Zufikon
13 years
The Swiss are quite friendly and open, however, they are reluctant to make the first move. As Americans, it is usually up to us to break the ice. Example, I am a gay man living in a small town 20 minutes outside of Zurich. My partner and I noticed that another gay couple lived on the next street. They noticed us too, as they often visited their relations who live across the street from us. It wasn't until we left a note in their mailbox inviting them for coffee that we got to meet them. Now we are great friends....
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Yes, I find the Swiss very, very tolerant and accepting. I doubt my partner and I would find the level of acceptance and integration that we experience in our small town in a town of similar size in America.
Most people here commute to Zurich and work in the financial sector or other service-related fields. I am self-employed and work out of my home.
The Swiss are hard workers, that and the conserving of wealth are important issues. Family would come next and then personal interests, such as sports, travel, hobbies, etc. They organize their lives around their appointment books and it is not unusual to meet people who are simply booked up and have no time for new people in their lives...
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Learn the language of the place you live in. Do not try to recreate America here, but be sensitive and adapt to the local culture. Have fun with it. Switzerland has a lot to offer.
Advice from expats in Switzerland on housing search, finding a job in Switzerland, international schools, expat clubs and organizations, learning the language and cost of living. A must read for newcomers and anyone moving to Switzerland.
Expats in Switzerland advise newcomers to join a few expat clubs, learn German (or French / Italian), enjoy the outdoors and travel Europe.
Switzerland is a country rich with tradition, natural beauty and one of the most stable economies in the world. It is, however, also extremely expensive and expats often report difficult settling into the culture.
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Advice from expats in Switzerland on housing search, finding a job in Switzerland, international schools, expat clubs and organizations, learning the language and cost of living. A must read for newcomers and anyone moving to Switzerland.
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Expats in Zurich, Switzerland find themselves in one of the most important financial centers in Europe, and the world. While they are treated to a city with many English speakers, it can be difficult to find good housing... and friends!
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