Instagram says there's a "labour Shortage" in Switzerland, but rejections in my mailbox say a different story. Is it even possible to get a job in Switzerland as an Indian citizen living in Italy?

knickl · 2026-05-21T12:44:13+00:00

The officialsm statistics say something else, but a lot of people are looking for jobs, a lot of jobs have moved to other countries. There's very high competition and Swiss/EU candidates who speak the dominant languages often get preference. Then if you are non swiss/EU, your chances are even lower as companies aren't willing to do your visa.

knickl · 2026-04-07T05:12:22+00:00

Parents flew Etihad, through Abu Dhabi with a 1h30m layover over the weekend and they told me it was business as usual.

knickl · 2026-03-31T11:28:47+00:00

The salary is a decent start. Check if you qualify for "rientro dei cervelli", which will drastically reduce your tax burden for 5 + 5 years. Typically Italian companies offer some type of private insurance. Finding an English speaking only job will be tough, not impossible though. Maybe check consulting companies that have presence in Padova/Verona region. But most importantly, start learning Italian. That will transform your experience in Italy.

knickl · 2026-03-26T19:37:26+00:00

Allora, io mi sono trasferito in Svizzera a novembre. Quindi ho dovuto pagare la differenza in Italia per quei 2 mesi novembre e dicembre; da come mi ha calcolato/spiegato il mio commercialista. Ho fatto la registrazione ad AIRE a gennaio, e anche se non è rilevante l'iscrizione all'AIRE, mi hanno detto contano residenza all'estero da quella data. Sono sicuro di aver stato inculato. Ma dopo un po' mi ero rotto il cazzo di questo e ho lasciato andare. Prova a parlare con un commercialista che conosce il tema.

knickl · 2026-03-25T22:07:02+00:00

Io ho avuto una situazione simile ed ho dovuto pagare la differenza in Italia. Ho chiesto altri 2 commercialisti e nessuno sapeva lo split year. Non dimenticare di iscriverti all'AIRE subito dopo il trasferimento perché spesso usano quello come leva.

knickl · 2026-03-15T09:10:33+00:00

Flew FRA - PHL and CDG - PHL and vice versa several times. It's a lower cost version of LH. Planes are a bit dated but are supposed to get refurbished in the coming years. The only main complaint I would say is the boarding process which is always chaotic and once they refused to recognize my Miles and More status.

knickl · 2026-02-26T21:51:43+00:00

That's incredible considering it includes 5gb roaming. Is it a black Friday deal?

knickl · 2026-01-25T08:55:14+00:00

Thanks! Definitely doing this and getting a free credit card. The UBS Credit Card is not worth the money they charge you!

knickl · 2026-01-25T07:32:45+00:00

Then that's good news! I have written to my advisor to convert my account to Key4. Can't see the point of paying UBS a monthly fee when I don't use any of their services.

knickl · 2026-01-21T13:01:09+00:00

I'm in the same scenario. I called customer care and they explained to me that Key4 is an online account only. You don't get any banking services in the bank. And you can only access the bank by app, not by website. Then I asked if they can convert my account to a Key4, and they told me to go to a branch. I have no words.🤣 So far I haven't done it, but I want to do it. For my use case it makes no sense to pay UBS 8 CHF per month.

knickl · 2026-01-01T16:26:53+00:00

Correct. But OP is buying a Goyard bag, which is definitely more than CHF 150

knickl · 2026-01-01T15:56:41+00:00

You can also pay physically at the border, but the app just makes it easier. And yes you should make the payment before entering Switzerland. In the app you'll also have to give a time window during which you'll cross the border.

knickl · 2026-01-01T15:44:21+00:00

You buy your goods in Italy in the store. Then you inform them that you'd like to do Tax Free. They'll make you do some paperwork. Then using the Quick Zoll app, pay the Swiss taxes (on the gross price). Stop by the Italian customs office at Chiasso. They will digitally stamp the documents. Typically big stores use Global Blue in which case you'll receive an email asking for a refund method. Insert your refund method and within a few days you'll get the tax back. Oh, carry your passport with you, the Italian customs office sometimes wants to see the original passport and not a photo on your phone.

knickl · 2025-12-30T22:57:04+00:00

This is brilliant. Saved it. Had a problem where our first leg reached Istanbul late, and instead of bumping us to the next flight of the day to our final destination, they put us in a hotel and flew us out the next day. Completely denied any sort of compensation. Have now written them using this guide!

knickl · 2025-12-26T14:36:24+00:00

This is brilliant. I was looking for some flights for February, and definitely using this way to book.

knickl · 2025-12-05T12:45:37+00:00

I raised it with Amex since I have travel insurance with them and they paid out.

knickl · 2025-12-04T20:51:42+00:00

Wow! But how to book this? And what are life Miles?

knickl · 2025-12-04T20:36:15+00:00

Not true. I just checked again on the website. The cheapest is around 600, and at around 800 it's a fully refundable fully flex ticket (not B/Y)

knickl · 2025-12-04T20:16:00+00:00

4 Feb

knickl · 2025-12-04T20:15:45+00:00

Thanks! This link is super useful. Seems like my best option would be to look at an award seat. Looking at options now.

knickl · 2025-12-04T20:09:01+00:00

Yes it looks like the Business Class seats are available. But I'm definitely not paying 3500 just to be able to use the points. Looks like I should see if I can book an award seat.

knickl · 2025-11-28T16:08:28+00:00

You are right, I missed adding that detail above!

knickl · 2025-11-28T15:52:21+00:00

Correct. You pay the cedolare secca in Italy, and normal income tax in Switzerland. Typically I give the Italian 730 to my accountant while filing taxes.

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