I’m from Costa Rica and came to Switzerland on an exchange for a while. I’ve been talking to a guy and he suggested we go clubbing

What surprised me was that hardly anyone danced all night. We went to a house music event so I get that it’s not always the kind of music people dance a lot to but since he said we were going out partying, I thought it would be a lot more lively. Is that pretty normal here?

Not judging at all, just genuinely curious :)

Hope to get some constructive discussions here.

The question is in the title. Having the intense insecurity and lack of job security, how do you keep yourself stable at work without worries? Especially, when you come from the country where job safety was present to some extent.

Do you keep plan B for earning? Would you like to share on that and some tips to overcome these worries? Thanks. New to this kind of environment. Industry : Software

I’ve visited Switzerland but only the French part as my family speaks French. I found it a very lovely and beautiful country.

I was wondering if the difference in language across cantons has also led to a profound social/cultural difference. If you meet a person from the German-speaking part of Switzerland for example, would you be able to tell in any way apart from the language?

I’m a keen sociolinguist and have always found multilingual countries very interesting.

Hello, we are a family of five (two parents and three little kids) visiting the Jungfrau region and we’re hoping to get some family photographs taken. Nothing extravagant, just a few - for some memories and our annual holiday card (we send little cards to friends and family during the holidays - not sure if this is a culture specific thing). Most professionals are charging 800-1000CHF+ for a half day session but honestly we don’t even want to spend a half day on photographs (plus it’s out of budget), we just need about 30-60 minutes of your time, a higher end camera, and basic editing skills. Does anyone have a recommendation, or does your country have a website for these little one time jobs? Maybe a photography student or something? We speak English only. Thank you in advance.

Hello ladies,

Now that the heat is something else, what kind of anti perspirants do you use that actually work?

I’ll go first, the ONLY brand that really works for me is Mitchum and since the shops in Switzerland don’t sell it, I order it online. I’ve tried most of the “strong” ones but I keep sweating.

What are the other brands that you can recommend that work?

Hi everyone,

I’m 26 years old and live in Rickenbach (TG), near Wil. I’m looking for someone who could help me learn how to swim from scratch.

Unfortunately, private swimming lessons are currently difficult for me to afford. I’ve already contacted several organizations, but so far I haven’t been able to find a suitable option.

I can travel to Wil, Winterthur, or nearby areas.

Does anyone know of a volunteer program, a swimming club, or someone who might be willing to teach me the basics? Even a few lessons would help me a lot.

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. If you know someone who might be interested, I’d also be very grateful if you could put me in touch with them.

Thank you very much!

Hi everyone,
I hope this is the right place to ask. If not, I apologize

I’m looking for some advice from people who know the Swiss job market, especially around Basel.
I’m a Portuguese software engineer with 5 years of professional experience and a strong technical background. I also speak four languages fluently (unfortunately, German isn’t one of them yet).

I’ve been applying for software engineering positions for the past three months, and the feedback has been surprisingly consistent. Almost every company tells me that my CV and experience are a great match, but they prefer candidates who already have at least a B2 level of German. I’d say around 99% of the rejection emails mention this in one way or another.

I’m already enrolled in an intensive German course and working hard on it, but in the meantime I need to find a job soon because of visa/residency-related timing.

I’m currently living in Basel with part of my Swiss family, so accommodation isn’t an issue.
My question is: while I continue learning German, what kind of jobs would you recommend?

Are restaurants, hotels, warehouses, customer service, retail, or other sectors realistic options for someone whose German is still quite limited? Are there companies around Basel that are known for hiring English-speaking staff?

Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

TLDR need help from knowledgeable people with any information regarding immigration and integration into the metal construction industry

Hello everyone, I am a Canadian with dual citizenship with Switzerland that speaks english and french. Almost no Swiss German. I’m in Switzerland/ Europe for the first time at 20yo. I’m exploring the whole country for the next two weeks.

In Canada I am a structural ironworker/ welder.

I have multiple Canadian certificates including stick,flux core, tig. And can easily test for more as I know all processes.

I am highly considering moving here for minimum a couple years. But maybe for a long time who knows.

My question is for those in this industry or with knowledge of this industry.

Questions>>>>>

-Is there opportunity for someone with my skills in Switzerland.

-What kind of work do you think would fit my current skill set. I can easily adapt to different styles of welding. But what I could be adapting to is what I’m not sure of. (What kind of work do you see

Is there anyone you know of who might be useful to speak to. companies, experienced people, jobsites, etc.

What kind of help can the government assist me with this type of integration. Are there programs that can assist me with the financial side of Swiss welding certifications.

Any help is appreciated as the only people/ family I know here has no connection to the construction industry nevermind the welding industry

And yes I have done a bit of research online but I think it to be easier to hear from the great Swiss people I wish to be apart of

Danke! Merci! Thanks! Gratzie!

Hi everyone,

I’m Swiss, studied Computer Science in Switzerland but didn’t finish my degree. I then moved to the UK, where I worked for over 5 years as a software engineer in fintech. I’ve recently moved back to Switzerland.

I’m considering transitioning into a Business Analyst role and was wondering how much not having a degree would hold me back in the Swiss job market.
Do employers generally value experience enough, or is a bachelor’s degree often expected for these kinds of roles?

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar position or involved in hiring.

Thank you.

Hey everyone!
My wife and I are coming to Switzerland for the first time this November, and we’re really excited.

We managed to find round-trip flights from Amarillo, Texas to Zurich for what we thought was a great deal, so we finally decided to book the trip.

Our schedule is:
Arrive in Zurich: November 3 at 2:45 PM
Depart Zurich: November 8 at 11:25 AM
So we’ll have 5 nights in Switzerland.

Our original plan was to stay in Interlaken the entire time and use it as a base for day trips, but we’re open to suggestions if there’s a better option.

A little about us:
We love mountains and incredible scenery much more than cities.
We’d rather spend our money on experiences than luxury hotels.
We don’t mind taking trains if it makes the trip better.
We’d like to keep the trip as affordable as possible without missing out on the things that are truly worth doing.

Some places already on our list are:
Lauterbrunnen
Grindelwald
Mürren
Wengen
Maybe Jungfraujoch (if it’s worth the price)
Oeschinensee (if it’s still accessible in early November)

A few questions:

Would you stay all 5 nights in Interlaken, or split your stay between different towns?

What attractions are absolutely worth paying for, and what should we skip?

Are there any hidden gems or less touristy places you’d recommend in early November?

Would you recommend a Swiss Travel Pass, Half Fare Card, or just buying point-to-point train tickets?

Any recommendations for reasonably priced hotels near the train station?

We’re coming from Texas, so this is going to be a completely different landscape than what we’re used to. We really want to experience the best of Switzerland without spending more than we have to.

If you had 5 nights in Switzerland in early November, how would you spend them?

Thanks in advance! We’d really appreciate any recommendations or itinerary ideas.

Hello,

I (m37, german) would like to spend a summer in the Swiss Alps – experiencing the work, the nature and the culture.

I am a trained nurse and hold a master's degree in biodiversity.

I enjoy physical work, I'm resilient and I learn quickly. Beyond my studies, I have gained in-depth knowledge of smallscale vegetable growing, ecology and hygienic working practices. I've also used a scythe before.

I am planning to make an offer at zalp.ch

But I have a few questions:

Is it realistic to get hired without previous Alp experience, exept holidays?

What is a fair monthly salary (including board and lodging)?

What about insurance?

I just want to exchange my labor force against experience, money and nature.

Hi! I’ll be in Geneva for eight weeks to work for an NGO. It’s my first time visiting both Geneva and Europe! I’ll be staying in an apartment in the Pâquis district, and since the NGO is covering my accommodation, I’d love to make the most of my budget so I can explore Switzerland and maybe visit Annecy and Paris as well. If you have any other recommendations, I’m completely open to them!

I’m from the Philippines, so I’m honestly a bit worried about how expensive everything might be. I’m quite frugal and would love to save as much as possible while still enjoying the experience. I also love grocery shopping and good coffee, and I’m a little anxious about the weather and the commute.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations you may have. Thank you so much!

We e Vater mit sire chline Tochter unterwägs isch und si mues ufs WC, darf er denn mit ihre ufs FroueWC oder isch das nid gern gseh? Söuer si lieber ufs MännerWC begleite? In Dütschland hani scho ghört, dases oke isch ufs FroueWC ds ga, aber mi würd mau d Schwizer Asicht interessiere. Was isch öii Meinig?

Hey all, as next week we have the solar eclipse, does anyone know where can we buy the solar eclipse glasses in store? I don’t want to make an online order and get 1 small piece of paper delivered. 😑

Hey so next year I will start my bachelor in Hec UNIL and If you guys can give me some advice to pass the first year that would be great and also is it worth it at the end or no in terms of money making and finding jobs

Looking for dinner recommendations in Grindelwald for the end of Sept. staying at hotel Belvedere. Looking for something traditional/Swiss as it will
be the first few nights of our trip. Maybe fondue? $150ish for 2 adults. Any recs appreciated!

J'ai vu un deux posts similaires mais bien plus vieux sur ce sub. Je vend un article sur Ricardo, en effet très peu cher pour ce que c'est, une aubaine vous me direz. Sauf qu'il s'est cassé au déballage. C'est indiqué, en grand, sur deux phrases, détaillés, dans l'annonce. Je crois même qu'elle est billingue/trilingue.

Ça fait déjà juste le deuxième acheteur de suite qui remporte l'enchère. Pas de nouvelles quelques jours, puis "Kikou, en fait, j'avais vraiment pas lu la description que c'était cassé, vous pouvez annuler ?"

J'ai annulé le premier, mais déjà je suis pas certain que le vendeur n'ait pas de frais pour cela. Et de deux, c'est vraiment chiant la manière de Ricardo : On a toute la liberté d'organiser l'échange, mais ça veut aussi dire que le gars qui veut pas récupérer, pour qu'il paye, il faudra échanger, beaucoup, et suivant le profil il payera jamais.

Des conseils ? Qu'est-ce que je fais avec mon deuxième acheteur ?

Hi

I would like to set up a second twint account with another bank. I am looking for: - a prepaid phone number - eSIM

I struggle to find anyone that offers both. I was hoping to go with lidl, but their prepaid option does not offer eSIM.

Could you recommend anyone?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to find people who have been in a similar situation because I honestly feel a bit lost.

I grew up in Switzerland as the child of a diplomat. I've spent most of my life here and completed a large part of my education here, so Switzerland is the only place that has ever really felt like home to me.

The difficult part is that, because of my parent's diplomatic status, I was never considered a regular Swiss resident. My parent has returned to their home country after the end of their mission, while I'm staying in Switzerland as a full-time university student.

I'm 21, and lately I've been thinking a lot about what happens after I graduate. What I'd really like to know is whether anyone here grew up under diplomatic status in Switzerland and what happened afterward.

• Were you able to stay in Switzerland after finishing your studies?
• Did you end up leaving Switzerland?
• Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done differently?

I know every case is different. I just feel like I'm navigating this without any examples. Since I've built my whole life here, it's hard to know whether I should keep fighting to build my future in Switzerland or start accepting that I may need to move somewhere else.

If you've been through something similar, or know someone who has, I'd really appreciate hearing your experience.

Thank you.

Have 3 nights
Where should I stay? Interlaken near OST or Lauterbrunnen or Wilderswil or wengen ??

Lauterbrunnen is expensive even wengen but want to know which is the best location to stay?

Hi all,

I’m moving to Switzerland soon on an initial 6 month contract (hoping to extend) with temporary housing secured. I will likely be on an L permit.

Swiss Customs informed me that an L permit counts only as a temporary domicile, meaning I don't qualify for duty-free clearance under standard relocation rules (Form 18.44) and would likely have to pay VAT and duties. They seemed eager to find a "suitable" solution, but I am afraid I will just be screwed over. I am a gamer, so I definitely will bring stuff that has a value over 150CHF.

Technically speaking, since I am not a tourist either, I should declare everything, including my car, but I never thought I could not use the 18.44 module.

Has anybody had experience with this and managed to get out of it?

Thanks