Michelle Grima
@mgrima68
American expat in Malta
Forum posts
133
Contacts
11
About me
American
Lives in ghajnsielem
Speaks English
Registration: 15 October 2010
Cancer support group??
I was wondering if anyone knew of any cancer support groups in Malta...or better yet..in Gozo? My 16 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and I was hoping to connect with some who has been through it or is a parent of a child ... Read More
putting my son back a year by emma1979
Hi just wondering if anybody else is in the same position. My son is 12 and should be starting form 2 here in September but I have asked to keep him back a year due to his lack of maltese and fitting in! Has anybody else done this if so do you know ...
Why dont you hold your child back and see how it goes...If he/she finds the work too easy, then put them where they are supposed to be. I held my kids back a year and I was glad I did...but I always had the option to put them foward if they felt the ... Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Do you know how long their twins attended? I will definitely do another follow up. Thanks a lot!!!! Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Just want to give you the heads up about San Andrea...I loved that school too but we had to take our kids out due to financial reasons. My kids left San Andrea 8 years ago and we still have not received our deposit. I'm so sorry I didn't use ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
WOW...I wasn't aware that IT paid so much here. A single guy can live very comfortable with (~39 000e/year ~ 2 600e/month)...even a family of 4 can live OK with that. Everyone I know who works for a Maltese company makes an average of 12-15 ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
We have a one bedroom flat which we rent to a single guy. His average cost for Electricity and Water is between 50 and 60 euro a month. Curious to know what kind of job you will have making (~39 000e/year ~ 2 600e/month)? Read More
Happy Thanksgiving to all American Expats!!!
Thanksgiving is the only holiday I get homesick...Next year we should organize a Thanksgiving dinner somewhere. Read More
Hot water? by Duxx
Anybody has a clue why my hot water is yellow? cold water is ok, but when I fill out the tub hot water is yellow, also in kitchen (different heater) is the same situation Landlords don't know why is so, I doubt it's the main heater as it's new, but ...
It's probably rust...especially if it's coming from the hot water. The water here is so harsh on everything. We installed a small hot water heater under out sink and we had to replace it within a year because it rusted out. We clean our water tanks ... Read More
School backpack's? by Duxx
Any knows some place with good offer of school bags for kids? I'm trying to find a store who would have not just the plain ones, but also with pictures since my son wants a pirate or batman school backpack
I buy my kids backpacks from Ebay. For some reason they are very expensive here. Read More
Senior Schools that teach in English
I would check out schools in Mellieha, St. Pauls, Pembrook, sweiqi, st.julians, San Juan and Sliema. Read More
Senior Schools that teach in English
All the State schools are supposed to teach in English if there are English students in the class but your child usually has to remind the teachers on a daily basis to do so. Unfortunately...this can cause resentment from the other kids in the class ... Read More
Sannat, Gozo by mantonas
Hi everyone, I am thinking moving to Malta in the end of April and I have seen a nice property in the area of Sannat, Gozo. Can anyone please give some details in regards to this location? If there are any nurseries, schools, hospital and shops ...
There are a lot of farms in Sannat so make sure your place isnt near one. Everywhere in Gozo is safe but most foreigners tend to settle in places like Nadur, Xaghra, San Lawrenz and Gharb. Read More
Ladies softball in Gozo.
The Ghajnsielem Redcoats are in the process of putting together a ladies softball team. Those who are interested please contact Ghajnsielem Redcoats through facebook by sending a message to Joseph Scicluna or to our Head Coach Charles Attard, and ... Read More
Meze Meze Restaurant in Gozo by Guestposter11
Hello everybody!! Anyone knows the address of Meze Meze restaurant in Ghajnsielem (Gozo), Please?, I think is a greek restaurant. Thank you very much in advance, Best Regards, Francesco.
Hello mgrima68, Thank you for answering, I麓m looking for a room in a shared flat in Ghajnsielem, Do you know where can I find something? Thank you very much in advance Best Regards, Francesco.Hi Pepinot...I dont know of any rooms for rent but ... Read More
Meze Meze Restaurant in Gozo by Guestposter11
Hello everybody!! Anyone knows the address of Meze Meze restaurant in Ghajnsielem (Gozo), Please?, I think is a greek restaurant. Thank you very much in advance, Best Regards, Francesco.
Hello mgrima68, Thank you for answering, I麓m looking for a room in a shared flat in Ghajnsielem, Do you know where can I find something? Thank you very much in advance Best Regards, Francesco.Hi Pepinot...I dont know of any rooms for rent but ... Read More
Meze Meze Restaurant in Gozo by Guestposter11
Hello everybody!! Anyone knows the address of Meze Meze restaurant in Ghajnsielem (Gozo), Please?, I think is a greek restaurant. Thank you very much in advance, Best Regards, Francesco.
I live in Ghajnsielem....never heard of it. Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
My husband would say tools as they are very expensive here and apparently the quality isnt so good. I would say linens..bedsheets, towels, tablecloths...for the same reasons....price and quality. Read More
Drivers licence question.
Does anybody know if a European drivers licence is valid in the US? We're just going for vacation but want to rent a car. Read More
Gozo Expat Getogethers?
I would love to know if any Expats in Gozo getogether on a regular basis for drinks or fun stuff?? Read More
Splash and Fun by scubaboy
Hiya All, After having last week on leave and having a great time with my grandkids, I would like to congratulate Splash and Fun especially Patrick Vella there. For once the system seemed to work in Malta. Normal prices would have put us going in ...
The owners of Splash and Fun must be making a ton of money from that park because they definately arent using any of the profit to fix the place up. I wonder if they've ever had a health and safety inspection or they pay those guys off to keep their ... Read More
Killing tourists on Maltese roads because of drunken driving by ricky
Hi all, due to recent incidents by drunken,in-insured drivers with or without licences killing or seriously injuring mainly foreign tourists and children I think it is time to issue a serious warning for all pedestrians! One link of many ...
What also makes me soo angry is the amount of stupid parents in Malta who don't put their toddlers in car seats!! I dont know how many times I've seen people driving with their kids standing on the front seat, roaming free in the back seat or ... Read More
Schooling Alternatives in Mellieha
Just curious...is there such thing as home schooling in Malta? Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
It is a hard decision to move, but if my daughter makes already a friend so easy it is the best!!! Unfortunately for the moment we can aford to register her to a private school. But who knows, maybe in the future. First of all we must find a job. ... Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Hello. We are a family from Roumania and we want to move to Malta. Our daughter is 12 yers old. We think, for the moment, to send her to a public school. If we are caming to Malta in 1 month with her, what we should do first? It is easy ro register ... Read More
Question for the ladies :o) by RubyMarie
Hi so this question is for the ladies out there..is it hard to get contraceptives here aka the pill? :) I've finally run out of my birth control pills that I brought with from Canada and I have no idea how it works here in Malta to get them. ...
I would love to find a cutting edge GYN doctors office...If anyone knows of one..PLEASE let me know. I've found some wonderfull female doctors but not one of them has had a proper examining room/table...I've been told that they don't exist here??? ... Read More
Question for the ladies :o) by RubyMarie
Hi so this question is for the ladies out there..is it hard to get contraceptives here aka the pill? :) I've finally run out of my birth control pills that I brought with from Canada and I have no idea how it works here in Malta to get them. ...
Ah wow you didn't even have to go to the polyclinic? That's pretty simple! Did they give you a choice of different types or just the standard Yaz? Be interesting to know if they have a mini pillI think you have a choice. Just tell the pharmacist ... Read More
Building Work by Malta110
Does anyone know the "Rules" around building/construction work in Malta? My understanding is that there are some kind of restrictions in the summer months? What dates does this cover? What is restricted? What do you do to complain? Currently I have ...
Rules???..that's funny!! The rules in Malta are that there are no rules when it comes to common courtesy. Read More
Fireworks
Ohhh...How I hate the ones that go off in the day time!!! Read More
Question for the ladies :o) by RubyMarie
Hi so this question is for the ladies out there..is it hard to get contraceptives here aka the pill? :) I've finally run out of my birth control pills that I brought with from Canada and I have no idea how it works here in Malta to get them. ...
Oh...forgot to tell you Ruby...Make sure you check the expiration dates on BC pills here...For some reason the brand I get has a very short shelf life. Read More
Question for the ladies :o) by RubyMarie
Hi so this question is for the ladies out there..is it hard to get contraceptives here aka the pill? :) I've finally run out of my birth control pills that I brought with from Canada and I have no idea how it works here in Malta to get them. ...
Soo easy...I don't even need a Rx for it. I just tell the pharma what I need and he gives it to me. I hear Gozo is more laid back about giving out Rx than Malta though. I can get just about anything here without a Rx. BC is much cheaper than it is ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
I agree with Master Woks in Mellieha...Very good!!! What I havent found in Malta is a Mexican restaurant...If anyone knows of one, PLEASE let me know!!!!! Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Tmun in Gozo. Best food I ever had at a restaurant anywhere!! I've only been to the one in Victoria but I hear the one in Mgarr is even better. I'm actually going to try that one out tomorrow for our 20th wedding anniversary...can't wait!!! Read More
Restaurant tipping question... by mgrima68
Just curious...My son started his first summer job this weekend in a restaurant in Gozo. For now he's just bussing tables. I know that people don't tip here as well as they would anywhere else in the world, but my son said there were no tips left ...
Thanks for the info everyone...very helpful!! Read More
Markets
Not sure about Malta but I believe Gozo has a carboot sale once a month. You could also sell your stuff on maltapark. Read More
Buying furniture in Malta? by melindam
Hi - we are buying an apartment to let out in Sliema, MALTA and need some advice on suitable vendors to use in buying furniture. It costs too much to container goods from Cape Town, or UK for that matter. We need contacts for - 1. Lounge suite - ...
OHH...Thank Tim!!!...Im going to check them out!!! I loved Ikea in the US. Read More
Restaurant tipping question...
Just curious...My son started his first summer job this weekend in a restaurant in Gozo. For now he's just bussing tables. I know that people don't tip here as well as they would anywhere else in the world, but my son said there were no tips left ... Read More
Buying furniture in Malta? by melindam
Hi - we are buying an apartment to let out in Sliema, MALTA and need some advice on suitable vendors to use in buying furniture. It costs too much to container goods from Cape Town, or UK for that matter. We need contacts for - 1. Lounge suite - ...
Be careful with FXB!! If you buy something from them...DO NOT pay in full even if they give you a great discount for doing so. I bought a bedroom set from them in September 2007 and I didnt get it until January 2009. They gave me 100's of excuses ... Read More
Psychotic episodes by me3512
So we all help each other out here, give and take advice and generally joke and have fun in here. Now I am currious of any horror stories of living in Malta or in dealing with locals etc... suggestions for topics.... Driving ( always a good ...
I have so many bad stories Chad that it would take me forever to write em all down. I seem to be one of the downers on this site so maybe it's just best I keep my mouth shut but when these types of topics come up I can聮t seem to resist. I could ... Read More
Anyone looking to buy property & fancy appearing on House Hunter TV?
Do you think they'd be interested in Expats trying to sell their property? If so,could you give me their contact info. I'm sure they have tons of property to choose from for their show but ya never know :) Thanks, Michelle Read More
Hairdressers in Gozo
I go to a girl name Charmaine. Her shop is the Qala church square...can't miss it. She's pretty good and not expensive. Read More
Pekingese breed dog wanted by orsola
I am looking for a Pekingese breed dog, anyone can tell me where I can find it in Malta? thanks.:)
-Are you a christian......? Strange...Why would that matter??? Read More
Moving to Malta by LEOLION
Can anyone help I am looking at moving to Malta and need to know any restrictions there are. If the is any financial restrictions I have read there is Ordinary residence and permanant residence I think I would be looking at Ordinary residence and ...
I completely empathsize with you Native New Yorker...I have family and friends in the same boat. My friends who had money to leave did...and the others feel like you said...STUCK. My kids are still in their early teens but I think/worry about it ... Read More
Pekingese breed dog wanted by orsola
I am looking for a Pekingese breed dog, anyone can tell me where I can find it in Malta? thanks.:)
Try maltapark.com. They have a large selection of pure breed dogs forsale. Read More
Govt. Schools and English update
I had the same problem Tim. We put my son into the Gov. system when he was 12. They told me they would speak to him in English too, but they didn't. My son literally self taught himself for 4 years. Good thing he's a bright kid because there was no ... Read More
Job market in Malta by jodyUK
Hi all! Just wondering what the job market is like over in sunny Malta? I have recently graduated with a 2:1 in Law and Criminology and am really struggling to find work over here in the UK :( My fiance and I have decided to escape the grey skies ...
Our weekly grocery bill averages about 125 according to my wife. But I get free meals at work (Mon-Fri) and she hardly eats anything so that's mainly kids meals, staple items and weekend meals. If we were a "normal" family of 4 (inc 2 kids) she said ... Read More
Job market in Malta by jodyUK
Hi all! Just wondering what the job market is like over in sunny Malta? I have recently graduated with a 2:1 in Law and Criminology and am really struggling to find work over here in the UK :( My fiance and I have decided to escape the grey skies ...
Man, I wish I had Chad's bills :-( But I think he's in the right ballpark for a couple. I don't think you can get away with much less than his numbers and of course you can always pay more. TimTim..I believe you're a family of four...how much ... Read More
USA expats phone info
Hi Tim...this sounds good...just curious as to what the difference is between that and Skype though? Read More
NEED For an invitation for a one week tourism. by ribal83
I am a sailor as you see it and I would simply like to have a certificate of acceuil for Malta it is the only part which I miss for my file. I do not know why it is asked to me but my holidays finish already and and I do not want to miss this great ...
Hi, Well, he's basically looking for someone to write an invitation letter for him so that he can apply for a visa for Malta and the EU . By doing so the person inviting guarantees to cover all unpaid costs such as health care and stay , something ... Read More
NEED For an invitation for a one week tourism. by ribal83
I am a sailor as you see it and I would simply like to have a certificate of acceuil for Malta it is the only part which I miss for my file. I do not know why it is asked to me but my holidays finish already and and I do not want to miss this great ...
Can someone explain his email to me...Im reading it over and over but I just dont get what he's asking for. Read More
Is Mystery Shopping Ligit in Malta??? by mgrima68
Has anyone ever worked as a Mystery Shopper in Malta? I know it's a good business in the U.S. but I dont know if it's a ligitament company here. By the job application and description...it sounds almost too good to be true...which probably means ...
Oh no...I just sent in my details:/ Read More
Opinions of San Gwann by Damsel
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San Gwann is too far away to Paceville and Saint Julians or Sliema..No it's not!!! I use to walk there all the time. Read More
grocery shopping in Gozo/Victoria by christiane69
I thought this might be interesting to those of you living in Gozo: I've just been to the completely refurbished "G & R Supermarket" in Victoria. Very good, very clean, amazing cheese counter and large stock of organic stuff you can't find anywhere ...
Thanks for the info..Ill check it out...I passed by a few times but never stoped. Read More
Is Mystery Shopping Ligit in Malta??? by mgrima68
Has anyone ever worked as a Mystery Shopper in Malta? I know it's a good business in the U.S. but I dont know if it's a ligitament company here. By the job application and description...it sounds almost too good to be true...which probably means ...
LOL...Im sure she's having a blast...too bad she's not getting paid for it. Read More
Is Mystery Shopping Ligit in Malta??? by mgrima68
Has anyone ever worked as a Mystery Shopper in Malta? I know it's a good business in the U.S. but I dont know if it's a ligitament company here. By the job application and description...it sounds almost too good to be true...which probably means ...
Hmmm...no company name on it the email...guess that's a big red flag!! I found the job advert at jobinmalta.com and sent them an email to find out more about a work at home position...They sent me an email back with an application for Mystery ... Read More
Is Mystery Shopping Ligit in Malta???
Has anyone ever worked as a Mystery Shopper in Malta? I know it's a good business in the U.S. but I dont know if it's a ligitament company here. By the job application and description...it sounds almost too good to be true...which probably means ... Read More
Opinions of San Gwann by Damsel
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San Gwann, looking over tha valley side, is a very nice/rich area..so you did good. If there are no expats living there, you'll find them in Sliema and St.julians..which is walking distance. I personally don't think there are "bad" areas to live in ... Read More
HSBC call center jobs by mgrima68
I remember reading a post not too long ago about someone interviewing for a HSBC call center job and not passing the test/interview. Just curious what kind of test they give and what type of questions do they ask?
Chad..maybe you can answer this since you're an American. If anyone else can answer...that be great too.. I came to Malta with no trouble because my husband is Maltese and I didnt have to go through any paperwork to live or work here... Curious to ... Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
Never pay 6 months rent up front because when you find faults the landlords are very reluctant to fix them. Their mentality being,'I have the rent so why should I bother fixing things......' Just pay the deposit and 1 months rent. That way you can ... Read More
HSBC call center jobs by mgrima68
I remember reading a post not too long ago about someone interviewing for a HSBC call center job and not passing the test/interview. Just curious what kind of test they give and what type of questions do they ask?
OK I am sorry it has taken so long to get back to you... HSBC is currently in process of expanding their call center to 1000 employees, they get some EU funding for having the larger operation but I don't know the in's and out's of that... 1. ... Read More
HSBC call center jobs
I remember reading a post not too long ago about someone interviewing for a HSBC call center job and not passing the test/interview. Just curious what kind of test they give and what type of questions do they ask? Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
I have to state my case AGAINST the weather here in the SUMMER. OK, to qualify most of the summer is lovely...but those few weeks in late July and August are killers - even my Maltese co-workers hate that time of year. Maybe if you're here on ... Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
Interesting the comments about Malta. When I immigrate in new countries, what is the most difficult part for me is the way of the people look at the immigrants, those who have a different color, another accent etc. We will always be foreigners and ... Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
YES...I agree...Very Dirty!!! I can dust off my coffee table and literally..in one hours time...there will be another layer. This is the only place I ever lived where I have to wash the floor under my bed once a week or I'll suffer badly at night ... Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
The Best...Summer...The worst...winter(inside the homes) I was just on Skype video with my brother who lives in one of the coldest states in the US and he's walking around with shorts and a Tshirt because he had so much heat in his house....while ... Read More
recent arrival by james ludwick
Hi I'm a Canadian who recently moved to Qawra after spending 5 1/2 years working in Costa Rica. I'd like to connect with other expats ..preferably on Saturdays and Sundays. Please pm me .Thanks
Costa Rica, I hesitated to live there before Malta. But the Maltese are so polite, intelligent, honest and the country so developed, with many future projects that I couldn't wait. I've forgotten that here what I like is you can bike so easily on ... Read More
Are there any Chicago Blackhawks fans out there?
Minnesota Wild here - except that I'm much more of a Baseball fan for my North American Sports, so that would be the Minnesota Twins. TimBoooo....NY Yanks rule!!!! Read More
cost of renovation by tereziem
Hi everybody, I am planning to move to Malta in June 2011, would like to buy a house of character or townhouse. I am trying to find any kind of info about cost of renovation. All I'll be paying for is a material and I'll have family member doing ...
This site is so entertaining...:D Read More
Concerned about moving by Nelson_2011
Hi everyone, I have been offered a job in Sliema with Igaming but don't know anything about the company or how they work. Anyone working for them could advise me? Also wondering if you can live ok with a 19k per year wage, what would be the ...
it would be helpful if you would keep comments to yourself as well as you seem to be quite bitchy making a comment about it, i have had to endure 2 physical assaults + verbal assaults for running a business and having a guest passing away because of ... Read More
What to buy before you move to Malta? by whiteprimer
Each time I move to a new country I find out after the event... Nuts, I wish I had bought this first and shipped it over with the rest of my things... With this in mind, what things would you buy in advance to stick in your container of household ...
If you like IKEA, bring whatever you want from there because there isn't one here. I really miss a good trip to IKEA every few months to stock up on stuff I probably didn't need to begin with but couldn't resist! Good luck with your move! KimI ... Read More
What to buy before you move to Malta? by whiteprimer
Each time I move to a new country I find out after the event... Nuts, I wish I had bought this first and shipped it over with the rest of my things... With this in mind, what things would you buy in advance to stick in your container of household ...
If you were French, I'd say good (preferably Maille) 7掳 red wine vinegar; here you find 6掳 and it doesn't make a good salad "vinaigrette".I had the same problem in Italy, in fact. Lately I was looking for solid colour 100% cotton flat sheet and all ... Read More
What to buy before you move to Malta? by whiteprimer
Each time I move to a new country I find out after the event... Nuts, I wish I had bought this first and shipped it over with the rest of my things... With this in mind, what things would you buy in advance to stick in your container of household ...
The Gap, Old navy and Banana Republic now ship to Malta...Shipping cost more than the clothes but it may be worth it to you. JC pennys also ships here. If anyone knows of any other American stores that ship here...please let me know. Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
In regards to shopping- I thought we were spending quite a lot! There's only two of us so that will make a difference! We get our fruit & veg fresh from the people on the streets with the vans and carts. Generally shop at lidl as they are really ... Read More
Work out buddy in Gozo
Great!!! Let me know when you're settled :D Read More
ANY 1 THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OR NOT??? by budding6
do you think this is a good plan , stay in malta for 3 months in the summer with the intention of staying , go round paceville with loads of cv's for bar work , hopfully get a bar job to keep me there untill a call centre posistion apears and try ...
@mgrima -- how bad does winter actually get? I live in Alaska now, so . . . duffyIf you're from Alaska...I guess it would be tropical for you...lol Winter here is actually beautiful outside...it's the cold and humidity that gets traped in the ... Read More
Maltese citizenship law?? by wahoo!
I saw on wikipedia (reputable, I know....) that applications for citizenship are frequently turned down due to xenophobic attitudes. How long does it take for Maltese citizenship? What's the average time? How long does it take for permanent ...
I moved here in 2004 and I didnt get my citizenship until 2007. I was married for 15 years to my Maltese husband when I applied and it still took that long. I was lucky because my father-in-law did all the leg work for me but it seemed like he had ... Read More
ANY 1 THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OR NOT??? by budding6
do you think this is a good plan , stay in malta for 3 months in the summer with the intention of staying , go round paceville with loads of cv's for bar work , hopfully get a bar job to keep me there untill a call centre posistion apears and try ...
Summer time is easy....I think the true test to see if you want to live in Malta is to come try it out in the winter. Read More
ANY 1 THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OR NOT??? by budding6
do you think this is a good plan , stay in malta for 3 months in the summer with the intention of staying , go round paceville with loads of cv's for bar work , hopfully get a bar job to keep me there untill a call centre posistion apears and try ...
yes u cld give it a try-back up plan good idea. personally having lived here for 3 yrs ,still miss the things one has in the uk that one took for granted. also had been prior to move visited the island for many years however visiting and living here ... Read More
Work out buddy in Gozo
Im looking for a female workout buddy/buddies in Gozo. I've been through the stack of magazines at the gym least 3 times and I can't take the boredom anymore.Would be nice to have someone to talk to. Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
200-250 a MONTH on groceries??? Please...tell me what your secret is? I am a family of 4...and I aprox. spend about 200+ a week on groceries and I buy the basics. Any saving tips are greatly appreciated!!! Read More
Furniture Shopping by RubyMarie
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone can give some advice as to where a few good places would be to go to buy furniture here? We don't want to spend a ton of money but we don't want it to fall apart in one year either. We're going to be moving ...
Just a tip for furniture buyers in Malta...Never pay for anything in FULL even if they give you a great discount for it. I paid for a bedroom set in Full and waited a year and a half for the whole set to come...and in the end..I ended up getting a ... Read More
Polyclinic visit by hammersfan
Just thought I'd post a quick note about my first Polyclinic visit while it's fresh in my mind, in case it's helpful to anyone else. Back in October I needed a routine blood test, so my local Doctor (who I saw privately) referred me to the Mosta ...
The security guard is there for crowd control. These places can get REALLY ugly when they are busy!!! People will knowingly jump you in line...You really need a lot of patience!! Read More
iklin - good or bad?
Iklin is a rich area...good for you if you found something affordable for rent there :) Read More
Where to live in Malta? by nhiggins
Hello all, My husband has got a new job in Marsa, Malta and we are moving out in the new year. I have started looking at flats but need some help deciding what area to live in. So some info about us. We are a married couple in our 30s. I don't ...
I lived in Swieqi the first two years and loved it!! It's in walking distance to everything you're looking for and it's a fairly quiet residential area. Tal Lbragg and Pembroke are next to Swieqi and are nice areas too. If you're looking to be near ... Read More
HSBC call center jobs
I've noticed in every Sunday Times that HSBC has an ad to recruite Call Center Repesenative. I just thought I'd mention it because there are a lot of post for people looking for jobs. It seems like a good job for English speaking Expats because HSBC ... Read More
A MUST SEE in Gozo.
Not at all. It's just up the hill from the ferry. I think most Maltese come by bus or park their cars at Cirkewwa to avoid taking their cars accross. Read More
A MUST SEE in Gozo.
If you want to get into the Christmas mood, Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem is a MUST SEE. They've been doing it for the past three years and each year is getting better. For those who can't make it, you can see photos on ghajnsielem.com Read More
I need to VENT!!!!
Ok聟my neighbors are nice and all聟or at least they are to my face聟but they have no respect for anyone around them. After being woken up at 130am for the 3rd time in a row this week by a faulty horn on a semi truck聟which went on until the horn ran ... Read More
job interviews malta by me3512
Back in the states as an IT guy I will usually wear some decent slacks or jeans and a long sleeve button up shirt to an interview.... Are most companies in Malta pretty relaxed about these things or is it a suit and tie or just a tie ...
I went on a job interview for a P/A position and there were others in the waiting room also interviewing. They were all in casual clothes and I was in a suit. I dont know if it had anthing to do with it, but I got the job. It does depend on the job ... Read More
home made beer/wine malta
Whenever I cant find something here, 99.9% of the time I can find it on ebay.co.uk Read More
Introduction & pretty basic questions by RJH 55
Hello to the Forum, My wife & I are British expats and have been living & working in central France for the last 7 years. We feel we are now ready for another relocation "adventure". We had a very enjoyable holiday on Malta some years ago & the ...
The minumum wage for over 18's is 152 聙/ 40 hour week in Malta. The more you have above that amount the better . As you are from the EU all you need to show is that you have health insurance and won't have to claim social benefits from the Maltese ... Read More
Introduction & pretty basic questions by RJH 55
Hello to the Forum, My wife & I are British expats and have been living & working in central France for the last 7 years. We feel we are now ready for another relocation "adventure". We had a very enjoyable holiday on Malta some years ago & the ...
That figure sounds about right in my case. We are a family of four and we seem to get by on that ammount. This is coming from someone who doesnt have a mortgage or any major bills though. If it's only you and your wife and you already make more ... Read More
Gozo v Malta by iamharibo
Hey I went to Gozo for the weekend and absolutely loved it. I find Malta chilled out compared to my previous life but Gozo was so laid back I almost fell over! I loved how everyone was SO friendly, the roads weren't so hectic, the landscape was ...
@mgrima68. I see. re your son...are you Maltese? I mean your nickname says grima..if you are then yes you do need to get the Maltese o'level. However I am not so I did not need to pass Maltese to be able to go to Junior College. The minimum to get ... Read More
Gozo v Malta by iamharibo
Hey I went to Gozo for the weekend and absolutely loved it. I find Malta chilled out compared to my previous life but Gozo was so laid back I almost fell over! I loved how everyone was SO friendly, the roads weren't so hectic, the landscape was ...
@mgrima68 "Your child will be expected to learn the language or they will be left out of subjects taught in Maltese. The subjects taught in Maltese are Maltese, Religion and Social Studies. My daughter caught on to the language fast because of her ... Read More
Gozo v Malta by iamharibo
Hey I went to Gozo for the weekend and absolutely loved it. I find Malta chilled out compared to my previous life but Gozo was so laid back I almost fell over! I loved how everyone was SO friendly, the roads weren't so hectic, the landscape was ...
yes, Gozo is the world centre for satanism - we slaughter goats every Wednesday, and Maltese on special occasions.You're too Funny George!!! Read More