Moved to Switzerland from Kerala and honestly wasn’t sure how hard it would be to integrate at work. New country, new culture, first time working in a Swiss/EU company. I’m also the only non-white person in the entire firm, so I really didn’t know what to expect. But my Swiss coworkers made it surprisingly easy. They’ve taken the time to include me in things beyond just work. I’ve been introduced to very Swiss experiences like playing Hornuss (which I had never even heard of before moving here). Some of them tried teaching me ice hockey and squash. I’m still very much a beginner but it’s been a lot of fun. Fridays often turn into small restaurant hunts where we go out looking for a good lunch spot. Those lunches are also where I end up hearing a mix of Hochdeutsch, Swiss German, and English in the same conversation, which is both confusing and entertaining. What I appreciated the most though is the trust they showed early on. Even though I had no prior experience working in a Swiss or EU company, they gave me responsibility and treated me as part of the team from the start. I don’t know if this is common everywhere in Switzerland, but it has made a huge difference for me. Moving countries can be intimidating, but having coworkers who make an effort to include you really helps. Just felt like sharing something positive. submitted by /u/Huge-Spare7159
Originally posted by u/Huge-Spare7159 on r/Switzerland