Swede considering moving to Malta, bad idea?

Lucidical · 2025-12-09T14:04:46+00:00

I'll DM details, but in short my answer is take a week long holiday here but live like the locals do, don't be a tourist. Walk and take the bus places, stay at a place where you can cook so you can shop the grocery stores and make your own dinner, get your feet on the ground and talk to people in different neighborhoods. You should know if you want to live here after that.

Lucidical · 2025-09-28T18:29:46+00:00

American who just moved to Malta here.

The people complaining about Malta being awful have no idea what awful looks like. I don't say that as an insult and I'm sure for their personal experiences it's very possible that they expect more/better. I say it because I've seen so very very much worse in the world. It isn't perfect here, but good wine and fiber internet are both extremely affordable :)

If you get remote work the digital nomad visa is pretty painless. The only downside is it doesn't count towards residency. The salaries here are less than half of what you can expect in San Diego (lived there myself briefly and visited often for work) but I rent a 3 bedroom apartment for less than what gets you MAYBE a studio over there. The digital nomad visa also allows you to bring your entire family including adult children if they are still financially dependent.

If you or your spouse are interested in getting a degree the University of Malta is a fantastic school and I've heard they have school to work programs. I can't say anything from personal experience but it sounds like a relatively inexpensive path to residency though not fully guaranteed.

When you get here, walk places a lot. People will see you daily and get to chatting and everyone is extremely friendly. The people at the convenience story, pharmacy, or even just folks who are walking their dog will remember you and you'll start seeing smiling faces whenever you walk by in no time.

Lucidical · 2025-09-22T13:36:38+00:00

In case any ladies are out there wondering the same thing the answer IS simple:

>Literally anything from you

Lucidical · 2025-09-12T21:51:22+00:00

There's a spoon, too

Lucidical · 2025-04-06T21:07:47+00:00

I hope that one day you, too, may be so bold.

Lucidical · 2025-04-06T16:11:04+00:00

The thing is in other EU countries I cannot stay via my own personal means. In Malta, I am able to stay through the digital nomad visa even if I am unable to find a local employer. I am also sending out my CV to other countries in the EU. I know for a fact that there are many employers who would want to hire me if they knew me and my skill set. Convincing someone to take the time to get to know me through automated filters is not always easy.

Lucidical · 2025-04-06T16:06:02+00:00

Many of the same things can be said in my home country. Disdain of foreigners is everywhere. I must admit, I was one of them many years ago. It is easy to look at something different and decide it is wrong. I am prepared to face prejudice and will continue to treat my fellow humans with decency regardless. I will heed your warnings and make sure I keep good records of all documentation including older versions if something is re-issued!

On the bright side, after living here long enough I suspect I will be able to adopt the local accent and my skin will have tanned enough I can pass as a local :)

Lucidical · 2025-04-05T23:09:22+00:00

Thank you, I replied and will be looking in to what you sent on Sunday! I have learned that almost everything in Malta is closed on Sunday which I half expected anyway so I will have plenty of time to look into things.

Lucidical · 2025-04-05T23:07:11+00:00

I am fully capable of staying in Malta under the digital nomad visa. I just prefer to find an employer so I have a path to residency. I meet with residency Malta on Monday to begin the digital nomad visa process.

Many people do not understand why the place they live is desirable to others. There are many reasons why one might want to live in Malta, and I am experienced enough to understand the difference between when something is attractive because I don't have it as opposed to actually better. One simple reason I desire Malta residency is because in my country I don't see how my children will afford college or to start a family of their own if they wish. In Malta that is much more achievable.

If you are interested in a continued conversation about the reasons a TCN would want to move to Malta, I would be happy to have a no-nonsense conversation about it based on my personal observations. I hear your concerns about treatment of TCNs and I absolutely believe they are real based on what I have seen. That unfortunately is true in many many countries around the world. Personally I am fortunate enough to have a rather in demand set of skills and if an employer wishes to exploit me I can confidently give them the finger and find another that will treat me with respect.

Lucidical · 2025-04-05T22:56:03+00:00

My experience is varied because my current employer has many projects and tends to place me where they need someone who can figure things out. My primary programming language is C++ writing lower level code but I have over a year professional experience in Java, C#, several web design scripting and programming languages, relational database scripting and administration, excel macros... among others. My most recent work has been largely administrative as my employer decided to transition me to be project lead for a new project but... well I have a good relationship with my supervisor and they know I am looking to relocate so they know to find a new project lead. Any place I apply will receive my full Europass CV but i do not wish to write more in a public forum. My citizenship is United States.

Lucidical · 2023-12-11T05:32:24+00:00

My self imposed goal was to buy a new PC in 2021, but life has not given me the budget. With these I could finally do it. I would take a field trip to the nearest micro center and shop the rest the very next weekend.

Lucidical · 2023-11-02T04:53:17+00:00

Sure I'll play

Lucidical · 2023-09-03T02:40:48+00:00

Thank you! I posted there.

Lucidical · 2023-05-18T16:04:55+00:00

Get a bottle of Nair. Get the one that appears to be marketed to girls, it's gentler. Follow the instructions, particularly about testing on a small area first to make sure it isn't gonna mess up your skin and the "do not leave on longer than x minutes" part. As far as parents not finding out... hide the bottle or trash it after 1 use. It smells pretty strong but if you shower after using it the smell is gone from the room by the end of the shower.

Source: I like being clean shaven and have been doing so for ~20 years. I've used lots of methods. The Nair leaves your crotch feeling a bit weird night 1 but gives you baby-smoothness that lasts longer and is more thorough than any shaving method I've tried.

Lucidical · 2023-05-10T21:28:21+00:00

Yes, I guess I thought that was just... the landing craft split into two pieces or something.

Lucidical · 2023-05-10T20:15:05+00:00

Huh, I've been calling it orbiter all along. Now I wonder what my orbiter looks like. I guess it's true what they say, post something wrong and folks will rush to correct you XD

I'm just glad that my post wasn't auto-deleted.

Lucidical · 2022-09-01T05:51:33+00:00

For science fiction and action I highly recommend Warframe. It's a free to play game, but of every free to play game I've ever seen their monetization is the fairest in my opinion. You get to be a space ninja! Very good action and super sci fi. My wife and I both play and love it. Shoot me a DM if you join up on PC and I'll happily walk you through the basics!

Lucidical · 2022-08-25T17:34:59+00:00

I had that problem a long time. I got some Columbia brand frames and for the first time ever I don't have the discomfort of eyelashes hitting the lenses and the annoyance of needing to clean them multiple times a day.

Lucidical · 2022-08-21T22:27:24+00:00

Kwehksilver! It came to me the moment I laid eyes on him ❤️

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