

elyse256
Swiss °µÍø½ûÇø in the USA
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18
About me
Swiss
Lives in Chicago
Registration: 09 December 2011
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Need advice moving to chicago (taxes, rents, ...) by RoseDupont
Hello I need advice moving from Paris to work in chicago next year. here is my situation - 33 years old software engineer with 9 years of experience - married and having a 1 year old baby - Gross income in paris 55k€per year My boss would ...

I am not a tax expert, but I estimate take home as around 80% of the total. It isn't as difficult to find an apartment, but the better areas are much more expensive. Many families move to the suburbs and commute. And no apartment tax as far as ... Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø new to Geneva - Want to make new friends! by kittystu812
Hello! I am an °µÍø½ûÇø from the States. I'm 25 and have never been to Switzerland. I just got to Geneva a week ago to be an au pair for a wonderful family! Since I've never been here before I don't know anything about where to socialize ...

Hello, Welcome to Geneva. I have been here three weeks myself, but I honestly haven't had much time to explore or meet people. If you are interested in getting together this Saturday (June 28th), however, I would love to have some company and ... Read More


Do you ever miss anything from home? by elyse256
Hi, my name is Jeanette and I am moving to Singapore soon. I was wondering if any of the other °µÍø½ûÇøs ever miss anything from home? I haven't really traveled in that area of the world much, so I am wondering what to expect. Any help would be greatly ...

Thanks everyone. I arrived two days ago and finally understand a bit of what you have been saying. So far I can't complain about the weather, but the one coffee I had so far was pretty awful. Mostly, I would have to agree with missing friends and ... Read More


Friendship by shogo
Hey everyone I have been living in Singapore for over a year and a half and am interested in making some friends. I have barely had a social life since moving here and it's not likely it will improve anytime in the near future because I'm now ...

Hey, I just arrived and finding new friends seems pretty daunting at the moment. I would be up for coffee if you are interested. I could use some outside perspective on this place. Read More


New in the city. Anyone up for a drink? by Jian75
Hi, Just moved here 2 weeks ago from France. I would like to meet new people outside of work, grab a drink, share stories... Thanks. Jian

I arrived three days ago and don't really know anyone yet either. If you want to get coffee or something let me know. Read More


I am looking for new trends. by elyse256
Hi, my name is Jeanette. I am an American but have been living abroad for the past few years. I feel like I have missed a lot. I am hoping to get some help on the most recent trends. Can anybody recommend some interesting new/different places to ...

Actually I will be going to Singapore next, so I am thinking more about what I could bring there. Read More


I am looking for new trends. by elyse256
Hi, my name is Jeanette. I am an American but have been living abroad for the past few years. I feel like I have missed a lot. I am hoping to get some help on the most recent trends. Can anybody recommend some interesting new/different places to ...

Hmm, I always look by city. Well, I am looking more specifically in Chicago, San Francisco, and New York because that is where I will be. But I will keep that in mind for future posts. Read More

Do you ever miss anything from home?
Hi, my name is Jeanette and I am moving to Singapore soon. I was wondering if any of the other °µÍø½ûÇøs ever miss anything from home? I haven't really traveled in that area of the world much, so I am wondering what to expect. Any help would be greatly ... Read More

I am looking for new trends.
Hi, my name is Jeanette. I am an American but have been living abroad for the past few years. I feel like I have missed a lot. I am hoping to get some help on the most recent trends. Can anybody recommend some interesting new/different places to ... Read More

Anyone know a Russian Teacher?
Hi, I tried many of the local schools for group classes in the evenings in Moscow, but none of the schools have enough people to make a proper course so far. They all offer individual courses but they charge ridiculous amounts. I am hoping to ... Read More