u/Apart-Olive-7297

If you had to use RAV in the past 2-3 years, how was your experience?

For technical IT jobs I would assume RAV isn't really there to help you but more to "monitor" you and try to offload you as soon as possible.

• How long have you stayed on RAV until finding the next job?
• How often were you meeting your RAV advisor?
• What type of involvement did you advisor have on your job search?
• How were you reporting failed interview? Was it only verbally or submitting them in writing as evidence?

I've been working in Switzerland for 10 years, always in specialized corporate roles, and have never taken a break between jobs. My current position has led to severe burnout. I'm not pursuing medical leave at this stage, but I do need 3–6 months to focus on recovery before I can realistically engage in a new job search.

I'll be registering with RAV soon after receiving my termination notice (likely with garden leave during the 3-month notice period). I understand the basics: high earners like myself have benefits capped at the max insured amount (~148k), and there may be a waiting period before payments start.

A few practical questions for anyone who's navigated this:

• During the notice/garden leave period (before RAV benefits begin), am I expected to start meeting with an advisor or submitting applications, or does the clock start only once benefits are active?

• Pacing the search while recovering: If someone needs to temporarily reduce their job-search intensity for health reasons, what's the best way to communicate that to RAV? Are there documented accommodations (e.g., adjusted application targets, temporary flexibility) that can be requested without extensive medical documentation?

• Process clarity: For high earners with a waiting period, what does the initial onboarding with RAV actually look like? Is the first meeting mostly administrative, or should I expect immediate job-search pressure?

I want to follow the rules properly while protecting my health during this reset. If you've been through something similar—especially with burnout, high-salary roles, or language constraints—I'd really appreciate your perspective. Happy to take details via DM if you prefer not to share publicly.

Thanks for any guidance.