r/Switzerland • • 17m ago

Intermediate employment certificate

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Hello, my current company is undergoing heavy restructuring and they're firing the current manager overseeing my work. I believe the company will still continue for at least a few months and either provide a new director that doesn't align well with the company or liquidate the company.

The current director will leave soon while I will stay for at least some other months. Is there anything like a "intermediate" work certificate I should ask for before he leaves? Does anyone have a similar experience? What would be the format like?

After my employment with the company ends should I "append" the final end of employment certificate when applying to other companies or can i choose which one to use? (of course for unemployment benefits i would use the last one available)


r/Switzerland • • 24m ago

The phishing attempts have begun

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Attached is a screenshot of an email I just received. Note the address of the sender. Please do not click links in this email if you get one. It is not legit. This is a phishing attempt.


r/Switzerland • • 45m ago

Is it a smart idea to ask for a "Mietzinsherabsetzung"?

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I really like my apartement and don't want stress with my landlord (Wincasa). I'm hesitant to ask in fear of negative consequences. What are your experiences in this regard?


r/Switzerland • • 9h ago

PHSG und Informatik-Fernstudium parallel machen oder zuerst die Ausbildung abschliessen? Erfahrungen aus der Schweiz gesucht

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Hallo zusammen
Ich studiere aktuell im 5. Semester an der PH und bilde mich zum Oberstufenlehrer aus (Schweiz). Insgesamt dauert mein Studium neun Semester. Eigentlich läuft es bisher ziemlich gut, trotzdem mache ich mir Gedanken über meine berufliche Zukunft und würde gerne eure Meinung hören.

Wie ich zur PH gekommen bin
Eigentlich wollte ich schon vor der PH Informatik studieren. Ich hatte allerdings ziemlich schlechte Erfahrungen mit der ETH gemacht und dadurch eine gewisse Hemmung, nochmals ein Informatikstudium anzufangen. Da ich mir Lehrersein ebenfalls gut vorstellen konnte, habe ich mich schliesslich für die PH entschieden.

Bis jetzt läuft das Studium wirklich gut. Abgesehen von Praktika und Prüfungsphasen ist der Aufwand meistens überschaubar. Die bisherigen Prüfungen habe ich ohne grosse Schwierigkeiten bestanden, und insgesamt empfinde ich das Studium als ziemlich entspannt.

Allerdings kann ich mir momentan nur schwer vorstellen, bis zur Pensionierung als Lehrer zu arbeiten. Ich möchte mir deshalb gerne eine weitere berufliche Option aufbauen.

Warum mich Informatik immer noch beschäftigt
Obwohl ich selbst nicht besonders gut im Programmieren bin und mir das Coden teilweise schwerfällt, vermisse ich Informatik irgendwie. Das Interesse war schon vor der PH da und ist nie ganz verschwunden.

Ich könnte mir deshalb vorstellen, langfristig in der Informatik zu arbeiten. Dabei geht es mir nicht darum, einfach irgendeinen IT-Job zu bekommen. Tätigkeiten wie ICT-Support oder Service Desk reizen mich eher weniger. Ich würde gerne eine fundierte Ausbildung machen, mit der ich mir auch anspruchsvollere berufliche Möglichkeiten eröffnen kann.

Ein Informatikstudium würde ich deshalb gerne irgendwann machen.

Meine aktuelle Überlegung
Da ich bereits im fünften von insgesamt neun Semestern bin, überlege ich mir, im sechsten Semester zusätzlich ein Informatik-Fernstudium an der FernUniversität in Hagen zu beginnen.
Mein Gedanke wäre, beide Studiengänge parallel zu absolvieren und zunächst meinen PH-Abschluss zu machen. So hätte ich später zwei berufliche Möglichkeiten und müsste nicht mein bisheriges Studium abbrechen.

Als Alternative habe ich mir die Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS) angeschaut. Soweit ich weiss, lässt sich dort ein entsprechendes duales Studium in meiner Situation nicht so umsetzen, wie ich es mir vorstelle.

Ich frage mich allerdings, ob es sinnvoll ist, bereits während der PH mit dem Informatikstudium anzufangen, oder ob ich besser zuerst die PH abschliessen und später neben der Arbeit studieren sollte.

Meine Fragen an euch
Ist es sinnvoll, im sechsten Semester ein Informatik-Fernstudium parallel zur PH zu beginnen, oder überstürze ich damit etwas?

Würdet ihr an meiner Stelle zuerst die PH abschliessen und danach neben dem Lehrerberuf Informatik studieren?

Hat jemand Erfahrungen mit der FernUniversität in Hagen, insbesondere mit dem Informatikstudium?
Wie hoch ist der tatsächliche Zeitaufwand, und wie gut lässt sich das Studium neben einem anderen Studium oder Beruf bewältigen?

Kennt ihr andere gute Fernuniversitäten oder Studienmöglichkeiten, die für jemanden mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz infrage kommen?

Würdet ihr eher ein vollständiges Informatikstudium oder eine Informatikerausbildung empfehlen, wenn das Ziel eine langfristige Karriere in der Informatik und nicht im IT-Support ist?

Wie würdet ihr meine Situation insgesamt einschätzen? Ist es vernünftig, mir jetzt schon eine zweite berufliche Option aufzubauen, oder sollte ich mich erst einmal auf die PH konzentrieren?

Mir ist bewusst, dass ein Informatikstudium anspruchsvoll ist und ich nicht einfach davon ausgehen kann, dass es genauso entspannt wird wie die PH. Gleichzeitig denke ich, dass ich die aktuelle Situation nutzen könnte, solange ich noch studiere und später nicht zusätzlich zum Beruf ein komplettes Studium stemmen muss.

Ich freue mich besonders über ehrliche Meinungen und Erfahrungsberichte von Leuten, die in der Schweiz leben und selbst ein Fernstudium in Informatik absolviert haben oder gerade absolvieren.
Vielen Dank!


r/Switzerland • • 14h ago

You asked where to download the 1:1 Switzerland in Minecraft. The first part is out: the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO area, free to play.

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Thanks for all the comments on my last post. Many of you wanted to walk around your own valley or summit, so here is a first region to try: the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, from Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen across the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau down the Aletsch Glacier to the Lötschental.

It's built from swisstopo's open geodata, one block per metre, so every place on the national map is exactly where it is in reality. On the website you can click on the map and get the teleport command for that spot.

Free download, no sign-up. All of Switzerland follows later.


r/Switzerland • • 17h ago

My gym is trying to scam me out of 899 chf

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So, apparently it's legal for my gym contract to say that they can automatically renew my membership after the end of the contract unless I cancel 3 months before.

They are refusing to cancel my outstanding bill of course, greedy bastards, but, I went on the konsumentenschutz website and it's stated that in order for that to be legal they should have told me a little bit before the 3 months that they were gonna renew it (Eine automatische Vertragsverlängerung ist zulässig:

Wenn Sie bei Vertragsabschluss ausdrücklich über die automatische Vertragsverlängerung informiert wurden.

Und rechtzeitig bei bevorstehender Erneuerung schriftlich über die auslaufende Kündigungsmöglichkeit informiert werden.) at least if google is translating correctly.

I told them but they refuse anyway cause the contract clearly says 3 months.

Have you got any advice for me? Am I fucked or is there someone I can talk to for help?


r/Switzerland • • 19h ago

Can I charge my phone at a Cafe?

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I have to stay at a cafe in a small shopping center for approx. 3 hours, and I have ordered a drink and a dessert (will order more if needed). The thing is, I need to charge my phone but I'm not sure if that's rude in Switzerland. I would ask the owner, but I just got curious of the cafe etiquette here. As a Swiss, do you think it's rude to charge phone at a cafe? What are some unspoken rules at Swiss cafe that you should do or NOT do?


r/Switzerland • • 21h ago

Best stock other than Knorr you can get in Switzerland ?

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I've been using these forever but in cooking videos I see people using many options for it (liquid for example), and I'm wondering if there's a stock that's better than Knorr ? It can be in any shop, I'll adapt.


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Downsizing wardrobe and furniture in Canton Vaud.

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We’ve got too much stuff. Decent men’s clothes that haven’t been worn in years. Children’s clothes from a teen who will no longer use them.

Several antique wardrobe cabinets (over a hundred years old, so large, but in good shape).

Carpets, bed frames, camping equipment, and suitcases.

Most are too good to throwaway, and that seems wasteful.

Any concrete solutions or advice on who to contact about distributing these items will be appreciated. Of course it would be lovely to sell some of it, and others would be good to donate to those who can use it.

If possible, the names of some organizations or businesses that would be helpful or interested in the area between Geneva and Lausanne (closer to Nyon the better).

Thank you!


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

New job, Zivildienst, and a baby

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Swiss mods, what a stupid way to enforce your guidelines. After I post you take it off because I didn’t agree to the terms and whatnot. Maybe do that beforehand in the disclaimer section? As good as the Bundesrat I guess.

Fellow redditors
I’m in a bit of a peculiar situation. I am starting a new role in November and I have a civil service due in February. Now, I’m also expecting a child in February during my civil service. I already know that I’m only allowed 3 days off during civil service due to my newborn (which sucks ass but it is what it is). Now to my question: do I tell my employer already about the unborn child? There was never a good moment during the assessment and interview period to bring this up and it’s my first child and I don’t want it to be a reason for them to not give me the job. They know about the civil service and are as displeased with it as an employer can be. What should I do? Do i bring this up to my future boss or with HR? Second question, even though I’m in civil service during the date of my newborn am I still allowed to take those 10 days of paid leave for my newborn? Has anybody been in civil service during first time fatherhood? Any experience reports? Any helpful advice will be most appreciated!


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Data breach at quitt.ch

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Just received an email from quitt.ch regarding a cyber attack where around 30k employee details have been compromised/put up for sale after a hacker gained access to their platform. The data leaked includes all personal details including AHV numbers, residence permits and other sensitive information such as IBANs etc.

Has anyone else received the same email or know how to proceed in such a case? Appreciate any advice.

Edit - editing to add that I never signed up with quitt, my former employer gave my details to them in order to process my monthly salary. (Without my prior consent)


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Starting a FH-Schule Bachelor in 2027 at 24 years old

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I messed up big time and it’s taken a toll on me mentally. I started studying Mechanical Engineering in 2025, noticed in January of this year, it was not for me, but due to familiar pressure. I continued under the pretence that’ll pass, did everything I could studied like crazy during the summer holidays and still failed both semesters. Now I’m technically repeating it, forgot to deregister myself so I have to pay the school fees even if I don’t study.

Problem is, I feel lost and embarrassed. I have currently no job, my friends are a year ahead of me and some are younger, others have a proper job and the only jobs I can get are cashier (not that there’s anything wrong with that.)

So I am left with two choices, continue at ETH and pass so I can finish before I turn 27 or stop start at a PIBS job in engineering or get a bachelor in business to study as an HR/Marketing field, and chance is I finish when I turn 28.

Problem: AI is making things difficult, I am so scared that if I choose a major I am passionate about such as in the business field (HR/ Marketing), like I originally wanted to, I would not have a lucrative job cause AI is turning the job market upside-down.

Though at the same time, I hate myself for not pursuing it in 2025, and also for not pursuing it this year, cause then I genuinely wouldn’t have minded cause I would finish school at 26 years old.

I feel like I haven’t achieved anything, and feel like my life is ruined. I am also trying to get a job, which is proving to be harder than I thought, even though I worked as a cashier since I was 16. I haven’t found anything, and the jobs available are temporary. Cause the goal was to atleast work 80-100% and save for university since I’ll have to provide for it myself.

It’s just disheartening seeing my peers, finish their masters or having passed the first year or starting and I have yet to start. Feel like a big disappointment.


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Whats the point of the second Lötschberg tunnel line?

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Right now the highest frequency from Spiez to Visp is on Saturdays with 4 trains going that direction between 9:48-10:48, whereas there are 3 trains going the opposite direction between 9:27-10:54

Generally the line supports one train in every thirty minutes in each direction, so 6 trains per hour using the tunnel at minimum. This capacity is rarely used. Through large stretches of the day there are 4-5 trains per hour using the tunnel.

So what is the plan how to use the increased capacity?

Will there be direct trains from Interlaken to Visp instead, or whats the idea there?


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Swisscom.ch

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It appears that Swisscom.ch is down. Just when I needed to download my bill for my expense report too 🤦‍♂️ - has anyone else seen/experienced this today?

Seems unusual for such a big company - I hope they weren't hacked.


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

The highest wooden skyscraper of Switzerland is blocked.

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Nah man this is crazy. There was a Vote whether the tower should be built or not and it passed with 70% yes as people naturally want the 130 affordable flats this development is gonna produce.

Now some dude shows up and delays the whole thing for another year or more? Some people are just selfish as fuck man. This makes me angry. Its not like nature is getting destroyed or whatever as there is already an older building standing on the lot. High-rise buildings are imho a good way to create more housing in a place with not much free space left.

People are always complaining that no new living space is created and when it's planned some other dudes show up and block the whole plan for whatever reason. Always the same...

After a vote there should be no more Einsprachen gopfetami.


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

One third of Switzerland's animal and plant species under threat

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r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

PSA for anyone with a Salt mobile contract: "Mobile Security" scam option costing 3.95 CHF / month added silently to account

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I don't actually know when this was added, but after checking my Salt dashboard I discovered a subscription to this app.

Needless to say that after checking on their website for more details, it turns out that it's a completely pointless scam.

Beware.


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Ich baue die ganze Schweiz 1:1 in Minecraft nach. Hier ein Flug von der Jungfrau den Aletschgletscher hinunter

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Ein Block ist ein Meter. Gelände, Gletscher, Seen und Wald kommen aus den offenen Geodaten von swisstopo, deshalb ist die Jungfrau 4158 Blöcke hoch.

Bei Sonnenaufgang springt die Figur vom Gipfel, fliegt über den Konkordiaplatz und dem Grossen Aletschgletscher entlang, bis sie am Abend auf dem Eggishorn steht.

Daraus wird eine kleine Reel-Serie zu Orten des Welterbes und der Alpen: bisher Matterhorn und Jungfrau-Aletsch, als Nächstes der Monte San Giorgio. Welchen Ort soll ich danach zeigen?


r/Switzerland • • 1d ago

Investigating journalism - food prices

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There is few posts how there is products in local grocery stores that might have slightly misleading labels or just intentional miss leading.

Do we need to bring-in this guy or is there already something similar in place?


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

(OC) Whenever I think of Switzerland, Pingu is what pops into my mind. So I made these FIMO sculptures!

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to share my love for this Swiss classic - Pingu!
Pingu was a huge part of my childhood and even now as an adult I love rewatching the episodes. As a hobby, I sculpt polymer clay figures and I’ve made a few Pingu and Robby figures as well.
Hope these bring some good memories for you too! Noot noot


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

Looking for a PHEV in Geneva

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Hi everyone! I live in Geneva and I'm looking for a reliable PHEV with a budget of around CHF 35k and an electric range of around 70 km. I'm currently considering the 2023+ Toyota Prius Plug-in. Any other solid alternatives on the Swiss market?
Thanks!!!


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

Online link for Steuerbestätigung / Steuerausweis in Stadt Zürich?

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Hi everyone,

Could someone please share the direct online link to order a Tax Clearance Certificate (Steuerbestätigung / Steuerausweis) for a C permit application in Stadt Zürich?

I am confused by the different municipal/cantonal links online and just need to find where to request this specific document.


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

Recalculating divorce payments after ex-partners new job

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Hello,

My partner divorced from her ex 6 years ago. Divorce payments were calculated based on his then very low salary and have been paid on that basis until today.

We just found out that he got a different much better paid job almost immediately after the divorce but kept it secret.

Wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar and what are the chances of getting the current payments modified, as well as what can happen retroactively concerning his dishonesty? He was repeatedly asked if he had changed jobs, but denied it.

Grateful for any feedback, and above all if this is worth pursuing. Canton of Bern.

Added via edit: yes there is a kid from before. 75% of time with the ex. The payments were made from her to him.


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

Luzern Marathon, who's going? What are your goals?

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So what are your goals for this year's Luzern marathon?

Which distance are you running?

First time running or do you attend every year?

What would you like to see improved?

Any tips fo other runners?


r/Switzerland • • 2d ago

AuPair termination in Zurich

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Hi there, I am an Au Pair staying in Zurich and I would really like to terminate my contract. My mental heath is deteriorating quite a lot and I would like to go home and pursue my studies. I have been here for nearly 5 months and my contract is for 12 months. I want to go back home in December. I think my host family are quite reasonable so I hope there is a mutual agreement when terminating my contract. If they aren't what is the worst possible outcome from this. Is there anything I should be wary about. Thank you

P.s. I heard I could be kicked out but I have an EU passport and some family friends staying in Switzerland that I may stay with if that so happens.