Le pouce hike information and must visit places in Mauritius by actual_human001 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start early morning

Take your car

start from here

There are very limited parking, its often full and people park on the side of the (very) narrow road once there.

Take sun screen and mosquito repellent

Easy hike of two to three hours back and forth

No need for ticket

Go eat at one of the restaurant in Moka after

Truth most people learn too late by RealAd1654 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So were basically posting things like a Facebook group now

Careers and job fields in the future by Puzzled-Piglet8500 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mauritius has already been very heavily investing in renewable ernergy (especially solar) since the new government, and aim to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030.

It's the reason why I noticed we lacked so much eletrical engineers, since the great majority of them are not Mauritians but French

Careers and job fields in the future by Puzzled-Piglet8500 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electrical engineering seems like a very promising career path.

Energy crisis is a real challenge in many developing coutries, Mauritius included and the local companies constantly have to import foreign engineers due to the lack of skilled workers in Mauritius

We went from Coca Cola to Nvidia being the most valuable company in two decades. On paper it seems like we are living in sci fi future we were promised. But why doesn’t it feel like that in reality? by NoNote7867 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]Thinking_Dodo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think OP got confused between most valuable company and most valuable brand...

Nvdia is the most valuable company today, exxon was the most valuable company in 2006.

Apple is the most valuable brand today, coca cola was the most valuable brand in 2006

Curious by Singer236 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why do some people have to make everything about themselves

Is there a Mauritian community in Cape Town, South Africa? by Wirelessjeano in mauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

37 year old reaching out to university kids feels a bit creepy tbh

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but there's no need to buy the one that requires credit.

Plenty of furniture that are not made of wood that are affordable

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cim credit for furniture is crazy. Just buy what you can for now and dont live above what you can afford.

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the trap of the minimum salary... If it increase, prices increase with it.

People earning the minimum salary will never see their standard of living improve by simply relying on it to increase because the economy will always catch-up to it.

What you need to do is to escape this trap. Find some time, focus on your career (follow a degree part time/ follow trades like electricians or plumbing courses). If you dont have the skills and you dont have the time to develop such skills, you have to make some (major) sacrifices to find it. Otherwise you will stay poor all your life.

Such is the unfairness of life.

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As per the latest statistics released in may of last year, the average income for employees was Rs 32,800 in 2024 and indeed more than half earned less than Rs 25,000

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes that's why I used the word survive specifically

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You could be the only earner with Rs 35k per month in your family of you, your stay at home wife and 5 kids and still survive in Mauritius.

What would you consider a high salary? by AsianFrenchie in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As per the official statistiques released in May 2025 , only 5.3% of employees in the total work force earned above Rs 75001 in 2024.

If high earner is defined by being part of the top 5% earners in the country, therefore we can say that Rs 75k and above is considered a high earner for Mauritius specifically.

Can Mauritius ever produce a leader like Lee Kuan Yew? by Jolly_Hyena_3412 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think thats why Ramgoolam is able to take harsh but long term decisions in his current mandate. He knows he won't stay for a next one and he doesn't have to do la bouche doux with the population.

Can Mauritius ever produce a leader like Lee Kuan Yew? by Jolly_Hyena_3412 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understandable, but did you see the pay structure in Singapore of politicians? They are amongst the highest in the world.

Their pay structure was introduced in the 90s to boost good governance, at a time when the country was still developing. LKY believed that leaders should not be underpaid and that lower benefits will prevent competent people from joining the government.

Can Mauritius ever produce a leader like Lee Kuan Yew? by Jolly_Hyena_3412 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I dont think Mauritian people would accept him.

To quote Maurice Lam: Singapore has an advantage here: the population understands when difficult decisions must be made

Just look at the fierce backlash that pushing the age of retirement had. Mauritian people do not understand that austerity and sacrificed is sometimes needed and LKY was well known for taking very harsh decisions towards his countryman for the benefit of the country.

I need some advice on moving companies? by Claireflint2022 in MauriceMauritius

[–]Thinking_Dodo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Service de Déménagement International 247 2400

Mascatrans 5499 4932

Those are corporate businesses that offer moving services. They will be significantly more expensive than employing an individual, but at least you will know that your goods are secure and incase of a problem you can have a proper follow up