People who like something about a video and are vocally positive about it are my favourite kind of people!!😊😊 😂😂 On a serious note, I also appreciate it when other people do it so when possible I try to do it in my videos 😉
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I did!! Nothing to add, it's exactly what I've been through coming here, even though I speak French I noticed the difficulty for someone who can't speak it!! Hope you're doing ok during this quarentine!!
I’m very glad to hear you did and thanks for your comment ☺️ thanks for asking, I’m doing well, although being confined at home for a longer time is becoming a bit daunting. How are you doing the quarantine Daniel? All the best!!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Same feeling here, at least I'm with my wife but still we miss the company of our friends and go out at ease anywhere!! She can work from home but I can't which sucks cause I really miss it!! But we're doing fine :) Hoping that you too!! At least there's so much to keep us busy at home it helps. Can't wait for June/July to arrive so we can enjoy the city once again!!!
Oh I’m sorry to hear that, it must be more difficult if you’re not able to work remotely. Please take care and keep yourself busy as much as you can (movies, reading, perhaps some online courses or work out at home?) it might help. As for the friends, I miss that too. But I’m heavily using app like Houseparty etc. It’s not the same but it’s something. Take care Daniel!!
90% of the flats/apartments you find are empty, in many cases they don't even have light fixtures. So buy As much as you can from where you're coming. Also, having an agency taking care of finding a flat for you will give you a clear advantage, but it will cost you a couple of thousands of course. If you're a beer drinker you have to stock up in time from supermarkets, as local beer is ( for my taste ) of a lower quality than german/belgian beer - but they do have excellent wines, of course. Also they are not allowed to sell alcohol after 21:00...this is one thing i don't understand, so bye bye going after 21:00 to stock up for your ongoing party
I am moving soon to Geneva. My girlfriend has been living there for 10 years. I speak Spanish (my mother tongue) English and coming Monday start to study French. I am worry about the first point 6 months trying to find a job is too much 😭 wish me luck 🙏🏼
Hi Leonardo and thanks for your comment! I wish you best of luck and succes! Im sure you will do well here! The job search sometimes takes a bit of time, but dont get discouraged, you will find one eventually for sure!!! Regards and see you in Geneva!
Hi! How did the job hunting went for you? Were you able to find a job quickly? My native language is spanish as well and English is well known for me, but have 0 knowledge of french :( me and my girlfriend dream of moving to Switzerland
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This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Hello and thanks for your comment! Yes, the tickets are ruthless, 50-55 probably was not that expensive, but if you exceed the limit by more, it becomes a big deal. Exceeding the limit by 20-25 km is already considered "disturbing public order" which is a different category of an offence. And if you run a red light 2 seconds after it has changed, you ca apparently even go to prison for a short time. I drive very carefully here 😂😂😂
Good to know that's the average length of job searching. I've been searching for four months.. and this COVID19 situation isn't helping. And great coffee videography!
Hi Esteban thanks for your comment Im glad you liked the coffee part ;) Regarding your job search, I know how frustrating this can be. I've been there, my wife has recently been there, many of my friends as well. I'll be working on a video on this topic in the upcoming days. Can I ask what websites are you using and what industry? If you don't mind me asking of course. You're right, the virus does not help, a lot of offices are closed, those which are not closed work with minimum staff. If I might suggest something, if I were you I'd spend the time now (2-3 weeks) just building a database of where you'd like to send CV, prepare the CV and motivation letters but wait a bit before sending. Otherwise, they are going to get lost under all the other emails when people are back from the virus situation. Of course if you are applying on designated recurring websites keep doing that, but I'd definitely consider resending again the applications you've sent now in a couple of weeks once the virus situation settles. My wife had a similar situation, she started applying for her job around July, vacation period, some companies replied as late as in November. She then resent the applications to many of the companies with a good result, she has a nice job now 😊 Keeping my fingers crossed and good luck! you'll land your dream job, just a bit of patience! and let me know when you do!!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I primarily use LinkedIn, but also Indeed, Glassdoor, Jobs.ch, neuvoo. I've also used a ton of smaller ones and ones geared toward English speakers/Expats, but there is little there for my field. I am a data scientist, but very new in the field; there isn't a huge market for it, especially since I'm not (yet) fluent in French. Thank you for the advice. I just had a second interview today with a company that I applied to in the first week of January.. So things are moving, just very slow!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Dear Miko, I would also really like to go and try my luck in geneve as a fullstack web developer or java developer...if you happen to know someone who needs a programmer could you let me know please? I speak four languages proficiently/fluently English, German, Slovak, Hungarian :) Greetings and have a nice day :)
Hello @@bakkecske91, thanks for your comment. If I hear anything I’ll definitely let you know. As you speak German, did you consider Zürich? A developer is a hot commodity I’m sure you can find something there, brush up your CV & LinkedIn and start applying. I’m sure you’ll be able to find something. Also, you can try jobup.ch, which is very popular in CH. let le know if that helps. Keeping my fingers crossed and I wish you best of luck. If I hear anything I’ll let you know. Make sure to subscribe for some upcoming videos about looking for a job in Switzerland
Thanks for the video. Interesting points. Several question: would it be cheaper to rent a small van, go to France and buy there all your electronics (fridge, stove, microwave, washing machine) and furniture? Also, if you do your stoppings in France, I heard that you can not import meat products into the country. Is that true? What other restrictions you might have on the border control? Is it viable to live in France and work in Genova? In my current situation, I live in France and work in Monaco and those 2 countries have an agreement on taxes so I don't get double taxed
Thank you for watching and for your comment Cosmin! 1. As far as electronics go, the tax on them in Switzerland is rather low, so I wouldn't bother with going to France. What's more, if you are bringing new items in, you will have to pay duty on it. So it doesn't really make sense. 2. Regarding groceries in France, it's a common practice in Geneva among both expats and locals. There are limits on what you can bring but they shouldn't pose a problem with you shop for 1 - 2 weeks for yourself (details on limits here: www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/information-individuals/travel-and-purchases--allowances-and-duty-free-limit/importation-into-switzerland/duty-free-allowances--foodstuffs--alcohol-and-tobacco.html) 3. Regarding living in France, I'm not an expert on this one, but I know some people do this. There are some points to take into consideration such as: - insurance (France vs CH) - tax (not sure how this works, to be researched) - residence permit (instead of normal B resident permit I think you'd have to have a G - permis de travail frontalier) Some details can be found here: www.ge.ch/demander-permis-travail-frontalier). Let me know if this helps, if needed I think I can find some more research on the living in France aspect. Best of luck and success Cosmin! See you in Switzerland!
Hi ! i m very late to this video but not considering this opion. Yu said work permit and health insurance. What about a bank account isn t that very important? and could you point out where to go to all these 3 points- where to apply for a permit. where to apply for a health insurance and where to open a bank account? thank you in advance
Very good video and tnx for detailed advice, where are you from? I just arrived in Switzerland, I came here to do my PhD. From my point of view it is the perfect place for living as far as I have seen it.
Hello Srdjan, thanks for your comment and for the kind words, it means the world to me! I'm from Poland. Can I ask where will you be doing your PhD and what field? I agree, this is a wonderful place to live and this is one of the reasons I started this channel. If you'd like, please find me on insta (@miko_ps), you can DM me there should you have any questions. Beginnings can be tough! I wish you all the best and success here in Switzerland!
Hello find a room to live is difficult as to find an apartment, becuase I live in the netherland and here is also difficult to find a single bedroom. I want to know that before moving to geneve, my intention is to rent a room first and then an apartment
How would you say does Geneva compare to Amstersam / The Netherlands? I guess the rules are followed more actively and there's a lot more bureaucracy? Is it possible to do a lot of the bureaucracy digitally or is it mainly offline through forms etc.?
Taxes could be done online concerning the visa or permit application it is still old school, it’s better to go their office and deal with them directly.
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video. I am considering continuing my studies in Geneva and have heard about many students commuting from France in order to lower their expenses. Could you tell me more about it? Is the public transportation system valid?
Hello and thanks for your comment! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I haven't studied here so Im not an expert on the topic, but living in France would drive the costs down SIGNIFICANTLY. Housing is cheaper there, and so are all other expenses. I for example (like many people in Geneva) make my groceries in France. Per month I spend roughly half of what my colleagues (making groceries in Switzerland) do (can you imagine that 4kg of beef cost the same as a basic apple watch (3rd gen), just as comparison. Public transport will not be a problem, it works impeccably in Switzerland and there are some cross border connections. many people do it, no worries here. What you have to pay attention to, and here Im not able to advise much, is student/living permits. You have to see if its ok to live on such permit in France. After all when studying in CH you'll get a student permit to live here, but in this case you'd be a resident of France. Make sure to check that out, im by no means saying it's not possible, just make sure to check. I hope all works well for you, see you in Switzerland !
Thank you so much!! You’re really kind for your advice. I’ll make sure I check, I had not thought about the implications of not having the residence in Switzerland. Have a good day ☺️
wow Gabriel, thank you, thats so nice of you to say, really means the world to me! I'm glad you like the videos 😊 I come from Poland, but have not been living there since 2011
I'm currently a student and I'm going to move to geneva to complete my studies, any useful tips? Plud u mentioned that it's a long process to get a job, does that also apply to halftime jobs?
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I was actually refering to the girl that wrote this comment. Her name is Arabic so :) it's always nice to have someone of a common culture accompanying you.
Thank you very interesting. So a question: if finding an apartment takes 3 - 4 for months where do people (new people who came to Geneva) live all this time? 2. What is wrong with taking shower after 10 (pm) I didnt get this part what does it have to do with police? If I come from a night club and want to take a shower at 3 am how does this offense police? Really weird! 3. Not having laundry machines inside apartment? Jesus Christs. Are we sure we are talking about Switzwrland? (this would be virtually impossible to rent out the place without a laundry machine in a country where I come from).
Hi Markus, as someone who has live in Switzerland since 2009, guess I am qualified to answer these :) 1. Most people who come to Switzerland already have a job offer on hand, precisely for that reason. But, if you are adventurous enough, you have other options - Air BnB, sublets, hotels. Do keep in mind though that for a lot of things you need a permanent address, for example, you need it to open a bank account or to get a contract with a mobile service. 2. This is a bit of a myth, as the law doesn’t specifically prohibit taking a shower/using the the toilet. What IS a real law here is making excessive noise past certain hours. Regarding police getting involved - it really depends on how lucky or unlucky you are with the neighbors in your building. Some are quite understanding and will not complain, even if you have a party once in a while, others will call police on you or even threaten you directly for “walking” too loud. The problem is that most building in Geneva (especially close to city centre) are quite old, with virtually no soundproofing and a common plumbing. So yes, I guess in some appartements you will actually hear if your upstairs neighbor flushes the toilet at 1 AM. Personally, I never got in trouble for taking a shower past 10pm, but I also know people who received nasty letters from their neighbors for watching TV too loud (it wasn’t). So to summarize, it really depends on where you live and who lives next door, but you do need to respect the general “peacefulness” culture of the Swiss. 3. Yep, that was a shocker for me too and still is one of my main complaints about the housing situation here. Do not despair though - even if a lot of places don’t come equipped with a washing machine (or any furniture for that matter), you CAN find some where you can install it. Either in the bathroom or in the kitchen. To be honest I’m not sure as to why it’s not more widespread in Geneva, but I suspect it has to do either with the average size of the bathrooms here/old plumbing infrastructure or the ecological reason - people are encouraged to use less water/energy by only doing laundry at specific times during the week.
Hi, man. I'm from Argentina. I got my Swiss citizenship a year ago and I moved to Ireland, now I wish to go to Geneva for good. Do you think I'll have the same problems you passed through? Great video, man
Hello Axel, thanks for your comment and for the kind words, im happy you liked the video. Congrats on the citizenship!! I feel if you are moving to Switzerland for the first time a lot of the points I have covered in this video will still apply for you. minus of course all the immigration hustle, permits, which is a major issue for a lot of people, but which wont be a problem for you since you have citizenship! I wish you best of luck and success in your move to CH! DM me on insta if you have any more specific questions, you can also let me know once you're here! 😊
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Thank you so much for answering. I'm planning to go by the end of the year, hope you don't mind if I ask you a couple of questions before that
Hi Miko! I have possibility to move to Basel. Do you know if to find a rental flat there is as difficult as in Zurich or Geneva?? Also, you don't look pretty happy about living there... did you find live better in Italy or in the Netherlands?? I'm living in Spain and the constant crisis enviroment and the situation of the country NEVER moving forward its depressing. Good place for holidays but to work here is a nightmare... and then it comes the point of incredibly high taxes in spain.
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I’m very happy here, perhaps I was just to serious on the video, I love Switzerland ☺️☺️ for Basel, I unfortunately don’t have any experience, sorry about that 😔 coming from Spain I think Swiss is incredible, very well functioning, low taxes. Just the weather might be a turnoff for you. For the rest I recommend- at least work well for me. Best of luck and success! ☺️☺️
Hello Francisco, thank you for your comment! Im sorry but I am really not an expert on agriculture so cannot help you much. But I would imagine with the amount of regulations, scarcity of flat land and prices (both land and labor) this might be a tricky business. Let me know if you learn something more on this!
No this is harder because in Switzerland this sector gets a lot of money from the government to survive because of the other countries concurrence. If you’re not swiss it will be very difficult this money help and it almost impossible to survive.🙃
This is the Criteria one would face to move to any city in western Europe except the country of residence. I moved from London to Toulouse - France working for Airbus and I still had to go through all these things, to some up “C’est normal”.
Hello Sassan and thanks for your comment! In the last couple years I’ve moved between Poland, Italy, Netherlands and then Poland again, and I must say, moving to Switzerland was by far the most bureaucratic. Opening a bank account in my experience should take minutes (together with obtaining cards and e banking), not days weeks. Just one example. Nothing against Switzerland, just sharing an experience ☺️
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Hi Miko Opening a bank account needs proof of address and when you want to rent a place they also ask your bank details in most cases even here in London the landlords do not trust foreign bank accounts so it is a kind of catch 22 if you know what I mean, however if you manage to rent place then you are sorted and meanwhile you can use your bank cards anywhere within Europe until you get your Swiss bank account, Swiss are exceptionally conservative and old-school orthodox.
Hi Miko which part of Genéve you're at? BTW it's nice to recall some facts here. Yes English is widely spoken here especially the youths you find in the Parc, Universites or Café but you need French when dealing with Hôtel de Ville or Cantonal dept and Jurisdiction services. About the expats, totally agreed. You don't need cars in Genéve because TPG is excellent whether it's 🚊 🚄 or 🚌. Every 3-5 mins if you're in the centre places like Cornavin or even Nation and 10mins if you're else where. Genevoise are spoilt by public transport but bloody expensive. If you don't have tickets, the fine is about CHF 100-140 and no mercy. As you said Suisse law is strong. That's how the people in Cantonal talks. It's really good you reminded about Document translations especially insurance etc. Merci beaucoup pour cette video. 😀🙏
Hi and thanks for your comment! Having lived in Maastricht NL for 5 years and Geneva CH for nearly 3 years, I'd say NL are and always feel more liberal. I think NL, for me at least, lands in this great sweet-spot, where the country runs very smoothly and is very well organised, but people are still relatively relaxed and easy going. Relaxed and easy going is the last thing you'd say about the Swiss. I do not intend to be mean, just an observation. So this would be an advantage for NL. Advantage for CH is definitely the salary to prices ratio. I mean Switzerland is of course more expensive than NL, but the differences are not that big, whereas salaries (for example the financial industry) can be around 2 - 2.5 higher in CH than same positions in NL. And the climate is better (at least to my liking) in Switzerland. Warmer, more sun, almost almost Mediterranean. Whereas Maastricht felt for me, especially in autumn almost almost nordic.
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Thanks a lot for yr exaustive response. Do you suggest living in France and working in Geneva, what would be the pros and cons on that?
Some people chose living in France as it drives the costs down . Housing is cheaper there, and so are all other expenses. I for example (like many people in Geneva) make my groceries in France. Per month I spend roughly half of what my colleagues (making groceries in Switzerland). Public transport will not be a problem, it works impeccably in Switzerland and there are some cross border connections. What you have to pay attention to, and here Im not able to advise much, is living permits and health insurance. Instead of a B Permit (for living and working in CH) you will have to have a different permit (Permis travail frontalier) more info here: www.ge.ch/demander-permis-travail-frontalier.
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It’s possible to bring a car from abroad but you must re register it. From what I’ve heard it’s a complex process. It’s not that the cars themselves are expensive in Switzerland’s, it’s rather the taxes (depending on engine size from a couple hundred to a couple thousand CHF per year) and insurances
I am just curious, are u a citizen of Switzerland already? Because it is like it is okay not to speak French but it will be harder to find a job. I researched before and find out that you need to be able to speak their 4 national languages before becoming a Swiss Citizen. So I am assuming that ur just living their and not a citizen? Correct me if I am wrong. I am really interested. Thankyou
Thank you for your contribution Werner! To answer Raedawns questions, no I am not a citizen (and it will still take a long time, if ever, before I have a chance to become one)
Hi Szymon, thanks for your comment! I'm happy to hear you're planning to move to Geneva! Regarding the car, yes its really expensive. And not only that. Driving in Geneva is a horror. The traffic for such a small city is really really bad. Most people I know only use a car on weekends, for trips outside of the city. During the week. it just makes so much more sense to use public transport, an electric bike or scooter, a vespa or a motorcycle.
Apartments usually come unfurnished. More details on costs can be found here: ruclips.net/video/fVByjUcO-dI/видео.html ruclips.net/video/9K6VeAX-h_0/видео.html
@@despinaanatolia2467 generous in a way you'd visit them at their home for example, and they won't offer even a coffee? or they will eat their dinner as planned while you hang out there just sitting with your glass of water?
@@lailavisotska3706 for swiss people, inviting someone to their home is a very intimate thing to do. They'd rather go have coffee with you in a café. Then, when you have to pay they'll just pay theirs and you'll pay yours. If you offer to pay, they'll most likely accept. I'm turkish but I was born and lived in Switzerland my whole life! In Turkey for example, people invite you to their home for tea/ coffee. If you go out and have dinner at a restaurant they'll beg to pay for you! Also if you buy something at a small shop for example, and it costs 8$, and you got 7,95, in Turkey they'd just say it's fine and give you the item. In Switzerland: no chance. They want every penny haha! (This was just in general, there are exceptions of course).
I’m scared too, also im not sure if it’s worth it to move there cause the salaries seems a bit more but all is extremely expensive so don’t know how much is needed to live comfortably for a couple and a baby. Did you guys moved there? How did it go? 😳
Have you ever considered why the Swiss might be somewhat "reserved" towards foreigners? Perhaps there could be some valuable insights around that topic. Good luck on your endevours!
Hi, awesome video, thanks for all the info. Can I talk to you in privat? I think to muove to Geneva after a while, and I would need some advices 😉. Thank you in advance
Ummm, households in the United States don't have "4-5 cars per household", lest they have incomes in the six-figure range (which is, only, about 20% of the households in the United States), and live outside of the (large) cities; and (sorry to dampen your spirit) I'm, absolutely, sure that's, also, not the case in eastern Europe. Otherwise, important/useful information/video (although the information is, pretty much, standard throughout Switzerland; but, at a personal level, Geneva is, indeed, my favourite French-speaking city).
It blows my mind .... in 2024 that people are that UN-WILLING, to even allow you to try or that they refuse english. It's not like we would never learn french or german, but the lack of understanding or their expectations to have that fully before is unrealistic. Quebec is like this in Canada they are insanely rude and refuse to help people in their own COUNTRY because they speak Eng. And yet my WHOLE LIFE I was never rude and even helped as a teenager to an adult in my small town - Refugees from Ukraine, Germany, Ghana, Kenya communicate and help with their english. Then later living in Toronto or other areas, I met all kinds of people from Portugal, Italy, Nigera, India, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Chile, geesus YOU NAME IT ... Norway.. China, Korea, Laos, and NEVER have I truly have seen people in general REFUSE to attempt to HELP someone? Unless I have missed some cases.... even if they try a big of English Gov workers WILL help them or connect them with someone who can .... AND YET if a Canadian wants to go to these places it is like GOD FORBID you speak english in getting documents done and wanting to do things the right way and would be willing to take classes. I dont have more than gr. 10 French so I can understand a lot but not necessarily speak it well and cannot write it. Thats so insane to learn that people would be like GFYS and not help you. I dont get that in the world we live in now seems really Ignorant tbh. Again not expecting them to change at all, and for me to learn but there also should be a happy medium in not refusing to HELP people or try in todays world.
not easy but possible. the main complication is obtaining the residency permit without an EU passport, more details here ruclips.net/video/GvpXzwmy944/видео.html
Hello Francisco, thanks for your comment! Unfortunately I don’t know any such lawyers, my apologies. But when looking, please be very careful, even with a brief google search I saw how much shams and scams there are. Please be careful, a lot of “experts” looking to use people for their money. Best of success in all your endeavors!
i am currently studying software engineering online, and i want to move to Switzerland soon . I am an EU citizen but only speak english. What are some easy jobs I can get in the meantime while i continue my studies and work on transition into a software engineering role. I am open to any form of work.
Hello and thanks for your comment. As far as I know for a lot of software engineers in Switzerland, English will be sufficient, as clients will often be spread around the Switzerland/EU/the world. In your position I would start building a nice portfolio on GitHub as soon as possible and right away look for an internship as a developer, cutting out the middle steps 😊
Hi Miko, great and insightful video. Can you please tell me in which industry you work? I am also considering moving to Geneva in the near future, cannot wait.
Haha, well it's by far not all bad. Switzerland (and Geneva specifically) scores very high (usually top 3 - 5 in the world) when it comes to safety, quality of life, resident happiness, quality of healthcare, education. I personally really recommend 😂😂
The most solid advice when thinking of moving to Geneva: DON'T! Sincerely, as a foreigner who has experienced different countries, it is one of the dullest, most bureaucratic, idiotic, nothing to do places in Europe.
People who do Q&A's and put time stamps in the description box are my favorite kind of people.
People who like something about a video and are vocally positive about it are my favourite kind of people!!😊😊
😂😂 On a serious note, I also appreciate it when other people do it so when possible I try to do it in my videos 😉
Been living here for 2years also, everything checks out, great advices for people who wants to live in Geneva.
Thank you, I’m glad you agree, hope you enjoyed the video!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I did!! Nothing to add, it's exactly what I've been through coming here, even though I speak French I noticed the difficulty for someone who can't speak it!!
Hope you're doing ok during this quarentine!!
I’m very glad to hear you did and thanks for your comment ☺️ thanks for asking, I’m doing well, although being confined at home for a longer time is becoming a bit daunting. How are you doing the quarantine Daniel? All the best!!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Same feeling here, at least I'm with my wife but still we miss the company of our friends and go out at ease anywhere!!
She can work from home but I can't which sucks cause I really miss it!!
But we're doing fine :) Hoping that you too!!
At least there's so much to keep us busy at home it helps.
Can't wait for June/July to arrive so we can enjoy the city once again!!!
Oh I’m sorry to hear that, it must be more difficult if you’re not able to work remotely. Please take care and keep yourself busy as much as you can (movies, reading, perhaps some online courses or work out at home?) it might help. As for the friends, I miss that too. But I’m heavily using app like Houseparty etc. It’s not the same but it’s something. Take care Daniel!!
Wow! This is the most useful video I’ve Ever watched about Geneva. Thank you!
90% of the flats/apartments you find are empty, in many cases they don't even have light fixtures. So buy As much as you can from where you're coming. Also, having an agency taking care of finding a flat for you will give you a clear advantage, but it will cost you a couple of thousands of course.
If you're a beer drinker you have to stock up in time from supermarkets, as local beer is ( for my taste ) of a lower quality than german/belgian beer - but they do have excellent wines, of course. Also they are not allowed to sell alcohol after 21:00...this is one thing i don't understand, so bye bye going after 21:00 to stock up for your ongoing party
Hello Fataxel, thanks for your spot on comment, good points and many of which I have missed! Much appreciated !😊
this was informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 😌
I am moving soon to Geneva. My girlfriend has been living there for 10 years. I speak Spanish (my mother tongue) English and coming Monday start to study French. I am worry about the first point 6 months trying to find a job is too much 😭 wish me luck 🙏🏼
Hi Leonardo and thanks for your comment! I wish you best of luck and succes! Im sure you will do well here! The job search sometimes takes a bit of time, but dont get discouraged, you will find one eventually for sure!!! Regards and see you in Geneva!
Hi! How did the job hunting went for you? Were you able to find a job quickly? My native language is spanish as well and English is well known for me, but have 0 knowledge of french :( me and my girlfriend dream of moving to Switzerland
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This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Great video! Any tips for someone moving soon but as a student?
Where would you be studying?
@@francescomazzucco6264 At the Graduate Institute!
@@juandiegoprado what!
@@juandiegoprado that’s great!!! I wish you all luck !!!!
Thanks for your comment. Did you move to Geneva already?
You are correct about the speeding tickets, my husband was driving 55 in a 50 zone and he got a ticket! There are cameras everywhere.
Hello and thanks for your comment! Yes, the tickets are ruthless, 50-55 probably was not that expensive, but if you exceed the limit by more, it becomes a big deal. Exceeding the limit by 20-25 km is already considered "disturbing public order" which is a different category of an offence. And if you run a red light 2 seconds after it has changed, you ca apparently even go to prison for a short time. I drive very carefully here 😂😂😂
Good to know that's the average length of job searching. I've been searching for four months.. and this COVID19 situation isn't helping. And great coffee videography!
Hi Esteban thanks for your comment Im glad you liked the coffee part ;)
Regarding your job search, I know how frustrating this can be. I've been there, my wife has recently been there, many of my friends as well. I'll be working on a video on this topic in the upcoming days. Can I ask what websites are you using and what industry? If you don't mind me asking of course.
You're right, the virus does not help, a lot of offices are closed, those which are not closed work with minimum staff. If I might suggest something, if I were you I'd spend the time now (2-3 weeks) just building a database of where you'd like to send CV, prepare the CV and motivation letters but wait a bit before sending. Otherwise, they are going to get lost under all the other emails when people are back from the virus situation. Of course if you are applying on designated recurring websites keep doing that, but I'd definitely consider resending again the applications you've sent now in a couple of weeks once the virus situation settles.
My wife had a similar situation, she started applying for her job around July, vacation period, some companies replied as late as in November. She then resent the applications to many of the companies with a good result, she has a nice job now 😊
Keeping my fingers crossed and good luck! you'll land your dream job, just a bit of patience! and let me know when you do!!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I primarily use LinkedIn, but also Indeed, Glassdoor, Jobs.ch, neuvoo. I've also used a ton of smaller ones and ones geared toward English speakers/Expats, but there is little there for my field. I am a data scientist, but very new in the field; there isn't a huge market for it, especially since I'm not (yet) fluent in French.
Thank you for the advice. I just had a second interview today with a company that I applied to in the first week of January.. So things are moving, just very slow!
I’m sure you’ll eventually find something, how about P&G or IBM! Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏻
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Dear Miko,
I would also really like to go and try my luck in geneve as a fullstack web developer or java developer...if you happen to know someone who needs a programmer could you let me know please? I speak four languages proficiently/fluently English, German, Slovak, Hungarian :) Greetings and have a nice day :)
Hello @@bakkecske91, thanks for your comment. If I hear anything I’ll definitely let you know. As you speak German, did you consider Zürich? A developer is a hot commodity I’m sure you can find something there, brush up your CV & LinkedIn and start applying. I’m sure you’ll be able to find something. Also, you can try jobup.ch, which is very popular in CH. let le know if that helps. Keeping my fingers crossed and I wish you best of luck. If I hear anything I’ll let you know. Make sure to subscribe for some upcoming videos about looking for a job in Switzerland
Hello from Berlin! Will be moving to Geneva soon!
Hello! Thank for your comment, hope to see you here soon!
Thanks for the video. Interesting points. Several question: would it be cheaper to rent a small van, go to France and buy there all your electronics (fridge, stove, microwave, washing machine) and furniture?
Also, if you do your stoppings in France, I heard that you can not import meat products into the country. Is that true? What other restrictions you might have on the border control?
Is it viable to live in France and work in Genova? In my current situation, I live in France and work in Monaco and those 2 countries have an agreement on taxes so I don't get double taxed
Thank you for watching and for your comment Cosmin!
1. As far as electronics go, the tax on them in Switzerland is rather low, so I wouldn't bother with going to France. What's more, if you are bringing new items in, you will have to pay duty on it. So it doesn't really make sense.
2. Regarding groceries in France, it's a common practice in Geneva among both expats and locals. There are limits on what you can bring but they shouldn't pose a problem with you shop for 1 - 2 weeks for yourself (details on limits here: www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/information-individuals/travel-and-purchases--allowances-and-duty-free-limit/importation-into-switzerland/duty-free-allowances--foodstuffs--alcohol-and-tobacco.html)
3. Regarding living in France, I'm not an expert on this one, but I know some people do this. There are some points to take into consideration such as:
- insurance (France vs CH)
- tax (not sure how this works, to be researched)
- residence permit (instead of normal B resident permit I think you'd have to have a G - permis de travail frontalier)
Some details can be found here: www.ge.ch/demander-permis-travail-frontalier).
Let me know if this helps, if needed I think I can find some more research on the living in France aspect. Best of luck and success Cosmin! See you in Switzerland!
Is there anything to do on a Sunday? I’m going for a weekend trip and I know now the shops don’t open 😂😂
Hi ! i m very late to this video but not considering this opion. Yu said work permit and health insurance. What about a bank account isn t that very important? and could you point out where to go to all these 3 points- where to apply for a permit. where to apply for a health insurance and where to open a bank account? thank you in advance
Very good video and tnx for detailed advice, where are you from? I just arrived in Switzerland, I came here to do my PhD. From my point of view it is the perfect place for living as far as I have seen it.
Hello Srdjan, thanks for your comment and for the kind words, it means the world to me! I'm from Poland. Can I ask where will you be doing your PhD and what field? I agree, this is a wonderful place to live and this is one of the reasons I started this channel. If you'd like, please find me on insta (@miko_ps), you can DM me there should you have any questions. Beginnings can be tough! I wish you all the best and success here in Switzerland!
Hello find a room to live is difficult as to find an apartment, becuase I live in the netherland and here is also difficult to find a single bedroom. I want to know that before moving to geneve, my intention is to rent a room first and then an apartment
How would you say does Geneva compare to Amstersam / The Netherlands? I guess the rules are followed more actively and there's a lot more bureaucracy? Is it possible to do a lot of the bureaucracy digitally or is it mainly offline through forms etc.?
Taxes could be done online concerning the visa or permit application it is still old school, it’s better to go their office and deal with them directly.
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video. I am considering continuing my studies in Geneva and have heard about many students commuting from France in order to lower their expenses. Could you tell me more about it? Is the public transportation system valid?
Hello and thanks for your comment! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I haven't studied here so Im not an expert on the topic, but living in France would drive the costs down SIGNIFICANTLY. Housing is cheaper there, and so are all other expenses. I for example (like many people in Geneva) make my groceries in France. Per month I spend roughly half of what my colleagues (making groceries in Switzerland) do (can you imagine that 4kg of beef cost the same as a basic apple watch (3rd gen), just as comparison. Public transport will not be a problem, it works impeccably in Switzerland and there are some cross border connections. many people do it, no worries here. What you have to pay attention to, and here Im not able to advise much, is student/living permits. You have to see if its ok to live on such permit in France. After all when studying in CH you'll get a student permit to live here, but in this case you'd be a resident of France. Make sure to check that out, im by no means saying it's not possible, just make sure to check. I hope all works well for you, see you in Switzerland !
Thank you so much!! You’re really kind for your advice. I’ll make sure I check, I had not thought about the implications of not having the residence in Switzerland. Have a good day ☺️
Thanks and you too!
Wait is medical dental more expensive than in the US?!?!
Hey Miko! I've been watching your videos, and I gotta say that they are fantastic! Btw I was curious about where are you from? Cheers!
wow Gabriel, thank you, thats so nice of you to say, really means the world to me! I'm glad you like the videos 😊 I come from Poland, but have not been living there since 2011
Is there a website or app you would recommend for apartment hunting?
great video, thank you !
Hi, anyone knows procedure to bring pets from Asia to Geneva?
I'm currently a student and I'm going to move to geneva to complete my studies, any useful tips? Plud u mentioned that it's a long process to get a job, does that also apply to halftime jobs?
Nothing much to add to the video. And yes, the jobs search usually takes a long time so brace yourself. Best of luck and success ☺️
Omg me too! I see youre arabic, Im arabic too 🥰 we could perhaps meet?!
@@rahaf_432 how did you come to the conclusion im arabic?? 😊
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland I was actually refering to the girl that wrote this comment. Her name is Arabic so :) it's always nice to have someone of a common culture accompanying you.
@@rahaf_432hahahaha, well that makes so much more sence 😂😂😂
Thank you very interesting. So a question: if finding an apartment takes 3 - 4 for months where do people (new people who came to Geneva) live all this time?
2. What is wrong with taking shower after 10 (pm) I didnt get this part what does it have to do with police? If I come from a night club and want to take a shower at 3 am how does this offense police? Really weird!
3. Not having laundry machines inside apartment? Jesus Christs. Are we sure we are talking about Switzwrland? (this would be virtually impossible to rent out the place without a laundry machine in a country where I come from).
Hi Markus, as someone who has live in Switzerland since 2009, guess I am qualified to answer these :)
1. Most people who come to Switzerland already have a job offer on hand, precisely for that reason. But, if you are adventurous enough, you have other options - Air BnB, sublets, hotels. Do keep in mind though that for a lot of things you need a permanent address, for example, you need it to open a bank account or to get a contract with a mobile service.
2. This is a bit of a myth, as the law doesn’t specifically prohibit taking a shower/using the the toilet. What IS a real law here is making excessive noise past certain hours. Regarding police getting involved - it really depends on how lucky or unlucky you are with the neighbors in your building. Some are quite understanding and will not complain, even if you have a party once in a while, others will call police on you or even threaten you directly for “walking” too loud. The problem is that most building in Geneva (especially close to city centre) are quite old, with virtually no soundproofing and a common plumbing. So yes, I guess in some appartements you will actually hear if your upstairs neighbor flushes the toilet at 1 AM. Personally, I never got in trouble for taking a shower past 10pm, but I also know people who received nasty letters from their neighbors for watching TV too loud (it wasn’t). So to summarize, it really depends on where you live and who lives next door, but you do need to respect the general “peacefulness” culture of the Swiss.
3. Yep, that was a shocker for me too and still is one of my main complaints about the housing situation here. Do not despair though - even if a lot of places don’t come equipped with a washing machine (or any furniture for that matter), you CAN find some where you can install it. Either in the bathroom or in the kitchen. To be honest I’m not sure as to why it’s not more widespread in Geneva, but I suspect it has to do either with the average size of the bathrooms here/old plumbing infrastructure or the ecological reason - people are encouraged to use less water/energy by only doing laundry at specific times during the week.
Thanks for this extensive answer and I agree, thats my experience as well 😊😉
Im glad you enjoyed the vid, I second the comment from Marikitahh below ;)
Very useful Tips 😊
Thank you, glad you think so and happy you enjoyed ☺
Hi, man. I'm from Argentina. I got my Swiss citizenship a year ago and I moved to Ireland, now I wish to go to Geneva for good. Do you think I'll have the same problems you passed through? Great video, man
Hello Axel, thanks for your comment and for the kind words, im happy you liked the video. Congrats on the citizenship!! I feel if you are moving to Switzerland for the first time a lot of the points I have covered in this video will still apply for you. minus of course all the immigration hustle, permits, which is a major issue for a lot of people, but which wont be a problem for you since you have citizenship! I wish you best of luck and success in your move to CH! DM me on insta if you have any more specific questions, you can also let me know once you're here! 😊
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Thank you so much for answering. I'm planning to go by the end of the year, hope you don't mind if I ask you a couple of questions before that
Nice video editing in the part where your wife was preparing coffee...
Thank you Karla, much appreciated!! 😊😊
Hi Miko! I have possibility to move to Basel. Do you know if to find a rental flat there is as difficult as in Zurich or Geneva?? Also, you don't look pretty happy about living there... did you find live better in Italy or in the Netherlands?? I'm living in Spain and the constant crisis enviroment and the situation of the country NEVER moving forward its depressing. Good place for holidays but to work here is a nightmare... and then it comes the point of incredibly high taxes in spain.
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I’m very happy here, perhaps I was just to serious on the video, I love Switzerland ☺️☺️ for Basel, I unfortunately don’t have any experience, sorry about that 😔 coming from Spain I think Swiss is incredible, very well functioning, low taxes. Just the weather might be a turnoff for you. For the rest I recommend- at least work well for me. Best of luck and success! ☺️☺️
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland thanks for quick answer mate ;)
How about going to Swiss Rural areas to do agricultural livestock business is that feasible?
Hello Francisco, thank you for your comment! Im sorry but I am really not an expert on agriculture so cannot help you much. But I would imagine with the amount of regulations, scarcity of flat land and prices (both land and labor) this might be a tricky business. Let me know if you learn something more on this!
No this is harder because in Switzerland this sector gets a lot of money from the government to survive because of the other countries concurrence. If you’re not swiss it will be very difficult this money help and it almost impossible to survive.🙃
This is the Criteria one would face to move to any city in western Europe except the country of residence. I moved from London to Toulouse - France working for Airbus and I still had to go through all these things, to some up “C’est normal”.
Hello Sassan and thanks for your comment! In the last couple years I’ve moved between Poland, Italy, Netherlands and then Poland again, and I must say, moving to Switzerland was by far the most bureaucratic. Opening a bank account in my experience should take minutes (together with obtaining cards and e banking), not days weeks. Just one example.
Nothing against Switzerland, just sharing an experience ☺️
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland
Hi Miko
Opening a bank account needs proof of address and when you want to rent a place they also ask your bank details in most cases even here in London the landlords do not trust foreign bank accounts so it is a kind of catch 22 if you know what I mean, however if you manage to rent place then you are sorted and meanwhile you can use your bank cards anywhere within Europe until you get your Swiss bank account, Swiss are exceptionally conservative and old-school orthodox.
Hi Miko which part of Genéve you're at? BTW it's nice to recall some facts here. Yes English is widely spoken here especially the youths you find in the Parc, Universites or Café but you need French when dealing with Hôtel de Ville or Cantonal dept and Jurisdiction services. About the expats, totally agreed. You don't need cars in Genéve because TPG is excellent whether it's 🚊 🚄 or 🚌. Every 3-5 mins if you're in the centre places like Cornavin or even Nation and 10mins if you're else where. Genevoise are spoilt by public transport but bloody expensive. If you don't have tickets, the fine is about CHF 100-140 and no mercy. As you said Suisse law is strong. That's how the people in Cantonal talks. It's really good you reminded about Document translations especially insurance etc. Merci beaucoup pour cette video. 😀🙏
Thank you for your comment and contribution 😊😊😊
Перекати-поле :) молодец, классные видео, спасибо!
Спасибо 😊
Hey, I also lived for some time in the Netherlands. Any pros/cons and comparison between CH/NL?
Hi and thanks for your comment! Having lived in Maastricht NL for 5 years and Geneva CH for nearly 3 years, I'd say NL are and always feel more liberal. I think NL, for me at least, lands in this great sweet-spot, where the country runs very smoothly and is very well organised, but people are still relatively relaxed and easy going. Relaxed and easy going is the last thing you'd say about the Swiss. I do not intend to be mean, just an observation. So this would be an advantage for NL.
Advantage for CH is definitely the salary to prices ratio. I mean Switzerland is of course more expensive than NL, but the differences are not that big, whereas salaries (for example the financial industry) can be around 2 - 2.5 higher in CH than same positions in NL. And the climate is better (at least to my liking) in Switzerland. Warmer, more sun, almost almost Mediterranean. Whereas Maastricht felt for me, especially in autumn almost almost nordic.
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Thanks a lot for yr exaustive response. Do you suggest living in France and working in Geneva, what would be the pros and cons on that?
Some people chose living in France as it drives the costs down . Housing is cheaper there, and so are all other expenses. I for example (like many people in Geneva) make my groceries in France. Per month I spend roughly half of what my colleagues (making groceries in Switzerland). Public transport will not be a problem, it works impeccably in Switzerland and there are some cross border connections. What you have to pay attention to, and here Im not able to advise much, is living permits and health insurance. Instead of a B Permit (for living and working in CH) you will have to have a different permit (Permis travail frontalier) more info here: www.ge.ch/demander-permis-travail-frontalier.
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland always helpful!
One more question,if I may ask,is there a sort of something like a Swiss Investor's visa category?
I hope the below video and the links attached in the description will be helpful, let me know if this answers your question 😊
ruclips.net/video/GvpXzwmy944/видео.html
Quite useful, indeed. Merci beaucoup!
thank you im glad you think so and Im happy you enjoyed the video 😊
My Relative in Switzerland is car mechanic so does it worth to get a car that way is it possible to bring a car from the other country?
It’s possible to bring a car from abroad but you must re register it. From what I’ve heard it’s a complex process.
It’s not that the cars themselves are expensive in Switzerland’s, it’s rather the taxes (depending on engine size from a couple hundred to a couple thousand CHF per year) and insurances
Thank you for replying,God bless you
Thanks for watching and for your comments, best of luck and success!
Well this is helpful.... viele Danke!!
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you think so. If you have any questions don't hesitate to let me know 😉
As a person with adhd speaking French is like this for me:
Je suis… *zones out* what
😂😂😂😂😂
I am just curious, are u a citizen of Switzerland already? Because it is like it is okay not to speak French but it will be harder to find a job. I researched before and find out that you need to be able to speak their 4 national languages before becoming a Swiss Citizen. So I am assuming that ur just living their and not a citizen? Correct me if I am wrong. I am really interested. Thankyou
Thank you for your contribution Werner! To answer Raedawns questions, no I am not a citizen (and it will still take a long time, if ever, before I have a chance to become one)
1 of 4, not all 4. You need to prove you speak one of the national languages. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a Swiss person speaking all 4.
My relatives live in Biel/Bienne....very nice place!Small town nice people!
It sure is!😊
Quite similar to London about Cars I am 26 yrs old I want to move to Geneva but I want car as well but expenses are ridiculous
Hi Szymon, thanks for your comment! I'm happy to hear you're planning to move to Geneva! Regarding the car, yes its really expensive. And not only that. Driving in Geneva is a horror. The traffic for such a small city is really really bad. Most people I know only use a car on weekends, for trips outside of the city. During the week. it just makes so much more sense to use public transport, an electric bike or scooter, a vespa or a motorcycle.
Tks much. where do you and your girlfriend come from exactly? How much is a basic salary there?
Minimum salary for a full time job is 4000chf
@@MrAwsomeIsLegendary tkss the apartment rent include all the fees? Tge apartments are already furnished?
Apartments usually come unfurnished. More details on costs can be found here:
ruclips.net/video/fVByjUcO-dI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/9K6VeAX-h_0/видео.html
What are Swiss people like? Dutch are extremely blunt, Swedes are very polite, so what about Swiss?
rather "cold" but very correct and polite. Not the most generous people but that's okay I guess... it's an expensive country after all. >.
@@despinaanatolia2467 generous in a way you'd visit them at their home for example, and they won't offer even a coffee? or they will eat their dinner as planned while you hang out there just sitting with your glass of water?
@@lailavisotska3706 for swiss people, inviting someone to their home is a very intimate thing to do. They'd rather go have coffee with you in a café. Then, when you have to pay they'll just pay theirs and you'll pay yours. If you offer to pay, they'll most likely accept.
I'm turkish but I was born and lived in Switzerland my whole life! In Turkey for example, people invite you to their home for tea/ coffee. If you go out and have dinner at a restaurant they'll beg to pay for you!
Also if you buy something at a small shop for example, and it costs 8$, and you got 7,95, in Turkey they'd just say it's fine and give you the item. In Switzerland: no chance. They want every penny haha!
(This was just in general, there are exceptions of course).
@@despinaanatolia2467 thanks! Would you mind if i message you to ask more questions? Im planning to move to geneva.
@@lailavisotska3706 ask away
I am scared 😳 my wife got a job there moving soon . What about day care service for toddlers...I imagine very expensive if even available
I’m scared too, also im not sure if it’s worth it to move there cause the salaries seems a bit more but all is extremely expensive so don’t know how much is needed to live comfortably for a couple and a baby. Did you guys moved there? How did it go? 😳
Have you ever considered why the Swiss might be somewhat "reserved" towards foreigners? Perhaps there could be some valuable insights around that topic. Good luck on your endevours!
Hello Chris and thank you for your comment! Yes, I am pretty sure this is the case and I understand and respect that this might be the case 😊
What about job opportunity for INTERNATIONAL Relationship Masters students
Given the amount of international organizations such as UN and the entire ecosystem around it, I'd say there is plenty of opportunities.
Item #3 Translate into which language? FRENCH?
Hi Erick, thanks for your comment! Depends on which part of Switzerland you’re planning to move German, French or Italian. English also won’t harm
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any advice.
Hi, awesome video, thanks for all the info. Can I talk to you in privat? I think to muove to Geneva after a while, and I would need some advices 😉. Thank you in advance
Hello Svetlana! Sure, DM me on insta (@miko_ps)
Ummm, households in the United States don't have "4-5 cars per household", lest they have incomes in the six-figure range (which is, only, about 20% of the households in the United States), and live outside of the (large) cities; and (sorry to dampen your spirit) I'm, absolutely, sure that's, also, not the case in eastern Europe. Otherwise, important/useful information/video (although the information is, pretty much, standard throughout Switzerland; but, at a personal level, Geneva is, indeed, my favourite French-speaking city).
I was born here and I think Geneva is kind of a vibe
I agree 100%, its a great city!
You from Eastern Europe? What country?
I’m from PL
I visited recently and the most shocking thing was the price of the McDonald’s 😂
After all Switzerland has the most expensive big mac in the world 😂😊
It blows my mind .... in 2024 that people are that UN-WILLING, to even allow you to try or that they refuse english. It's not like we would never learn french or german, but the lack of understanding or their expectations to have that fully before is unrealistic. Quebec is like this in Canada they are insanely rude and refuse to help people in their own COUNTRY because they speak Eng. And yet my WHOLE LIFE I was never rude and even helped as a teenager to an adult in my small town - Refugees from Ukraine, Germany, Ghana, Kenya communicate and help with their english. Then later living in Toronto or other areas, I met all kinds of people from Portugal, Italy, Nigera, India, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Chile, geesus YOU NAME IT ... Norway.. China, Korea, Laos, and NEVER have I truly have seen people in general REFUSE to attempt to HELP someone? Unless I have missed some cases.... even if they try a big of English Gov workers WILL help them or connect them with someone who can .... AND YET if a Canadian wants to go to these places it is like GOD FORBID you speak english in getting documents done and wanting to do things the right way and would be willing to take classes. I dont have more than gr. 10 French so I can understand a lot but not necessarily speak it well and cannot write it. Thats so insane to learn that people would be like GFYS and not help you. I dont get that in the world we live in now seems really Ignorant tbh. Again not expecting them to change at all, and for me to learn but there also should be a happy medium in not refusing to HELP people or try in todays world.
Thats ze problem with french people
Where are you from?
Hi Olga! I’m from Poland ☺️
Im from India can i get job in Geneva?
@@kingsange7331 why?
not easy but possible. the main complication is obtaining the residency permit without an EU passport, more details here ruclips.net/video/GvpXzwmy944/видео.html
Geneva can be very tricky even if you do speak French
I see what you mean ;)
Do you recommend or o you know of a Swiss Immigration Lawyers or experts?can you give me their names and contact details?thank you very much
Hello Francisco, thanks for your comment! Unfortunately I don’t know any such lawyers, my apologies. But when looking, please be very careful, even with a brief google search I saw how much shams and scams there are. Please be careful, a lot of “experts” looking to use people for their money. Best of success in all your endeavors!
Hell yeah, its your job to take it upstairs. The delivery driver is not paid to carry heavy loads upstairs, he is paid to drive.
i am currently studying software engineering online, and i want to move to Switzerland soon . I am an EU citizen but only speak english. What are some easy jobs I can get in the meantime while i continue my studies and work on transition into a software engineering role. I am open to any form of work.
Hello and thanks for your comment. As far as I know for a lot of software engineers in Switzerland, English will be sufficient, as clients will often be spread around the Switzerland/EU/the world. In your position I would start building a nice portfolio on GitHub as soon as possible and right away look for an internship as a developer, cutting out the middle steps 😊
je parle baguette as 1st language so thats great
😂😂😂😂👍🏻
The car will be scratched in many neighborhoods 😱 I thought Geneva was safe.
Geneva generally is very safe, it’s just the parking skills (or lack thereof) and lack of respect for other vehicles at play here 😞
Wow! Who would ever wanna move to Geneva after watching this video? God bless America!
After watching this i think i wont move here because of french
Blink twice if you are there against your will.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you made my day with you comment
And thanks for subscribing, you can now see if I will blink 😂😉
Hi Miko, great and insightful video. Can you please tell me in which industry you work? I am also considering moving to Geneva in the near future, cannot wait.
Why would anybody want to live there?
Haha, well it's by far not all bad. Switzerland (and Geneva specifically) scores very high (usually top 3 - 5 in the world) when it comes to safety, quality of life, resident happiness, quality of healthcare, education. I personally really recommend 😂😂
wdf with that coffee scene
I like coffee 😉 as simple as that
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Oh boy you just open my eyes ticket for 2km/h up the limit ? No thanks.... I will stay in czech rep. Swiss is like Dubai police state...
Od razu poznałem po wymowie, ze jesteś Polakiem
Eh... 😒
Up the Swiss!!
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Sir, general tips are useful, but don't make assumptions, I'm moving to Geneva, but NOT looking for a job, NOT looking for an apartment, etc.
I think you mean I wish I had known ;)
Thanks for your comment Diego, I see you're really serious about grammar 😉😂
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland haha. No sweat! Great video!
Good advices but what a shame this gentleman speaks SO FAST! Very hard and exhausting to follow him
I bet its the Frenchglish he is talking 😏
The most solid advice when thinking of moving to Geneva: DON'T! Sincerely, as a foreigner who has experienced different countries, it is one of the dullest, most bureaucratic, idiotic, nothing to do places in Europe.
I’m sorry you had this experience, unfortunately I completely disagree
Buy a car and also lease a brand new motorbike too
thanks as watching as usual Arber 😁
Apprendre le français après ont parle 🤣