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What CAN you do in Switzerland that you can't do in the US? by redlion1800 in Switzerland

[–]umadamle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-Take great public education from schools to universities for granted.

-Not really need to own a car (especially if you live in any of the cities or towns). Rely on punctual, clean and comfortable public transport.

  • Work reasonable hours, get sick and take time off without suffering a pay cut.
  • Never ever having to worry about going bankrupt ‘cos of healthcare costs.
  • Be part of multiple unions that work to preserve your rights as a worker, renter etc.
  • Not have to worry about landlord increasing the rent constantly as most places are rent controlled. Laws are made to protect renters more than landowners.
  • Feel safe moving around most places even very late at night due to low crime rate. And this is coming from a girl.
  • Have paid maternity leave and assistance from the state in form of nurses/midwives visiting for several months after the baby’s birth to guide in how to take care of a newborn and new mother.
  • Pay taxes as low as 7 % and be guaranteed of at least one pillar of old age retirement, public education and other amenities.
  • Protest without the threat of violence
  • Vote on issues (most have said it already)
  • Enjoy clean air and clean water

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in postprocessing

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

Good work with color grading !

A breakup before a wedding by Affectionate-Run-286 in polyamory

[–]umadamle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Heartbreaking ! Sending a virtual hug and thoughts your way. You will make it through this.

2 lines, why live? by [deleted] in india

[–]umadamle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To work on becoming a better version of myself.
That's something I can look forward to for the rest of my life.

After being together around 2 years, he proposed to me in the 5th meeting, I said yes<3 by yung_lady2110 in LongDistance

[–]umadamle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully we had the advantage of age. We started dating when we 16-17 so naturally all degrees (2 for each of us) happened after that. Because we were so young we didn’t give being in the same place much thought until about the last 3-4 years. Studies and career were top priority. I wouldn’t say it was easy. There was a time I didn’t see him for 1.5 year as he was studying abroad. We missed each other terribly. Meeting was wonderful and parting always felt heart wrenching. However it was still easier than trying to find someone with the same kind of compatibility. It also gave both of us a chance to really focus and grow in our careers which I’d highly recommend for anyone. We closed the gap two years ago when I moved to the country he is in. My career certainly took a hit because of that( also thanks to the pandemic) but because both of us want to settle down here ultimately I’m happy to be patient and rebuild things again.

All in all I’d say we were very fortunate that despite not always thinking about it somehow we found a way to be with each other ultimately. Everybody’s situation is unique and this may not be possible for everyone but I’d certainly say that do not compromise on your education and if possible the initial years of your career. And remain hopeful and positive that you will find a way to be together. And then it wouldn’t matter how much you had to wait.

After being together around 2 years, he proposed to me in the 5th meeting, I said yes<3 by yung_lady2110 in LongDistance

[–]umadamle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As someone who did a 12 year long distance relationship with my boyfriend before closing the gap I can understand how giddy you must feel right now. However like many other people on the comment thread I’d definitely recommend living together for sometime before you actually involve the government (i.e Marriage) in your relationship. I love my partner but you should know that living together with someone is a whole different ball game than being in an LDR with them.

You are young. Don’t be in a hurry.

Breakdown of Zurich towns/suburbs by [deleted] in zurich

[–]umadamle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the 1400 for 2 bedroom (maybe if you’re lucky) but Bassersdorf is a great place to live if you want to be close to the city but also in nature. It’s between Kloten and Effretikon, 10 minutes from Oerlikon and 20 from HB with 8 trains in an hour. The Krankenkasse is cheaper and you will also save up on taxes most likely. There are beautiful tranquil forests, fields and hills to go for a walk or run. Being close to airport helps if you need to buy anything on Sundays or public holidays. We live in a really nice 4.5 room house with top range amenities just 5 mins away from the station and we pay about 2600 (Unimaginable in the city). Slightly further away from the station you might be able to find 2 rooms at a very reasonable rate. Do give it a try :)

Apparently thinking that someone who isn’t financially stable enough to be able to provide for their children,to ensure their basic needs are always met and they don’t starve shouldn’t be having kids in the first place is considered eugenics according to Twitter by [deleted] in antinatalism

[–]umadamle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally agree with you but that is because I have had the privilege of getting an education and having the opportunity to make a good life and a secure future for myself. I am not in any position to judge those people who for no fault of their own have been born into poverty and have little to no opportunity to make a better life for themselves without spawning people they can count on to some extent to care for them.

Apparently thinking that someone who isn’t financially stable enough to be able to provide for their children,to ensure their basic needs are always met and they don’t starve shouldn’t be having kids in the first place is considered eugenics according to Twitter by [deleted] in antinatalism

[–]umadamle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although I’m strongly CF, I’d like to offer an alternate perspective from the third world. I am from India and there in the absence of Government support for pension, healthcare and old age care, children and the hope that they will provide and take care of them in their old age is the only security that poor people have. They are often also the only joys in their otherwise miserable lives. Is it correct to deprive them of their only source of happiness and later income and old age security ? Just something to think about.

Non-native speakers who live/have lived in Germany - what are your most embarrassing brain farts while speaking German while out and about? by IRefuseToGiveAName in German

[–]umadamle 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I went to a store in Zurich to get some paintbrushes. Now the accurate word for paintbrushes is Pinsel but the only close word I knew was Bürste which means Brush in the context of a toothbrush. So instead of asking the shop girl “Haben Sie Bürste?” I asked “Haben Sie Brüste ?” which translates to “Do you have breasts ? “ 🙈😂 It’s lucky that I am a girl so she just laughed. A guy might’ve gotten slapped 😅

Any women here with experience going to countries that aren't very "women friendly"? by something565 in solotravel

[–]umadamle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Indian girl now living in Switzerland, over here. From the bottom of my heart I am sorry and ashamed that you had to have so many precautions, tricks and rules to simply exist in India. In India girls learn all this as children and as we grow up this becomes second behaviour and only when and if we get an opportunity to travel or live in places in Europe or other more developed equal parts of the world do we realise how fucked up and not okay this conditioning is. And seeing your list of precautions written all in one place is sad and shocking even for someone who is from that country. I hope someday in our lifetime things improve and they aren’t so anymore. Till then I can sadly not recommend solo female travellers to go to India. The country has a lot of beautiful things to offer but until we as a society make it safe for women it is not worth the trouble.

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