Nine Hot Tips to Use to Your Advantage by Angela Weinberger With the start of international and Swiss school holidays, you notice fewer people on the trains, and motivation to work is generally lower than usual. This is when to take overtime compensation, go home at decent hours, and take a break from the country for a while. It’s also time to jump into a lake near you every evening after work.  Over the years, I have learned that everything in Zurich is cyclical, like a woman. As an entrepreneur, I needed to learn to adjust my work schedule to the slow periods (as most expats leave the city), and this year, the heat wave has arrived before the traditional […]

Zürich is beautiful, but for many expats, the transition feels hard. Rules, processes, and procedures​ seem rigid, especially when you are looking for work or when you are trying to access the Circle of Trust. ​When you have work, your personal life hardly happens, as you feel constant pressure to deliver and “prove” your worth. This is not only a problem here, but being an expat magnifies many stress-related issues. Your mental well-being can easily take a back seat. In this session, we move beyond generic self-care. Mental Well-Being is Brain Care for Nerds. We will explore how your brain, as a biological organ, processes stress and how you can move from a state of survival and firefighting into the […]

In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, the concept of a nomadic lifestyle is gaining popularity among individuals who identify as part of the rainbow talent spectrum. The rainbow talent, encompassing the LGBTQ+ community, brings diversity and unique perspectives to the global workforce. For those embracing a nomadic lifestyle, navigating the challenges and joys can be exhilarating. When we started our series for Rainbow Talent, we came across common challenges worldwide. We thought we would give you these five tips for Zurich, Switzerland. Please contact us for resources if you need the same guidance for other locations. Here are five tips to help rainbow talent thrive in their nomadic endeavors. What is a Nomadic Lifestyle? We consider it a […]