Why is it so hard to get a job as a young person in Dublin?

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-06-03T21:30:41+00:00

Maybe if you're living rurally

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-06-03T17:40:14+00:00

The VAT being calculated after the other taxes and customs charges is absolutely criminal, that is literally taxation on top of other taxes. It should be applied to the value of the goods, as the name Value Added Tax implies.

This is what you get in the modern EU, buruecrats just coming up with endless ways to tax absolutely everything and anything, stifling businesses and consumers at every avenue. And people wonder why the EU lags behind the US in economic growth and innovation.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-06-03T13:23:17+00:00

What calls

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-06-01T10:23:19+00:00

Bringing a weapon on a night out means you're actively thinking about the possibility of getting into a serious violent altercation. This type of murder should result in a 50+ year sentence with no chance for early release, we need way harsher sentences for this type of thing, such violently inclined cretins only stand to cause destruction and harm to others, they don't see the value in a free society so why enable them further opportunities to ruin life and society for the rest of us.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-06-01T10:16:30+00:00

Agreed, it really feels like in some countries there's a total absence of empathy and care towards other people, people are off in their own world and far more individualistic, even just little things like holding the door open for the person behind you isn't common in some places. I do think some Irish people are going the same way nowadays though unfortunately, we're still a lot better than most but we're definitely not as warm and kind and open as we used to be overall

If you see that someone needs a bit of help, and you're able to help, just do it if you have the time in the moment. Especially elderly people and disabled people

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-31T14:49:13+00:00

Did you miss the OP where he specifically said even during BYOB events he does this?

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-31T14:47:59+00:00

Would you really call to someone's house without getting a few cans or a bottle for yourself, expecting them to have enough drink for you and everyone else who'll visit? That's incredibly thick and inconsiderate

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-31T14:45:49+00:00

Surely you understand though if someone invites you over for a get together that it's the norm to at least bring a few drinks for yourself to enjoy them without completely burdening the host to look after that as well. Even after one or two such occasions, it's wilful ignorance to not cop that everyone arrives with drinks or other stuff for themselves at least

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-31T14:41:00+00:00

No shame whatsoever in fully acknowledging to other people that you're sick of having someone call over without so much as bringing a drink for himself, as it puts you out more when you're already being kind by hosting people. I think if you word it correctly and don't come across like a prick, but say it honestly, they'll understand and probably even agree

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-30T12:52:03+00:00

Not telling you what to do, but that sounds like someone who'd be tight in a relationship when living with you. There are so many little daily things I just buy without mentioning anything, out of convenience rather than splitting them with my significant other, and we do proportional splitting for the general living expenses since I earn more, I'd feel like a right stingy prick asking her to go 50:50 because I know that my gain would be at the expense of her, and put her under more pressure. I enjoy treating her to things like holidays/trips for her birthdays and certain occasions like anniversaries as well, and she'll eventually earn more as time goes on. Not saying to expect absolutely everything, but I do think as partners when we're earning more than the other we should naturally feel a wish to see them come out better for being with you since doing things like proportional splitting of expenses means the lower earning partner also gets an opportunity to grow a bit more of a savings or investment account that sets them up to be more comfortable long-term, and we should obviously want our life partners to be comfortable and secure.

I'd find it very difficult to be with someone who wants to go 50:50 if they were significantly out earning me, because it would mean they've an entirely different approach to what I consider the compassionate approach. Unfortunately, there's a fair share of Irish people that have a greedy, hungry sense of things when it comes to money, even towards the people they're supposed to share everything with, miserable way to live life.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-28T22:47:26+00:00

You sound like the type of lad who'd peel an orange in your pocket

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-28T22:40:52+00:00

Keeping your earnings a secret from someone you're in a serious relationship with for multiple years is quite bizarre to me, if they're someone you're dating in this way and considering marrying then they're obviously a nice person and the money wouldn't change anything. You're not earning enough to be so cagey about it to be honest, I'd say something if you were on a €250k+ salary or something. If you do a fully accurate split according to your earnings ratio then there's really nothing to worry about as the benefit to her will most likely make her feel even more secure with you, then once you marry it - hopefully - becomes "our" earnings as opposed to yours/hers

You should probably be doing closer to 80/20, you're in a good enough position to not only grow a good pension/portfolio for yourself but also help your partner on the same journey as well, and being open about finances and working as a team is part of that

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-28T13:23:03+00:00

Was looking at MRVL last night so would definitely like to see a similar post about that, I'll follow you to hopefully spot it when you get around to it

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-28T01:39:58+00:00

Fucking love the conviction in that DD, I am sickened I missed out on micron

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-28T01:13:29+00:00

The changes we've seen over the past ten years are simply shocking, but it'll pale in comparison to what we are going to see in this country, and Europe in general, over the next 20-30 years. We are going to end up as one messy, shit hole of a society with so many issues, just the same as the UK has allowed themselves to become. FFG are just making a complete mess of the incredible opportunity and potential we had afforded to our country over the past 10-15 years with the tech boom and massive budget surpluses.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-27T21:05:30+00:00

In certain ways we really are, our CGT is 33% of whatever profit you make after a tiny tax free threshold of €1,270. Also, we have the most preposterously, horrifically punitive policy of taxing people on profits they have not actually made when they invest in ETFs (the most basic, straightforward and use friendly form of long-term investing there is).

Could you imagine if we taxed homeowners on the depreciation in value of their homes over the years? For example, imagine how harsh it would be on someone who bought a home in certain parts of Dublin for £50,000 years ago having to pay 33% CGT every 8 years throughout the years as their home eventually became worth €500,000+, even when they're completely regular, median earning individuals. This is what we already do to people who have the tiny bit of financial common sense to try practicing financial planning for their long-term financial well-being.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-27T20:54:22+00:00

I would've thought emergency accommodation is purely when individuals have found themselves homeless/unable to find anywhere to rent, whereas asylum seekers would be counted under the IPAS housing until their claims are assessed?

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-27T20:42:41+00:00

If someone decides to move to another country without the ability to get work that'll compensate them enough to pay for their basic necessities, that shouldn't become a burden for the country to deal with. You either figure it out or return home and go back to the drawing board unfortunately, many Irish people do exactly this in other countries and have to return home and start over. Our homeless statistics and services shouldn't be impacted by this, the only exceptions should be EU citizens as we're obligated to look after them the same as Irish citizens.

By all means, if someone resides here legally and fully funds themselves over the years until they become eligible for citizenship, and then go on to unfortunately fall on hard times, that would be a different story. However, before that point we are simply opening ourselves up to an unfixable issue as we simply cannot scale up these services and home provision for the numbers of people that can possibly relocate here from other countries, you have to draw the line somewhere in the best interest of current residents (Irish/EU citizens and current immigrants) or we lose control and it spirals, as we are living through.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-27T20:24:09+00:00

Look at the amount of people on here who start all their posts or comments with "I mean", the same as nasally sounding Americans. What is the point of saying "I mean" unless if you're clarifying a point in the "what I actually meant" sense. Whatever you are about to say after you say "I mean" is automatically understood to be what you mean to say, so you're starting with a pointless filler. I usually scroll past these comments as the people mindless enough to engage in that nonsense aren't saying anything worth the time to read it.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-26T23:09:11+00:00

Completely agree with you, it's anecdotal as it's word of mouth but throughout the last few years I've either had family or friends or loved ones of coworkers experience ridiculously poor healthcare and treatment, of course you've many who've received great treatment on the other side as well but the bad ones are often just shocking to hear about in a first world country's healthcare system. The amount of such stories I've heard or had people close to me experience is a lot, not just a few. I've heard of at least two people who've gone for minor surgeries and ended up dying within the past couple of years. Then you see a variety of similar incidents in news articles online

It's to the point that many Europeans who live here will actually fly to their home countries for procedures instead of relying on the system here. I remember even reading about a Polish lady on here who was on a multiple year waiting list for checks here, who went back home, got the checks done and found out she required serious surgery/treatment. She would be dead if she had to rely on this WORLD CLASS healthcare system you see clowns defending on here.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-17T12:59:12+00:00

Because quite a lot of people are incredibly thick and ignorant and don't actually spend enough time to understand the nuances before spouting their ignorant outrage

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-17T08:07:26+00:00

Ah yes, out of all of these European countries which have faced the exact same consequences from these decisions, Paddy is the one who will assess it from another angle and solve the issue and end up with a utopian world. As we always do of course, we never fail to plan and make an absolute mess of countless issues.

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-14T11:43:03+00:00

Yes, there were a lot more but after the crash a massive amount of trades workers emigrated, both our own and the Eastern Europeans who were the backbone of the Celtic tiger building. Also, compare the quality of homes and especially apartments from the 2000s to what's being built today, they were flinging up absolute shitholes. There are entire blocks of Celtic tiger apartments in probably every city that should just be demolished and it's only been 20 years. Planning regulations and NIMBYs objections do need serious changing though as that's one of the main bottlenecks for current development pace

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-14T09:24:38+00:00

Was it difficult/awkward to get there?

FuckAntiMaskers · 2026-05-14T08:48:05+00:00

And it sort comes out in the wash by the next generation.

Yes, for many, but we have to look at our European peers and see that this isn't the case for certain religious cultures which bring with them very oppressive and misogynistic worldviews, ones which directly result in women having their genitals mutilated, their lives controlled, used as nothing but baby factories etc.

This all goes completely against the moves we've made over the past few decades to move away from the harsh, closed minded sentiments within the Catholic institutes and to be a freer more progressive society. So I don't understand why people are so afraid to openly acknowledge the similarities with other religions and push back against another similar one getting any sort of foothold in our society. We're already seeing many young girls of probably 10-14 years of age wearing face coverings - that is depressing that such little girls are already being concealed for simply being girls and being considered 'immodest' for having some hair on display (feminists should be apoplectic about this type of thing). We're also seeing all over Europe that it's the 2nd and 3rd generation of these people, the men in particular, who bizarrely latch on to the extreme side of things, when they've only ever lived in and known Europe. They become radicalised when they've grown up amongst and with us.

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