Living in Switzerland Rigby AG

We speak to Laura Vrinceanu, who got her IT job through Rigby, about moving to Zurich, Switzerland.
Laura relocated a year and a half ago to work for a bank as a Tableau developer. With seven years of professional experience under her belt, she is committed to never stop learning and strive for excellence in her field of work.
Moving to Zurich has been a positive experience for Laura. She loves many aspects of life in Switzerland, from the great amenities to the beautiful scenery and the excellent work-life balance. Join us to discover how she got her job, how her move went, and what she recommends to others who want to relocate to Switzerland.

We speak to the Swiss education consultant Stefanie Busse about local, bilingual, and international schools in Switzerland.
As a former German teacher, Stefanie has first-hand experience teaching in both public and international schools in Switzerland. She has been advising expat families for over 10 years about the Swiss education system and collaborates with educational authorities and schools.
Join us as we explore how schools work in Switzerland, the advantages and potential challenges of each schooling option, and how to get help if you’re trying to figure out what’s best for your child.
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We speak to the food experts Jessica Manurung and David Moginier about regional foods in Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Basel and Vaud.
Jessica is a Basel-based food blogger. She has been sharing her restaurant recommendations on social media since 2019. Last year, she published the Basel Cookbook, sharing a mix of innovative and traditional recipes from local chefs.
David has been a food and wine journalist for many years. He was in charge of gastronomy for the daily 24 heures, and has written Vaud cookbook, as well as several books by Michelin-starred chefs.
Join us as we talk about various food traditions and innovations:
What people eat in the German and French-speaking areas of Switzerland Favourite dishes to try New trends such as sustainable eating, the nose to tail principle, and Nikkei cuisine And don’t forget to share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to our newsletter at rigby.ch/newsletter for more great content about living in Switzerland.

In this episode, we speak to the finance blogger Baptiste Wicht about Switzerland’s financial system.
Baptiste has been running his blog The Poor Swiss for over six years. He helps expats and locals find the best financial products such as savings and investment accounts, pension providers, and credit cards. He also writes about financial independence and shares monthly insights into his family’s financial situation.
Join us as we talk about getting set up financially as an expat:
Opening savings and investment accounts Optimising pensions Avoiding common financial traps And don’t forget to share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to our newsletter at rigby.ch/newsletter for more great content about living in Switzerland.

In this episode, we speak to the artist Nikolai Kleist Burkal about art in Switzerland.
Nikolai grew up in Greenland and has lived in several countries before settling in Switzerland in 2022 due to a work opportunity. He runs the platform Art-Beats, where he publishes articles on the pulse of art scenes, trends, and art activities internationally.
Join us as we talk about the role of art in Switzerland, the best places to enjoy art, and ways to get involved as a creator.
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In this episode, we speak to the authors Anita Lehmann and Katie Hayoz about immigration in Switzerland.
Anita and Katie have recently published a book called 50 Amazing Swiss Immigrants. It features people of all walks of life, both historical and contemporary, who have made Switzerland their home.
Join us as we talk about common reasons for moving to Switzerland, how immigrants are making a positive difference in Switzerland, and what we can learn from other immigrants’ stories.
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