Have you moved to Switzerland recently? Tell us your story.
The Swiss economy has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. Workers are migrating again to Switzerland from all over Europe. According to official statistics, over 75,000 skilled workers arrived in Switzerland in the first six months of this year.
Are you one of these newcomers? What made you want to move to Switzerland?
We’re working on an article on this topic and would love to get your feedback and hear your stories. Thank you for sharing them with us in the conversation below.
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I am a dual citizenship, Swiss and USA. I came back to Switzerland after doing my high school and university in the USA. I earned a master’s degree in special education. I worked over 10 years in the US and came back to Switzerland last year.
I cannot find a job. It took 1 1/2 year for Bern (CDIP) to look at my degrees/diplomas and work and tell me that I would have to go back to work. I have since applied to private schools and private organizations; even for jobs that I would be over qualified in the states. Still no job.
I am sad. I always wanted to move back because I missed the mountains and Swiss life, but it has been very disappointing on the job front. Having said that I am still happy to be in Switzerland
Hi, I'm interested in working there. If everyone can share what are the steps and requirements. Thanks for the help
This is a very poor coverage for a week. Surely there is more news in the World!!
I came to Switzerland in search of civilized relations, law and order.
In general, all is well. Now I am defending my rights in court. I was prosecuted for crossing the border from Germany. Although, for asylum seekers this is not a crime.
I have been living in Europe for seven years. I have had over 30 court cases. Previously many courts in other countries ignored the law.
Now I hope for justice in Swiss court.
В Швейцарию я приехал в поисках цивилизованных отношений, законности и порядка.
Вобщем все хорошо. Сейчас отстаиваю свои права в суде. На меня завели уголовное дело за переход границы из Германии. Хотя, для соискателей убежища это не является преступлением.
В Европе живу 7 лет. Было более 30 судебных дел. Ранее многие суды в других странах игнорировали закон.
Теперь надеюсь на спрведливость в швейцарском суде.
I am looking to work in switzerland, it is my 1a x that I am looking for.... But as an intern in a hotel, as I do not know anyone, I think it is easier, I speak French and English... I am in the area of aesthetics, but I accept to be in the area of hotel cleaning. If you need any contact around here, please wait....
Procuro trabalhar na suissa, é a minha 1a x que procuro... Mas como interna em hotel , como no conheço ninguem, penso ser mais facil, falo frances e ingles... Sou da area da estética, mas aceito ser da area de limpezas em hotel. S e exuste Algum contacto por aqui... aguarda...
Good afternoon, we arrived in Switzerland 3 years ago, my husband was offered a transfer and we were delighted to accept. We are of Spanish origin and were living in England at the time. Before the move we visited the country and we loved it, the landscape, the climate, the culture, we thought our children would live happily here. After 3 years we are all integrated. Well, everyone except me, because my profession requires me to have a very high level of knowledge of the language. I hope that soon I will be able to contribute and be part of the labor market. Best regards, Inma
Buenas tardes, llegamos a Suiza hace 3 años, a mi marido le propusieron un traslado y aceptamos encantados. Somos de origen español y residíamos en Inglaterra en ese momento. Antes del traslado visitamos el país y nos encantó, el paisaje, el clima, la cultura, pensamos que nuestros hijos vivirían felices aquí. Después de 3 años efectivamente estamos todos integrados. Bueno, todos menos yo, debido a que mi profesión me exige un nivel muy alto del conocimiento del idioma. Espero que pronto pueda contribuir y formar parte del mercado laboral. Un saludo, Inma
Hello Inmadm,
I am moving soon because my wife has found a job in Zurich as an engineer. I am too, but I am afraid that I might not find one myself, since I don't speak the language at all. Although I speak Spanish, English, Portuguese and a little French. Let's see how it goes. Good luck with your job and I hope you find a good job that you like.
Best regards,
Fran
Hola Inmadm,
Yo me mudo en breves porque mi mujer ha encontrado trabajo en Zurich como ingenieria. Yo también lo soy, pero tengo miedete por si no encuentro yo, ya que no hablo para nada el idioma. Aunque hablo español, ingles, portugues y un pocp de francés. A ver que tal. Mucha suerte en lo tuyo y espero que encuentres un buen trabajo que te guste.
Un saludo,
Fran
Hi Fran,
Thank you for your reply and for your good wishes.
It is normal that you feel that vertigo of starting from scratch and it is true that the language will limit you in terms of finding a job, but give yourself time, learn the language or (easier) look for multinationals where English is spoken, there are many.
Best regards and good luck in your adventure!
Inma
Hola Fran,
Gracias por tu respuesta y por los tus buenos deseos.
Es normal que sientas ese vértigo de empezar de cero y es verdad que el idioma te va a limitar en cuanto a encontrar un trabajo, pero date tu tiempo, aprende el idioma o (más fácil) busca multinacionales donde se hable Inglés que hay muchas.
Un saludo y suerte en vuestra aventura!
Inma
I am a third generation Swiss born in South Africa and now living in Switzerland for the first time ever. Just moved here last week with my wife. I guess I had this pre-conceived idea of what Switzerland looked and felt like from the time of my grandparents. Of course in reality the country has changed a lot since then. But I look forward to this new adventure and getting to know ‘modern’ Switzerland. Merci!
I love Sweden ,I don't know Sweden only in photos,my children if they know have gone to act they are musicians,I know Sweden there I could live my children and grandson very beautiful country I watch many videos
Amo Suecia ,no conozco Suecia solo en fotos,mis hijos si Conocen han ido actuar son músicos,conozco Suecia allí viven mis hijos y nieto muy hermoso país veo muchos videos
Hopefully you are joking about Sweden.
I moved to Switzerland a few years ago after marrying a Swiss, from the United States.
At some point I plan to obtain the Swiss nationality and renounce my American citizenship.
Though this is taking longer than expected, as I’m having difficulty balancing studies with also learning languages.
If possible I’d like to repay Switzerland at some point in the future with military service, and as a US army veteran I think I could be a boon to whatever unit I might be assigned to.
However, I fear I may be too old to be allowed to join whenever that day comes.
yes I would like to give a feedback.
I am not In Switzerland, I am a Sierra Leonean, I love to be in Switzerland if it possible, I want to be a Medical Soldier in Switzerland. That's my wish, since I group my best country is Switzerland, I want to be the best Soldier's in Switzerland.
To be able to take part in Swiss military you have to have the Swiss passport.
no.... I have not yet move to Switzerland, I am trying to...
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