WORKING IN SWITZERLAND

Contractor Care

Apart of finding you the right position as a contractor, Ergon Resources provides a very comprehensive contractor care service. This is to help you relocate to Switzerland, to get established, arrange the legal and practical formalities, and to make sure you enjoy your stay !

a) Welcome Info Pack

This Pack is including useful information about living and working in Switzerland.

b) Accommodation

Nothing is more stressful than looking for a flat, if you are not yet living in the country. Ergon Resources assists you in finding a flat (usually furnished or an  (apart)hotel) during the period of the work permit, with due regard to your expectations of price and comfort.

c) Registration

On arrival, we will help you with all the procedures necessary to register, collect your permit, and to become a legal foreign worker.

d) Schools and Creches

An important issue is help in finding the right school (either public or private) for your children. The bigger cities all offer International  English schools.

e) Health Cover and other Insurances

Ergon Resources will give you advice on the compulsory health insurance (all private or semi-private) and/or any other insurance you might need.

f) Staying in touch !

During your stay in Switzerland, we maintain a regular contact with you and will be meeting you on a regular basis. 

g) Various

Any other help is available such as open a bank account, translations or any other query you might have in your new location. Remember: it’s the small things that make the difference !

NOTE

It is essential to be prepared financially before going to your new country of residence. Examples:

·        You may need to stay in a hotel for a few days while looking for a flat

·        A rental deposit (usually three months rent) when you find an apartment.

·        Foreign people need to pay a deposit to have a telephone land line.

·        Cash in local currency for your daily expenses until you receive your first pay.

BOOKS

There are some excellent books available, we recommend the following as essential reading -

·        ‘Living and Working in Switzerland’ by David Hamilton (Published by Survival Books – ISBN                             1901130134)

·        The Xenophobe's Guide to the Swiss (Xenophobe's Guides) ‘ Paul Bilton (Published by Oval                     Books ISBN 1902825454)