Galway just the job for change

Almost three-quarters of Irish workers have considered relocating to a different county in pursuit of career opportunities and a better lifestyle – and for those with the wanderlust, Galway is top of the tree!

That’s according to new research by Irish recruitment website, Jobs.ie, which found that Galway – on 48% – was the most desirable location for a change of career, ahead of Cork (40%) and Dublin (36%).

The data revealed that a lifestyle change (57.5%), work-life balance (53.7%) and future career prospects (43.8%) were the key motivators for relocating within Ireland.

The survey also breaks that down by employment sector – and while it’s no surprise that the majority (60%) of IT professionals surveyed were based in Dublin, over 74% of them were open to relocating to another county.

The majority of those within the industry ranked Cork (54%) and Galway (50.3%) among the most desirable locations ahead of Dublin (32%).

Accounting and finance professionals shared a similar view to those working in IT, with a lifestyle change (60%) and work-life balance (57%) among the motivators that would spur a move within Ireland. However, future career prospects (44%) are more important than better housing options (41%) to professionals in this sector.

For professionals working in accounting and finance, most respondents selected the opportunity for international travel (36%), as the most important factor in choosing their career.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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