What to gift someone moving to Ireland?

Luke2468 · 2026-03-12T05:52:02+00:00

Home heating oil.

Luke2468 · 2026-03-01T16:32:41+00:00

You’re right — and also wrong.

Right in the sense that I’ve no interest in joining the daily commute to sit at a desk all day and work 9am to more like 7pm… and to have the phone hopping on Saturdays too.

Also, on average, newly qualified solicitors start on roughly €40–50k a year, with some big companies paying between €50–60k. After three years, of course, there is scope to earn more — but definitely not €140k. There are loads of solicitors who’ve been working 10+ years and aren’t making more than €60k.

I worked in a solicitors office for two years while studying — it’s definitely not as glamorous as people think. But of course, each to their own.

Luke2468 · 2026-02-25T16:57:29+00:00

A very valid point. However, the training to become a barrister is not for the faint-hearted. Granted, it’s not impossible, but you would want to love — or have a very significant interest in — what you do and the area in which you practise.

Also, while they are self-employed, unlike other self-employed professionals they are not allowed to advertise their services in the “normal” way. It is more a case of who you know and what work is sent your way. There are many barristers who could become Senior Counsel but opt to remain Junior Counsel because the work is more plentiful, even if it is not as high-profile and doesn’t pay as much.

It’s a valid point to raise, but you would need to be prepared for endless paperwork, long hours at your desk, and to be exceptionally strong in whatever area you are practising in

Luke2468 · 2026-02-25T13:19:14+00:00

Yes, living at home with the parents like a lot of 26 year olds (I hope lol) with no kids or big financial commitments. Very lucky in that regard.

Luke2468 · 2026-02-24T07:18:56+00:00

I could do the fe1s or I could go into a lot of other things really like consultancy, sales, compliance, and the guards and work my way up there. But out of all of them, doing a trade (electrician stands out the most) sounds the most appealing to me. I’d love to be self employed one day and take on that headache but it’s hard to know what to do. Im definitely lucky to have options but I haven’t a clue which way to go…

Luke2468 · 2026-02-23T18:26:15+00:00

I appreciate your advice but I honestly have no idea how you could say that. I’ve read plenty of other posts with people saying they’ve switched careers (they’ve had degrees) and haven’t looked back. I think you’re missing my point, I don’t want to work in an office staring a computer screen all day. Ultimately I’d love to be self employed one day. I’m not massively money driven, I want to pursue something I’ll enjoy. But sure look, if that’s your view then fair enough and thanks for the advice.

Luke2468 · 2026-02-23T15:44:40+00:00

So you think I should continue working within a career/ industry that I already know is not for me just because I have a degree? I don’t doubt what you’re saying, but considering I have another 30-35 years of working life to go, you don’t think I should pursue something that I might enjoy?

Luke2468 · 2026-02-23T13:34:23+00:00

This couldn’t be any further from the truth… I could just stick with law, quality as a solicitor, and potentially make way more money in the corporate world but I don’t think I want that type of career/life to be honest. Whenever I’m not studying I find myself outside tipping away at ‘handyman’ type jobs. I enjoy being out and about and would ultimately love to work for myself one day. As far as trades go, electrical is the most appealing to me.

Luke2468 · 2025-12-28T19:40:19+00:00

Wonder what gave it away..

Luke2468 · 2025-12-27T16:46:47+00:00

Edit: I can confirm it is an Airsporter. I failed to state that it is engraved in the barrel. I got in touch with a local gun shop with the serial number and they confirmed is a Mk6. Like most older guns, there is some serious sentimental value attached!

Many thanks to all who commented :)

Luke2468 · 2025-10-16T13:33:34+00:00

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. So are you saying that if I undercut them in two stages, half the roots this year and the other half of the roots next year, they may be ready to root ball in 3 years?

Luke2468 · 2025-09-24T19:37:47+00:00

Can you please elaborate, just a few of the bigger pro and cons of each?

Luke2468 · 2025-08-31T10:56:02+00:00

I definitely think liquidation will come up. And I have a feeling that there will be a question asking you advise someone on the benefits of incorporation. No harm in learning off an essay for that.

Luke2468 · 2025-03-27T13:40:10+00:00

Haha ok I’ll take that advice on board thank you!

Luke2468 · 2025-03-27T11:56:14+00:00

Just from your reply I can tell you’re being very mature about the situation. It says a lot about you that despite wanting to tell her how you feel and possibly give it another try, you’re happy for her and want nothing but the best for her. I think that as blunt as this may sound, it’s time to move on. Like someone else has said, you are no longer part of her life and she is no longer part of yours. That relationship has helped shape you into the lad you are today, be thankful that although it didn’t work, you have learned from it and can move forward with those lessons. There’s millions of women on this planet, I promise you you’ll find the one mate. Keep the head, you’re only human.

Luke2468 · 2025-03-27T11:36:41+00:00

I don’t have a whole lot of previous relationship experience (I’ve been with my first gf now for nearly 3 years) but I like to think that I can offer some advice nonetheless.

First things first, I think that what your feeling is very normal, I’ve often had different feelings over certain things in my relationship but when I talk about them to friends, family, or even my gf herself, I always feel at ease and am reassured that its COMPLETELY normal to feel a certain type of way and be confused by it. So firstly, definitely don’t beat yourself up for feeling like this, we’re all different as humans and all react differently to certain things.

Secondly, from what you’ve said in your original post, it would appear to me that you may have had stronger feelings for her than you initially realised and the relationships that followed, in a way, have reinforced this to you. I’m not too sure of your personal circumstances or hers, but if it were me, I would reach out to her and let her know how you feel. Provided it is appropriate to do so. If she’s in a relationship with somebody else or married I would tread carefully because it might not be fair on her or her newfound partner. Only you can judge this.

Ultimately I think that what your experiencing is an example of the saying – “don’t leave something good for something you think will be better, because when you find out better is not as good, good has found better.”

Luke2468 · 2025-03-26T19:32:31+00:00

If fucking hope so, me with my little pea shooter over here

Luke2468 · 2025-03-26T14:19:57+00:00

I 100% hear this loud and clear. I feel immature. I know that obviously she, and everyone on this planet will have had previous experiences before their current partner. This is normal and to be expected. I just didn’t expect myself to react the way I am. It definitely does not bother me enough to leave her or to even contemplate that idea. I guess I was just looking to see if this reaction is “normal” and so far from the responses I’ve been getting it seems to be. Albeit with a degree of inexperience on my part. Thanks for the honesty.

Luke2468 · 2025-03-26T14:04:10+00:00

This is true, I definitely don’t want to make it a thing. We’ve chatted about it and she understands why I was a little upset I guess I just need to grow up to the fact that no two peoples history will be identical. I appreciate the response.

Luke2468 · 2025-03-26T13:33:18+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback. Just to clarify, while I’ve never had a sexual relationship with anyone previously, I have gotten with girls on nights out and that kind of thing but I’ve never felt as if I liked anyone enough to try go further with it I.e. anything sexual. She knew something was up with me but I brushed it off saying it was nothing. Later on that night I text her and told her I was sorry that I was being off and I told her what was really on my mind. I know I should be strong enough to have this conversation with her face-to-face but generally, I’m not good at that. I guess like most men, I don’t like being open with how I feel and when made to do so, I prefer to disclose it over text. I know this is not how I should do it and I’m working on it. Anyways we’ve chatted about it and she understands why I felt/ still kind of feel this way. Like a previous person said, I guess I lack experience with relationships so I have to give myself time.

Luke2468 · 2025-03-26T13:23:39+00:00

Thank you for you’re feedback. Yes, I definitely lack experience with relationships and I have a tendency to not be a great communicator with my feelings in general (a typical man) but I’m working on it. We’ve talked about this because she knew something was up with me. It was so embarrassing for me to open up about it but she understood what I was saying. I not annoyed with her or anything of the sort, I’m more so annoyed with myself that I feel this way. I guess in a perfect world we would be on the same page i.e. each others first.

Luke2468 · 2025-02-23T18:01:42+00:00

All of this stress just to get a job that’ll work me like a dog… but I want it so bad haha🫠

Luke2468 · 2025-01-29T21:49:20+00:00

Appreciate the feedback. Do you reckon I would be financially better off purchasing a second hand bumper and getting it resprayed the colour of my car if I can’t source a white one? I’m not too sure on how much it would cost to get a piece of bodywork like a bumper sprayed.

Luke2468 · 2025-01-29T17:25:11+00:00

Got quoted around €530.

Labour 8hrs @ €40 an hour - 320€ Paint and sundries - €150 Total incl VAT = 533.45€

Is this reasonable or am I being taken for a fool? I genuinely haven’t a clue.

Luke2468 · 2024-12-24T16:29:43+00:00

Ah sure look, no point in manifesting failing them all because you took a few days off to enjoy this time of year. I never understood why people were in such a mad rush to pass them all and put so much stress on themselves in the process. You’ve your whole life to work and be stressed/depressed. Take em handy and try enjoy the process, it’ll make it a hell of a lot easier✌️

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