The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Expat Life in Switzerland: Insights from an Expat Coach Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Mariana on this episode of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss some practical tips on how to determine where to move and budget your move. Mariana shares her experience of financing life in Switzerland and some money-saving tips when moving abroad. 

We also dig into the topic of finding a job in Switzerland and the Swiss application process. Mariana shares her insights into the Swiss work culture and why it's worth trying out new things. She explains why expat advice is always subjective and every expat experience can be different. 

We also talk about the challenge zone and how to become a new person through it. Mariana stresses the importance of resilience as a transferrable skill for life and we conclude why keeping a diary when moving abroad can be helpful. She also shares why expat coaching might be for you. 

In the wrap-up, Mariana answers some signature questions. Don't miss out on this insightful episode packed with valuable information for anyone planning to move abroad or looking to make a change in their life. 

Listen to this episode if you want to learn: 

• Learn how to effectively finance your move abroad as an expat, including tips and strategies for budgeting and saving. 
• Get practical guidance on finding a job in Switzerland, including what you need to know to increase your chances of success. 
• Discover how to use your expat experience to personally grow and develop, both professionally and personally. 
• How to build resilience through the ups and downs of expat life and why moving abroad is a confidence booster and helps you develop transferable skills. 

These are my favorite quotes of the episode: 

• 20:56: ”Moving abroad - no matter how it is, it will always shape us and it will always make us grow because everyone says that you grow outside of your comfort zone, and it is true. 
• 23:36: “That its’ not only about the highs, but it’s also about the lows and how to actually navigate through those.” 
• 24:04: ”I remember someone telling me like pain is a learning opportunity as well. Even when you are in a very dark place or whatever it might be, you’re always going to overcome it and you’re always going to learn from it.” 
• 26:16: ”I think that’s why it’s so nice to move abroad, because even if one day you decide to go back, you’re going to be a completely new version of yourself and you’re going to trust yourself so much more because you know that you can overcome anything.” 

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