I was in Tokyo, some weeks ago, it is the country I am from. I have been in Geneva over 17 years. And I visit Japan once per year. When you get to Geneva and need to know things around here, I would be happy to be helpful. Just don't hesitate to ask me... You will also see many firiendly people on Glocals anyways! :-))) Bizzz Kaz

Hi Beny, I lived in Japan too, welcome to Geneva!

Hi Kazu, Christine,

Thanks for kind reply, 

i m still in Tokyo working on a new project that unfortunately should last for quite sometimes  but i  still want to come to Geneva.

i have been living in japan for the past 8 years, i love japan, beautiful country, amazing culture, nice people but i need to be closer to my family...

kazu, have you been living only in switzerland during 17 years? よろしくお願いいたします。

Christine, were you staying in Tokyo?

 A bientot

Yes. But before here, some other countries for some extra years retroactively, mainly in Europe. 日本語は話せて書けるようですね。８年だから当然かもしれませんね。ジュネーブに８年（以上）住んでフランス語はなせないフランス語以外の国からの人がなんと多いことか．．．私はフランス語もＯＫですよ。このサイトは英語サイトなので英語で書きますね。No matter how late you will get to Geneva, you will see many nice and friendly people, and this site is one good way for that. You will find many nice outing events here.

Christine, sorry I haven't been responsive to "haiku" activity. I am not very good at "haiku". If you have some done in English, send it to me please by personal msg, I will be happy to read it . Beny, you may like her activity on glocals, "haiku", once you get here and if you like it. I believe you  know "haiku".

All the best! Amicalement.

Hi Beny, yes I was staying in Tokyo ... a long time ago! (1992/1993).

Hi Kaz, thanks for recommending the haiku activity :) and don't feel sorry about not being responsive ... although I always invite all my friends, each one of them should feel free to join or not to join :) Sure I'll send you some haikus by pm!

keep in touch,

i from Tokyo!! Ogenkidesuka?

Hello 皆さん、 (￣∠ ￣ )ノ ☆ボンジュール♪

Sorry for late but sincere Happy new year, wishing  you all the best!

it has been a while, how have you been doing?

from my side nothing changed, i m just getting a bit more ready to leave Tokyo and hope to be coming to Geneva by this summer,.

Here in Tokyo is bit cold nowadays but people are still warm for ROPPONGI PARTY!! lol, i have recently move in a new apartment near Monja street, if you guys knows, it is closer to my work place.and like usual routine

Work---->home----->friends---->home----->Work (´Д｀；)/

Kazu-san, Cristine-san, Kiyo-San,

genki desuka? I wil be happy to get some news from you.

Cheers!! また宜しくね！

nice hearing from you Beny! So, when are you planing to move to Geneva?

Hi I'm studying english in Geneva, so you have now a new friends

@Kiyo, welcome to Geneva! Join any activities you find on glocals and you like, glocals folks are open minded and friendly! Looking forward to seeing you one day!

@Beny, I thought you came to Geneva before. You are still stuck in Japan, then. I was in Tokyo in January. Roppongi goes wild every night, so are you? :-)) Please bring some fresh sushi when you come to Geneva  Kaz

@Christine, i m currently planning and might be coming in July,  i m trying to get many infos regarding job, room and so on and it s not that simple...aparently Laussanne seems also to be a quite nice place, will see.

@Pauline, Hi there happy to be your friend, please feel free to contact me anytime.

@Kazu, Wah! i missed you, if i knew you were in tokyo, i would be happy to meet you in person, next time let me know, we may catch up. Roppongi lost its charm recent years but still a place to go out. i m leaving 2 station away from Tsukiji,and believe me that each time i go there i enjoy amazing sushis, simply the best in the world!! Kaz, once i come to geneve i will bring with me some stuff from japan, so feel free to ask

Hello Everyone

How are you doing?

i m currently checking the IT job market and it seems to be fine in switzerland,

just a question, how you guys feeling during  this economy crisis atmosphere?

is  job hard to found? i have already sent my resume to a couple of consulting companies and it seems that if you are not  in the country it will be difficult to manage for them.

please inspire me with your experience,

Cheers!

Hi Beny,

Back in 2008, everything seemed fine.  I had pre-registered with agencies before leaving London, they were all expecting me and I had no difficulty finding a job (speaking French and English) in the corporate environment.

although there is one important thing to mention: it's better not to try to find a job during summer.  Recruiting goes to sleep at the end of June to restart kind of mid-September, unless they are desperate but taking into account that most people take holidays during summer, everyone has to agree on hiring that person, so if on holiday, they would keep you waiting until everyone has returned to make a decision.  The same applies around xmas time, if not sorted before the 3rd week of Dec, then you will have to wait until mid-Jan.

It seems that in the IT field, there will always be work, although the crisis has eventually hit Switzerland, even if the unemployment is lower than some other European countries, a lot of people are Being made redundant so most people are expecting to work much much more so you will have to find a balance.

also, unless your family is based around here, it might be easier to provide a final CV with an address at the border in France although, I know some people who apply and live in Lyon or Paris...

Good luck.

I'm From Geneva area and i back there from Seattle ( US ) , but no easy for make friend here..so i'm looking always some new friends..for go out for coffee, explore new place ..etc etc..and exchange my french for your english :-)

let's me if you are interrested?