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Working in such a multicultural country makes it possible to get to know different nations - their languages, mentalities and ways of communicating. It is very inspiring.
Magdalena
Pharmacist
My name is Léonie Drent. I am a nursing assistant with a NDS qualification in pediatric nursing. Originally from the Netherlands, I have lived in the beautiful city of Bern for six months. I now speak three languages: my native language is Dutch, in addition to that I speak English and German. Before moving to Switzerland, I took German lessons to prepare myself linguistically for my new life here.
I completed a Bachelor of Nursing in the Netherlands and subsequently took a NDS advanced training course to become an expert in pediatric nursing.
In the Netherlands, I am used to working hard. In nursing care, there is often little time for individual patients, which often makes the work stressful. In Switzerland, I feel that there is more time for the patients. I see that as a big difference.
Teamwork is also very important in my profession, and I’m already used to that from the Netherlands. The Dutch also place great emphasis on punctuality.
Another difference is the healthcare system. In the Netherlands there are no private clinics like in Switzerland, and patients are generally treated equally. This means that hospital stays are often as short as possible. In a private clinic in Switzerland, however, the patient has some influence on when they leave the hospital again.
I also find the hierarchy a big difference. In the Netherlands, I am used to having coffee with the doctors and having fun with them during work. In Switzerland, I experience the hierarchy even more strongly. In my hospital, for example, it is important to use the correct address, for example «Prof. Dr. med.». Also, patients often address the nursing staff by their last name rather than their first name, as I am used to from the Netherlands.
I think punctuality, an open attitude, respect, kindness and, of course, the love of cheese are very important in the Swiss healthcare system.
This organization means a lot to me. Before I started at Swiss HRMed, I had already been searching for a suitable position in Switzerland for more than three months.
I found Swiss HRMed through Google and was able to contact Esmee within half an hour. She helped me find a suitable position. Two weeks later I had an interview in Bern – and got the job!
I still really enjoy working at my workplace and I am very grateful to Esmee for that. Moreover, she has supported me in important matters related to my emigration to Switzerland. That was a huge help for me.
And by the way, I even made a nice circle of friends thanks to that.
In summary, it can be said that Swiss HRMed means a lot to me. Without Swiss HRMed, I probably would never have been able to realize my dream of Switzerland.
I gained a lot of confidence. My personal development has accelerated enormously and I have learned a lot about myself.
I moved to a country alone, where I didn’t know anyone. That leaves a very deep impression on you. It wasn’t always easy, but that’s exactly what makes you grow as a person enormously. I’ve also learned a lot about another culture and about what it’s like to really live in another country. Moreover, I’m proud that I now speak a third language.
I was very well received and my colleagues are very nice. They supported me well and had a lot of patience with me. The language was sometimes a challenge at first. At first, I only spoke Hochdeutsch and couldn’t understand Swiss German at all. However, in my hospital, a lot of Swiss German is spoken. Therefore, I initially had some difficulty communicating well with my colleagues.
Fortunately, of course, they also speak Hochdeutsch here. Nevertheless, Swiss German is the everyday language. Because of this, initially, for example, I couldn’t really participate in conversations in the coffee room. Now I understand almost everything in Swiss German and have built up a very good connection with my colleagues.
I would like to gain even more experience as a nursing professional in Switzerland. After that, I will see what my future looks like here.t
Working in such a multicultural country makes it possible to get to know different nations - their languages, mentalities and ways of communicating. It is very inspiring.
Brigit from Swiss HRmed very purposefully found the right hospital for me according to my wishes, and it was a perfect fit right away!
In summary, it can be said that Swiss HRMed means a lot to me. Without Swiss HRMed, I probably would never have been able to realize my dream of Switzerland.
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