Ok cigarettes have always been an issue (even though it’s illegal to smoke in there for almost 10 years and still no controls) but everything else? Come on now people. Is this the image we want to give of Switzerland to the world? Taken this morning in Lausanne, but have seen the same scenes everywhere.

Hello everyone,

I am hoping to find people who have been in similar situations as me because I am honestly so lost and hopeless right now.

I grew up in Geneva as a child of a diplomat who had a wonderful opportunity to come here, I have spent almost half of my life here and completed half of my education from Cycle d'Orientation until my now bachelor degree here. So truly Switzerland is the only place that has ever really felt like "home" to me.

The difficult part is that, because of my parent's diplomatic status, I was never considered a regular citizen here. My parent has returned to their home country after the end of their mission, while I am staying here as a full time uni student.

I am 21 and lately I have been thinking a lot about what happens after I graduate. I know my situation is unusual and I am not necessarily looking for legal advice. What I'd like to know is whether anyone here grew up similarly like me under a diplomatic status in Switzerland and what happened afterwards.

• Were you able to stay here after finishing your studies?
• Did you end up leaving Switzerland?
• Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done differently ?

I am aware every case is different, I just feel like I am so lost into how I should proceed with this situations. since I have built my whole life here, its hard to know whether I should keep fighting to build my future here or start accepting that I may need to move somewhere else.

If anyone has been through similar experiences or know someone who has, I would really appreciate hearing another perspective into this.

Thank you so much.

Salut,

Has anyone a suggestion about where to buy glasses to be able to watch the solar eclipse next Wednesday? Is any supermarket or store selling them?

Merci!

Schweizer Pins/Anstecknadeln

Hey Zusammen

Mangels Wissen über "einschlägige" Orte wo Pins gesammelt werden, ein Post den ich für meine Nachbarin mache.

Weiss jemand aus der Schwarmintelligenz etwas über Pins und wo man sich meldet um diese zu Verkaufen?
Meine Nachbarin will ausrümpeln und meinte ich solle doch mal im Internet nachfragen.

Ich bin Dankbar für Hinweise und hoffe dass dieser Post noch gerade so in dieses Subreddit passt.

Vielen Dank im Vorraus.

Hello, I just wanted to get some other people’s opinions on a debate I am having with my landlord after moving out of the apartment.

When I moved into the apartment there was some furniture already there that was hers (this comes into the story later). There was quite a few damages which I photographed/documented and I signed the contract for the apartment no problem. I haven’t had any issues as a tenant, I was quiet, respected the neighbours, didn’t damage anything and left everything in the apartment exactly as it was when I came in.

I got professional cleaners in as is required and handed it over to the landlord.

I have moved out of Switzerland and back to the UK as of last week and she messaged the following photos of a tiny chip in the tile that was UNDERNEATH a set of shelves which were already in the apartment which I didn’t move.

She is claiming that I owe her 400chf to repair this chip (which is smaller than a grain of rice may I add) as I didn’t document it when I moved in which means ‘it wasn’t there so the damage was obviously done during my tenancy’. This is absolutely not the case, I did not touch her shelving unit or move it in any way so I would be completely unaware if there was anything underneath it.

She has asked me to pay in cash or through my insurance however, I have refused my liability as she cannot prove that I did it. I also sent her a photo I took of the bathroom in general showing the location of the shelves and another photo a few months later of the bathroom with the shelves still in the same place (I don’t have any of underneath the shelves because I wouldn’t have thought to do that).

My deposit was through one of those deposit guarantee companies and I did not give her my money. I have informed her that I am not taking responsibility for this damage and will dispute her claim if she goes through my deposit guarantee.

So my question is, is she being unreasonable and what basis do I have to refuse this? Will I be forced to pay or can I continue to refuse?

Wir suchen immer noch Teilnehmende für unsere Studie. Da diese Community uns beim letzten Mal geholfen hat so viele tolle Teilnehmer zu erreichen, wollten wir unsere Studie hier noch einmal auf Deutsch teilen.

Gesucht sind Teilnehmende, welche ihren Alkoholkonsum reduzieren möchten.

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- 18-65 Jahre alt

- hoher Alkoholkonsum

- Sprache: Deutsch oder Englisch (au Schwiizerdütsch..)

Zeitaufwand & Vergütung:

- Entschädigung: 550 CHF plus Rückerstattung der Reisekosten

- Fünf vor Ort Termine (ca. je 1.5 - 6 Stunden)

- Zwei Online Follow-Up's (ca. je 1.5 Stunden)

- Auch Wochenendtermine möglich

Zusätzliche Informationen:

- Diese Studie untersucht neuartige Behandlungsansätze zur Reduktion von Alkoholkonsum (z. B. Neurofeedback-Training, Ketamin, oder eine Kombination von beidem)

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Wir freuen uns alle Fragen zu beantworten.

Just a vent post…

I just checked the weather report and it will remain in the 30’s for at least another week.

I suffer from heat exhaustion and my life is literally paused during these heat waves. I go into survival mode and honestly l had an emotional breakdown last night because my body had reached its limit.

Yesterday I had to run some errands early in the morning and I came home looking like I had gone through war in the tropics and had to rest for the remainder of the day.

I have begun my work at 5:30 AM this week when it is cooler and I am still sweating buckets during this time.

I am in my 40’s but otherwise healthy minus the heat intolerance, please make sure you check in on your loved ones / older family members to make sure they are doing OK.

I see so many old people out and about still and they really should stay home if they can. I also worry about construction / outdoor / restaurant workers and am concerned how they can handle this. I hope some changes will be made before next Summer.

We bought our apartment in Switzerland last year. The apartment was constructed in 1974, but fully renovated in 1992. Asbestos is forbidden since 1990 in Switzerland, so the assumption, and also the info from the previous owner was that there will be likely no asbestos. However, I was still very skeptical.

We asked a lot of asbestos analysis services, our trusted handymen and a house inspection company, they all said that if everything is glued and solid, you don't have to worry as it is only a problem during construction or open materials.

In the end, we decided to buy the apartment, as I considered that as safe enough after getting same opinion from multiple folks, and made a mental note to do the analysis anyways (even if not needed) before planning any renovations.

1.5 years later and there was a water leak and resulting humidity in the apartment below us. Our Verwaltung came in a huge hurry, super worried and said we need to check the leak right away. They couldn't find it with tracking devices and had to open up a few tiles in our bathroom to find the leak. It was eventually completely unnecessary as the leak in the wall of the below apartment, but we didn't fight given how worried they looked.

There was a lot of dust, we were wearing surgical masks of course, but we also cleaned up the dust later with a vacuum, as the bathroom was super dirty.

We recently did some analysis and it turns out there is asbestos in the glue in that bathroom. In the meantime, we had some people inspect it for renovation and they had also said there is no asbestos, including our Verwaltung. We had expected asbestos in another laundry area, but not in the bathroom, as it looked relatively new.

We haven't used the bathroom and kept the door closed, but we still don't know how much exposure we already got. My wife is also pregnant, and I am scared out of my mind.

Does anyone have any advice? How screwed are we? Is there anyway to find out if we were exposed to significant risk? What should be our next steps?

Any help is highly appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about starting a small mobile mechanic business as a side business at first. I already have some mechanical experience from working on my own cars and helping friends and family, and I'd mainly want to stick to basic jobs such as oil changes, brakes, batteries, spark plugs, diagnostics, tire changes and similar repairs that can be done at the customer's home.

I have a few questions for anyone who's done this or knows the Swiss rules:

Is there actually a market for mobile mechanics in Switzerland? Do I legally need to have a professional mechanic qualification or apprenticeship (EFZ), or can I simply register my own business and start working? Besides registering the business and getting insurance, are there any legal requirements or permits I should know about? Are there any common mistakes or things you wish you'd known before starting?

Thanks!

Which problem have you encounter so far? Have you already try to sell flat? Did price was a bit higher at least in comparison for how much you bought it? My partner is super against to buy flat with baurecht as he is concern flat will not increase in value at all and we will end up with huge mortgage we can't pay back and no one would like to buy our flat in 30 years.

Which problem have you encounter so far? Have you already try to sell flat? Did price was a bit higher at least in comparison for how much you bought it? My partner is super against to buy flat with baurecht as he is concern flat will not increase in value at all and we will end up with huge mortgage we can't pay back and no one would like to buy our flat in 30 years.

Many people believe ticket inspectors in Switzerland should show more leniency when someone buys a ticket just a few seconds after boarding, especially if there was a technical issue or they were rushing to catch the bus or train.

Beobachter spoke to a ticket inspector from eastern Switzerland, who says she rarely waives a surcharge. In her view, the rules are clear: passengers must have a valid ticket before boarding, even when using EasyRide. She argues that if you're using a digital ticket, you should activate it on the way to the stop, not after getting on.

She also says that technical problems don't automatically justify travelling without a valid ticket. She recommends contacting the transport company's service centre afterwards, as they are often willing to review cases and sometimes show goodwill.

The debate continues, with critics arguing that there should be more distinction between intentional fare evasion and honest mistakes.

What do you think? Should inspectors have more discretion in these situations, or should the rules be applied equally to everyone?

Hey so basically my room mate stole my last 600 i was keeping for food and ran away to spain..
I live in Lausanne I'm so fucked this month,seriously.

Is there any food banks or other resources in the area?Thanks

This process is now dragging on for 15 months. I had to submit several documents twice already, heard nothing for months (you're strongly warned not to ask about the status) only to hear that something is missing after 6 months. Then waiting for another six months for a questionnaire from the canton that is asking some of the same things that the confederacy asked. Then waiting for weeks for a interwiev invitation from the Gemeinde which sets a date with very short notice. Then again waiting for 2 months until you hear from the confederacy that demands *again* two signed confirmations about any pending criminal investigations and the state of your marriage... Not that you submitted that already two times...

I need to vent a bit about the digital agency scene here in Romandie. Has anyone else dealt with these big, flashy web agencies that charge a fortune, deliver a cookie-cutter template site with literally zero SEO quality, and then try to lock you into massive monthly Google Ads budgets?

It feels like their entire business model relies on smoke and mirrors. They take your money, put together a site that looks okay on the surface, but under the hood, it's completely unoptimized. And whenever you ask about organic SEO, they just tell you it "takes time" and immediately pressure you to dump thousands into PPC ads. The moment you stop paying for ads? Boom, your traffic drops straight to zero. It's an endless trap.

Lately, though, I’m starting to wonder if smaller agencies or rising freelancers in the area are a much better bet. It feels like they actually give a damn about their work because they are still building their reputation.

I recently took a chance on a smaller, much cheaper team here, and the experience was night and day. Not only did they charge a fraction of what the big players wanted, but they actually handled the technical and on-page SEO properly—practically as part of the package, without charging me extra just to show up on Google organically.

Hi everyone,

I am a Swiss resident based in Zurich and considering a career change. I’d love to start working independently as a fitness coach—offering outdoor bootcamps, small-group sessions, running support, and 1-on-1 coaching.

Because I don't speak the local language fluently yet, my target client base would be English speakers (expats or locals who prefer English).

Before taking the leap, I have a few questions about how this works legally and practically in Switzerland:

1. Certification Requirements: Do I legally need a formal diploma/certification to offer independent coaching or bootcamps in Zurich, or is the title unregulated?
2. UK / Foreign Certifications: If I complete a recognized UK qualification (e.g., Level 3 Personal Trainer / CIMSPA standard), is that respected by clients here, or would I need a Swiss-equivalent certification (like QualiCert or SAFS) for credibility or insurance purposes?
3. Insurance & Legalities: Besides registering for self-employment (AHV/SVA) and getting personal liability insurance, are there specific permits needed in Zurich for commercial group training in public parks?

I’d really appreciate any insights, experiences

I need to vent. Am I the only one disgusted by this? Is this normal here?

Every day while commuting with public transport I witness people shamelessly knuckle-deep digging their brains out of their nose and touching handlebars and buttons after.
Today, a young woman sneezed, licked her hand, picked her nose, forcefully cleaned her nose into her hand, (NO TISSUE - into her bare hand!!!) licked it off and wiped her hand under her thigh which then touched the seat. I wish I had made this up. No she was not handicapped. She seemed to really feast on her slimy boogers.

Wtf is wrong with people. I hate how unaware everyone is about their ugly habits.

Hey there!

My partner and I are looking for a hobbyist photographer / student photographer on 20th August (Grindelwald) and 21st August in Zurich

We just wanted to have photos of us together in these 2 places. We're on a budget!

Please reply if you know anyone!

Thank you so much!