Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on career and relocation within Switzerland. I’m 34 and have been living in a small town (Saanen) for the past 5 years. I’m fluent in English, a native Spanish speaker, and I have a degree in Economics. My work experience includes a small venture capital firm (medtech, biotech, fintech) and I currently work in a real estate agency. I’m considering moving to a larger city and my main options I am considering are Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, or Basel . Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, climbing, hiking, and board games (mostly TCGs). Quality of life and a relatively sunny climate are important to me. Professionally, I’d like to stay in real estate, banking, or private equity , with a medium-term goal of reaching around CHF 100k gross . I have about 8 months to focus on learning a new language to integrate better. I’m aware that for finance-related roles, German is often required in Bern/Zurich , while French is key in Lausanne . French would be easier for me to learn, but German may open more doors. In these 8 months I could reach either a B1 in high German or a B2 in French. I’d appreciate any insights on: Which city might fit my profile best Whether German or French would be the better investment General career advice in these fields. Any other city I should consider? Thanks a lot for your input! submitted by /u/Tiwar23
Originally posted by u/Tiwar23 on r/Switzerland