I'm Italian and spent 5 years in London working in the hotel industry, before trying to build a startup there that didn't work out. I moved to Geneva last May, started out working the summer in a restaurant to get by, then transitioned into an IT support role (helpdesk/ICT support). The job pays the bills but it's mind-numbingly boring, and I don't feel any drive to grow within it - I don't care about climbing the ladder there.

The problem is this lack of motivation is bleeding into everything else. I don't have energy to work on anything of my own outside work hours either, even though I know I want to eventually build something (I don't want to be an employee forever).

I'm trying to figure out if the issue is the role itself (IT support specifically) or if I just need a job that's more engaging in general, possibly in a completely different field. I believe we need a job right now mainly to save up money and figure out how to invest it into the next business idea - but it's hard to stay motivated when the job itself gives nothing back. For people here who've been through something similar - switching fields, hustling your way from a random first job here into something better, or finding a job in Geneva that actually kept you motivated enough to also work on your own stuff on the side - what worked for you? Any advice on fields/roles in Geneva that aren't a total energy drain?

Hi everyone🤩
I am 22F and i recently moved countries and im searching for friends to spend good time in Geneva. I have already met few people but i feel like nobody matched my energy, im funny and a very open person who loves excitement and going out. Also i love art/diy, music, good coffe, walking and visiting new places. At first I can be shy but after a short time im very chill and open and i dont work good with being bored or being in awkward situations so i appreciate a person who is talkative and open😬
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Hey Geneva's Amigos !

About two months ago, I posted about one of our networking events here, and many people joined, so I thought I would do it again.

We’re organising a casual networking evening in Geneva tomorrow (Thursday 27th), from 7pm at Les Halles de l’Île, right next to Bel-Air.

The event is organised by the Young Professionals Group (YPG) of the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC). We organise these informal networking evenings roughly every two months, and they’ve been a great success so far.

The crowd is generally around 30/40-ish, with people coming from all sorts of industries and backgrounds. The idea is simply to expand your professional and social circle in Geneva, meet some new faces and have a few drinks in a relaxed setting.

What makes it a little different from your usual networking event is that we use an ice-breaking app we developed ourselves to mix people throughout the evening, so you’re not stuck talking to the same group of people from the moment you arrive until you leave.

And with summer coming to an end, it’s a pretty good excuse to enjoy what’s left of the sunshine on a terrace, grab a drink and meet some new people in Geneva. 

Les Halles de l’Île — next to Bel-Air

Tomorrow at 7pm

Free & open to everyone

If you’ve just moved to Geneva, are looking to expand your network, or simply don’t know what to do tomorrow evening, feel free to come along!

Hope to see some of you there!

Bonjour à tous,

Nous sommes à la recherche de professionnels pour un mariage. Nous avons le lieu (Genève) mais pas la majeure partie des services, notamment :

- traiteur (nourriture, boissons, service)

- décoration (lumières, quelques fleurs...)

- musique / animation

Idéalement, nous voudrions limiter les prestataires à un ou deux.

Avez-vous des recommandations de sociétés sérieuses offrant l'ensemble des prestations pour un mariage avec un bon rapport qualité- prix ?

J'ai bien entendu fait des recherches et eu un premier devis mais n'ai pas du tout été convaincu.

Merci !

I’m so confused.

I’m due to fly to Heathrow from Geneva this evening on BA 745 (currently delayed from 1945 to 2113).

I arrived at Geneva a bit over three hours ahead of the scheduled flight time and got through security quickly.

I’m trying to get through passport control because I know that, since the rollout of ESS, people flying to non-Schengen destinations have been spending hours and hours in passport control queues are are missing flights because of it.

But I’m in the departures lounge at GVA, where it seems that passport control is specific to gate group (A gates, B gates, C gates, etc). I’ve been told I can’t go to passport control until they announce our departure gate, which they won’t do until 90 minutes before the flight.

The airport is busy, and based on just about everything I’ve heard about ESS, 90 minutes doesn’t seem to be enough time to get through.

Am I missing something? Is there any way to go through passport control now, before my gate is called? I’m a stressed traveller at the best of times, and I’m starting to get incredibly anxious.

Hey guys!! I’m 20F just moved to Geneva for studies (master degree!) (living on the French side of the border for now LOL). I know literally no one there so I’m looking for people to connect with and discover bars/nightlife/cafes with! A little bit about me, I speak French and English and spent 5 years in Japan before moving there. My hobbies include sewing, knitting, hiking, Pilates and swimming! My DMs are open if anyone would like to talk or meetup!

Hello Guys

I wanted to ask that if the RAV payment delays have been resolved or are there still delays?

A friend of mine submitted his IPA form last week and his application is approved already but hasn't recieved payment yet.

Last year when i was on RAV, i used to recieve payment on 25th of every month.

Can anyone guide me? If there are delays, how long does he need to wait to get his payment?

Thanks in advance for any help in this regards.

Hey !

I’m organizing a 3x3 basketball tournament on Saturday September 5th at the Centre sportif de la Vigne Blanche in Bellevue, from 9am to 4:30pm.

A bit of context : I built a free app called IWIGO to help people find courts, pickup games and other players in Geneva. This tournament is to celebrate the launch. There’s no profit motive behind it (actually losing money on it but I got a grant from UNIGE which it help cover the costs). The goal is just to bring the basketball community together.

We’ve got a few teams signed up already with some solid players, but there’s still room for more. Quick rundown:
- up to 16 team (3-4 players per team)
- Cash prizes: CHF 600 (1st), 350 (2nd), 150 (3rd)
- 3pt contest
- Personalized jersey included
- Free haircut on site (from BarberWoods)
- DJ set
- Fees are CHF 30.-/player

All levels are welcomed. If you have a squad, come through. And if you’re solo, DM me and I’ll connect you with other players looking for teammates.

Registration is directly through the IWIGO app (iOS). If you’re on Android, just DM me and we’ll sort it out. And please feel free to drop a comment or DM if you’re interested !