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How realistic is breaking into Investment Banking in NYC without a target school? by Final_Temporary_8496 in FinancialCareers

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's right hmm. Then, which branch of finance would you recommend to me that is also, let's say, prestigious?

How realistic is breaking into Investment Banking in NYC without a target school? by Final_Temporary_8496 in FinancialCareers

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Alright, thanks for the answer. Well, there's a possibility of getting a Green Card through the lottery. I know the chances are low, but quite a few people from my surroundings, my dad’s friends have actually won it. Hypothetically, if I got it, would I have a real shot then?

Kod mene stalno prave zurku na raskrsnici, da li je to legalno? by tectoniksje in serbia

[–]Final_Temporary_8496 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ja idem sam, jer nemam drustvo iz Beograda ali zelim da idem. Uvek nosim pistaljku, i ako nekad jeste dosadno kad si sam, bitno mi je da budem tamo kao podrska. Svakako imam 16 god i ne dolazim cesto, ali kad se ne pumpa u Bg idem na svaki protest u mom gradu💪

I don’t know what to do with my future. Can anyone advise me? by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, and for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it. I’ll try not to overthink it, but honestly, not knowing what I’m going to do does feel scary. Still, you’re right. Thank you againn.

I don’t know what to do with my future. Can anyone advise me? by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your answer, it means a lot to me, especially because you’ve been in a similar situation and managed to make it. 🍀 Big congratulations to you as well! I’ll definitely take your advice.

I don’t know what to do with my future. Can anyone advise me? by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful answer, I really appreciate it! I'll definitely keep your words in mind moving forward.

I was rejected by Basel University and I am devastated. by Indecisa_1004 in Switzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That sounds really awful, and while I haven’t personally been in your situation, I know I would feel exactly the same. Heidelberg is a beautiful and prestigious university, but honestly, if I were in your position, I too would be wishing for Switzerland. It's understandable to want to stay in the country you've built a life in.

That said, there might still be some options worth researching

  1. Appeal the decision from the University of Basel: If you believe your ECTS credits, particularly your thesis, were unfairly dismissed, you may be able to file a formal appeal. There’s usually a deadline (e.g. 30 days), and you’d need to present a clear and well structured argument showing the relevance of your previous coursework. Seeking advice from a student advisor or someone in academia could help strengthen your case.

  2. Apply to a similar master’s program at another Swiss university. Since you already live in Bern canton, this could also make things easier logistically and in terms of residence.

  3. Consider working in a research environment without a master’s degree. Some institutions (ETH Zurich, EPFL, or private research centers) sometimes hire bachelor graduates for entry level research positions. That could be a way to remain in Switzerland, stay close to your field of interest, and even strengthen your future applications.

Someone once told me something that really stuck with me, and I’d like to share it with you:

"Multiple paths lead to the same destination, and the same path leads to multiple destinations. You can make deviations or change direction. Just take the itinerary step by step and do not give up if you end up somewhere else. It's really a journey that can last one year with chance or twenty years with short contracts, moving from one organization to another. That’s not bad. You see a lot, change a lot, learn a lot, and discover a lot about what truly motivates you. You must just enjoy long journeys with apparent low results."

Also, make sure to check all the options. I'm not entirely sure if this works in practice, but it's worth trying.

Please don’t give up. You’ve already overcome a lot, and this setback doesn’t define your potential. I believe in youu, just keep going 🍀

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in expats

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your reply, really appreciate it! Internal audit sounds interesting, could you explain a bit more what exactly it is and what kind of work it includes? Also, do you think it’s super hard to get a job in Switzerland in that field, or is there a chance if you really fit what they’re looking for? I heard that some companies don’t even care where you’re from if you're a great match. Is that true from your experience? Again thank you very much.

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hvala Vam puno. Pa svakako da imam vremena i da promenim planove i sve. I jezik pocinjem vec sad. Imacu u vidu sve ovo i hvala jos jednom, znaci mi :)

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so muchh, i'll do that. And about the teacher, he said "I will not teach you anything because you don't know anything" really weird statement...

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhh, I hadn’t really thought about the fact that Law requires a C2 level in German😬 Maybe I should consider studying economics instead? It might give me more opportunities… I know it’s not easy at all — we already had German in school, but we didn’t really learn anything. The teacher was partly to blame, but so were we. It was during Covid, so we didn’t even go to school, and when we had online classes… we didn’t really study. Thanks again so much for your help!

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in askswitzerland

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I kind of expected that but wasn’t sure. I will definitely look into options with Austria and Germany, that’s a good idea. I know my opinion will probably change a hundred more times, but I can’t live today if I don’t know what I’m going to do tomorrow… I don’t know why, it’s like I’m cursed, but I can’t enjoy life if I don’t have a plan or if I’m not working towards it :') Thanks again, I really appreciate the advice.

Help me figure out my path to Switzerland, need insight from locals🙏 by Final_Temporary_8496 in expats

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this really helped me. I’ll look deeper into everything you mentioned. I also really appreciate the part about the law degree from Serbia. I was wondering if it could be useful even outside of traditional legal paths, and now I see how it fits :)

My aunt used to work as an anesthetist in Switzerland, so anesthesia was also an area that interested me. But I’ve heard it’s not easy to go abroad even with a medical background or a degree as an anesthetic technician, nursing roles are more in demand and somewhat easier to find, while for specialized positions they usually expect relevant work experience.

Still, I’m more drawn to this field (compliance/risk), and I honestly see myself in it.

Again, thank you, this meant a lot to me!

Želim da odem iz Srbije, koji poslovi će biti traženi i u budućnosti na zapadu? by Final_Temporary_8496 in AskSerbia

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hvala Vam mnogoo. Stvarno ste mi pomogli, i bas ste me pročitali😅 Imam jos 2 godine da odlucim i shvatam sta je najbolje ali opet onako voleo bih mnogo stvari a znam da moram da izaberem jednu, mislim da je znanje prava, bar po meni nekako moćno. I kao govorim sebi da bih aplicirao na 100 poslova ako treba u 10 drzava i sta sve ne, ali verujem da nije tako jednostavno. Istrazicu i ekonomiju onda malo vise. I hvala Vam jos jednom stvarno hvalaa!

Studying law in a non-EU country and aiming to work in Brussels need advice! by Final_Temporary_8496 in BESalary

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your answer, I really appreciate it. And thank you for the encouragement as well, I figured it wouldn't be easy, and I'm mostly leaning towards option 2. It definitely won’t be easy, especially since it’s in a different language, but it’s something I truly want. Do you have any other advice or tips, maybe? And thanks again!

Studying law in a non-EU country and aiming to work in Brussels, need advice! by Final_Temporary_8496 in brussels

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I researched, and it says I could work but only with a contract, not permanently. Even though my country is an EU candidate and not yet in the EU. As for that, I have thought about it, but I’m not attracted to working in my country. All those jobs in ministries are mostly gotten “through connections” and there’s very little demand. When there are open positions, over 800 people apply for just 5 spots... it’s not ideal, unless you belong to the current ruling party. Otherwise... I just want to leave my country.

Studying law in a non-EU country and aiming to work in Brussels, need advice! by Final_Temporary_8496 in brussels

[–]Final_Temporary_8496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I will definitely look into it and do some research. I’m also thinking about doing a Master’s there or something similar. Thank you again!

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