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Member since 31 August 2014

Colin GMember31 August 2014 21:43:11

Hi folks, my name is Colin. I'm new to the forum.

Currently considering a move to Malta. This is a fairly new idea to be honest. I have never been there but from the admittedly limited research I have done it seems to be a very nice place.

I have a wife and a 2 year old.

From what I gather the cost of living is similar or a little cheaper then here in the uk.

My first hurdle is how do I go about getting a job?
I work in the construction industry, roughcasting and plastering.
I also have debt collection call centre experience and a probably outdated dimploma in graphic design. I am a guitarist/singer/songwriter in my spare time.

I don't believe roughcasting happens in Malta, and I read somewhere that plastering is relatively low paid there and seen as a low skill level.
I don't know if there is much call for any of my other skills.

I apologise for my sporadic thought process but any help/info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

JayJay1970 Contributor

Member since 11 July 2013

JayJay1970Contributor01 September 2014 08:27:25

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Colin Hi.

I would recommend you visit malta before you ask these questions as it isn't for everyone.

J

Colin G Member

Member since 31 August 2014

Colin GMember01 September 2014 17:19:33

Thanks for your response J,
I am planing a trip in the next few months and all going well I think I would probably visit a few times next year and see how it goes.

I am just sceptical that in my line of work and my reasonably limited experience in other fields that I could find a job there.

Maybe time to learn a new skill !

Thanks again.

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus Expert02 September 2014 04:46:10

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Finding workd here although not difficlut living on the lower wages could be.

Made of sun Member

Member since 20 July 2014

Made of sunMember02 September 2014 11:13:00

We've moved here without ever visiting Malta and aren't disappointed at all, everything is great.
It's rather easy to find a job also without much of experience, the people and the place itself are nice, it's full of life and there's everything for people of all ages!

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