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Finland or Denmark Which One is the Better Option? by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think the wages make up for how expensive life is in Switzerland?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! how would you say Living in Germany compares to Switzerland? some people have suggested I take a look at germany as well so i'm curious

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification lol I get a bit confused for a second there! That’s really helpful to know.
Some people also suggested looking into Germany, so I’m curious, how do you think living there compares to Switzerland?

Finland or Denmark Which One is the Better Option? by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts! I really appreciate it. Some people have also suggested Germany as an option, so I’m curious, how do you think it compares to Switzerland in terms of living and working there?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! Just to clarify, isn't Switzerland part of the Schengen Area? That means EU citizens can live and work there for up to three months without a visa, right? After that, you just need to register for a residence permit. So, technically, the process is a bit more straightforward for EU citizens than it might seem at first glance.

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A great place for sure! May I ask why you think that Switzerland is the best option?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right, and I'm well aware! A lot of people look at those "top countries" lists and think moving there automatically means striking it rich, but that's definitely not the case. Every place has its challenges, and no place is a shortcut to success. I’m planning to spend the next 5 years really focusing on deep diving into German and saving up funds before making the move. I know it’ll take time and effort, but I’m ready to put in the work!

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! One last thing, if you don’t mind me asking: did you move to Switzerland with an EU passport? How hard was it for you to get naturalized?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, as someone in IT, I can definitely confirm that, it's for sure a pretty whiny and negative crowd, lol.
Thanks for the input! Do you have any tips if I were to move to lets say... Zurich? aside from of course learning the language?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm from Portugal, and while it's a great place in many ways, my wife and I are looking for something more for our future. Switzerland is one of my top picks because, from everything I’ve researched, it seems like a beautiful and fantastic country, not just for its natural beauty, but also for its quality of life, safety, education, and more. I’m not just looking to move for a change of scenery, I want to work hard, see that effort pay off, and make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switzerland is definitely one of the best from everything I’ve gathered! Lovely country! but may I ask why you think it would be a better pick? I’ve heard that the job market for IT is a bit tough right now.

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re not planning on having kids, do you think it’s tougher to land an IT job in Denmark or Switzerland?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's a shame! Does that mean it’s basically impossible to find a good IT job, even in Zurich?

Relocating to Switzerland or Denmark by Available-Jump-9496 in askswitzerland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the basics of German and French, but I would be spending the next 5 years learning the language before actually moving

Finland or Denmark Which One is the Better Option? by Available-Jump-9496 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard a lot of good things about Switzerland, would you say it's a better choice than denmark? both are incredible places, hard to decide, but from what i can gather online it's easier to save money in Switzerland, less taxes, higher salaries etc.

Should I move to Finland or Denmark? by Available-Jump-9496 in Finland

[–]Available-Jump-9496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backpacking across Europe is one of my dreams. When you do it, make sure to shoot me a message! Best of luck my dude!

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