Questionaire for Psychology of Women

Interviewed my cousin Hannah:

1. At what age did you come to America?

2. What influenced your decision on coming to America?

3. Do you have any regrets?

1. How would you compare the society in Ireland to society in America?

2. How would you compare the work environment in Ireland to the work environment in America?

3. How would you compare the retirement field in Ireland to the retirement field in America?

1. Do you prefer society in Ireland then you do America? (vice versa)

2. D o you prefer the work environment in Ireland than you do to the work environment in America?

3. Do you prefer the retirement field in Ireland then you do to the retirement field in America? (vice versa)

HANNAHS ANSWERS:

1. I was 19

2. It was 1989 and there was a Recession on then too and no work, also Eileen & Ann were there so I figured I'd check out my 'birth place'!!

3. No regrets at all...I would highly recommend everyone to live & work in NY.

1. You really can't compare them, Ireland has a much more relaxed pace and America is all go.

2. The work environment could also be quite similar to #1 above, but there wouldn't be overtime here like in most jobs (if not all) in the States.

3. I think you'd probably have a better retirement plan (money wise!!) in the States but it could also be lonelier if you don't have family near, it all depends on your situation, how your health is and if you're active and involved in any clubs.

As you know, all 3 questions, society, work & retirement are all closely knit together, without 1 the others not mean much or possibly not work out!

Both countries, Ireland and the States, are totally different that it's pretty much impossible to compare them. Since I've moved home people have asked me 'where do I like best'...talk about acting like kids! But my answer is always the same...'I like both places, there is nothing to compare because of the different pace life is lived in each country.

Society, or social life is totally different...here if someone calls you up to 'meet in 5 minutes for a beer (or rather a 'pint' as is said here regardless of what you drink!! it'll take at least 1/2 hour to change and get 'made-up' and go, as to, literally, walking out the door as soon as you hang-up the call.

Work, I think, is better in the States, or maybe it's because