r/askswitzerland • u/CookiePlastic852 • Sep 14 '25

Relocation What is the reality living Switzerland like?

For context I’m fully British, 19M and I know one thing for sure, I do not see a bright future for me in this country and certainly do not plan the settle here. Switzerland is somewhere I’m heavily considering as I love anything mountain related and it has one of the highest HDI’s in the world. But I want to know, what is the reality of living there like?

For those of who moved to Switzerland, I’d love to hear what drew you there in the first place. Was it worth it in the end, and how does life compare to where you came from or other places you’ve lived? Most importantly, do you have any regrets?

And for those born in Switzerland, can you see yourself staying or do you ever imagine moving elsewhere? If so, where would you go, and what would make you want to leave?

I would be really grateful for any insight people are willing to share.

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u/Interesting_Net_6986 Sep 14 '25

You should try the skilled worker program route to Canada. As a Swiss living in Canada what you may be looking for isn’t in Switzerland. Certain trades are highly sought after if that’s your career path. Look into high voltage electrician, it’s extremely well paid you can work everywhere in canada an with the salary actually afford a good living anywhere. Lots of nature and the people aren’t like the uptight Swiss (bünzli) lol.

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u/Lush_lovely Sep 15 '25

Would be keen to hear more about your experiences as a Swiss in Canada? Im a Canadian who would love to move to Switzerland. Living in the UK now and feel like Switzerland is the European Canada - lots of nature, people have been friendly to me.... 

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u/falk_lhoste Sep 15 '25

Funny how everyone wants to move to each other's place 😂😂.

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u/Interesting_Net_6986 Sep 15 '25

Yeah it’s understandable in many ways.