It's a good start, similar to mine at the time. You will be able to save a decent amount without starving. Very few jobs offer lunch, German is offered only if the company really wants to grow you in a role requiring it.

From what you wrote about the company and from the salary, it's not a situation that you want to become permanent, so if you take it be prepared to start looking around after a few months. And possibly try to learn German during weekends, if you start relatively soon it won't be too stressful.

I am happy for your negotiation, sleep over it and then follow your instinct

If you get a B Permit you can get a voucher for German classes. I did Deutsch Intensiv under the voucher scheme in Basel when I first got my permit, but I had to ask for the voucher when I went to the immigration department to register with my paperwork like my marriage certificate. My OH missed out on free lessons as he initially came on an L permit.

Many thanks. This is the kind of things I would like to hear, how to cut bills.

Well done you have made the smart decision and it sounds like you understand the situation perfectly which will really help you to keep the right positive mentality for the first couple of years. You can try of course for more money but don't push them too far over the edge where they get angry and look for someone else. Maybe try and push them for a GA (yearly travel card for Switzerland) as that would be a really useful thing to have.

The moment you get here get to know and research the market see what skills are in demand and work hard to keep your skills up to date and train new ones if needed. Do everything you can to make moving jobs later easier.

Most of all... make sure you relax and explore this amazing country. Meet people and have fun.

This may be the case in Basel but it’s not the case everywhere. The cantons and to a certain extent the communes vary enormously on the amount of support the offer with regards to learning the language.

Does lohncomputer also mention the compulsory health insurance? If not, then add another 350-450 to the monthly payments.

It sounds like exploitation to me.

I'm with Assura with complimentary coverage or whatever the translation is (extra ambulance costs, private room in hospital, etc) and I wil pay 250.75 CHF per month during 2020.

For learning deutsch there's www.ecap.ch It's an NGO that charges 260 CHF for A1 to B1 courses. I studied in Baden, but there are many schools around Switzerland.

I would take it.

Living there is much cheaper in general than compared to Zrh/Gva or even BSL.

Last update, as #64 proposed, I have requested the yearly GA card in the contract, but they have denied it.

Last chance, or I take or I leave it, I have till tomorrow morning to accept...

Go for it. The money could be better, but this is just to get your foot in the door. You've negotiated them up from their initial offer. I'd be satisfied with the increase.

Take it and use the chance to change your life. You already told us you are stuck in a place with low prospects and opportunities, so realistically what have you got to lose? New country, fresh start, more opportunities... give your life a reboot and at worst it will be a big injection of new stimulating experiences and some valuable learning.

Plus if he has no family obligations attached, the worst case scenario is to quit and go back home. He could use this opportunity to enjoy Switzerland, if nothing else better comes out of it.

OP, do you think it will be difficult to get a job if you return? If not, you really have little to none to lose.

In Spain and Italy it is easy to get an engineer job...if you conform with less than 30k €. Yes I could return without excessive problems.

I figure Nidwalden should be cheaper than Basel to rent, and you should be able to get a solid apartment for at least 200 less than that - just shop around smartly.

Hi,

The offer is quite low, however if you want a foot in the door I guess it's a good way to start.

I guess it’s an okay wage if your from Spain, k.

Probably excellent for you, Peter, irrespective of where you come from

The cost of living is much lower in Spain than other countries so it’s a relevant point. But actually, it’s a terrible salary as if Peter travels outside the city in Switzerland everything will be expensive. So it’s like living in a prison.

Check also how the tax rates are in Nidwalden. For a younger person think also that there is not much happening in Nidwalden and establishing social contacts will be difficult. If you are from Spain it will be quite a culture shock. Getting a GA so you can travel at weekends is a good idea, especially if the company would pay for it. Weekends or just Saturdays in Milano are an option from Nidwalden