Expat Advice: Living in Geneva, Switzerland
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Geneva
How long have you lived there?
1 year
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?
For younger people 25 plus... www.sindy.ch hold large parties and festivities or join the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society. Fun at Xmas with Panto and lots of friendly expats.
In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.
V international, no problems with integration tho haven't met many Swiss!
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Main career opportunites lie in International Organisations and Private Banking
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
Life is very insular in Geneva, a social life does not immediately await you, you absolutely have to make the effort to join things to fit in and meet people as socialising with work colleagues is not overly common as in England.
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