Previously, the Brothers were anxiously awaiting the day they could move into their Dublin flat. In the meantime, they had holed up in a townhouse a bus ride away from the city. Descriptors for this experience escape the Brothers; words like filthy, uninhabitable, and in disrepair come to mind. They affectionately nicknamed the house East Berlin because of its resemblance to what they imagine the area must have looked like shortly before the wall came down.
Fortunately, October 1st has come, and with it, Eric and Jeff were allowed to move into their 'permanent' residence, bringing us to our next topic: the job hunt.
Actually, only one of the Brothers is still hunting. Jeff got in right away with a temp agency and is working in the mail room of an insurance company. He can mail stuff for free to any part of the world (so be on the look out for postcards on the company dime). Unfortunately, Jeff's contract is up in a couple weeks, and he'll be forced back into the harsh world of the unemployed.
Eric, however, is an expert in this lifestyle. After getting out of bed at the crack of noon, he spends his days scouring the internet for possible jobs. His resume is out with several temp agencies, and seemingly every business in Ireland, with little result. Fortunately, Eric's savings allow him a little leeway.
Plans for the near future include a long weekend of farming in Wales and a trip home that takes the Brothers through the land of their forefathers, Glasgow.
Next time: some differences in Irish culture that have provided the Brothers with great amusement. Pictures may also be included. Stay tuned.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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