Hey reddit fam !👋
I’ve been lurking around here for a while and finally decided to post because I could really use some honest advice from people who know how things work in Switzerland.
I’m from Spain. and I graduated in Tourism / Tourism Management about 5 years ago. Since then, I’ve been following my passion and working as a freelancer in music production, recording, and mixing. (Also have worked in hotels, and in the event fields, and sound techniqe)
The thing is… in Spain, if your goal is to actually make decent money as a freelancer, it’s pretty tough. That’s one of the main reasons why I’ve decided to look for new opportunities abroad and step out of my comfort zone.
Right now, I’m planning to move to Zurich. I don’t have a job secured yet, but I do have a trial day for a porteur (bellboy) position in a hotel, with a salary of around 4400 CHF/month. I’m aware that’s on the lower side for Zurich, but I’m considering it as a way to get my foot in the door. Cause if i dont find a job soon this city will make my money fly away :)
A bit about me:
- Spanish (EU citizen)
- English: B2
- German: ~A2 (working on it)
- Background in tourism + hospitality
- 4+ years as a freelancer (client-facing, deadlines, problem-solving, etc.)
- Some experience with events/logistics as well
Plan: I’ll sublet a room for the first 2 months, then from July onwards I’ll look for better housing and job opportunities once I’m more settled.
My doubts:
- Would you take this job as a starting point, or try to aim higher from the beginning?
- Are there better entry points in Zurich for someone with my profile?
- How hard is it to switch jobs after a couple of months once you’re already there?
Any insights, reality checks, or personal experiences are more than welcome 🙏
Also, I’m open to any job opportunities or contacts if something comes up!
Thanks a lot!!