Poster: A snowHead
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Not advocating not learning the language - he was only there 6 weeks and used German whenever he could - Infact I wonder why somefolk do live/work abroad when they don't bother to learn the language and only mix with ex-pats. We rented a gite in france from an English couple once, who lived nearby - they couldn't speak french and were unable to give us any tips about the area (apart from where the Supermarche was) - at the end of the week we were telling them about the bakery delivery service, the entertainment etc etc.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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davidof wrote: |
Another things I should point out about Switzerland. Job security is limited... my notice period is 1 month although 2 to 3 months is more usual. |
spot the guy who was living in France before moving to CH
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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1. Zurich
2. Tokyo
3. Munich
4. Geneva
5. Boston
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Boston?!?!
Ahead of Seattle and San Fran
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Arno, tick tock tick tock tick tock tick. Good luck!
Horizon, couldn't your missus become a plastic surgeon and then you could do nothing all year???
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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parlor, if it's that clock you are talking about, that makes a move to Vancouver more likely in a few years time... no complaints from me...
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I know that in Germany when a company is making redundancies they have to take your family situation into account. So if you're young and single, you're screwed!
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Arno wrote: |
Boston?!?!
Ahead of Seattle and San Fran |
Seattle? What's in Seatle? (Unless you're confusing it with Vancuver...)
Yes, I'd say Boston is ahead of that.
As to Boston vs. San Fran, that depends on what you're after. (for skiing, no brainer. Whitegold is totally off-base)
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beanie1, not necessarily but it is easier to get rid of younger staff than older ones as they have a better chance of getting alternative positions because of their flexibility and mobility. The employment protection laws are extremely good and favour the employee as long as they are doing their job properly. The concept used in the USA and increasingly in the UK of "hire & fire" is impossible because of these laws. The Unemployment people help you as well if you have a case for unfair dismissal because you are status alone. I'm an older single person and am as vulnerable on your criteria and have successfully defended my position on a number of occasions.
Sue
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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The system for dismissal in Holland is very protective to the employee: in most cases the employer needs permission from the UWV WERKbedrijf (Centre for work & income ) to dismiss you & that could take months years so genearally they are paid off.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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stanton wrote: |
The system for dismissal in Holland is very protective to the employee: in most cases the employer needs permission from the UWV WERKbedrijf (Centre for work & income ) to dismiss you & that could take months years so genearally they are paid off. |
Goody. I hope you stick with that - or something even tougher. Makes us more competitive.
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stanton, be that as it may, I hardly think that any Dutch city is the best combination for work and skiing.
parlor, well she DID say she wanted to specialise in sports injuries...that would be a good basis to earn a living in a mountain town and support a lazy ski-all-day husband!
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You know it makes sense.
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Arno wrote: |
davidof wrote: |
Another things I should point out about Switzerland. Job security is limited... my notice period is 1 month although 2 to 3 months is more usual. |
spot the guy who was living in France before moving to CH |
Well more of an observation really. It is very difficult to get a "proper" job in France because it is so difficult to fire people so I worked freelance between 1999-2007 but most of your money goes in tax. It is far easier to find work in CH, partially, I suspect as a result of its flexible labour market.
All I ask of my boss, if you are going to fire me, do it before the start of the ski season.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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horizon, seeing this thread title I didn't even have to look who had posted it
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Poster: A snowHead
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Boredsurfing, which hotel in Zurich were you working at? - after spending two years of every Thursday night in the town, I got to know most of them pretty well. (Mind you that was about 5 years ago - I guess most of it has changed now) - The Ascot was the favourite, being opposite the office, but probably did 6 or 7 others for quite a few nights.
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