Finding a Job and Driving are two of the biggest parts of expat life in Ireland to get right, and Jeremy Strozer has come out the other side of both with advice to share.

In this second half of my conversation with Jeremy Strozer—an expat, relocation guide, and founder of Expatsi.com—we get into the raw and relatable parts of settling in Ireland. If you’ve ever tried translating a US-style CV into the Irish job market or navigated a roundabout on the wrong side of the road while jet-lagged with hangry kids in the back, this one’s for you.

Jeremy opens up about the cultural curveballs that caught him off guard, the realities of finding a job as a newcomer, and why forming social circles in Ireland might take longer than expected—but is well worth the effort. We also unpack the joys and jolts of learning to drive on Irish roads, including how he accidentally gave a Dublin local a very expensive "hello."

Main Topics discussed in this Episode:

1. Breaking into the Irish Job Market as a Foreigner: The challenges of CV translation, cultural fit, and why international companies were the secret to Jeremy’s success.
2. Adjusting Your Communication Style: Why the “sell yourself” approach doesn’t always land in Ireland, and how to adapt to local expectations in interviews.
3. Building Your Tribe: Practical tips for finding community through hobbies, parenting, and happenstance connections (hint: coffee helps).
4. Learning to Drive on the Other Side: A cautionary tale involving jet lag, roundabouts, and a sideswiped car—and why waiting a day might save your nerves (and insurance premium).
5. The Emotional and Mental Shift of Moving Countries How your goals, identity, and plans evolve after relocating—and why that’s a good thing.

Contact Jeremy:

As an exclusive deal for Taxbytes For Expats listeners, you can book a Consultation Call with Jeremy for 20% off. Click the following link to book your consultation today: https://calendly.com/strozerj/ireland-consultation-clone.

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Thinking of moving to Ireland from the U.S.? You’re not alone, and this episode will help make the whole process a little less daunting.

This week I’m joined by Jeremy Strozer - consultant at Expatsi.com and an American expat who moved to Ireland with his family in 2020. Jeremy had to learn a lot of what he knows now the hard way, but now helps other U.S. expats to get perspective on their move and take a practical approach to what can be a very emotional and turbulent time.

In Part One of our conversation, we talk through how to approach your Visa, how to get a sense of where in Ireland might suit your lifestyle, what surprised Jeremy about buying a house here, and why the Irish Health Insurance system requires a bit of patience and tact to navigate.

Jeremy shares all the practical guidance he can offer as someone who’s made the move with his family, and he’ll be back to talk about even more in Part 2.

Main Topics discussed in this Episode:

1. Understanding Visa Options: Jeremy outlines the different visa pathways available depending on your life stage and how to approach the decision based on your personal circumstances.
2. Choosing Where to Live in Ireland: How to explore different counties before committing, and why his family ended up settling in County Clare.
3. The Realities of Buying a House in Ireland: Jeremy shares his experience with the Irish property market, the quirks of bidding through auctioneers, and how the pace and culture around home-buying differs from the U.S.
4. Navigating the Irish Health Insurance System: They talk through how health coverage works in Ireland, the importance of planning ahead, and why managing expectations is key when accessing care as an expat.
5. Adjusting to Life in a New Country: Jeremy reflects on the emotional highs and lows of relocation and how to find balance and stability during the transition.

Contact Jeremy:

As an exclusive deal for Taxbytes For Expats listeners, you can book a Consultation Call with Jeremy for 20% off. Click the following link to book your consultation today: https://calendly.com/strozerj/ireland-consultation-clone.

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Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: https://expattaxes.ie/services-and-pricing/.

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This is Part 2 of Stephanie's conversation with Maura Ginty - make sure to listen to Part 1 if you missed it!

There are tons of tax benefits for startup founders in Ireland when they approach building their business in the right way, especially if you’re investing!

This week we’re back for Part 2 of my conversation with Maura Ginty of Gintax, a tax specialist with years of experience advising startups, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses.

In this episode, we discuss the key tax reliefs and strategies that startup founders, investors, and business owners need to know, how to structure investments through a company and the tax implications that come with it, employee share schemes, and Maura shares her insights on where the Irish tax system could improve to better support founders and startups.

Main Topics Discussed in this Episode:

1. R&D Tax Credit – how it works and why documentation is key
2. EIIS tax relief – benefits, risks, and why companies need to be cautious
3. Investing through a company – tax pitfalls to avoid
4. Employee share schemes – comparing options and understanding tax implications
5. Where the Irish tax system could improve for startups and founders

Contact Maura Ginty

Email: maura@gintax.ie

Website: https://www.gintax.ie

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If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at info@expattaxes.ie or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: https://expattaxes.ie/services-and-pricing/.

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