10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MOVING TO SWITZERLAND
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Күн бұрынHi Famollie! Join me today for a reflective chat as I share about 10 things I wish I knew before moving to Switzerland in February 2019. It's since been 5 long years, and i'm proud that I'd assimilated and learnt so much about life in Switzerland, and I'm excited to share all that I've learned with you. If you too are thinking move abroad, whether to Switzerland or somewhere in Europe, I hope this video will help you out with your planning and inspire you to take that leap of faith.
(Sorry guys for the darker lighting this time round... I was using a different DSLR for this video and the setting went wonky!)
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 1. Do not settle (or make rushed decisions)
02:53 2. Get second-hand furniture
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10:07 6. Healthcare
10:53 7. Geographical location + cantons
13:06 8. Public holidays
14:19 9. Eating out/cooking at home
15:56 10. Friendships
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@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
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@neimadc 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Every point is spot on and anyone who plans to move here (especially from SEA) should take note. And yea, I miss the hawker centers!
@seanvic0912 3 ай бұрын
Very informative. Clear and straight to the points. Definitely will be a useful video from time to time. Thanks Olivia
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@chandansharma6894 Ай бұрын
I have been to German side and Lugano, Bellinzona and so on , so far I love the Italian swiss
@anthonymartinez9184 3 ай бұрын
This video was for sure informative! I’m considering the move to Züri in about 2 years. So this helps me weigh out the pros and cons. 😊 ❤
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You can always support my channel with a subscribe or by buying me a coffee. Best of luck with your move 🌎✈️🇨🇭
@melissafrancisco9072 Ай бұрын
thank u so much for this, olivia!
@Olliechinny Ай бұрын
With pleasure!
@isalutfi 3 ай бұрын
Hi Olivia. Am your new subscriber. This content help me a lot. Swiss 🇨🇭 is one of my dream countries to work or study. Thank you for sharing this great video. Keep up! 🍵
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
@carlfenger Ай бұрын
Swiss is an adjective. The name of the country is Switzerland.
@user-uk8np7gs5e Ай бұрын
Hi have u ever been to switzerland
@veryv5565 3 ай бұрын
This video was so helpful! I moved to Geneva a few weeks ago and am currently apartment hunting. I will definitely keep in mind about French intensive classes ❤ merci
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Good luck! Don’t stress about the search, the right one will come to you in due time. And yes intensive classes (at l’ecole Migros) is fantastic. Do also consider trying out Lingoda: there’s a free 1 week trial and u get 20% off with my code OLLIECHINNY for ur first month of subscription. Bone chance! 🤞🏻🍀
@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 2 ай бұрын
Geneva is a bit special when it comes to languages. Speaking English is ok if you work in an international environment - but when it comes to spending the money you earn - from groceries, restaurants, and rent - without French, you will find it extremely difficult.
@bewree Ай бұрын
Great video ! Im a canadian citizen with dual citizenship for switzerland, and im considering moving there permanently as canada is really going downhill fast. Thanks for all the information !!
@career5690 19 күн бұрын
And here I was thinking about relocating to Canada.
@bewree 19 күн бұрын
@career5690 Our current prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is unfortunately destroying this country. There is an extreme lack of housing as they are allowing hundreds of thousands of immigrants into the country each year ( In 2023, 470k entered Canada). Lack of jobs and high cost of living has made life miserable for Canadians. On the bright side, our next election is in October 2025, and the Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, will be the new PM it seems as Trudeaus approval rating is less than 20%. I love this country, but I don't love the direction it's heading in. Statistics Canada says by the year 2041, over 50% of the population will be immigrants (mainly indians) if we continue on the path we are now. Poilievre is our only hope to get this country back.
@mariaagosti-pm7tk 5 күн бұрын
Yo, Switzerland is not that great, its safe here but very boring, just like Canada. There is no huge difference.
@bewree 5 күн бұрын
@mariaagosti-pm7tk Are you guys being taxed to the point of people working full-time jobs and unable to afford a home to buy, or even rent? Do you have insane amounts of homelessness? Does switzerland allow in hundreds of thousands of immigrants each year ? Do re offending criminals get the opportunity to be released back into the public in less than 24 hours ? I've lived in Switzerland when I was younger, and it was amazing. I'm 30 now and so sick of this country and what our PM is doing to this once great country😔 Our main languages in Canada are English and French, yet at hockey games the anthem has been played in English and Punjabi only, which is so disrespectful to French-Canadian history. Areas of Toronto are being renamed to Indian names, all with the support of Justin Trudeau.
@mariaagosti-pm7tk 5 күн бұрын
@@bewree Yes, Switzerland has one of the lowest home owner percentage in Europe. Rent for apartments are crazy expensive because many people cant afford to buy a house here so rent increases due to many people haunting for renting apartments at the same time. Be aware that 26 percent of people living in Switzerland are foreigners. So you will not escape the migration crisis, many people here in Switzerland came from countries such as Albania or Bosnia, so we also have many muslims living here. Taxes depend on the canton you are living in and it is not cheap for everyone. Forget the Canadian dream here, many thing you are sick of in Canada will present itself here in another form. I hope you are aware how many people in Europe would love to migrate to Canada.
@Nobuyyear 2 ай бұрын
Wow amazing tips
@ETCH441 20 күн бұрын
Good luck !. 🙏🤞 !.
@Yeaaaah_z 2 ай бұрын
New subscriber! Thank you for the helpful information. I plan to visit Zurich soon. Austria is another country I really enjoyed so knowing that learning German will help me in both places is a win! Thank you 🫶🏽
@Olliechinny 2 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 2 ай бұрын
Go to China and don't speak Chinese. Good luck!
@antidumbcomments 2 ай бұрын
Hi Olivia 😊. Thank you for the video. Would you recommend 1. Living within walking distance from the workplace? 2. Using websites for housing?
@Oom_in_Switzerland 3 ай бұрын
We brought over all our furniture because it was part of the relocation package😄 Without that we would have just bought 2nd hand items like you suggested.
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Lucky u had a relocation package too! Where are u living in Switzerland? 🙂
@Oom_in_Switzerland 3 ай бұрын
We are based in Neuchâtel 😊
@BenderFondue 3 ай бұрын
Wait, I need a family doctor? Been living here in Switzerland without a physician for the better part of 10 years. Then again I've been living here for all my life, might be easier to do that this way. And yes tha language part is very important, so yeah starting as early as possible is a good thing to do, at least on of 3 main ones. Depends very much on the place you end up living.
@ramyaraju683 28 күн бұрын
Hey I just want to study and go back to my country , so how is the teaching , exams or research like ? Is it difficult ?
@oatlatte19 3 ай бұрын
so much good info, and so raw so authentic! 🥲
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Please support with a subscribe
@kevinhorntasch4464 7 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm new year. Excellent video. One question: what was the reason, why you leaved SG? I've been in both countries twice and I would always prefer SG over Switzerland I guess. Thank you
@Olliechinny 6 күн бұрын
Spouse’s work.
@tereza5211 15 күн бұрын
I live in Austria, everything is the same like Switzerland just 1/2 price and less bureaucracy 😀
@Bigimotena Ай бұрын
It may be difficult, but I think I can handle immigrating from Israel to Switzerland. Your video was very useful for me.
@yairaka Ай бұрын
Me too!!!!
@Safiyyrh Ай бұрын
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@maanvithachowdary 3 ай бұрын
Hey Olivia. I'm your your subscriber for quite a few months. You are videos are so helpful and informative ❤. I heard that if international students come to study there, they need to wait atleast 6months to get a part time, Is it true? If yes, what can we do to support our lifestyle before we get a job?
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Yes, if you are from non EU/EFTA countries there is a six month period before u can apply for part time job. There is also a limit of 15 hour per week during studies and 100 hours during semester break. You can cut on cost by not eating out, shopping at cheaper supermarkets (or even in France). Transport wise get the half fare card.
@maanvithachowdary 3 ай бұрын
@@Olliechinny Thank you for answering my question and for your valuable explanation ❤. Are we not allowed to do even remote jobs like pet walkers/selling our own products(small business or something).
@youSupaflyy 5 күн бұрын
While I generally agree with your points, it's absolutely worth mentioning that while there are definitely differences between German, French, and Italian speaking Switzerland, they are more similar to each other than Deutschschweiz is to Germany, Romandie/Welschland is to France, and especially Tessin to Italy (they really don't like being associated with Italy). There are of course jokes about how everyone in Welschland hates Geneva and says it's basically France and everyone in Deutschschweiz hates Zürich, but that's a different conversation
@fdfmfdf6399 4 күн бұрын
If you did not know things you just did not take the time for It. The first thing you must do before relocating IS gather info about the new country. However, I understand that complaining is much easier.
@earthchanger 3 ай бұрын
Nice video ❤ Can you make video about how to make friends in Zurich and things about swiss citizenship.
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Please keep a look out for my next video where I talk about how I obtained my swiss permanent residency ❤
@earthchanger 3 ай бұрын
@@Olliechinnythanks, as an non EU/efta citizen It would take me to 11-12 years to get swiss citizenship but Living in Switzerland is itself a heaven.
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
I am a non EU-EFTA citizen myself from Singapore and I still managed to get my permanent residency in 5 years :) @@earthchanger it is not the same as citizenship though which i do not intend to renounce my current citizenship.
@earthchanger 3 ай бұрын
@@Olliechinny yeah Singapore does not allow dual citizenship and through my research on best countries I come on Switzerland and Singapore i choose Switzerland because it allows dual citizenship however I am Indian But sadly India does not allow dual citizenship. And Switzerland as EFTA country citizens will have freedom of movement and work in EU/EFTA region and It is hard to find homes in Singapore on ground because I always love to have House on lands multi-storey Apartments are not my type. But in taxes, buisness,and rest of all things Singapore is slightly better or same in comparison with Switzerland..and as a mountain lover and trekker Switzerland is also a heaven..but how you manage to get permanent residence in 5 years because as far as know for non EU/efta without marriage with swiss national it would 10 years of residence in Switzerland to obtain permanent residence.. don't mind but can I ask you why you moved to Switzerland because I feel like Singapore Itself is quite best.
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
@@earthchangerthanks! I will answer everything in my coming video
@diditamuziuzitamdidi9814 Ай бұрын
Hi, This question is vital for me. I am working in a canton (non EU) with a valid B permit tied to my employer. I got an offer from another employer in another canton. Has anyone had this experience? If so, could you please share how long did the transfer of work permit took? (like I hope it takes a few days, but can’t be sure - and for a reason it needs to be very fast)
@JJI-A 3 ай бұрын
hi Olivia
@yogeshpoudel2477 3 ай бұрын
Can u make a video on how can international students save money like hacks and tricks and also about expenses and monthly wage
@raa7420 4 күн бұрын
I would love to hear about this as a prospective student!
@roobs5 2 ай бұрын
I am currently studying in the US and it's a dream to move to Switzerland in 5 years or so with my husband. Is my only option for a visa to get sponsored by an employer on a work visa?
@Olliechinny 2 ай бұрын
Yes.
@karenkingrey6142 25 күн бұрын
Do you need to be in a large city for Work? Or is it possible To live outside the city & find employment?
@career5690 19 күн бұрын
These are great questions being asked.
@Anna-yx2pj 2 күн бұрын
many people live outside and still work in the city since switzerland is so small and public transportation is very high standard you can easily commute within a reasonable time
@rd00____ 3 ай бұрын
I want more video
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
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@toniotucci3637 2 ай бұрын
How does a Canadian get a work permit in Switzerland?
@rkw2917 Ай бұрын
You'll have to get a job offer and your skills will need to be exceptional
@codeblue9004 9 күн бұрын
Things cost more here because people earn more than in a lot of other countries.
@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 2 ай бұрын
What a novelty. A young beautiful intelligent person moving to Switzerland and talking about "how to integrate" to fit into this new environment. The far majority of such videos accuse the Swiss of not being tolerant of them being "different" and of course - blaming gender, race, nationality, and any other reason other than themselves.
@Olliechinny 2 ай бұрын
🙏 thank you!
@Hnsl_be 9 күн бұрын
Well she talking about how to integrate doesnt contradict the fact that most swiss are intolerant towards foreigners. Generally speaking switzerland is a very close minded nation and her video doesnt change it
@vmoses1979 8 күн бұрын
@@Hnsl_beExactly. This is what passes for logic among the Swiss. A basic inability to acknowledge any faults and an extremely high opinion of their own goodness are on clear display.
@BEN-tz4ok 5 күн бұрын
Experienced some racism in less touristy areas as a singaporean chinese. One coop cashier at sihlcity even threw away my receipt when i wanted to exchange the beer. Until I requested for a english speaking person, same guy scanned a product twice for my sister. My sister had to call him out of that. I thought only older folks behave like this....
@MANCO513 20 күн бұрын
It sounds horrible to live there
@codeblue9004 9 күн бұрын
No it’s a great place to live.
@codeblue9004 9 күн бұрын
I love living in Switzerland, wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
@arzoo468 4 күн бұрын
It's heaven...no place can b even close to it..i love Switzerland ❤
@perro0076 Ай бұрын
The killer for us is too many rules (maybe it's just a german side thing), no noise between 10PM and 7AM? I understand it if you live in flats .... but really? Put it down in black-and-white somewhere? And an ugly undercurrent of patriarchy. Is that also on the French side?
@mysterioanonymous3206 7 күн бұрын
Yes, it's extremely patriarchal and delicate with noise and whatnot, the rules are just abysmal. Can't recommend it whatsoever...
@jaddoughmen3759 25 күн бұрын
You're explaining facts related to moving out to whatever country. I thought you will be covering real Swiss stuff, anyways...
@JonGreeny 3 ай бұрын
I don't get it. Why do many people choose to stay in Switzerland and not go to bigger countries like USA, UK or Canada where there are much more opportunities in terms of career?
@Olliechinny 3 ай бұрын
Sometimes career is not the be all and end all for everyone. Uk: never will move to the UK. much lower salaries than Switzerland US: unstable political environment, lots of hate crimes against Asians. Canada: I actually like Canada and wouldn’t mind if an opportunity comes
@JonGreeny 3 ай бұрын
@@OlliechinnyIt seems to me you have an aversion towards bigger countries. And by the way, most of the reasons you stated concerning the UK and the US are just based on false rumours and not facts. There are many high earners in the UK as well as many successful Asians in the US. You came to Switzerland probably because of the ''high salary'' cliche when in reality it's only about 15% of Switzerland that earns really ''high''.
@hk254lyt8 3 ай бұрын
@@JonGreenyIt’s her choice. You can choose US if you want.
@JonGreeny 3 ай бұрын
@@hk254lyt8Sure but would you say a big country such as the USA has more or less career/business opportunities than Switzerland, a relatively small country?
@hk254lyt8 3 ай бұрын
@@JonGreeny I think USA has more career opportunities but sometimes it’s not just about how easy it is to get a job in a country. Personally I wouldn’t live or work in the USA too
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