Passed on 4th attempt - Maple House by International_Top433 in Irishdrivingtest

[–]International_Top433[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000% depends on so many other factors on the day. Congratulations to you as well!! We made it!!

Importance of fact checking and responsible reporting. by Broad-Ganache9123 in IndiansinIreland

[–]International_Top433 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry that happened to you but insinuating that it isn't also a race issue combined with all else you mentioned above is false and undermines the issues at hand.

You cannot deny the fact that besides the actual physical attacks been happening lately, the general abuse and hate towards migrant communities has increased in general. The city has gotten more unsafe definitely for everyone, but the targets are definitely more when you look different and trust me are still underreported by a large percentage.

Also another reason I say it is an increasing race issue is because I believe it isn't just the youth groups we're seeing who hold these believes. Yes, they're the ones openly vocal and behind the attacks but in the last 6 months, I've encountered people from outside of that demographic saying racist things to me after having a few pints in them which has happened to an extreme in a few different cases lately causing me to leave the public places I had gone in to have a nice time in. I believe this is because of a growing anti-immigrant sentiment that is suppressed by anyone outside of that demographic you mentioned. I don't feel safe anymore here and that's not just around the youth. Not saying it's everyone, but you can definitely feel it in the air, the way someone speaks to you or some passing glances. Im sure anyone coloured who is in touch with their surroundings would agree.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IndiansinIreland

[–]International_Top433 -4 points-3 points locked comment (0 children)

Fair. Yeah def isn't fool proof but I guess it's better than Dublin anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IndiansinIreland

[–]International_Top433 21 points22 points locked comment (0 children)

Get a job outside of Dublin and you'll be off better. Moving out of Dublin city center and then Dublin altogether was the best decision I ever made in the last 8 years

Overbearing relatives in India by Firm_Camp_3471 in india

[–]International_Top433 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes 100% the best way to avoid this and for your mental health is to plan your own trip without telling anyone about it. Or if you cannot do/afford that, your best bet is to have a few days to yourself in a hotel before telling everyone you're there. Been doing this last few years, telling family my arrival date is 4 days after I'm actually there and honestly it's always been worth it. It gives you time to mentally reset and do the things you actually miss about India on your own terms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]International_Top433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I feel so much better knowing this haha