[LillyPlay]

Malta. Why do you have to do anything? Sit back, enjoy the weather.

[apodildNoli]

If you want hot but introverted blond girls then go to Finland while if you want sun, sand, and can put up with living on a tiny island then go Malta. It's almost summer so I'd go with Finland.

[sniskelsowwef]

How is this even a choice?

[meridiasas]

Um, Malta is not that far from Italy or northern Africa. So when you're bored on the small island, go elsewhere for your leisure time.

[Bridgester]

Malta.

[8IhGpvH0]

Whoa, dude! An island where people have boats! That's like, far out man.

[FelixQY]

I have to decide by the end of the week.
I'm really the kind of guy who fits in everywhere (I think) and wouldn't mind living in either country.
More money is preferable, of course, but if I figured out the taxes correctly it's a net salary of
2500 eur in Finland compared to 2000 eur in Malta. 25% more in Finland... but then again, the
prices seem to be higher too. And is there more to do in a small country with nice weather almost
the whole year around or in a big country with a not so nice weather?

[Voliscietle]

malta, spend your time scuba diving and looking for treasure

[conurgenceDen]

Finland: great weather, hot blondes, and frickin' Santa Claus

[Soadiassy]

finding a rental appartment in Helsinki right now is hard, and the rents are high.

public transport is good, so you don't necessarily need a car.

there is historical stuff to see in southern Finland as well, but not as cool as in Malta.

[lammaredder]

Finland: great weather, hot blondes, and frickin' Santa Claus

You had me at hot blondes.

[chuecafresss]

You should have followed the swedes back in 67, then you might still have a car industry

We produce 7.7 times more cars than Sweden...

[snova]

On the corporate level (where the profits get repatrioted to) I suppose it matters but by and large for most of us if you live in a town which has a car factory it doesn't really matter if it is domestically owned or if it is owned by a foreign auto maker.

That said, the UK auto industry seems to be doing better than most. With factories closing across Europe due to over capacity the UK is actually doing well and is adding factories. Jaguar Landrover is building a whole new factory, GM Europe has decided not to close it's factory in the north of England (it will close a factory in either Germany or Poland instead) plus it will actually add a new production line, while BMW's mini, Nissan, Honda, and even Bentley are expanding production in the UK. That means while the rest of Europe is closing factories or slashing production the UK is actually adding factories and production. That's quite an accomplishment.

[arrismVam]

Week is over. What did you decide?