Working in Switzerland

[tiled.design]

Has anyone worked in Switzerland? I understand you need a work permit to gain access to country.

The job is for a resident with 70m2 of porcelain which has got to be removed and re-tiled due to a poor installation first time round.

Any thoughts would be greatly received.

[365drills]

How on earth did you get a job in Switzerland ! (I am assume you're a UK tiler....)

Job searches: For job searches lasting up to 3 months, EU citizens don’t need a permit for residence or work. If your search lasts longer, you have to apply for a residence permit for a further 3 months. These permits are not subject to quotas, and provide no access to the social security system in Switzerland.
Source

NB: The site does say there are people who go and work there without a permit but that it doesnt recommend it because if caught you will be deported and the employer is not obliged to pay you.

[tiled.design]

Hello Richard,

Yes I am a UK tiler, recommendation next thing you know you are quoting for 3 weeks work in Switzerland (very bizarre).
Thanks for the info just need to start looking at exchange rates, working on 2.5 times percentage rise in rates to cover all eventualities, I am hoping the rate should mirror the cost of living from here and there.

[lawrenso]

Hello Richard,

Yes I am a UK tiler, recommendation next thing you know you are quoting for 3 weeks work in Switzerland (very bizarre).
Thanks for the info just need to start looking at exchange rates, working on 2.5 times percentage rise in rates to cover all eventualities, I am hoping the rate should mirror the cost of living from here and there.

Hi,

be aware, it is very expensive in Switzerland. I was working in Munich earlier this year which was expensive - even allowing for exchange rate. A colleague had been working in Switzerland before there and was always on about how expensive it was.

Make sure you cover everything.

1. Flights
2. Parking/Transport to airport
3. Transport on the other side
4. Accomodation
5. Possible extra weight for your tools

As a recommendation, I would allow 30 Euro's per day minimum for food etc - that is take aways not sit down. Make sure you get all of these things covered off before accepting.

Don't forget - the low exchange rate will work in your favour for getting paid unless he is paying you in stirling- there is a tiler on here who works in North Germany - he may be able to give you some pointers towards rates.

Also, they are not in the EU so you are limited on what you can bring back to compensate....

Steve

[tiled.design]

Hello Steve,
Invaluable information thanks very much.
Have spoken with client already and have suggested an expense account but good to know what day rates I should be charging for items such as food etc.
Regards
David

[Ramag]

Have you completed the job or do you still need advise. I have worked quite often in Switzerland and what a beautiful place it is. Which town or city did or will you work in?
Joe

[tiled.design]

Hello Ramaq,

As much as I was looking forward to this project it seems that the trial just went stone cold. Did never find out where the job was based, the client has just not got back in touch - not even let me know if it was a costing issue. Tried to contact to discuss what the deciding factor was but nothing, this from a client who forwarded images, gave numerous contact details and seemed very genuine.

I still hold some hope, but not going to dwell on it. Would have been great to work in another country though, missed opportunity.

Thanks very much for your response though Ramaq.

David

[hunters tiling]

if anybody can ad advice i may have a contract for 6o holiday homes in switzerland starting next year and would like to hear any info. thanks guys

[Ramag]

Hello Ramaq,

As much as I was looking forward to this project it seems that the trial just went stone cold. Did never find out where the job was based, the client has just not got back in touch - not even let me know if it was a costing issue. Tried to contact to discuss what the deciding factor was but nothing, this from a client who forwarded images, gave numerous contact details and seemed very genuine.

I still hold some hope, but not going to dwell on it. Would have been great to work in another country though, missed opportunity.

Thanks very much for your response though Ramaq.

David

No problem David,
If the customer comes back online give me a call through this thread. It would be a shame if you have wasted your time, and the opportunity to see Switzerland free is the biggest loss. I have worked all over europe and I tend to stay on for a couple of days after each contract is finished just to get an insight into a different cultures, plus to have a break as I normally work all the hour under the sun to get finished as quick as possible. I don`t believe in wasting my time in pubs every night while working away from the family.
All the best
Joe