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Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by alinalex »

sawmurai wrote: post #72
alinalex wrote: post #60

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1. In which area of Switzerland did you move? 2. Which languages should you know besides english? 3. How did you find the job: online, recommendation? 4. Did you move with family or alone? 5. How many years of experience did you have?

1. Zurich city 2. English is enough for working in IT. Live gets a lot easier if you know German in German-speaking Switzerland, French in western Switzerland or Italian in Tessin (southern Switzerland) 3. I searched online and was approached by Hays. Then I had three interviews with three offers and took the best fit. 4. I moved alone but my girlfriend already lived here which made it easier of course 5. 10 years in…

Thanks for your answer, @sawmurai. For me, the western part would be a better fit since I already have some working experience with french language. I would have to move with my girlfriend who is in the insurance business, so I guess Geneva would be a good fit for her as well

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by knocte »

3131s wrote: post #64
herbst wrote: post #56

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Thats very interesting. I am currently in cambodia (siem reap heading to battambang tomorrow) and my frist impression is that this is not suited well for online workers. But the last part of your comment explains it. For me its really hard right now to let away some luruxy i am used too. Kudos!

The enormous hassle for me is transferring money in and out of the country. My internet service in Phnom Penh is fairly steady fortunately. Let me know if you need any advice, translations, or whatever while traveling!

> The enormous hassle for me is transferring money in and out of the country.

Did you try bitcoin?

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by bevax »

One place? I could limit my choice down to three for different reasons.

* Kazan, Russia. A big city with a great architecture, interesting people and a broad mix of cultures. Also, part of family is not too far away.

* Finland, mostly because I am interested in their education system and my child gets into that age… Otherwise it's also a tech hot spot, plenty great people and projects originated there.

* Crete, Greece, great climate, kind people, beaches, mountains (awesome nature), terrific food.

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by knocte »

morgante wrote: post #35

Hong Kong. I love the food, culture, and fantastic public transportation. It has a nice mix of Asian and British influences. The city has tons of energy and is always alive. Plus, despite being a huge metropolis, there are tons of hiking opportunities nearby in beautiful natural areas. Unfortunately I'm not alone in loving it so real estate is crazy expensive (even more so than NYC/SF).

I'm living in HK myself. Haven't been to SF but I think, while I agree HK prices for apartments are ludicrously expensive, I don't think they reach the rate of SF, from what I've compared.

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by tmnvix »

andrewhyde wrote: post #69

Melbourne, Australia needs to be on your list. Pros: Most livable city in the world. Great startup scene. Phenomenal transportation options. Great universities. Fantastic street art everywhere. Amazing food. USD vs. AUD is quite good for USD right now so it is pretty affordable. Cons: Internet not blazing fast. Beaches elsewhere in Australia are much better (it is on a bay = no waves).

Pros: great culture.

Cons: no landscape to speak of.

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by StavrosK »

bevax wrote: post #84

One place? I could limit my choice down to three for different reasons. * Kazan, Russia. A big city with a great architecture, interesting people and a broad mix of cultures. Also, part of family is not too far away. * Finland, mostly because I am interested in their education system and my child gets into that age… Otherwise it's also a tech hot spot, plenty great people and projects originated there. * Crete, Greec…

I'd like to second Crete, but there are some caveats (nightlife is a bit pretentious, if you care about that). Thessaloniki, Greece, is my choice (since I can live anywhere I want and that's where I live).

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by StavrosK »

alinalex wrote: post #81
sawmurai wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

1. Zurich city 2. English is enough for working in IT. Live gets a lot easier if you know German in German-speaking Switzerland, French in western Switzerland or Italian in Tessin (southern Switzerland) 3. I searched online and was approached by Hays. Then I had three interviews with three offers and took the best fit. 4. I moved alone but my girlfriend already lived here which made it easier of course 5. 10 years in…

Thanks for your answer, @sawmurai. For me, the western part would be a better fit since I already have some working experience with french language. I would have to move with my girlfriend who is in the insurance business, so I guess Geneva would be a good fit for her as well

Apparently the costs are very, very high, though, and renting a flat is really hard (owners want your bank balance/history). At least that's what some friends who moved to Geneva told me.

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by StavrosK »

parthdesai wrote: post #40
JonoBB wrote: post #38

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Can you explain we what you mean by "all the benefits that come with being a Canadian city" please?

As an immigrant living in Toronto, I would say people. I have never been to states, so you can tell me if i'm wrong or not but Canadian people are really helpful, polite and courteous. You don't notice it till you go out of Canada. Also as a brown person, i have never had a single incident of Racism here.

I've been to both Vancouver and the states, and people were helpful in both places. Vancouver felt more European than, say, LA or NYC, though, it was much more relaxed.

Re: Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

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Post by StavrosK »

joelrunyon wrote: post #68
CptArmchair wrote: post #2

Barcelona, best beaches with a fantastic city as a backdrop. One of the best City's in the world. Great food, great nightlife, amazing vibe in general.

This would be my answer too. I liked the beach vibe, but the actual beaches in comparison to some are sort of "meh." That said, the BCN mix of options puts it in my top 3 cities in the world easily.

I'll second Barcelona too. Fantastic city, great people, very relaxed, amazing nightlife.
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