5 Reasons why Kerry should be your next Career Destination.
In the past, Kerry had a tradition of people emigrating for work, but times are changing and Kerry has a lot to offer these days in terms of work and life balance.
1. Kerry jobs have been on the rise and with lots of potential employers in all areas from office support and administration to opportunities in Science and Technology. Unemployment figures in Kerry and Cork have seen a significant drop and are seeing one of the best recoveries according to the CSO.
2. Cost of living is cheaper and there are more affordable housing options. Compared with Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway, you will be able to rent or buy a house with more space and if in a small town or a village a sense of community and neighbourhood support that is hard to come by in a city.
3. The way we work is changing with flexible working, remote working and colocation there are now plenty of opportunities to freelance, set up your own start-up, work from home, cowork in an enterprise centre or co-locate part of your week. Fibre and broadband connections are improving all the time. Kerry international airport has regular flights to Dublin and the UK, so for example splitting your week with a company based there or indeed in Limerick or Cork is a real and popular option these days.
4. Remote learning is becoming the new normal, so you don’t have to sacrifice training and personal development because of where you live. The top flexible training course provider with the largest range of courses in Kerry on offer is Pitman Training in Kerry, where you can learn part-time either in-centre in Tralee or via their Campus distance learning system. Courses range from Office Skills and Secretarial to Management training, IT & Technical courses, Software Development, Programming, Accounting Technician to Web and Graphic Design training courses in Kerry.
5. Family & pet friendly destination it’s all about the great outdoors in Kerry from the Dingle Peninsula, Dingle Oceanword, Ring of Kerry, Killarney Coolwood Wildlife Park, Muckross Farm, Aquadome in North Kerry, the many scenic beaches and hillwalking trails you are spoilt for choice in this wonderful county. Raising your family away from the city has many advantages, and the quality of life you will give them worth more than anything.
If these points aren’t enough to persuade you then check out this article on what Kerry has to offer over Dublin. Looking forward to seeing you here in the Kingdom soon!
For more information on career, training and employment advice in Kerry or indeed our own team’s advice on living and working in Kerry! contact us today or call us 066 718 5775 /FREEPHONE 1800 532 632, email kerry@pitman-training.ie or WhatsApp 087 0710444.
