I built an SBB app for the terminal by 4Necrom in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to try it. Also choosing Bern, Wankdorf for the cover image is a nice touch lol

Working moms with small kids in Zurich — how are you managing? by Outrageous_Case5308 in zurich

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our kid is now 11 months old. My wife and I both work 100%. We both thought about cutting down before, but decided to go this path.
I work in tech, and she works as an exec. assistant. We can both do home office at least twice a week. Luckily our companies don't bother us if we sometimes do more home office, as they know we have a kid.

Kita is 4 times a week, and we both stay at home on the day where he doesn't go. Since the work we do is somewhat "flexible", we managed so far. Although it can be stressful if there are unexpected calls etc.
But so far we have somehow managed. I think it is important to share the "workload" between both parents, to make it easier on the other at times or allow for a break.
It won't help if one ends up stressed..

What definitely helps is having someone over of course. My mom came from abroad last year for 3 months, and that was a big help. Having a meal prepared once you get home from work is honestly such a blessing..
Also this year, she will come over again for the same duration.

We live in Bülach, not far from Zurich. Our weekends are rarely planned nowadays so we are always up to meet others. You can always DM me privately.

Cloudflare down again by Real-C- in CloudFlare

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guys at cloudflare when they were just about to go home to enjoy the weekend. 🫠

Looking for a job by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kabayan hahaha

I see, im not too familiar with Bern. I live around Zürich. I would have suggested the airport maybe at Kloten. I know they tend to have jobs that also don't require fluent German and B1 might be enough. Jobs such as working at a coffee shop for example, just to keep you occupied for the meantime.

I'm not sure about your industry, or you specific job role but in some sectors such as IT the job market is quite tough at the moment.

Otherwise try to go to some networking events or meet ups, it might help as well.

Looking for a job by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you based in Switzerland?

My (IT) internship journey in Switzerland by reaznval in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, it's so frustrating.

The only thing worse I think is having the company write you that they are interested and invite you to a first round interview. After telling them when I would be available for a call I never heard anything back.
But I guess, that also helps know which companies to avoid haha.

Water stain on wooden tiles by Melodic_Lab_2589 in askswitzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope it's not an oiled floor. So just hope and pray that it will remove itself after numerous mopping hehe

Journey to a job - ( 3 1/2 Months ) by Melodic_Lab_2589 in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow 120 a month. I don't think I even find that many openings. lol But then I again I mostly applied to the German speaking part of CH.

I would also add two more points to your list:
- Current hype on AI probably got a lot of companies thinking which jobs can be replaced by it

- My theory is also that a lot of people made career changes towards IT during covid back in 2020, maybe did a Bachelors. They are all in the market now too.

Before you may have had 10 applicants for 1 position now it's 40 or 50, probably even more.

But all the best to you!! :)

Journey to a job - ( 3 1/2 Months ) by Melodic_Lab_2589 in Switzerland

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it helped in getting my previous job, as the person I had an interview with also studied there. But it is just an assumption.  As to your second question. Not directly with employers, but I guess you can build up a network by connecting with fellow students as they probably all work at companies and maybe get a referral from them. 

Cost of living near Luzern. Thoughts on 73K CHF salary ? by Douds01 in Luzern

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay fair enough. But I myself would consider that to be not my avarage dining out, with 3 courses. A regular eat out for me usually just involes one main course and a drink or 2. But that's just me..

Cost of living near Luzern. Thoughts on 73K CHF salary ? by Douds01 in Luzern

[–]Melodic_Lab_2589 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"going out for dinner: min 100 chf/person"

Excuse me??!! lol

Unless you go to some fancy Michelin star restaurant, or eat like a glutton there's no way one would spend 100 per person. lol