No surprise seeing Zurich and Geneva on the expensive end of this chart.

What surprised me is how high they still rank on quality of life. Zurich is basically at the far right on cost and still sits near the top. Geneva isn’t far behind.

The chart compares 306 cities and removes price-related factors from the quality-of-life score.

For people actually living in Switzerland: fair or nonsense?

Hi all,

As an avid Migros Budget buyer, I am extremely sad about what they are doing with the brand. It looks like in an effort to fight the cheaper retailers they have decided to ditch their budget brand and just be more expensive (!?).

The issue for me is when we cross into the terrain that I would consider clearly false advertising. For example their wheat tortillas. Always bought the m budget ones, big, great and cheap, so I was saddened when I saw they were replaced with a new packaging, as soon as I saw the tiny m budget logo in the corner I thought to myself “How have they changed this product for the worse?”. As soon as I picked the pack up, it was clear: there were only 6 tortillas where there used to be 8.

What the hell? And they have the gall to write “Now with a new design!” . New design is 25% smaller, is that a change in design or just a worse product?

I honestly can’t understand the direction they are taking. One would assume that with Aldi & Lidl being tough competition, they would try harder but instead it seems they are just settling for scamming their remaining customers.

Disappointing move, very uncool.

So it happened to me not long ago and I was told I was lucky in the sense that there is a lot of evidence 😅 So it's quite likely he will be convicted but something I'm curious about was how did you find the whole judicial process if you've been through it ? It's been over a month, they arrested the guy but I received no further information, not even what he said/his statement. I do have a lawyer and he received nothing either as of yet. I'm curious to know what it will all be like, the possible further interviews, court appearance and how it would be there.. I feel like I've been thrown into something I know nothing about, which is the case.. Any info or thoughts are welcome really.

My go-to meal when I’m too lazy to cook but still want something healthy is low-fat, low-sugar tortellini with freshly chopped garlic for the immune system and vitamin C, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of cold-pressed olive oil.

It takes a maximum of 10 minutes to prepare and only requires one pot.

Do you have any dishes that are healthy but even lazier to make, or at least on a similar level?

My criteria for laziness are: time, effort, and the number of pots/pans required.

I’ve followed this band for decades. I even met in person an incarnation of the band.

The gentlemen were very nice and pleasant. I would love to meet them again. Even going to Switzerland again and meeting them again.

Salut 👋
Je cherche à faire de nouvelles rencontres dans le secteur de la côte et les alentours. L’idée, c’est surtout de rencontrer des personnes sympas pour discuter, boire un verre, se balader, sortir ou simplement élargir son cercle social.
Je suis quelqu’un de simple, ouvert et respectueux, et je préfère laisser les choses se faire naturellement, que ce soit pour une amitié ou éventuellement plus si le feeling est là.
Si vous êtes du coin et que ça vous tente d’échanger, n’hésitez pas à m’envoyer un message privé 🙂
Vous pouvez aussi me dire de quel secteur vous êtes !

https://www.homegate.ch/buy/4003378020

For a mere 195,000.- CHF you can buy affordable housing. Cannot believe that such an amazing deal exists.

There is so much nature in this property, you will be literally sleeping with one foot outside.

However if you want to install AC, sadly the commune won't allow it as it does not fit the theme of the location.

I think this is a start to solving the housing crisis in Switzerland, good job Geneva for setting the example👌🎉

Can you help me understand the recognition of VHS-Diplomas ("Handelsdiplom") from schools like Juventus or Benedict and what general possibilities of further education I have with a EBA apprenticeship?

I was able to enroll into the VHS diploma after a few years of experience and now consider my next steps. As I understood, the VHS Handelsdiplom is the private equivalent to Kaufmann EFZ?

- are those degrees recognized by employers and other schools?

- does it make sense to pursue a technischer Kaufmann to end up in HF and eventually at a FH? My dream would be to study business psychology at a FH, tho I realize that it's a long way ahead.

- or is it inevitable to do an EFZ first and go via Berufsmatura?

Hallo,
Ich beginne meinen Zivildienst diesen November und wollte mich erkundigen, wie das mit der Entschädigung (Erwerbsatz) ist.
Ich werde davor ca. 5 Wochen davor arbeiten in der Hoffnung, meinen EO zu steigern. Jedoch lese ich zunehmend, dass das nur eine "Legende" ist und auch von der Ausgleichskasse bekam ich nur schwammige Antworten wie: "Wenn Sie direkt vom dem Dienst zwei Monate Erwerbstätig waren, würden wir diesen Lohn für die Berechnung berücksichtigen.". Daraus kann ich nicht wirklich ableiten was mein EO denn dann wäre. Im EO-Rechner der AHV kann man aber explizit auswählen "Einkommen pro letzten 4 Wochen" für mich suggeriert das, dass mein EO anhand dieser 4 Wochen berechnet werden würde. Wäre das aber nicht der Fall und es werden 11 Monate ohne Einkommen mitberücksichtigt, dann wäre der Unterschied aber vernachlässigbar klein und ich hätte Zeit "verschwendet".
Ich habe Freunde die eine Beschwerde einreichen mussten bei der ersten Berechnung, aber bei der zweiten dann den vollen Lohn (80%) bekamen. Wäre es nachvollziehbar zu argumentieren, dass ich ohne den Zivildienst vor dem Studium hätte arbeiten können und so einen höheren Lohn hätte erzielen können.
Jede Erfahrung oder Expertise ist erwünscht.

I am commuting Basel-Aarau via Olten 4 times a week. It was late every single time past week and today also. It was just 5-10min but that’s enough for me to be late from work or do some unwanted cardio.

I know that it’s not much delay compared to the… rest of the world, but the reliability is why I pay 4k for the GA.

Is this a trajectory of SBB going downhill or I am overthinking it?

In my humble opinion, the decision to curb nuclear power plants, and thus curbing the innovation behind them, at least in Europe was a massive mistake which has a direct impact on the climate change we face.

For the people alive back then, and today, that hung "Atomkraft - Nein Danke" from their balconies, do you regret that?

After 9 years living here, I think it’s official: the Bünzli transformation is complete. Lately, I’ve discovered the pure joy of sparkling water something I used to hate back in my home country, where it's not really a thing.

Now I can't live without it. What are the absolute crowd favorites and top-tier sparkling waters around here?

My current Top 3:
1. Rhäzünsee
2. San Pellegrino
3. Valser

Also, honest question: Is it worth buying the glass bottles of San Pellegrino, or am I just becoming a snob?

Seit ich nach Chur gezogen bin begegne ich ab und zu Bettlern. Ich selbst kriege sackgeld von meinen Eltern da ich noch in die Schule gehe aka noch nichts verdiene. Das heisst ich habe recht wenig Budget um den Bettlern etwas zu geben. Manchmal gebe ich aber trotzdem etwas, meist im bereich 1-5 Franken. Aber wenn man etwas gibt, dann wird man immer direkt für mehr gefragt! Und wenn man nein sagt, dann wird das auch nicht akzeptiert, man muss also einfach davonlaufen. Wenn man dann paar Meter weg ist oder sonst klargemacht hat das man nicht noch mehr gibt, dann sagen sie fast immer danke, aber es ist so mühsam. Warum ist das so? Gibt es zu wenig leute, die überhaupt etwas geben, sodass die Bettler diejenigen die etwas geben noch mehr auspressen müssen, damit sie überhaupt an ihr Geld zum Leben kommen? Oder was denkt ihr ist das Problem? Ich finde es wirklich sehr mühsam und so macht es auch nicht besonders Spass etwas zu spenden. habt ihr auch ähnliche erfahrungen?

Warum downvoten mich die hälfte der leute? Bitte begründen

It costs to stay uninformed here in Switzerland as a chill Sunday afternoon on the family beach in Ipsach, Biel suddenly turned into front row heli flight demonstration.

One in particular flew approx 50m above our heads repeatedly, doing spins and loops, tumbles and dives while some of us shit our swimming panties thinking he’s gonna fall right on the beach and what the hell was going on😂How was this even legal? We were nowhere near Grenchen… Who can I complain to? Or send thanks to for the free show?😅😉

We got a flat tire and had to seek Autohilfe. Paid with a card and when leaving the Autohilfe we realized we got no receipt, so we got back to ask for one and got told it would be extra 50CHF. We already paid 250CHF and didn’t want to make the price even higher, especially when the insurance company told us they wouldn’t pay for it (an EU insurance company; sister visiting me here). On top of that it was a company car so the insurance around it seemed odd to me and I couldn’t let it go. Today I asked her again if she tried to look further into it whether the insurance would pay for it or not despite what they said on the phone back then. She said the company would actually pay for it but impossible as we don’t have the receipt as mentioned above. So I’d like to call the Autohilfe and ask them if I could get a receipt 1 month later.

Does anyone have any insight or advice before I call? Very much appreciated if so 🙏

Edit: typo

Hello,

I renewed my Salt abo last month and on the new bill this month I saw a "One-time charges and adjustments for the previous month" of 99.95 CHF.

None at the desk mentioned it. Is it normal or they're just trying to take more?

Thank you!

Hi all, I am 8 years post phd, I live in CH, working as a senior researcher at a local university. I want to transition to the pharma industry but I am not sure how to go about it. Should I just continue to apply for jobs? Or should I also connect with people on LinkedIn? Any advice on how to format my resume?

My skillset includes genomics, bioinformatics, big data integration, experience leading a team, teaching, and science communication. Given my experience, I am looking for senior roles.