Even though I live and grew up in Switzerland I absolutely and completely understand Jackie's feeling towards Switzerland and also California. As someone who has travelled a lot to the US, I associate the US with the utmost fun and adventure. For the longest time I had a big urge to go and live in the US. But since I gave birth to my two kids I have somehow grown roots in Switzerland. I now see the beauty here as well. The lakes, the mountains, the beauty of this country and also the beauty of family. I am so thankful- I am finally at peace and at home. I hope that both Jackie and her husband will both find peace in their decision.
Find i ah vuil stork, do hot d Muatta a saubere Hackn ghobt. I schaug jo scho länger eichre Auswondererbeiträge und hob mi imma gfrogt, wia ma des mit di Schratzn mocht. Bringt ma denen normales Deitsch bei, nua schwitzadütsch und gor ned ah normoles, oda glei gor ned, wos wiederum schod is, wonn ma do wieda zruck kummt. Warard i a Schweizer Auswonderer Vota, tatat i schaugn, doss moane Schratzn deitsch lerna. Ob des owa normoles is oda schwitzadütsch, warad ma wurscht.
Ich glaube, dass es schwer ist als Ausländer in der CH Fuss zu fassen. Wir sind einfach ein eher verschlossenes Volk und der Lieblingssatz ist nach wie vor: aber das hend mer doch scho immer so gmacht. Und ja, wenn der Waschplan nicht eingehalten wird…Aber Heimat ist ein Gefühl. Und da ist es wie mit der Liebe: wenn’s nicht passt, passts nicht.
Das stimmt sicher alles. Ich glaube, man muß auf jeden Fall die Sprache lernen, wenn man in ein anderes Land zieht. Ansonsten kann man sich gar nicht richtig wohlfühlen. Wer das nicht anpackt, kann gleich wieder zurück in seine Heimat gehen. Ansonsten ist es erst einmal immer schwer als Ausländer in einem ganz fremden Land. Man ist immer der Fremde in der Fremde. Das wird sich auch nur selten ändern, etwa bei Einheirat usw.
As a Swiss citizen who moved to Arizona 5 years ago, I can understand Jackie. Homesickness is something that can turn your whole world upside down and she's right when she notices that Swiss people are reserved and "check you out" first. However, once you have a Swiss person as a friend, you have them for a lifetime. Americans are much more open when it comes to small talk and getting to know someone during daily activities like getting groceries. It takes time to settle in a new country and I think that finding people with a similar background can help. I am almost certain that there are American clubs in Switzerland and fb groups of Americans in Switzerland and more. Give it a try I'm sure you will be able to make connections! Homesickness is evil and sneaky and can find you out of the blue and with no warning. It helped me to go to school and getting a job. And if people say it's easy to get a Job in Switzerland they are lying. If Schwiizerdütsch or even German is not your strong suit and you don't have a resume they consider spotless, you will struggle depending on the industry. Everything takes way longer in Switzerland Jackie, unfortunately that's a fact. I mean, even for quitting a job you give a 3 month notice as compared to the 2 weeks in the U.S. Every country has its pros and cons and hopefully you will be able to start seeing the good about Switzerland. But don't let anyone discredit your feelings and homesickness. It's a real thing and we all should be supportive and proud of anyone who has the guts to pack up their lives and move abroad.
mmmh, yes, I also moved around in my live a lot. it always took me about 6 months to feel at home. I think the most important thing is to find people with similar interests. If you want to do so, you have to go outside and not stay at home miserable. I always wrote some sport- or musicclubs, asking if I can join them and meet people there. I always became nice feedbacks and met people very fast. I fx don't understand why jackie didn't went to a small airport. I'm also a woman and used to fly helicopter here in switzerland. there are a lot of small airports everywhere in switzerland. everybody can go there and meet people. there are many people who love flying in switzerland. if she is really into that, she will meet new friends quickly. it's also stunning to fly in the alps. if you like, you can do a quick trip to mailand for a pizza ... everything is possible. but it's not coming to you. you need to catch it by yourselfe!... if you wanna live next to the airport, also possible. fx live in beromünster. its right next to luzern, you can see the alps, there is a military airport in emmen, you have lake sempach and lake baldegg right next to your hometown.... it's quiet and green.... I also didn't get why she didn't find a job. to find an engineering job should be very easy in switzerland. If you ask me, jackie just didn't want to live in switzerland and didn't even try to feel at home! but well, it's her choice.
Jackie sounds like a miserable unhappy person, he seems like a very nice guy that really tries ..she gives it no chance to like it or make it work…finding a group of friends needs time and for you not to complain and compare the USA to Switzerland …nobody wants to hear it .applying for a few jobs perfect for her , why would they pick you , someone that looks from the first minute unhappy .take any job even volunteer , get out smile and try …I came from Switzerland to the USA , nothing is perfect not you ,not the USA ,not Switzerland but you attitude has a lot to do with how you are excepted and how you will make it work or not …Switzerland is not that bad ….but not with a negative ,Debbie downer start …..😊😊😊😊😊😊.
@@srfunterhaltung People oftentimes play the police and watch every step you make. There is no flexibility and not a lot of tolerance of individuality. People talk kind of the same. There is a lot of conformity and as a foreigner you experience a lot of xenophobic attitudes, especially on the job market. Its real.
The series is called Heimweh for a reason. The comment about Jackie is very harsh. The others are Heimwehschweizer and Jackie is a Heimwehamerikaner. What’s the difference? They are all homesick. Rather go home and be happy than be miserable in a foreign country. Change is not for everybody and integration into Swiss society is rather challenging. Greetings from a Swiss residing in Canada.
Even though I live and grew up in Switzerland I absolutely and completely understand Jackie's feeling towards Switzerland and also California. As someone who has travelled a lot to the US, I associate the US with the utmost fun and adventure. For the longest time I had a big urge to go and live in the US. But since I gave birth to my two kids I have somehow grown roots in Switzerland. I now see the beauty here as well. The lakes, the mountains, the beauty of this country and also the beauty of family. I am so thankful- I am finally at peace and at home. I hope that both Jackie and her husband will both find peace in their decision.
Super, wie guet die beide Mädels Schwiizerdütsch redet!
Find i ah vuil stork, do hot d Muatta a saubere Hackn ghobt. I schaug jo scho länger eichre Auswondererbeiträge und hob mi imma gfrogt, wia ma des mit di Schratzn mocht. Bringt ma denen normales Deitsch bei, nua schwitzadütsch und gor ned ah normoles, oda glei gor ned, wos wiederum schod is, wonn ma do wieda zruck kummt. Warard i a Schweizer Auswonderer Vota, tatat i schaugn, doss moane Schratzn deitsch lerna. Ob des owa normoles is oda schwitzadütsch, warad ma wurscht.
@@nadinek6826 Ja hani oi gideicht....finni meega.....bessär als mänge Schwizär....
Ich glaube, dass es schwer ist als Ausländer in der CH Fuss zu fassen. Wir sind einfach ein eher verschlossenes Volk und der Lieblingssatz ist nach wie vor: aber das hend mer doch scho immer so gmacht. Und ja, wenn der Waschplan nicht eingehalten wird…Aber Heimat ist ein Gefühl. Und da ist es wie mit der Liebe: wenn’s nicht passt, passts nicht.
Das stimmt sicher alles. Ich glaube, man muß auf jeden Fall die Sprache lernen, wenn man in ein anderes Land zieht. Ansonsten kann man sich gar nicht richtig wohlfühlen. Wer das nicht anpackt, kann gleich wieder zurück in seine Heimat gehen. Ansonsten ist es erst einmal immer schwer als Ausländer in einem ganz fremden Land. Man ist immer der Fremde in der Fremde. Das wird sich auch nur selten ändern, etwa bei Einheirat usw.
Beim Anblick von Stark-Zimmermann wird es mir schlecht!
Mir auch!!!
As a Swiss citizen who moved to Arizona 5 years ago, I can understand Jackie. Homesickness is something that can turn your whole world upside down and she's right when she notices that Swiss people are reserved and "check you out" first. However, once you have a Swiss person as a friend, you have them for a lifetime. Americans are much more open when it comes to small talk and getting to know someone during daily activities like getting groceries. It takes time to settle in a new country and I think that finding people with a similar background can help. I am almost certain that there are American clubs in Switzerland and fb groups of Americans in Switzerland and more. Give it a try I'm sure you will be able to make connections!
Homesickness is evil and sneaky and can find you out of the blue and with no warning. It helped me to go to school and getting a job. And if people say it's easy to get a Job in Switzerland they are lying. If Schwiizerdütsch or even German is not your strong suit and you don't have a resume they consider spotless, you will struggle depending on the industry. Everything takes way longer in Switzerland Jackie, unfortunately that's a fact. I mean, even for quitting a job you give a 3 month notice as compared to the 2 weeks in the U.S.
Every country has its pros and cons and hopefully you will be able to start seeing the good about Switzerland. But don't let anyone discredit your feelings and homesickness. It's a real thing and we all should be supportive and proud of anyone who has the guts to pack up their lives and move abroad.
@onalenoir2248 Thank you for sharing your experience!
Machi gärn, heiweh isch nid z unterschätze
mmmh, yes, I also moved around in my live a lot. it always took me about 6 months to feel at home. I think the most important thing is to find people with similar interests. If you want to do so, you have to go outside and not stay at home miserable. I always wrote some sport- or musicclubs, asking if I can join them and meet people there. I always became nice feedbacks and met people very fast.
I fx don't understand why jackie didn't went to a small airport. I'm also a woman and used to fly helicopter here in switzerland. there are a lot of small airports everywhere in switzerland. everybody can go there and meet people. there are many people who love flying in switzerland. if she is really into that, she will meet new friends quickly. it's also stunning to fly in the alps. if you like, you can do a quick trip to mailand for a pizza ... everything is possible. but it's not coming to you. you need to catch it by yourselfe!...
if you wanna live next to the airport, also possible. fx live in beromünster. its right next to luzern, you can see the alps, there is a military airport in emmen, you have lake sempach and lake baldegg right next to your hometown.... it's quiet and green.... I also didn't get why she didn't find a job. to find an engineering job should be very easy in switzerland. If you ask me, jackie just didn't want to live in switzerland and didn't even try to feel at home! but well, it's her choice.
Frau Strack-Zimmermann sollte auch in Pension gehen
Lebe seit 6jahren in den Filippinen,meine Frau,wollte unbedingt in die Schweiz.sie ist Filippina,und hat siche ein eigenes Geschäft aufgebaut
Jacky hat definitiv ein Problem , von vornherein die falsche Einstellung.
Die Intromusik ist voll verfehlt und zu laut.
Jackie sounds like a miserable unhappy person, he seems like a very nice guy that really tries ..she gives it no chance to like it or make it work…finding a group of friends needs time and for you not to complain and compare the USA to Switzerland …nobody wants to hear it .applying for a few jobs perfect for her , why would they pick you , someone that looks from the first minute unhappy .take any job even volunteer , get out smile and try …I came from Switzerland to the USA , nothing is perfect not you ,not the USA ,not Switzerland but you attitude has a lot to do with how you are excepted and how you will make it work or not …Switzerland is not that bad ….but not with a negative ,Debbie downer start …..😊😊😊😊😊😊.
I am a foreigner in Switzerland, and it IS bad here. I cant wait to leave in a few months.
Sorry to hear that! What does make you feel that way?
@@srfunterhaltung People oftentimes play the police and watch every step you make. There is no flexibility and not a lot of tolerance of individuality. People talk kind of the same. There is a lot of conformity and as a foreigner you experience a lot of xenophobic attitudes, especially on the job market. Its real.
The series is called Heimweh for a reason. The comment about Jackie is very harsh. The others are Heimwehschweizer and Jackie is a Heimwehamerikaner. What’s the difference? They are all homesick. Rather go home and be happy than be miserable in a foreign country. Change is not for everybody and integration into Swiss society is rather challenging. Greetings from a Swiss residing in Canada.
@@mariaagosti-pm7tk these guys are called bünzli