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Posted on 29/11/2005 6:35 pm

working in swiss

Wondering how working at switzerland is different(or comparable) from working at germany. What are the pros and cons at two places? Apart from high cost of living in swiss, what are the other factors to be thought of before making a move.
Would like to hear ur opinions reg. the same.

Cheers,
blues

blueshari

Member since 24/02/2004

 

Posted on 05/12/2005 8:50 am

Re: working in swiss

I do not know is it possible to get Swiss PR.
I have lots of friends that worked there for ABB with CATIA. They were in big swiss firma and instead of getting PR after some time they were send nach Hause.

DvD

Member since 30/11/2004

 

Posted on 05/12/2005 12:12 pm

Re: working in swiss

Hi
Even the germans dont get PR in swiss, have heard from many quarters.So for non EU, is definitely tougher.But die hard fans of Swiss have the marraige route, LOL .
End to end, swiss is not a good option, Austria is much better, low profile but a very good system ( Pay, PR etc etc) for technically qualified people.
GnR

GnR

Member since 28/11/2003

 

Posted on 05/12/2005 5:30 pm

Re: working in swiss

Hi

very imp points to remember befor moving to swiss.


1.Health insurance is individual,and when ever you get your medical bill you have to pay 10% of the bill(additionally with your health insurance)
(it is not like as deutschland).company does nt deduct your health insurance money from your salary, employee has to arrange his own medical insurance.(you have to insure for you and for your wife as well, separately).

once i paid 900 chf from my pocket(the bill was 9000 chf).

2.in the beginning ,means in first two years you visa is valid with the particular company only, if you change your company u need to take another
permit.for this you need to check the letter which you get from IMES,BERN)

very very imp to remember is: right now swiss not giving visa on the passport,instead they give you just a id card(visa).

whenever i fly to india i used my german visa,because i was not sure that whether my swiss id card is enough to enter into europe.


and regarding taxes:

company deducts taxes(quellen steur) from ur salary,but you cant get anything back after the steuer erklärung unlike in DE.

as other people said, at the end there will be no difference in saving money,,,,


I feel more comfortable in Germany then swiss or austria....

hope it helps,

enjoy,,,,,,

indgerauslieswi

Member since 23/05/2005

 

Posted on 06/12/2005 6:30 pm

Re: working in swiss

Friends,
May I suggest reading/buying the book 'Living and Working in Switzerland' by David Hampshire. It's a lovely book for those intending to live and work in CH. It is slightly inclined to the German-speaking part of CH.
Beware of the following things in CH:
1. There is nothing called a free lunch in CH. Once I and my colleagues were invited for a business dinner. To our shock, we had to play Dutch (to those who know this term) when the bill arrived.
2. Don't drive even 5 kmph over the speed-limit. You shall be treated with a hefty fine. Never drive without the Vignette on the windshield.
3. If you frequently cross the border to France/Germany, make sure that you know what's in your bag or car. Else, you will be put to a strict frisk.
4. Renting a house is extremely expensive in CH.

dk

deepak

Member since 08/12/2004

 

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