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drael

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8 years ago
KEricPL

2d/3d Graphics Artist by KEricPL

Looking for a 2d/3d graphics content creator, is there any on the forum?

drael

Hi, I'm an ex game developer. Environment artist. I'll be moving to Malta permanently early summer this year. Let me know what kind of work you are interested in. I've worked for both Microsoft and Sony creating level art for PlayStation ... Read More

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10 years ago
stef88

flying with a cold/sinusitis by stef88

Hi guys.. Not to do with living in Malta I just wanted to ask has anyone ever flown with congestion if so what happened and does anyone have any tips? I had flu last week and sinusitis this week. I've been on antibiotics and a steroid nasal ...

drael

Oh, we bought the shots (miniatures) at the 'duty free' in the airport. It's always on offer, 5 for 10 euro. (or 4, can't remember). Yeah, wouldn't dare consider to purchase on our Ryan air journey. Symptoms would've ... Read More

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10 years ago
stef88

flying with a cold/sinusitis by stef88

Hi guys.. Not to do with living in Malta I just wanted to ask has anyone ever flown with congestion if so what happened and does anyone have any tips? I had flu last week and sinusitis this week. I've been on antibiotics and a steroid nasal ...

drael

There's few things worse than feeling ill before flight. I just recently returned from Malta feeling like I was going to collapse! The night before flying, I was attacked, over, and over, by mosquitoes and had no sleep because of it. My whole ... Read More

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10 years ago
MalteseCross

Blogs for 2014 by MalteseCross

Do you read the blogs. I love them. The award of best blogs in my opinion. Are as follows. No 1 Moving on up and away by Iamhairbo. No 2 Netbiteoflife by Kem Kem No 3 Interview with Expat in Malta by Redmik. No 4 B-Biche by Biche No 5 How to ...

drael

I'd vote: http://www.vevesworld.com/ Sometimes the posts are a tad 'wishy washy'. But her heart is in the right place, and she has proved helpful to me on occasion. EDIT: It would be useful if you could link to those blogs, OP. Read More

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10 years ago
MatteoT

English Course 3 months and then I want to find work even seasonal by MatteoT

Hello ! My name is Matteo , I live in Padua , I'm 30 , and I'am booking an English course in Sliema 2-3 months from mid- February . Finished the course I would stop in Malta , at least until September . I work as a Product Designer , but I ...

drael

If you're willing to do 'any' work, whilst you work towards your dream of becoming a designer, then I wish you all the very best. Malta is a beautiful island, and an excellent place to find peace of mind, and make your dreams a ... Read More

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10 years ago
MatteoT

English Course 3 months and then I want to find work even seasonal by MatteoT

Hello ! My name is Matteo , I live in Padua , I'm 30 , and I'am booking an English course in Sliema 2-3 months from mid- February . Finished the course I would stop in Malta , at least until September . I work as a Product Designer , but I ...

drael

Hi, Your field of work is similar to mine. I tried to find work in Malta, but it's tough. If you are happy to do menial work and enjoy the life style here, then great. I have taken the self employed route and sell my work via various outlets ... Read More

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10 years ago
ssrs2906

shipping companies by ssrs2906

Hi I'm planning to move to Malta at the end of June/ early July. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a removals company and if you could share your experiences? Thanks S

drael

Thanks for that link Foxglove. I just checked that site out....very helpful to know. Favorited :) David Read More

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10 years ago
Mgs1982uk

Renting / leasing a bar in malta by Mgs1982uk

Hi all, Firstly a quick introduction, I run a successful pub restaurant in the uk for one of the big companies and I have been giving some serious thought to relocating to Malta in the next 2 years. I have a fiancee and a 2 year old daughter. My ...

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Hi MGS, What you are saying is very correct regarding standards, upkeep etc. I have had a bar and a nightclub in Romania. Both very successful, and still running to this day (I sold them into family there - couldn't live there). Everyone said ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
Emmaspoon

Job search by Emmaspoon

Is it best to start applying for jobs shortly before leaving the uk or wait until we arrive in Malta

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"They are also, generally, very poor in responding to emails at the best of times." - That. In my preparation to move from the UK to Malta, I've sent countless emails out for jobs and general inquiries. I got a reply from one (an ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
mauro1975

working as a waiter in Malta, do you get tips? by mauro1975

Hi everyone, just wondering if anybody here has any experience in the restaurant industry, do you get any tips on top of your salary??Obviously provided that you are giving good service ;-) Thanks in advance..

drael

I think Its better to share the tips to the people behind screen like cook barman and cleanersI currently have a part time job washing dishes 'behind the scenes'. It's hot, messy, very busy and I'm not treated too good either. Also, ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
mantasmo

Self Employed Deductions by mantasmo

Hey, Does anyone know which expenses can be deducted from my revenue when calculating income tax as a self employed/occupied person? Let's say that I do contract work as a freelancer and only work with clients from abroad. Live in Malta and ...

drael

And if you do find out, please share :)I agree, please do. Such information before moving would be very helpful to me. Thanks, David Read More

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10 years ago
Emmaspoon

Money by Emmaspoon

What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget

drael

Hi Emma, My wife and I also plan to move to Malta soon. We have lived in a few countries for extended periods of time and ALWAYS have had sufficient funds in reserve should things go south. In all honesty, I wish I could just 'up and do ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
mbanarch

living in malta - any advise on living here full time? by mbanarch

Hi ladies and gents in currently in Malta while i type this. i am currently serving in the British armed forces and have 5 years until i leave. ill be 42 then and looking at retiring to Malta on my army pension which will be about 1200 euro a ...

drael

Hi, Do you have a property in the UK? - if so, why not rent it in the future to provide extra income on top of the pension. Advice on living in Malta full time? - we'd need more details really. If I had some spare cash saved, I'd open a ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
ga_walker

Looking to meet people and looking for work in Gozo! by ga_walker

Just moved here last week from England I'm 22 and looking to meet people and also looking to find a job!

drael

Hi, If your profession is I.T., you have a lot of opportunities in Malta. But I.T. is a broad term. Malta is a hub for online gaming (mostly gambling). The video game industry has recently been given great incentives by the Maltese Government ... Read More

drael replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maltese by Birth

Malta is Not UK and stop comparing........Stop trying to Change Malta by Maltese by Birth

Too many people especially from the UK keep on comparing Malta to UK its not, things are different - mostly better, that being the reason many people come to live in Malta. And yes many jobs are for Maltese, that's the way it is, nothing you ...

drael

Myself and my wife have been to Malta twice. And we wish to live there in the foreseeable future. We are from the UK also..... I'll admit, I didn't want to come on that first holiday, for my own reasons. Having been to Malta twice now, and ... Read More