caseys Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Has anyone been on holiday at all to Switzerland? Or even vevey in particular? Been contacted regarding a job offer which would require relocation over there and would like to have some info from people that have been there. Cost of going or living over there expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've not been to Switzerland yet but we have offices there and I should be over in March. From my research its very expensive - moreso than London. Property costs are extremely high so likely will be rentals. If you have any specific questions I can ask my swiss contacts for you. Our offices are in St Pres. I'm off on a european site tour next month, St Pres, Norway, Dunkirk and Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'll drop you a pm with a few questions if that's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 it doesn't have Euro, i don't know what you get for the conversion tho into Swiss Francs Probably just as pricey Edit: 100.00 CHF=61.0159 GBP @1.63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 it doesn't have Euro, i don't know what you get for the conversion tho into Swiss Francs Probably just as pricey Edit: 100.00 CHF=61.0159 GBP @1.63 Yep swiss francs. The pay is competatively done for the job which is making me wonder how bad the cost of living is over there, mortgage rules etc as if I emigrated I will have no credit history there and have to work out housing, utility bills, even a mobile phone contract could be hard to get! Hopefully some people on here may have an idea or ozz's friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I went there on a uni trip over the summer, to the north around Zurich. It is expensive but I couldn't give you any idea of the cost of living etc. What's the job if you don't mind me asking, I'm thinking about applying to some places over there when I graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 PM me, I'll pass on. Beautiful place though from the pics I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 I went there on a uni trip over the summer, to the north around Zurich. It is expensive but I couldn't give you any idea of the cost of living etc. What's the job if you don't mind me asking, I'm thinking about applying to some places over there when I graduate. IT architect - solution design, disaster recovery, high availabilty systems. Good fun and generally try to get to break or poke holes in the latest kit. Then you play the flipside and try to make something resilient and foolproof then well... Hand it over to fools. I mean users. PM me, I'll pass on. Beautiful place though from the pics I've seen. Thanks chap, much appreciated. Was called out this mornin and had 3 hours sleep in the last 60 so brain is mush, gonna crash not so will send you one tomorrow when I can form something coherent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Is your move still on the cards? I've had nothing back from my contact as he's snowed under but I am hopefully heading there myself next week so I can fact find. I was asked last week to relocate to Switzerland but turned it down as I have too many animals but my role now covers Europe so I'm off to Brussells, Geneva, Austria, Dunkirk and possibly Norway next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Is your move still on the cards? I've had nothing back from my contact as he's snowed under but I am hopefully heading there myself next week so I can fact find. I was asked last week to relocate to Switzerland but turned it down as I have too many animals but my role now covers Europe so I'm off to Brussells, Geneva, Austria, Dunkirk and possibly Norway next week! it's still being discussed yes, would be nice to get some info if you could chap. Sounds like you're a busy man yourself. There's some strange working laws in Geneva I've found, we have some systems in Geneva but law states that people working/supporting them must live in the country. How's that for job protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I've been over to Switzerland a few times now, and yes, compared to the UK (Even considering the 1.6CHF - £1 exchange rate) things are expensive, depending on if you want to drink in bars, or at home... (At the Nelson Bar in Zurich (An English pub), you're looking up to £7 for a pint) 'Home' wise, I'm presuming things are a lot more expensive then here, when I went to Winterthur in Feb, I visited a friends 2 bed flat, it's 1,800CHF a month (About £1,200), slightly out of town in apparently a 'Rough district', (But although it was more expensive, the space was great) as the flat was huge, it's got 2 balconys, one of which is bigger than my lounge, and for the area being rough, I've passed rougher... (I'll stop there) In CH, I've not seen any violence, hassle or anything that'd worry anyone, even walking through the underground under the train station at midnight, there's no p!ss smell, the trains turn up on time (My train from the airport was 90 seconds late, my boss was mortified and said she'd buy me a beer to make up for it?) (Apparently if it's 7 mins late, it makes the newspaper) As long as you get your pay aligned with the Swiss scale, you're laughing, a rough knowledge of German or French (Depending on which part of CH you're going into) will help you out but you'll want to learn a fair bit... I'm scheduled to have a few more trips over there, although I've just noticed you're off to Vevey, so no, not been there, but pretty close... lol (Oh, and their kebabs are great, and the chilli sauce isn't spicy at all ) If you want, I can ask a friend of mine who's moved from the UK to CH to give you his e-mail to give you some advice if you want?... Little things like, cars need a seperate 'tax sticker' to drive on the motorways.... Oh, and the hospitals (Should anything bad happen) Are miles above those in the UK, just make sure you have a method to pay first, as they won't accept you otherwise. And don't forget, the spices are mild - But the kebabs are mint, lots of veal everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I've been over to Switzerland a few times now, and yes, compared to the UK (Even considering the 1.6CHF - £1 exchange rate) things are expensive, depending on if you want to drink in bars, or at home... (At the Nelson Bar in Zurich (An English pub), you're looking up to £7 for a pint) Interesting to know, but now with a stomach ulcer i can't drink for a year so will save a bit there 'Home' wise, I'm presuming things are a lot more expensive then here, when I went to Winterthur in Feb, I visited a friends 2 bed flat, it's 1,800CHF a month (About £1,200), slightly out of town in apparently a 'Rough district', (But although it was more expensive, the space was great) as the flat was huge, it's got 2 balconys, one of which is bigger than my lounge, and for the area being rough, I've passed rougher... (I'll stop there) sounds nice Vevey is meant to be like the Swiss version of the French riviera from what i've read. About 20 minutes from Geneva. As long as you get your pay aligned with the Swiss scale, you're laughing, a rough knowledge of German or French (Depending on which part of CH you're going into) will help you out but you'll want to learn a fair bit... I'm scheduled to have a few more trips over there, although I've just noticed you're off to Vevey, so no, not been there, but pretty close... lol (Oh, and their kebabs are great, and the chilli sauce isn't spicy at all ) If you want, I can ask a friend of mine who's moved from the UK to CH to give you his e-mail to give you some advice if you want?... Little things like, cars need a seperate 'tax sticker' to drive on the motorways.... Oh, and the hospitals (Should anything bad happen) Are miles above those in the UK, just make sure you have a method to pay first, as they won't accept you otherwise. And don't forget, the spices are mild - But the kebabs are mint, lots of veal everywhere well the pay is very competative but I don't yet know what else will be on offer regarding medical care, pension and if any relocation allowance is on the table. I guess I will find out though as have an interview this week and potentially fly out there next week to check out the place and have an in person interview. It would be nice if you could ask your friend a few basic questions for me - cost of housing, what sort of mortgage you can get, what healthcare and childcare is like and also what the tax rates are. Also did he struggle moving to a country where he suddenly had no credit history etc? am assuming i may not be able to run a single turbo supra there so car may go up for sale that and if you're saying spicy food isn't too prevalent there I'm going to really really miss a good curry! Any info though would be much appreciated cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Eek got a phone interview today! And if that goes well they want a face to face in Switzerland next week. Trouble is I don't know if they will cover that cost, if it's assumed I'd cover those costs or if it's an incredible faux pas to ask them to? Not really a situation that crops up that often, having to fly to an interview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Best of luck mate. I've got my itinery for next week, fly to Geneva Tuesday until Thursday. Fly to Belgium Thursday, drive to Dunkirk Friday, Fly to Vienna on Saturday then train to Salsburg on monday. Not a bad week! BMI had a flight from cardiff to geneva for £6 next week, I've no idea what my company is paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Best of luck mate. I've got my itinery for next week, fly to Geneva Tuesday until Thursday. Fly to Belgium Thursday, drive to Dunkirk Friday, Fly to Vienna on Saturday then train to Salsburg on monday. Not a bad week! BMI had a flight from cardiff to geneva for £6 next week, I've no idea what my company is paying. Looks like they want a face-to-face sometime in the next 2 weeks, guess interview went well! I'd be flying out of Bournemouth/Southampton/London myself. Either that or I'm mulling taking a day or two off and having an uber road trip in the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_vr6 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 You'll love Geneva mate and well done on the interview rent a subaru and go for some fun up in the mountains, I did all of my weapons training near by and its a lovely area. Although feck me its expensive. We've taken to staying just across the border and driving in every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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