About NikTink

Status:

Expatriate  

Currently Lives:

Zurich, Switzerland

Citizen Of:

United Kingdom

Some Forum Posts:

Switzerland: Moving to Switzerland:

Hi Switzerland doesn't really do budget! Depending on the line of work you are both in Zurich is the financial district,and the most popullated city in the whole of the country.In the business world a lot of the offices English is the language used. You could also start a social circle frrom your workplace. I would suggest living in a suburb out from the city,and commute in. Public transport here is excellent. Check out www.homegate.ch for an idea of rental prices. Homes are typicaly unfurnished. My advice would be job hunt first,before anything else. Good Luck! Nik

Switzerland: Advice on schooling:

Hi Melanie I don't yet have children in school over here,but a good website with lots of information would be www.xpatxchange.ch Also a parenting magazine which we subscribe to is the 'New Stork Times". I found this to be a valuable source of information while I was pregnant here. With info on day care centres,schools etc.. The website is www.thenewstorktimes.com Hope this helps Nik

Switzerland: Relocation to Zurich..:

Hi Jamie I too am a fellow Scot and been living in the Zurich area for nearly 4 years now. You've already passed the biggest hurdle,by already having a job to go to. Your next hurdle, language,living in Zurich you wouldn't have any need for French. German(high),or Swiss German is the language spoken here. Although the language schools only concentrate on 'high german'. You will find that nearly every where you go in the city that English is also very common,even now when I ask for things in restaurants,train tickets,shops etc in German,they will quite often answer me in English! An excellent website for you to check out is www.xpatxchange.ch Also when looking for an apartment check out www.homegate.ch They have option for English language on their home page.Will give you an idea for rental costs. Appartments 90% of the time come unfurnished,if you're really lucky you might have one with light fittings! Switzerland is a beautiful country with a very low crime rate. Good Luck! Nik.

Switzerland: Advice for young prof thinking of moving to Switzerland:

Hi Katy I moved to Switzerland,Zurich, 3 years ago with my husband. He is an IT professional in the banking industry,and beleieve me there are no shortage of ex-pats at his work place. You should have no problems in finding friends and a social life. A good website for reference is www.xpatxchange.ch Good Luck! Nik

United Kingdom: Job, schools, etc in Guildford:

My experience is from 3 years ago,but it probably hasn't changed that much. My husband,an american citizen tried for project management in IT in London,and even up North in Scotland. He applied for more than 50 jobs,all with the same outcome. They were very interested until,they realised he needed sponsorship/visas etc..Then the doors would close. With the ever expanding EU,and also UK citizens, I'm afraid you will have a very hard time. We decided to move to Switzerland,which is not in the EU, and my husband found work with no problems whatsoever. IT banking is huge over here, and the money is well above anything you would make in the UK. Good luck,hope this helps

Switzerland: Domestic Helpers in Zurich Area:

Hi Max, What kind of home help are you looking for? I live in Glattfelden,not far from Bulach, and could be interested in helping you out. Cheers Nik

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