Noel
@vodkaphix
Irish expat in Ireland
Forum posts
13
About me
Irish
Lives in Wexford
Speaks English, French
Registration: 12 April 2013
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Guys I was offered the job today and declined with my reasons 1. No credit facility in place to 'keep my head above water' for first month. 2. Issues with opening Maltese bank account. 3.Issues with Arriva's punitive system as stated in Maltese ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Guys, UPDATE: I have not been able to find the funds to tied me over for the first month in Malta. I have not had 'the phone call' of job offer, but even if i did, I would not see the point in accepting it - when one considers the big ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Guys Thanks for the information and to those who have PM'd with additional info and guidance. Still waiting for Job Offer! And I am still 50/50!! Noel Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
That article is unbelievable.. No wait, Unacceptable!! it is believable!! fined for having (showing) tatoo's. (I don't have them but even so) Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130414/local/Bus-drivers-to-face-punitive-measures.465532 Assuming that I inadvertently break all those rules at some time, that would be a further reduction of 聙160 from salary. Shall I just volunteer to ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi You see the attraction is the friendliness/advice and guidance of the people.Also SUNSHINE (not seen much of that in a while). But the wages are abysmal in reality and it's difficult to exist. That in My opinion is a political argument though, so ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Guys Sorry for delay, been over doing it on research and trying to decide what the hell to do. I had made my mind up not to accept the job (if offered), based on common sense logic and doing the math UNTIL Li1970 gave her advice which of course ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Thanks Mike It seems that will be a course for consideration. I am getting nowhere fast and the opportunities are dwindling! Things have to change, they simply MUST! Noel Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Lusco YES, I had read similar and it is how I became aware of the vacancy. Although, I feel that it is controversial. Whilst the wages are low, had they have been better. The job would have been suitable for someone in my position. But when you ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
I assume that you know from knowing some past/present Maltese drivers? It is quite poor pay TBH, but then the whole industry Europe wide is the same. In the UK, we are expected to work for minimum wage or less in the same job. Hence why I left! I ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Hi Ricky Thanks for your reply I do have customer service telephony based experience albeit it was a long time ago and working in call centres. I believe that HSBC have a centre there too. That is IMHO a hard task also as it is target driven and a ... Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it? by vodkaphix
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ...
Could I just add another Q. With it been a 6 month contract (with an option to extend on certain conditions), Would I have to pay TAX pro rata? I believe the thresh hold is 聙8500?? Thanks. Read More
Is the move to Malta worth it?
Hi Guys I am new to this forum and have been reading extensively the information you give to newcomers such as myself To be Brief - I am a UK Citizen living in Ireland for past 4 months without work or welfare having moved away from UK to what ... Read More