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Tips from anyone in healthcare that moved from abroad in Switzerland?

S
#1

Hello,

My name is Stella. I am searching for a job as a dietitian and looking forward to relocating to Switzerland. Currently leaving in Greece.

Any recommendations or tips from anyone in healthcare that moved from abroad in Switzerland?


Thank you

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S
#3

Greek, Albanian, English and I am learning German

yreffejh
#4

Someone beat me to it. It matters largely what languages you speak. Being that you speak German you may want to consider moving to a Swiss German canton. I moved here from the US almost two years ago. I work in healthcare as a Auxiliaiare de sante, got equivalency from the Crois Rouge, met the language expectation and still waiting even though the need is high. Things move slowly here and extreme patience is a must. Good luck

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S
#5

@yreffejh thank you!!

The thing is .....Do I move to Switzerland and start searching for job or continue searching from abroad?


I have in the back of my mind that Switzerland is an expensive country.

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