Swiss dilemma

[Andy2]

Switzerland is a great place to live and work. I did a 6 months contract in zurich but then came back to UK because family was here in UK and i was getting knackered with weekly commute. I could move the family there but the schools are german medium so it was a deal breaker.
The tax on contract income was 30%. Zurich is expensive and you will get a studio flat only for 2000 CHF/month. Eating out is also expensive.

[NotAllThere]

The tax on contract income was 30%.

It depends where you live, whether you have any dependents - and whether you register for church tax. (And how much your income is, of course).

[lecyclist]

Would just like to agree with the other posters regarding Zurich as a place to live. The lifestyle is fantastic. Andermatt, Gotthard Pass (think Tour of Switzerland, and one of the most spectacular cycling / motorbiking routes in the world), Interlaken are all around 1.5 - 2 hours away. Ideally you would be on 1000CHF+ per day, but any rate in CHF is mitigated by the weak GBP for the foreseeable future.

Either Zurich or the "Socialist Republic of Geneva" are probably 2 of my favourite places to consider living if money is no object.

I'll leave you with an anecdote that makes me smile, that sums up the difference between Germans and Swiss.

In Germany, many people stand patiently by the side of the road and wait for the green man before crossing. If you attempt to cross, someone will 'tut' or stare disapprovingly at you.

In Switzerland, someone will physically pull you back, because they will assume you were not watching the lights.

[Old Greg]

Would just like to agree with the other posters regarding Zurich as a place to live. The lifestyle is fantastic. Andermatt, Gotthard Pass (think Tour of Switzerland, and one of the most spectacular cycling / motorbiking routes in the world), Interlaken are all around 1.5 - 2 hours away. Ideally you would be on 1000CHF+ per day, but any rate in CHF is mitigated by the weak GBP for the foreseeable future.

Either Zurich or the "Socialist Republic of Geneva" are probably 2 of my favourite places to consider living if money is no object.

I'll leave you with an anecdote that makes me smile, that sums up the difference between Germans and Swiss.

In Germany, many people stand patiently by the side of the road and wait for the green man before crossing. If you attempt to cross, someone will 'tut' or stare disapprovingly at you.

In Switzerland, someone will physically pull you back, because they will assume you were not watching the lights.

I like your anecdote. My experience of Denmark is that the Danes will gasp audibly, look around to make sure nobody is watching and then join you crossing the road with a cheeky smirk.

[BigDataPro]

I like your anecdote. My experience of Denmark is that the Danes will gasp audibly, look around to make sure nobody is watching and then join you crossing the road with a cheeky smirk.

True. When Danes see some one resting their feet on a seat, they do not hesitate to "Tell them Off!". Same goes with quiet coaches as well. Both of which I really admired.

[GitMaster69]

this massive change scares me, I'm bit stalling and waiting for other offer to come through hopefully today. I like London and I'd rather stay here for quality of life and certain comforts I got used to (like daily commute in crowded tube).
However lack of offer means - Zurich here I come....

UK is losing great talent because of IR35 ;-)