Switzerland

[BlasterBates]

I'm not sure that Switzerland is as quiet as Francko makes out. The Scottish pipers band in the pub I was in was very loud.

[SomeoneElse]

Thanks for the feedback Francko.

[Paddy]

That's interesting I keep more than 60%...hmm more like 70% and 10% of gross is in a private pension which admittedly pays out when you're retired but you still get it back. It might even be transferrable but I'm not sure. You are also entitled to unemplyoment benefit, 70% of pay up to a maximum of CHF 9000 for up to 18 months.

Interesting because I was told non Swiss nationals could not recieve benifits even if they contribute.

[BlasterBates]

non-Swiss nationals don't necessarily have access to means tested benefits, but they are entitled to unemployment benefit and the state pension.

[SomeoneElse]

So did the guys who have contracted in there just go through the normal channels (agent contacts/jobserve)? Once you got a contract, did you then apply for the work permit? I.E is it sort of like the US in that you need a "sponsor"?

Cheers

[Francko]

So did the guys who have contracted in there just go through the normal channels (agent contacts/jobserve)? Once you got a contract, did you then apply for the work permit? I.E is it sort of like the US in that you need a "sponsor"?

Cheers

The agents or the HR of the company will usually help you. At least that's how it happened to me and some other few people I know. Mind you also that english is not an official language there and all documents must be filled in the local language so would be rather difficult for foreigners if they had to do it themselves(in your case obviously would be german).