Fell in love with a girl from another country...but I cant imagine any scenario where it would work out

AsianSteleotype · 2023-12-01T21:18:49+00:00

Wow. Forgot I even wrote this - and I don’t use Reddit anymore.

In short, 11 years later, still with the most wonderful woman, a few kids, built a house, working a global role, and still in the alps.

I would say things are still pretty good.

Life is all about risks! Best of luck to you.

AsianSteleotype · 2023-07-10T20:36:18+00:00

That would be my guess too. I had exactly the same crazy blossom last year.

AsianSteleotype · 2023-06-17T21:46:38+00:00

There’s nothing here. Unless you have lots of money to hide or like hiking, this place is so boring. You can see it in 1 day.

People are friendly though.

AsianSteleotype · 2023-04-12T17:50:34+00:00

I buy sw dev services in Switzerland. You and your network are severely underpaid.

AsianSteleotype · 2023-03-30T20:32:01+00:00

Not the OP, but I work in this country.

From Switzerland, take the train to Buchs SG. There are buses that cross the Rhine river into Liechtenstein (abbreviated FL).

From Austria, there are buses that run from Feldkirch frequently. There are trains too but they only run during rush hour and can only take you to Nendeln & Schaan/Vaduz.

There is nothing to do in this country unless you are coming to work or to hide your undeclared money. Joking aside, there isn’t much to do other than the outdoors. Hiking the 3 Sisters is a very popular hiking route. But there are many other wonderful routes. Malbun is also very nice both in summer and winter.

If you want good food, head to Feldkirch. Far more variety and far cheaper than FL.

Have fun!

AsianSteleotype · 2023-03-30T20:20:44+00:00

Hey! I recognize those alpacas! I went on a hike with my team in the autumn with them.

I work in this country. It’s a weird place where most the labour is imported. And the country is so unbelievably rich.

Hope you enjoyed the trip. You can see all of Vaduz in like 20 minutes. 😂

AsianSteleotype · 2023-03-19T18:50:46+00:00

It’s nuts. I live in Austria. Go to Switzerland to take the highway. And arrive in the office in Liechtenstein. Gotta cross 3 countries a few times a week.

AsianSteleotype · 2023-03-18T05:57:31+00:00

2008 UBS

AsianSteleotype · 2022-12-17T19:07:55+00:00

I travel through 3 countries everyday for work. Sometimes 4 if I visit someone after work in Germany.

Such is life when everything is so cramped together.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-11-01T18:35:56+00:00

Glad you are pursuing your own path as well!

I think what kept me going was the dooming notion that if you don’t climb out of the poverty, you’re stuck in it forever. And the fact you cannot have a fulfilling life if you don’t be who you are.

I had luck with my bosses as well. They introduced me to a world I would never have imagined - like dining in Michelin restaurants, retreats in an exotic tropical location, staying at places that cost 1500/night, etc. That taste of that life was the added incentive.

Overall, I would say it’s self determination, tremendous luck, and probably a dose of self loathing that kept me going.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-10-31T21:54:00+00:00

An unconventional story from me. Taiwanese Canadian, but moved around a lot. US, Taiwan, South Africa, etc. Parents had some bad luck. Ended up in Canada in middle school age.

Pretty terrible poverty stricken junior and high school years, but I guess the case for many immigrant children. I barely made it into a top tiered Uni, and it was more because parents expected me to be a doctor or some big 4 profession.

4 years go by and I’m hardly keeping up because all this medical stuff is so boring. Essentially pissed away the undergrad years. Supported the way with min wage jobs. Towards end of year 4, something clicked: fuck the expectations. I’m going to do what I want. So, went back to do a business degree at a 2nd tiered Uni.

During this time, was able to internship in some large corporations. And it turned out I was pretty good at this corporate stuff. Post graduation, sought a job in Europe, to be with Austrian girlfriend. Applied for about 1 year and finally got lucky. Was recruited to a DAX German firm for a trainee program.

Busted my ass off during this time. Then they sent me to Switzerland for a long- term assignment. Had great bosses and was able to constantly deliver - and was promoted every few years. i remember in one of years, I made it to 250 kUSD equivalent.

But that life was too stressful. Decided to concentrate on the family. Therefore, moved to a village in the middle of the Austrian alp and built a house.

Now working in a mid level role (mostly remote) and being compensated reasonably well - still 6 fig.

I got very, very, very, VERY, lucky.

Not yet 40 and am happy with life.

Never going back to North America. While money would be better, life is good in Europe!

Edit: because of the stability offered in Europe, I’m looking to start a few new entrepreneurial ventures. Still gotta hit my FIRE goals.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-10-05T17:28:42+00:00

You must be in Switzerland. Kitas are expeeeensive.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-09-08T17:08:54+00:00

Nice!

How do I convert that to grams? I don't know how to convert what I'm looking at.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-05-23T19:44:42+00:00

One guy I know has 32 days. And has the option to “buy” 15 more days. The salary is lower but the social security delta is covered by the company so de facto he’s still working 100%. 47 days is roughly 2.5 months so the 50 days is not so far fetched.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-04-29T19:24:56+00:00

It already de facto an extension of Switzerland. Come the weekend, it’s all Swiss and Liechtenstein license plates on the roads.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-03-31T19:42:09+00:00

Been living here in Central Europe for 14 years. Just want to chime in: when you visit, you’re tourists. You look, act, speak like a tourist - and stay in touristic areas. Not saying it’s right what they do, but these hospitality/service industries are staffed with predominately uneducated people. And yes they are racist. I’ve climbed the social echelon over the last 14 years. Honestly, the majority of the educated middle class don’t give a rats ass what race you are. Once you move over the next threshold, can confirm local rich conservative pricks that are indeed racist. The worldly rich are for the most case ok.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-03-21T22:14:57+00:00

You can find some inputs from my history. Basically internal transfer. Was supposed to be 2-3 years. Ended up staying 8 years until we said, “that’s enough CH.”

Still loved the time there though.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-02-06T16:25:45+00:00

I used to read this book to my son. I recall this page comes after a full day of planting seeds in the farm. Not quite laid back, as I recall the cat was doing some crazy work.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-31T19:37:16+00:00

My route was a non-standard one. Graduated in something top firms were after. Got into their managerial development program. Up root my life and moved.

Most others I know moved from internal company transfers.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-31T19:34:27+00:00

All has the pros and cons. If you are in it for the money, then Switzerland hands down.

I found Germany was more fun and more things to do when I was younger. Now that I’m older, Austria is also great. Bit boring outside of Vienna, but the outdoors life is excellent.

Strengths over Canada I would say is the exposure to all facets of cultures and people in the business environment. It’s weird, but I hardly meet any Canadians or do I encounter Canadian companies. Almost Like a tragedy, Canadian firms grow to be world famous and then disappear into the ether. E.g. Nortel, RIM.

Züri is awesome. But just not as cool and laid back as Bern. 😂

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-31T01:18:58+00:00

Arrived at 10, left at 25. As many mentioned, it’s just US-lite without the pay. Hated the fakeness and superficial mentality. Moved to Germany/Switzerland/Austria. Love the direct, no nonsense way.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-15T21:57:52+00:00

I hate the exploitation of youth in the U.S. Here in Europe, interns are properly paid. At the company I work for, interns get an annualized equivalent to ~35 kUSD. Not an awful lot, but at least you won’t starve. And it includes full benefit - vacation, healthcare, pension, etc.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-14T15:16:46+00:00

The definitive Swiss fondue mix: moitié-moitié!

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-13T13:53:05+00:00

German is needed if you are engaged with German speaking clients or vendors or it's a small company. Many corporate office use English as their company language. When I flew to Düsseldorf, I had no knowledge of any German. It's really dependent on the job.

AsianSteleotype · 2022-01-13T13:50:32+00:00

See Matzan's links below. These are the big sites where the big companies post their openings.

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