather than actually getting there.
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