1 YEAR UPDATE: 7 things I DON'T like about Switzerland

Having lived in Switzerland for now ONE YEAR (wow where does the time go?!), I thought it was fitting to reflect back on how its been. :) Don’t worry, I’ll post a separate video on what I like about the land of cheese.

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - No easy access to Korean food
01:07 - Paying taxes when ordering from abroad
02:03 - No one uses ACs
03:12 - "Autopaying" but not really
03:53 - Slow customer service
04:52 - No mega marts
06:02 - Ignorant racism

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[siyizhang]

As a Chinese who studies at ETH, I definitely relate to the racism thing you mentioned. Even among the professors there is racism from time to time…And pretty often I was recognized as Japanese because I look “fashionable”. I think the fact that there are so few Asians here makes people don’t realize there are actually big differences between Asians.

[hugostrassmann]

as Swiss I think it is very interesting, what you say thank you, the automatic bank payment should not really be a problem, there is a option where you can say as example under this amount just pay it (I pay like this my phone bills etc / I am with Migros Bank but think other banks should have the option too / the racism is a sad part as we sometimes do not know how to treat people from other countries as we are not use to it (and think Zurich is not the worst place for that in Switzerland), so thanks again for reflection on Switzerland hope a lot of people see it and we just go on improving our skills and help everybody to feel comfortable here (and yes do not buy Amazon here, we are an Island in Europe (Tax Island))

[carlfenger]

You can buy portable AC units from most electronics shops like Fust for a few hundred Francs.

[contrarymary]

We have also been here for a I would agree to your summation. Not only is customer service slow....it is often unfriendly. When we go home for the almost shocked at how friendly and helpful the customer service is. (example....returning Amazon purchases at Kohl's department After having spent 4 years in Uzbekistan it has been lovely here....and we do plan to stay. To speak to your comments on the ignorant racism....my husband is black American and is often asked (almost disdainfully) if he is African. Also....some Swiss folks just seem irritated when they learn we are so...there's that. I've enjoyed watching your adventures....hope this year goes well for you! Prost!

[marcmonnerat]

Well, with 2500 Korean citizens in Switzerland, unsurprisingly Korean culture is widely unknown. On the other hand, we have many people with roots in Erythrea or Albania, which is also cool (and not very known on a global scale)

[carlfenger]

We have set up standing orders with our bank to automatically pay things like rent/mortgage. It is a normal thing, we set it up in our bank app in a few minutes. Better check that again.

[jaalso]

I think generally speaking for non Asian countries and for people who have not had any relation with Asian culture. You would most likely look like Chinese. I’m from Colombia and I’m tired of hearing things about cocaine, narcos and stuff.. it’s just a general perception which should not get you uncomfortable.. there are always exceptions but it’s what it is…

[ursulaalusru]

You are a very lucky person. There are a lot of tiny things you dont like. You are not threatend by war, hunger, terrorism, dictatorship, illnessies, hurricanes an son on. Be grateful!

[lovelydayse]

I plan to move to Switzerland from Sweden also but as Asian i only can eat Asian food 😅😅it hard for me

[Sguba]

If you have set up ebill for recurring transactions you can set a threshold for each biller up to what amount per month/week you want to accept automatically

[CODEMENTAL]

I have been following your videos for a while. What a nice vlog!
I am based in London amd will be moving to Zug in just over a weeks time.

Do uou think these issues are a deal breaker for you ?

I have family there and they own a PO box in Germany. That is a way to buy certain things from Amazon. Not sure if it helps qkth tax though.
For me i guess it means i need to buy my expensive coffeee machine from amazon before i leave 😂

I really hope that i dont have yo approve all my bills manually every month.

[pamelaminkovska]

I wanted to say something. It might make some of you feel a bit better. If no one offends you directly for being a different nationality, race, or religion, know that this is not racism for the majority of Europeans. Most are just curious and cautious about how to behave properly in front of you. The American racism is only in America. Balkans and most other Europeans like the East, actually. The biggest form of racism someone will give you is a stare, which is normal for anything that's different from the usual. It might feel like a cultural difference or discrimination (for the very rude people, unfortunately). Most Europeans won't mind you being different, as long as you don't push it into their face. I don't think any of you are, so feel free to enjoy yourselves and be happy!

[carlfenger]

Megamarket in Zurich: Aligro (Schlieren)

[torylee]

I think Racism is generally a thing in Switzerland, I would often think Racism was only done to Africans, buh hearing u say this? Damn... Ion knoa what to think 😂

[ettorevaccari]

You’re complaining about stupid things, why this girl so superficial be more easy way and be more positive

[thankfulheart]

There’s no place like this abundant nation of USA. Switzerland is beautiful in many areas, however some places there have a backward mentality. Even some five-star hotels are fuddy-duddy. I guess you have to take the good with the bad just like any place on earth. China and Japan are powerful nations, and Korea is sandwiched between them so naturally it is not well recognized as you would think, like China and Japan. So don’t get offended or take it as a racism, just educate them because some of these people usually are not well educated or cultured.