Out of the big smoke

beachy · #1 05.06.2008, 23:23

Hi All,

As with most people on this forum, I have been lurking on this forum for a while and thought it was about time to make a brief introduction.

I am moving with the missus to Switzerland in August from London so te cost of living is not going to be such a shock.

She has already got a job in Neuchatel whilst I am still on the process of trying to get some kind of Team Leader/Support role in IT, preferably in Lausanne or Neuchatel.

We are looking forward to it immensely and you never know, my french might actually improve ... in a Swiss twangy kind of way.

Cheers

Beachy

gooner · #2 05.06.2008, 23:33

	Quote:	beachy
	Hi All, As with most people on this forum, I have been lurking on this forum for a while and thought it was about time to make a brief introduction. I am moving with the missus to Switzerland in August from London so te cost of living is not going to be such a shock. She has already got a job in Neuchatel whilst I am still on the process of trying to get some kind of Team Leader/Support role in IT, preferably in Lausanne or Neuchatel. We are looking forward to it immensely and you never know, my french might actually improve ... in a Swiss twangy kind of way. Cheers Beachy

Your cost of living will go down my friend.

Sutter · #3 06.06.2008, 11:11

	Quote:	gooner
	Your cost of living will go down my friend.

Why is London more expensive then living here

Mikeybroomers · #4 06.06.2008, 11:17

Oh yes! Plus, the quality of life is better (in my opinion) - you can get better accommodation for cheaper, the air and streets are cleaner, etc

London does have it's good sides - the nightlife is awesome, choice of things to do, whole multicultural thing, big city life.

I've lived in both and I can honestly say I'm happier over here but then some people would prefer London. Different strokes for different folks

	Quote:	Sutter
	Why is London more expensive then living here

P.S. Good luck with the move, Beachy!

Sutter · #5 06.06.2008, 11:24

	Quote:	Mikeybroomers
	Oh yes! Plus, the quality of life is better (in my opinion) - you can get better accommodation for cheaper, the air and streets are cleaner, etc London does have it's good sides - the nightlife is awesome, choice of things to do, whole multicultural thing, big city life. I've lived in both and I can honestly say I'm happier over here but then some people would prefer London. Different strokes for different folks

I love living here, and it was a long time ago i was in London, and i thought it was very expensive, but then you also get a better wage in London than say Manchester, so i guess really it depends on how much you earn to the standard of living you would have

OP goodluck with the move.

smackerjack · #6 06.06.2008, 11:38

	Quote:	Sutter
	I love living here, and it was a long time ago i was in London, and i thought it was very expensive, but then you also get a better wage in London than say Manchester, so i guess really it depends on how much you earn to the standard of living you would have OP goodluck with the move.

Being able to live between the two, I think the difference is that you can have a good relaxing standard of living on not a large salary in CH. If you transfer that to London it is a different matter.
To live right in the City I think it is possible in CH , we have done it but on our salary in central London - forget it.
To the OP, you will love Neuchatel. We work there a few days a month and it is great.

grumpygrapefruit · #7 06.06.2008, 11:53

Welcome Beachy

I'm sure you'll love it here

vydetra2 · #8 06.06.2008, 12:13

I stay in Bevaix, a village on the lake of Neuchatel, about 15 minutes away from Neuchatel. Welcome to Neuchatel. Best wishes

beachy · #9 06.06.2008, 22:59

Thanks to all that replied. Greatly appreciated.