Hi all.I had a look at other threads about (finance) jobs in Switzerland, but they are not really useful to me.Say I was successful in job interviews and I'm now due to meet the RH of a company based in Switzerland to discus the details of a job contract.In case the nature of the job and the employer are relevant: Job is a mix of (ag) commodities market analysis and trading analysis. The role will consist in developing the market research in the ag and biofuel (there are at step 0 in this domain, now), and spend my day seated along with biofuel traders so that they make huge moneys following my words (the ones of my crystal ball). The employer is a quite big energy trading company.In case the exact location is relevant: this is int tre Geneve area.Are there specific things I have to pay attention to while talking with the HR? are there specific questions I have to ask?Say the guy offer 100 salary base and 20 bonus. How much will I actually get in my pocket?I assume marital status and kids are taken into account in the calculation of net incomes of individuals in Switzerland. In my case say I am married, and I have no kids.What did you find very 'different' as an immigrant worker in Switzerland? (I am from proud France)More generally I welcome every tips that could (virtually) make my future life easier in the Alps.ThanksEd

All the best for your future! It's easy to survice in Switzerland, especially for a French in the Geneva region. A hint: hire a flat in France, it's much cheaper.

And don't forget: 80 isn't 4x20 but huitante.

QuoteOriginally posted by: edouardMore generally I welcome every tips that could (virtually) make my future life easier in the Alps.Edouard is a sandbagger, isn't he? I have some cover models coming over to my house, and I am wondering if I should serve tea or coffee. Did I mention I have some cover models coming over?

Farmer you just killed my serious thread LOL

QuoteOriginally posted by: edouardFarmer you just killed my serious thread LOLIt was hanging by a thread, like the stern look on your face.

If you can negotiate the 'foreigner's passport C' - there are tax advantages and gives you a much better status than the standard 'foreigners passport B'. Maybe you got it by default? Otherwise is worth asking. I know that it is negotiable. The tax is low, but depends on the Canton. I lived in Zurich some years ago, so it will be different from Geneva. Good luck!

Congrats Ed!! My former boss was Swiss and as Gamal said living in France while working in CH is just the Heaven.Geneva is also a very nice town ! Well you can be proud man

QuoteOriginally posted by: frenchXCongrats Ed!! My former boss was Swiss and as Gamal said living in France while working in CH is just the Heaven.Geneva is also a very nice town ! Well you can be proud man People I know living there said it's also a massively boring town that makes you feel like you want to kill stray dogs just for entertainment.

QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsQuoteOriginally posted by: frenchXCongrats Ed!! My former boss was Swiss and as Gamal said living in France while working in CH is just the Heaven.Geneva is also a very nice town ! Well you can be proud man People I know living there said it's also a massively boring town that makes you feel like you want to kill stray dogs just for entertainment.I'd say it's just CH. Obviously it's not NYC, London or even Paris but it's not so bad.

Is Geneva friendly towards only-English speakers ?

QuoteOriginally posted by: bluetrinIs Geneva friendly towards only-English speakers ?I was once made an offer for a position in Zurich and that was conditional on starting immediately to study German.

QuoteOriginally posted by: bluetrinIs Geneva friendly towards only-English speakers ?More than France. I would suggest you to lean French anyway.QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsI was once made an offer for a position in Zurich and that was conditional on starting immediately to study German.What would you do with your German in Zürich?

QuoteOriginally posted by: GamalQuoteOriginally posted by: bluetrinIs Geneva friendly towards only-English speakers ?More than France. I would suggest you to lean French anyway.QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsI was once made an offer for a position in Zurich and that was conditional on starting immediately to study German.What would you do with your German in Zürich?I am French but my other half is not. I suspect she would not be too kind on being 'forced' to learn French.

QuoteOriginally posted by: bluetrinQuoteOriginally posted by: GamalQuoteOriginally posted by: bluetrinIs Geneva friendly towards only-English speakers ?More than France. I would suggest you to lean French anyway.QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsI was once made an offer for a position in Zurich and that was conditional on starting immediately to study German.What would you do with your German in Zürich?I am French but my other half is not. I suspect she would not be too kind on being 'forced' to learn French.She could see it as an opportunity to learn French. If you don't (try to) speak the local lingo, you tend to miss a lot of the action.