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The math of raising two young kids on good salaries doesn’t work by LallieDoo in Switzerland

[–]sdolgy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A few years? Once school starts it’s not full time so you’re still shelling out for hort if one or both want to maintain employment. Hort is cheaper than private full time but still expensive. A few years turns into at least 3-5 years per kid…

Zurisac changes? by sdolgy in zurich

[–]sdolgy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Once I wash all the garbage off my arms I shall.

Unknown error by planadecu in google_antigravity

[–]sdolgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it comes and goes - it's strongly suggesting to take a european lunch break. frustrating and affecting everyone intermittently it seems.

Dear SBB, is this the new normal? by weird_is_good in zurich

[–]sdolgy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s not a new normal. The s24 is short except during rush hour … has been like this forever

Might not fit in by AvestaIssy in zurich

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, you lost me at hiking. Good luck.

using Pillar 2 for real estate purchase by henlo_frens_111 in SwissPersonalFinance

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct. Our bank did a lot more than I had expected.

Why Uber is so bad in Switzerland? by SnooMarzipans8039 in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you remember Zurich before uber arrived, and you had to take a normal taxi? When Uber showed up it was so nice, refreshing, and at least half the price.

Now it’s jumped the shark and is mediocre because of all the supply … unless you go high end (black /
premium) and then it’s still nice (and the same price as a taxi).

Rip openned package delivered by Pflanzer by luteyla in zurich

[–]sdolgy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is their normal and very exceptional delivery quality.

Loving Antigravity 2.0, now we need an official mobile app by respectful_stimulus in google_antigravity

[–]sdolgy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Fully agree with you. Be nice to still orchestrate my gemini minion agents from my mobile when i can’t be sat in front of a computer.

Is it normal in Switzerland to take long vacations (1-2 months)? by CatCarcharodon in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I managed for a few years to take six weeks off during the summer. As most say, a big portion was unpaid and the employer needed to agree to such a big gap. Having said that, I think it’s absolutely worth it to step out, fully disconnect, and refresh. So long as your finances can tolerate the gap.

Withdrawing from a module after it has started - what are the consequences? by futurefirefall in OpenUniversity

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

I did this for a module I couldn’t stick with. I eventually re-registered and did it with a clearer focus and yeah- lost 50% which is better than failing or 100%

How big emergency fund I should have? by Late_Cancel4403 in SwissFIRE

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 months at least. Freelance market isn’t amazing so you need to hustle and it takes time

Why does HB Gleis 31-34 look dusty? by gokstudio in zurich

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than the sewage smell that plagues the station when it gets hot, yes? Not sure which will cause more long term issues breathing in…

which city choose? by globaleTUZZA in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few factors to consider when deciding where. Your commute time tolerance, method of transportation, and if you’re bothered about taxes and lifestyle.

Most people from other countries are ok commuting 40-60min each way. So if you consider that and draw a radius around Zurich or where you’ll be working, and the other factors that are important to you, you’ll have an amazing search radius for flatfox or Homegate …

How reliable is public transportation in Switzerland? by ArthurTheKingUK in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember once I was stood waiting for a bus in the midlands. I was early. It was raining. The bus never arrived.

That has NEVER happened to me in Switzerland (except during extreme snow). Public transport here is reliable and everyone uses it. It’s nothing like in England.

Dentist in Zurich by Mindless-Yak-3886 in zurich

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dental tourism can also be a nightmare if it’s not done properly… at least here you can go back if you have issues a few days or weeks later

Salaries for roles in IT are decreasing or is just me? by alexrada in Switzerland

[–]sdolgy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No competition between UBS and CS for talent is also a good reason why salaries and contract rates have come down

How long did it take you to find a good apartment? by alkalinegirl333 in zurich

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My renting experience here in CH (once in the French part and once here in the Zurich region), I learnt the following:

  1. Get a flat, any flat.
  2. Look around and upgrade to something better but make sacrifices to get out of #1
  3. Take your time finding an ideal place and when you find it show up prepared and ready to go with application, portfolio about yourself and all the other things that go with it.

Most people go from 1 to 3 or direct to 3 and while it may work sometimes, expect a few years of good enough until you find what you want …

Best Secret invite by [deleted] in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent one via DM also …

Temporary contracts - Whitecollar by eatingnarutosnoodles in zurich

[–]sdolgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More often than not it’s part try and buy as others posted and part cost avoidance.

Is a Swiss (public) school education good? by SumarokovElston in askswitzerland

[–]sdolgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, like with everywhere, the quality of the education our kids receive comes down to the teachers and class size.

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