Hi, all-- Thought I'd jump the gun (as usual) and introduce myself to the forum. I haven't actually arrived in CH yet but will be starting a postdoc at ETH in May. In preparation I've been lurking on the forum for the past few weeks absorbing as much information about my home-to-be as possible. Thanks everyone for your entertaining and informative posts. I'm glad to I'll be arriving with a clear idea of laundry etiquette and directions on getting free satellite tv.

Way to go, be prepared and welcome.

Good luck in your upcoming adventure in Schwiizerland..

now repeat after me.. "Chuchichäschtli"

Check out the postdoc tax thread, which includes info on postdoc salaries, and the thread on cheap health insurance for students, as it applies to postdocs too.

Welcome to EF, seeingbee.

Nothing wrong with showing up on the forum before you actually get here. Just don't forget to come back onto the forum and let us know when you arrive.

Good luck with the move