Switzerland - any PHers live there?
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I have a good mate who worked in Basel for many years. Initially he lived in a flat in Basel, but the rules and regulations were so draconian that he moved to France. He wasn't allowed to pee standing up after 8pm, or wash his car, use a mower or the washing machine on a Sunday. On one occasion he did use the washing machine on a Sunday and one of his neighbours called the police. If you're going to live in a flat, look carefully at any rules and regs first.
I did two years in Zürich, and my new gig is supposed to be partly based in Lausanne (damn COVID). It's a wonderful country and Brits, especially from the Tech/Science sector are in high demand - because of the open agreement signed post-Brexit. Good luck, but it's hellishly expensive, so negotiate up on any job offer.
Ayahuasca said:
SaulGoodman said:
Used to. Miss the views. There are a few posters that live there, definitely.
Great, thinking of moving there, Zurich. Any tips greatly appreciated !Edited by rastapasta on Wednesday 22 July 12:50
Ayahuasca said:
Great, thinking of moving there, Zurich. Any tips greatly appreciated !
I was in Lausanne, so a bit different to the German part. Some good tips above. Englishforum is a great resource. Make sure you get proper help with relocation - we had an agent to help us out with renting a flat and we'd have never managed otherwise. The market is very different.Do go if you have the chance. It is expensive, but hopefully you'd have a package to allow for that. We were skiing pretty much every weekend, and it's well placed for travelling around Europe.
Lemanandbeyond said:
Ok I still love it but a bloody Fouine chewed my wife's car last night, 1500CHF in damage grrrr.
Thankfully my car and bike live in the garage ! I feel the carport turning into a garage will be our next project.
Insurance will pay for that. They chewed our 15 year old corolla so they dont discriminateThankfully my car and bike live in the garage ! I feel the carport turning into a garage will be our next project.
I’ve been living in the German side of Switzerland the past 9 years - can’t see myself living anywhere else at the moment! If you do move I can definitely recommend living in a lake town - this time of year it’s great going for a swim after work! Thalwil and Horgen are typically filled with expats and we’re down in Lachen which has a really nice marina and Old town. Any questions feel free to ask
Edited by W99KSY on Thursday 23 July 14:33
W99KSY said:
I’ve been living in the German side of Switzerland the past 9 years - can’t see myself living anywhere else at the moment! If you do move I can definitely recommend living in a lake town - this time of year it’s great going for a swim after work! Thalwil and Horgen are typically filled with expats and we’re down in Lachen which has a really nice marina and Old town. Any questions feel free to ask
Im 25km further south towards Chur. The Badi is real nice in Lachen. Edited by W99KSY on Thursday 23 July 14:33
Edited by rastapasta on Thursday 23 July 19:09
rastapasta said:
Insurance will pay for that. They chewed our 15 year old corolla so they dont discriminate
In Germany you can get specific Marten insurance, they cause so much hassle!https://www.berlin.de/special/auto-und-motor/nachr...
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