matjung
German expat in Switzerland
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German
Speaks English, German
Registration: 17 May 2014
What do you think about work relocation packages to Portugal by matjung
When I look out the window in Ireland and everything feels grey and bleak, I sometimes drift into searching for jobs in Mediterranean countries.I’ve noticed that some Portuguese job agencies are targeting “junior expats” and ...
If the single room is 1100+ - and the income is less than 2000 - staff turn over must be high. Read More
Quality of customer service in Switzerland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Switzerland, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
In my experience customer service in Switzerland is heading from bad to worse.Sure it depends on the context.If you are looking for a drink and sandwich in a mountain area you are still getting served,but if you need something from a Telco, Bank or ... Read More
What do you think about work relocation packages to Portugal
When I look out the window in Ireland and everything feels grey and bleak, I sometimes drift into searching for jobs in Mediterranean countries.I’ve noticed that some Portuguese job agencies are targeting “junior expats” and ... Read More
How to xMas in Dublin by matjung
how to xMas in DublinCalling those Expats who are not heading home.What are your plans for next week and beyond?Are you going to visit any christmas markets, or did you already do so?Which ones are good, what is better.Would you cook dishes based on ...
For celebrating the New Year, Dublin is having some ideas.It starts on 30th December. It is free, and outdoors, at Dublin Castle:https://nyfdublin.ie/event/echoes-of-ireland/Enjoy an evening of Irish folk music in the historic setting of Dublin ... Read More
how to xMas in Dublin
how to xMas in DublinCalling those Expats who are not heading home.What are your plans for next week and beyond?Are you going to visit any christmas markets, or did you already do so?Which ones are good, what is better.Would you cook dishes based on ... Read More
IRELAND - WORK PERMITS by Cynic
Non-EU/EEA citizens require to obtain a work permit to work in Ireland. The Irish Government have recently (effective 26th March 2018), introduced The Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2018. The purpose of the new regulations was to ...
To Avoid Disappointment: A Note on Irish Work PermitsMost non-European nationals may not get a work permit for Ireland. This includes people from the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand.However, if your employer plans to send you to Ireland for a ... Read More
PRSA experiences by matjung
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it?
Let me share my personal PRSA Experience:In mid-September, I opened a PRSA account and contributed after tax money.This PRSA account is completely independent of my employer.At the end of October, it arrived in the letter box, a cheque from ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Ireland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Ireland as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
If you don't have a post box, you certaily have a problem.Each box has its own postal code! In Ireland you not just have an address, you have an eircode. Before renting a room or buying a house or apartment - ask the counter party for its ... Read More
PRSA experiences by matjung
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it?
Lets make an attempt to refresh the topic.Most people don't like paying income taxes on their hard earned money.Contributing into PRSA - https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/pension/products/prsa.aspxCould be an instrument to reduce the tax ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Switzerland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Switzerland can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order ...
I found it easy to save for retirement in CH.The employer is doing the paperwork for pillar1 and 2.You only have to think about pillar3 and 4.Pillar4 is what you save or invest outside the pension system.Saving in CH, and retiring in CH is in my ... Read More
Ireland, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Ireland, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Ireland, a welcoming destination to expats?I think not really, or not anymore.Before the housing crisis 2007/2008/2009 Ireland was a welcoming country I think.Since then, your employmer will welcome you, also the gym around the corner, some Uber ... Read More
Ireland mobile contract. by F. Dias
Hello,I need a mobile contract under my name, Irish address.What do I need?Don't mind paying someone's mobile bill, as long as it's under my name.Best Regards
I think for getting a mobile number, you don't need a proof of address and some banks would not consider a paper from a mobile company as proof of address either.At https://48.ie/ you can order a SIM card for free. But it is a subscription with ... Read More
What makes you happy in your expat city in Ireland? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what makes expats feel happy in the city where they live. We could love to get some testimonials from expats living in Irish cities (or Irish expats ...
Judging from the news in Greece or Spain where people are sweating from morning to evening and beyond. In Ireland you rarely have the problem with heat. But you have to accept cool and wet during the extended spring or early autumn season.Regarding ... Read More
Most common scams in Ireland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Ireland as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I think most scams are not dedicated to Expats in Ireland.Some scams are targetting people looking for a place to stay, place to work, person to fall in love to.In really rare cases you might find a landlord charging you money for water.Water is ... Read More
Do you celebrate your personal Ireland expat anniversary?
Do you celebrate your personal Ireland expat anniversary?We have got a German saying"man muss die Feste feiern, wie sie fallen"Could be translated intoOne must celebrate when one has the chanceMy Ireland anniversary is in March.Based on my records, ... Read More
Strike - Train disruptions on December - how worrying is that?
HiI am a Digital Nomad browsing around. Going to spend a few weeks in Lisbon/Porto.An announcement at cp.pt gained my attention.https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times/Alerts/strike-6-decemberAs you are living in that country, how worrying is ... Read More
PRSA experiences by matjung
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it?
Sure, PRSA is the abbreviation for Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) It impacts the pensions and tax bill of locals and expats who work in Ireland.Even if you work only for 6 months, you might be entitled to invest untaxed money.Leave it at ... Read More
Living in Ireland? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
Living in Ireland? Expat.com needs you!1166 Views - 20 repliesMaybe you need to work on the sales pitch.The subject attracts the people - then desire goes down.Is the backend having more sophisticated metrics than 1166 Views.How many unique views ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi edwingavinWelcome in Ireland.While it is a lovely country it might be easier to take up residency in a less crowded county than Dublin.Finding a nice landlord is not always straight forward.You have to check with rsa if you can change your US ... Read More
Living in Ireland? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
Hi BhavnaI might feel a bit lonely in that role.Are there any adivisors/experts for other European countries around?RegardsMatjung Read More
PRSA experiences
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it? Read More
Taxation of foreign pensions by Glenn Allen
I am thinking of moving to ROI as I have an ROI passport although I am from Australia. I receive an age pension from Australia and need to know if I will pay tax on it in Ireland. My pension is not taxed in Australia as it is a social security ...
@Glenn Allen In general you need to ask revenue.ie to get a proper answer.If you contributed into your pension with untaxed money, you may have to pay taxes when you get the money out of it.If you contributed with taxed money, and you withdraw your ... Read More
Living in Ireland? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
@matjung Hello, thank you for your post. I'll leave it to an advisor to share some feedback with you in regards to the pro/cons of being an advisor. Regards Bhavna - @Bhavna Did you find an Advisor in Ireland? Read More
Besides daft - where else do you look for a place to stay
Besides daft - whatelse do you consider when looking for a place to stay?My impression is, that a lot of landlords in Daft are ghosting accommodation seekers.Did you start looking in Facebook or TikTok? Read More
mygovid as proof of address provider? by matjung
Hi Allmoving a 2nd time to Ireland after 2003 was easy.So was finding a place to stay.I am now struggling with proof of address.I am looking for a service at mygovid.ie for issuing a proof of address.Any ideas?Thank you Matjung
I did not find anyting in the digital world that would generate a proper proof of address.I called the tax office - they send me a letter - took about 10 days - now I have a proof of address for getting started with an Irish bank account. Read More
Living in Ireland? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
I was living in Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and again in Irlenada lot has changed over the last 20 years.What are the advantages / disadvantages of being an Advisor? Read More
PPS Number by audiovocals44
Hello EveryoneIts nice to connect with you all here on Expat.I want to move to Ireland in rented accommodation.I currently am based in Poland but my nationality is British. I work remotely as an English native speaker & a freelance musician but ...
I think PPS in relationship with the PSC Card and mygovid is one of the most important numbers in Ireland.Purchasing a pre-paid Irish Number can also help in getting mygovid activated. A number from EU should work, too.It also helped me to get a ... Read More
Matjung returning to Dublin
I might be a rather old member of expat.comI was staying in Dublin from 2003 to 2007.Moved here in March this year to relocate from the Mountains of Switzerland into the Irish Sea.A few things changed to the better, like the TFI Leap Card.Some ... Read More
mygovid as proof of address provider?
Hi Allmoving a 2nd time to Ireland after 2003 was easy.So was finding a place to stay.I am now struggling with proof of address.I am looking for a service at mygovid.ie for issuing a proof of address.Any ideas?Thank you Matjung Read More
Resident permit B after deregistration by CoolAndrea90
Year 1.5 ago I de-registered my residence permit B from canton of Bern. And left Switzerland. (I have the paper that confirms that I deregistered)I'm an EU citizen.Now I'm looking for jobs in Switzerland once more. :)Questions:How hard is it to ...
At your job applications, are you eligible, it will be a YesSponsorship No. You pay the fee for the B, not the employer.You do not require working visa. Read More
Resident permit B after deregistration by CoolAndrea90
Year 1.5 ago I de-registered my residence permit B from canton of Bern. And left Switzerland. (I have the paper that confirms that I deregistered)I'm an EU citizen.Now I'm looking for jobs in Switzerland once more. :)Questions:How hard is it to ...
@CoolAndrea90As EU citizen you can come here and hunt for a job at any point in time.For the B, you better get a job offer. Read More
Anyone interested in talking about Ljubljana Stock Exchange?
https://ljse.si/enAnyone interested in talking about Ljubljana Stock Exchange?Did you ever buy a stock of the country where you are living in or visited?If your employer were listed, would you buy a share? Read More
New members of the Slovenia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovenia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Bhavna Thanks, I commented https://www.expat.com/en/guide/europe/slovenia/15858-banking-in-slovenia.html - we will see if it gets the attention of someone Read More
Best places to socialise and meet people (Congress square) by Domenic Strangio
Hi guys and girls. I have just arrived from Australia and will be here for some time. happy to take any tips about the best places ro socialise and meet people , near Congress square, and whether anything is open later on a Tuesday ...
@Domenic Strangio Did you manage to have a good time in Slovenia? Thanks for sharing your experience. Read More
New members of the Slovenia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovenia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello fellow Slovenia forum membersI am currently not living or working in that area.I am in the process of researching moving.nextI shortlisted Portugal and GreeceStill I am planning to visit Slovenia, especially coast towns like Izola or ... Read More
Verfallsanzeige / B Permission Expiration - how was your renewal?
For those who spent here more than 4 years or where the B Permission is about to expire.Would you like to share your renewal experience with the community? Read More
Whats it like to live in Jakarta Pluit?
Whats it like to live in Jakarta Pluit?I have not made any decisions yet, but I am approaching the age where early retirement starts to become an option.My impression is, that furnished apartments are affordable in that area.The saying is, that ... Read More
Legit website to find work in Switzerland by aseriosdanmartin
What or where to find a legit website to work in switzerland
In general you can just google for a Job and hit the apply button.If you are non-EU, you may waste your time with this country.If you are a rocket science leader - open an account at LinkedIn - and wait for getting called by a Headhunter. Read More
Friends In Portugal by sunnynarang
HiMy Name is Sunny, me and my wife are looking to apply for D7 Visa, We are in our late 30's, We want to live on retirement visa, We are from New Delhi, India. We are looking for friends in Portugal. We have not decided yet, where we should live, ...
I am retiring in my late 40's. Don't know yet in what country.In your case, why did you decide for Portugal.Did you consider a few other countries. Read More
PORTUGAL FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. [b]FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM:[/b] > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the ...
Interesting. I did not know, that Portugal is split into language zones. Read More
What do i do to live in dubai by christianahall981
What do i do to live in dubai
Still undecided. Contribute to API based banking. Read More
Looking for good female friends by de_bee
Hi I am looking for good female friends in Sharjah. Inbox me. Thank you.
A lot of guys are looking for a good female friend :cheers: Read More
Moving to Switzerland solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Switzerland is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for ...
1) Do you have any tips for people who are about to move to Switzerland on their own? Is the country suitable, for instance, for a single woman? Yes, the country suits single woman and man. At most places you would feel safe 24/7/365. A family ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
The country expects to experience the peak of wave #5 in January. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland/45592192 In 2021 the labor market recovered from the Corona recession. Plenty of Expats moved again ... Read More
Moving to dubai for 8 months by SamarMohammed1997
Hello everyone, hope everything is well. I have this offer for 8 months. But i’m really hesitated to take it as everyone around me is telling me the salary provided is very low. So i have this project for 8 months, Expo 2020. So i’ll be ...
The outlined salary package feels like volunteering. If Expo is your motivation, why not. Did you move from Egypt to Dubai? What experiences did you make? Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
We are getting a 3rd wave. I think the reputation of this country suffered a lot. This is a small country with a reputation in pharmacy. It wants to be independent from EU. And does not manage to purchase enough vaccines or self test kits. It is so ... Read More
Business starting / operation in Switzerland by Rrushi
Hi ! Does anybody have any experience / info / advice on starting and operating a business in Switzerland ? if so , what are some of the specifics ? Is the country helping small businesses ? Any info you can or would like to share would be ...
Hi Rushi Doing startups is one of the favourite hobbies of a lot of Expats in Switzerland. It is as easy as buying a coke with burger. Of course it depends on your idea and industry. In general, you just do it. If there are signs that you get ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I am wondering why the elderly will get vaccinated first. Is it really to protect them first, or is it to cover up deadly side effects. Up to now 100% of the population is suffering and 1% of the population got ill. Would it not be best, first to ... Read More
How do you cope with paperwork organisation ?
When moving to CH there is not much paperwork to be done. Just sign a contract with a health insurance, register for your work permission, get a local SIM card and bank account. Depending on your place to stay a few more contracts with utility ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I would not test myself everyday. I have not been tested at all. Still I am curious if someone else infected me without knowing. The letter man could distribute self test kits to every household. Those who are infected must stay at home. The big ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I think CH is now in its third wave. Shopping Centers are more busy than in September and less buy then last year. The government is expected to announce that office workers should return to home office. The borders to neighbor countries are ... Read More
English Head Hunters by VirgileB
Can anyone recommend a company or a person that is able to assist English speaking people looking for jobs?
Almost all head hunters are fluent in English. Just a lot of employers expect fluency in French, Italian or German. In Zurich is a US guy around who helps job seekers in dealing with RAV. If you worked 12 months in the last 24 months, you are ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Wave is a question of definition. Proper Statistics has always been a Swiss problem. https://micro-work.net/covid/v1/jhu/tsconfirmed.php/Switzerland/d:150 In middle of June less then 40 people caught the infection. Numbers are up to 400 a day in ... Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
It is a wave. In my own charts one can see it. It is not a Tsunami. But a wave compared with the numbers in May/June. Read More
What's changing in Switzerland after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
In the 2nd virus wave CH introduced a mask obligation in public transport. That was not around during the first wave. The tertiary sector has been hit hard by the lock-down during the first wave. Plenty of temps lost their jobs. In some cantons ... Read More
Happy To Be Here!
Try to focus on an industry/branch - if you're too flexible you may not land a job at all. Besides, without a European Passport it is pretty difficult to catch any job here. Read More
Accommodation in Switzerland: scams you should look out for
Not scam, but what can happen is, that Airbnb Landlords suddenly change the availability of your beds and cancel the booking you made two or three weeks ago. In most Swiss cities you will find a tenant association - there you can ask weather or not ... Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
The rent in Vienna can be similar to Sliema. Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You're writing a master thesis with 20? When you joined university? Read More
Info on housing, driving, life expenses by WNadalin
Greetings to all forum members, I born in Italy but raised in Brazil (So I consider myself Brazilian). Currently I'm living in UK for the last 3 years. I will to move to Malta in few months I work in the Financial industry as BA and been through ...
I remember the shared housing market from Ireland. It is not everyone's pair of shoes to share a rather small place with other guys. Thanks for sharing your opinions about Maltas labour and housing market for locals and working poor foreigners. Read More
Info on housing, driving, life expenses by WNadalin
Greetings to all forum members, I born in Italy but raised in Brazil (So I consider myself Brazilian). Currently I'm living in UK for the last 3 years. I will to move to Malta in few months I work in the Financial industry as BA and been through ...
I would like to follow up on that topic. I am just back from my holidays to Malta. Based on a local news paper - Time of Malta - people in the restaurant industry may earn between 800 and 1000 EUR per month. In the same news paper I saw rental ... Read More
Arranging accommodation from abroad? by dima23
Hello everyone, My partner and I are planning to move from the UK to Malta in mid-July. We started to give a look around the world wide web for our future home. We know it's early but it's never too early when planning such a big move. I ...
At my recent visit to Malta I saw some Quicklets sales offices. I think if your are looking for 5 star luxury place - then you found a suitable agency Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My first impression is already that on this website landlords are looking for high spending tenants Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am currently living in the heart of Europe and thinking about picking a country for early retirement where it is nicely warm and not too deer. I know Malta from a previous holiday. I am going to research cost of living, every day issues, ... Read More
jobs search by zoranM
hi im looking to relocate to switzerland . where is the best to look for jobs. thank you
The job you start with, will be the job you end with. Career progression is a foreign word in most Swiss domiciled businesses. You could ask these guys for advice https://www.swissdeluxehotels.com/en/corporate/career Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am in transition between Switzerland and Austria. I made the experience, that Vienna invites me more often to a job interview than Zürich or Basel. I guess it won't take long and I relocate. Read More
jobs search by zoranM
hi im looking to relocate to switzerland . where is the best to look for jobs. thank you
Hello Zoran, slow down. First get a job in Switzerland, then relocate. The other way around is a waste of time and money. It is best if a head hunter calls you. Applying for roles - is not the Swiss way of getting a job Publish your CV on some ... Read More
Who are the best international health insurers?
I would approach a regional insurance company in Australia or US that also covers your risk when you visit your parents in Switzerland. Read More
TOURIST VISA by iamnelliza
Good day! I am from Philippines, I have a swiss bf and he's planning to bring me there and see what work i can find there, my question is, how possible it is for me to study their languange there? is it possible if I am under the tourist visa? I ...
I would suggest you ask your language school or university for help with student visa. If you want to work for a multinational, you just need English. First get a job offer, then come here. A local language like German, French or Italian is often an ... Read More
How can I find job sponsorship to move to Switzerland? by mel-gold
Hi there, I am currently living in New Zealand until March 2017, thereafter I will be making my way home to Cape Town South Africa. From there I will be looking to make a move to Switzerland if I can find a company to sponsor me in order to obtain ...
Sports Management - Plenty of international sports organizations are located in Switzerland. Google for them and apply for your favorite sports. Then you need a fair share of luck. You can buy a property, but only for yourself, and you need at ... Read More
How to get working permit
Yes, just apply for jobs you feel qualified for. Though you need to know, Switzerland is not really an IT hub. It is a small country. If you get a job offer, you will get a work permission from the local authorities. Read More
HELP: Moving to Bern - temporary accommodation urgently needed
Hi Josh, Have you finally found anything useful? Found a few more useful websites, or local Liegenschaften Verwaltungen? Read More
Recruitment Company Lotus Partners by storm1973
Well, presently living in the UK. I have a desire to return to Switzerland in particular Geneva or Basel. Applied for a few roles on line, mostly direct as I dislike recruitment companies. Never or very rarely have they worked or know anything ...
Contact agencies in Switzerland if you are looking for a role in this country. Getting a role without agency can easily take you 3 to 6 months. HR departments usually don't make quick decisions. The employers in Basel, Geneva or Zürich are ... Read More
Looking for a job in Switzerland
Given that you are already in Basel, you seem to have some form of permission to stay here. In Switzerland none EU members are able to get work permits. The HR of your employer will help you with that paperwork. You could ask the airlines at Basel ... Read More
Software engineering job in Zurich by stavroghin81
Hi all, I am a software engineer from Romania with more than 10 years of experience, mostly Java and enterprise applications, but not limited to these. I was approached a couple of days ago by an IT company in Zurich, they have a senior java ...
This is not a senior salary. Ask for 140K+ Don't start for less than 130K+ Read More
Turned down due to not having Work Permit C or being Swiss national
Well, if 50 guys apply for a place to stay - then only one gets the place. To reject a B permit from a large multinational is unusual but it happens. Sometimes it helps if your HR department calls the Managing Agent. Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Switzerland? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Switzerland? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there ...
I think it depends. Job is not job. If you want to work as servant in a pub, restaurant or shop just come here and look around. But prepared that you may run out of money before you get your first pay slip. For getting a job at a multinational ... Read More
Are you happy in Switzerland? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Switzerland? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
what do you want to know about it. Apply for a course one year in advanced. Read More
Property prices in Berne
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NGO, summer internship in Zurich ? by Philippine28
Hello, I am looking for a summer internship (july august) in Zurich in business administration. As I don't speak German, things are getting complicated but I speak French, English and Spanish. I would also be fine working for a company even ...
Ask Google, month by month they hire staff Read More
NGO, summer internship in Zurich ? by Philippine28
Hello, I am looking for a summer internship (july august) in Zurich in business administration. As I don't speak German, things are getting complicated but I speak French, English and Spanish. I would also be fine working for a company even ...
Swiss companies and NGO understand all English. Don't be shy, you have to make first step. Make list of NGO you like, then approach them Read More
NGO, summer internship in Zurich ? by Philippine28
Hello, I am looking for a summer internship (july august) in Zurich in business administration. As I don't speak German, things are getting complicated but I speak French, English and Spanish. I would also be fine working for a company even ...
Try geneva the Red Cross, the UNO or COREnic, Chamber of Commerce In Zürich you could ask FIFA, OPEC, ETH Switzerland does not have a reputation for being an intern friendly country. Do not wait for job specification. Just send application ... Read More
Cross country by Lanie07
Hello everyone!!! What if there is a work offer let say for example in Dubai and the worker find final exit here in Saudi Arabia.... Did the worker need to wait the process of final exit then is it possible to go through cross country? Anyone know ...
You want to travel by car from Dubai to Saudi Arabia? You can go on the motorway E11 in Dubai and exit in Saudi Arabia. Though you may require a VISA for Saudi Arabia. Read More
Language learning by GuestPoster03852
What's the easiest way or trick to learn the language? I am in a German speaking Kanton.
Don't. Make the Swiss learn English. If you really wanna do it, move into a shared apartment where the others speak German. Read More
Cost of living in Switzerland - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Switzerland, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Compared with 2015. Public transport +5% Health insurance +10% all else looks unchanged Read More
Cross country by Lanie07
Hello everyone!!! What if there is a work offer let say for example in Dubai and the worker find final exit here in Saudi Arabia.... Did the worker need to wait the process of final exit then is it possible to go through cross country? Anyone know ...
What do you mean with final exit? Read More
What is there to do in Muscat?
Coffee sounds good, my current plan is to take a taxi from the airport to Al qurum beach / Jawharat Al Shatti Mall - have some breakfast at the beach Have a look at the Opera house Hang around until I had back to the airport Private tours for ... Read More
Is a marriage in the Philippines also valid in switzerland?
I suggest you consult. https://www.ch.ch/en/wedding-abroad/ This is an official government website. Read More
What is there to do in Muscat?
Hello people, I know this is not a travel forum, but what would you do, if you had about 11 hours to spent in or around of Muscat? Are you aware of any travel company that offers affordable tours in or around of Muscat? Thanks for sharing Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
It is good to see that this group is a kind of active. Would you have by accident a meeting in the begin of March? Read More
Is a marriage in the Philippines also valid in switzerland?
That the depends highly on the nationality of that people and how much time they spent together before the marriage. If two people from the Philippines are getting married, yes, that marriage is valid in Switzerland. If a Swiss lady gets married ... Read More
Are you happy in Switzerland? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Switzerland? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Besides my landlord I find it still difficult to meet locals. The family of my landlord makes a happy impression. Some fellow expats seem to be happy. But not all. A few expat friends moved on to other countries. What they did not like so much about ... Read More
4000 CHF/month for 2 people: thoughts please? by Angel0
Hello everybody! Let me introduce myself. I'm a brazilian Mathematician interested in Computational Neurodynamics. My wife's a Russian sociologist. I'll start my Ph.D in the EPFL and get a scholarship of (about) 4000 CFH/month. Is that ...
If you can live in student accommodation for about 1000 a month. And cook all your meals yourself you may get a long. You won't have much social life. You won't be able to do a vacation in Russia or Brazil. Your wife may or may not get a ... Read More
Whats the price of buying a flat /house by yoyo1987
[b] Hi all I just back from switzerland .visited Zurich,Luzern,Basel,Bern,Zermatt,Geneva~~ Love Geneva best ,beacause i make watches ! :D :D :D we plan to move there at 2016 .would like to know the price of buying a flat . Thank you in ...
600KCHF+ for a small flat in / near Zürich Read More
Essentials to live in Switzerland
Map of Switzerland - it is cheaper abroad Passport pictures get a mobile phone / sim card abroad. One that covers Switzerland. Roaming with the abroad card, could be cheaper than a call with a Swiss number. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Switzerland by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in ...
My biggest shock was - that even in 3000 USD a month expensive apartments, people use "shared washing machines" in the basement. If you miss your time slot for washing your cloths, you may have to wait for a full week The second shock was ... Read More
Moving to Switzerland from Greece by Nik86
Hello I am from Greece and i am interesting of moving to Switzerland. I would like to know some things for the life there. About the begining for someone who doesn't know the germany language. About tha salaries, the cost of living and etc. ...
First, get the job offer, then move. The other way around is too expensive for most people. There are plenty of job agencies around e.g. jobs.ch, monster.ch, indeed.ch At most big companies, especially if you are looking for an office job, English ... Read More
How could i find a kind friend in Switerland? by maggiesnow
Hey i am new here,and i plan to travel in Swiss, how could i meet some kind local people as friends?and where? Thanks! Maggie
You could find them by staying with them e.g. via airbnb Read More
Looking for Asians here in Switzerland by Nexus80
Hello here is Matt , nice to meet you all. I`m a swiss guy and love asian culture. So I hope that I can find some asian friends here on this Forum. But of course , all other nations are welcome as well. Feel free to contact me. See you soon Matt
Basel is a multilingual and multicultural city. You will be doing fine with English. Though there is nothing wrong of learning some German phrases. I think there is a small Chinese-/German community in Basel. ... Read More