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Relocating to Switzerland

Mehmed Gulnip

Hi there!

Has anyone here relocated to Switzerland as an engineer? I'm considering the move and would really value some practical advice. How difficult was it to secure a role from abroad, how important were local language skills (German/French/Italian) in your field, and were there any unexpected challenges with salaries, permits, housing, or workplace culture that you wish you'd known about beforehand? I'm used to Anglo-American way of working. My knowledge of the 3 national Swiss languages isn't that great, I know a bit of German but that's all. 

Thank you for any info you may have!

cheers
Mehmed 

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    Hi Mehmed

    Securing a role from abroad is not simple. In general you have to be able to demonstrate a skill that a prospective employer needs but cannot easily find locally, unless you are an EU citizen. Your best approach is to ask your favourite AI app about what is involved. Local language skills are often very important, but if the company you are looking at has many other people using English you could get by. Outside of work a lot of people speak English. In general salaries are higher than in the surrounding countries, but so is the cost of living - for almost everything. But its a great place to be!

    Best regards

    Paul

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    Hi Mehmed

    Securing a role from abroad is not simple. In general you have to be able to demonstrate a skill that a prospective employer needs but cannot easily find locally, unless you are an EU citizen. Your best approach is to ask your favourite AI app about what is involved. Local language skills are often very important, but if the company you are looking at has many other people using English you could get by. Outside of work a lot of people speak English. In general salaries are higher than in the surrounding countries, but so is the cost of living - for almost everything. But its a great place to be!

    Best regards

    Paul

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