StimpsonJ
Irish looking for information about Malta
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About me
Irish
Lives in Sliema, Tas-Sliema
Registration: 31 August 2017
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Pretty much everywhere between St Julian's and Tarxien. Cycled along the coast roads, but also inland a bit. I wasn't too worried about cycling conditions elsewhere as my main concern was cycling routes to/fro work. I would be based between ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
I can only base my comments on my experience cycling there for 10 days. In 10 days only 1 car came narrowly close to me. In Dublin that happens every minute. It probably helps that less people cycle in Malta as it means that a cyclist stands out ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Not exactly. The jobs I'm considering applying for are all around that area. Perhaps not Gzira exactly but the area between Sliema and Gzira is so small that it will all encompass where I will be working if I get a job there. Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
haha fair point.. yeah I'm still interested alright, just waiting to hear results of a job offer at home first, but if I don't get it I'll start applying Malta-ways to try it out. Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Ah that's unfortunate ... so a life in Malta, swimming in the sea at St Julian's (or thereabouts) may not be the healthiest if the surrounding air is so toxic? Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Especially when there is fish farm pollution.. get my daily nutrients on the go! Read More
Looking for a job in UAE
I'd say Dubai has an oversaturation of qualified developers from India/Pakistan so it could be a tough market to compete in. I was looking at this myself a few years ago and the salaries weren't great due to so much competition. Dubai is ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Live in Birgu/Vittoriosa, get the ferry across to Valletta, walk to the other side of Valletta and get the Sliema ferry! No buses, no cars and by the sea all the time! Ray... and I'd put on more weight :) Actually I've been off the bike ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Actually Birgu is where I ended up on my last evening (having a pizza on Xatt Il-Forn watching the expensive yachts) and it's a lovely spot. Nice and quiet. I thought it might be a bit out of my price range though :) I cycled there on a ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
nope I only travel for sun... I'm actually looking forward to not having to travel any more for my Vitamin D fix The only regular travel I'll be doing is a 鈧�40 flight back home every 2 months or so. I'll see what salaries are ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
They max out around 60K which is fine as a) I won't be having to spend 5K per annum on sun holidays b) the tax brings it up to around equivalent of 65K here which I consider good c) cost of living is cheaper so end up saving another 5K So all ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Thanks for this. I don't think "stubborn" is the right word here, I'm always willing to adapt to a local country in terms of the way the system works, or people behave. I've travelled the world extensively for over 30 years ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
hmm I was swimming in late November with no problems with just shorts on. Probably because I kite surf in Ireland I'm used to somewhat chilly water. I did notice I was the only one swimming @ St Julian's so perhaps the locals thought I was ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
How often do you get jellyfish invasions? Is it just around the east coast? Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Yeah? I'd mainly be concerned if the sea wasn't clean to swim in. Are there regular pollution issues in the sea around the area I'm discussing? Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Interesting, so if you are on the beach around St Julian's/Sliema during the summer months it's entirely possible you are breathing in fumes? The plan would be that I would be moving there to a) cycle to work b) swim in the sea near to ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Incidentally I found this: http://aqicn.org/map/malta/#@g/35.9123/14.442/12z Will be interesting to see what the figures are in the morning of Monday and base my decision on whether to move on that. Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
The thing is, it seemed perfectly pollution-free when I was there in November and staying in Sliema, so I was rather taken aback when I read that Malta had the "4th highest pollution via particles in the air in Europe". Is it just summer ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
You do realise on the other side of the screen are *people*? people who are kindly using their spare time to answer your questions? So why don't you tone down the entitled attitude a bit. Try a map, look for green areas around. We are happy in ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Right, so I'm still not clear. Whereabouts would you suggest someone lives who is WORKING in Gzira (not living), but is within 8km of Gzira, that has low air pollution. And despite all the warnings about "terrible conditions for ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira?
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ... Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
I guess. A Malta-based accountant is the person I need to talk to right? You mentioned legal, so not sure if you meant a lawyer :) Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
It's quite a generic query though: IT contractor operating as a ltd company taking contracts from abroad. How to operate that business model in Malta. I imagine if someone has done it, it would be pretty much the same for the next person. Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
It's odd this sort of information isn't summarised on an article somewhere, I would think lots of IT contractors would have done something similar. Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
Right, and does the business need to be moved to Malta or be based in Ireland? What are the costs you mentioned before (roughly)? Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
Hi, just following up on this again. I'm currently working as an IT contractor in Ireland, but obviously missing the good weather in Malta so seriously considering: a) setting up a base in Malta and relocating there for the majority of the ... Read More
IT job interview in November, suit required?
Hi all, I'm going down to Malta to interview for a few tech roles and curious what sort of attire to bring with me as I'll only have carry-on luggage on Ryanair! I was thinking that I could dispense with the suit jacket and just wear a ... Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
Mind me asking what the tax rate is for foreign-sourced income (i.e. if I did get a contract with a foreign company but lived on in Malta) ? Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
Interesting, I'm open to the consulting aspect should the opportunity present itself. Practically all the online job searches seem to be for full-time positions. Any good contracting sites I should look at to put forward my CV? Yes lots of work ... Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
Many thanks for the details. Those are the pages I found alright when I searched on Google. I saw many articles/videos online about the "low income tax" being a major draw for foreign workers so wanted to be sure I wasn't missing ... Read More
Income tax in Malta
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ... Read More