Jess initially came to Ireland, despite not knowing a lot about it, to learn English and to improve her career opportunities. As she researched more about Ireland she got more and more excited about her life here but she became disheartened when she learned that she would not be permitted to work in her profession (Robotics - control and automation) due to the fact that she could only attain a work (part-time) and study Visa. Despite these difficulties, she kept her dream front and centre in her mind. Her success, like many stories of success, did not happen in a straight line. She lived through many ups and downs and thought of giving up on numerous occasions. Her story highlights how difficult it is for people who move to Ireland from outside of the EU to work in something which they are qualified to do, and along with that comes many of the psychological and financial stresses. Thankfully, Jess has now attained a working Visa which has allowed her to a get a great job with a multi-national company here in Dublin. If you need inspiration and an example of someone who has managed to create a good life for themselves in Ireland despite many bureaucratic issues, we throughly recommend giving this episode a listen. Enjoy!

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