The most comprehensive and best-selling book about living in Switzerland since it was fi rst published in 1988, containing up to twice as much information as similar books. Essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in Switzerland, packed with vital information to help readers save time, trouble and money. Interest in living and working in Switzerland has never been higher than in recent years, and thousands of Britons relocate there each year.
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Every expat living in switzerland should have a copy of this on their bookshelf! --The Xpat Xchange
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Gledhill
Format:Paperback
As a Brit now living in Switzerland, let me tell you... you NEED a book like this. And a Swiss German girlfriend/wife to sort things out for you...
The book contains loads of useful information, but, yes, you do need to rely on sites like EnglishForum.ch for plenty more advice and tips.
The most essential piece of information will be "How much will I need to earn, to have a fairly good lifestyle in Switzerland". This country is (deep breath) EXPENSIVE.
£6 for a pint of beer, anyone ? £4 for a tiny (1 dl) glass of wine ?
Healthcare is expensive, and you MUST have it, you must have a working permit to work here, and register with your local village council, etc, etc. There are loads of tiny (and annoying) rules and laws you need to know about, before you commit serious crimes like attempting to do laundry or mow the lawn on a Sunday!!
If you're thinking of coming to live here, you need a book like this, and this one's pretty excellent.
The book contains loads of useful information, but, yes, you do need to rely on sites like EnglishForum.ch for plenty more advice and tips.
The most essential piece of information will be "How much will I need to earn, to have a fairly good lifestyle in Switzerland". This country is (deep breath) EXPENSIVE.
£6 for a pint of beer, anyone ? £4 for a tiny (1 dl) glass of wine ?
Healthcare is expensive, and you MUST have it, you must have a working permit to work here, and register with your local village council, etc, etc. There are loads of tiny (and annoying) rules and laws you need to know about, before you commit serious crimes like attempting to do laundry or mow the lawn on a Sunday!!
If you're thinking of coming to live here, you need a book like this, and this one's pretty excellent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It's not really up to date. Something still reference the 2010 as the date and clearly this should have been stated in the description.
But other than that I like the structure and the details covered.
But other than that I like the structure and the details covered.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Worth every penny,a musthave for anyone relocating to Switzerland. We have found this book to be extremely useful and hope to continue to call on it after we relocate
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bains
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
quite disappointed with this book as it was recommended by the swiss employer and the reviews were great.
I've almost stopped using it as the expat forums contain a lot more relevant info. then this book.
your better of hooking yourself into the expat world online and looking thru their forums.
wish I hadn't bought it now.
I've almost stopped using it as the expat forums contain a lot more relevant info. then this book.
your better of hooking yourself into the expat world online and looking thru their forums.
wish I hadn't bought it now.
By PF
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book when I received a job offer from a multinational company located in Switzerland, and needed help in understanding everything about the Country.
I spent some time on several blogs online, but the info I found were pretty messed up and sometimes contradictory. This book helped me to understand and weight all the costs - and advantages, laws, etc. - I would have got if I moved to Switzerland as an expat (e.g. insurance, taxes, pension, food, furniture... everything!!!).
I strongly recommend this book to everyone that wants to understand more about Switzerland before moving there.
I spent some time on several blogs online, but the info I found were pretty messed up and sometimes contradictory. This book helped me to understand and weight all the costs - and advantages, laws, etc. - I would have got if I moved to Switzerland as an expat (e.g. insurance, taxes, pension, food, furniture... everything!!!).
I strongly recommend this book to everyone that wants to understand more about Switzerland before moving there.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was hugely disappointed with this book.
It simply gives a list of things that you should consider when moving overseas (eg, finding accomodation, finding a school for your children, etc) without actually telling you how to do it.
For most people, the value of a book on living in switzerland would lie in the specifics of how to actually do it. - As these specifics are lacking, the book is almost useless.
The content is so generic that it could apply to a move to any country, not to switzerland in particular.
It simply gives a list of things that you should consider when moving overseas (eg, finding accomodation, finding a school for your children, etc) without actually telling you how to do it.
For most people, the value of a book on living in switzerland would lie in the specifics of how to actually do it. - As these specifics are lacking, the book is almost useless.
The content is so generic that it could apply to a move to any country, not to switzerland in particular.
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