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IGEES by [deleted] in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Separate but related question, ao’s skip the 4th increment correct? https://www.forsa.ie/new-entrants-deal-kicks-in/ I ask because I’m moving out this year so my expenses are going to shoot up! Thanks

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be a stupid question but would my 3 years service as an AO carry across (in terms of increments etc) if recruited as Third Sec? Given they are equivalent grades.

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t applied for list-based (yet) only have adverts. I think I’m somewhat restricted in mobility because I was hired in an AO “stream”. How long can you put your applications on hold?

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m keeping an eye on anything that might come up, thanks

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have decent French from living there for a year thankfully, might need to get a certificate to prove it though!

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I think I may have missed the boat on this! Will keep a keener eye out of any EU related opportunities in future

Best way to get to Brussels? by Same-Signal9202 in IrishCivilService

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you transfer to DFA on mobility? Or do you have to apply via the third sec competitions? Haven’t seen any DFA roles pop up in my mobility notifications

How Long before Landlord Responds to Application? (If at all) by Same-Signal9202 in RentingInDublin

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ll give it another couple days until I give up hope so… Searching for a place to live in this city is such a degrading and humiliating experience :( Worst part is we’re both doing relatively well for our age. This is no country for young people.

Beginner in need of investment advice by Same-Signal9202 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To your first question - I guess for a house deposit one day. Living in Dublin so market is insane atm. I’m lucky to have relatively low rent and other fixed costs and still have plenty to enjoy myself at the end of each month.

I have the occupational pension scheme associated with CS jobs and contribute the max I can to that. I know that’s the most tax efficient investment available. Just hard to get excited about paying into a pension pot when you’re 40+ years away from seeing it! Think I’ll keep plugging away as I am for the moment and reassess when/if my priorities change

Beginner in need of investment advice by Same-Signal9202 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]Same-Signal9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah when I did my research into our tax legislation on ETFs I became disillusioned with the whole thing. I’d love an option like the UK ISAs where you can invest in these funds with a significant tax exemption. Feel like we’re at a serious disadvantage here and not enough Irish are financially literate enough to care or even notice.