Hi everyone

there seems to be alot of negativity in this blog so i would like to try and say something constructive that will, hopefully, help someone.

speaking from my own experience, i haven't had too many problems intergrating (but not being assimilated)into swiss society, apart from the initial language barrier. not to say there aren't things that tick me off sometimes.

yes the swiss can be quite reserved and i think that often gets mistaken for close-mindedness or rudeness. yes a few are just close-minded and rude but i figure that's their problem, not mine. i have, however, encountered more helpful people who want to take an active part in dealing with the so called immigration problem and make me feel welcome.

yes there are some low moments when i think f*** this country but then i realise that i always said that about the country i came from. where ever you go there are always things to hate.

but hey, the country is not going to change for me (nor should it), so why should i bother concentrating on the few bad points.

ok maybe some people are in a different situation than the one i'm in but my point is this: if you let the things that suck get to you all the time your life is going to suck and you'll forever be digging a hole for yourself to wallow in.

to all the people who seem miserable on this blog - is that really what you want?

NZer 22 Sep 2008, 10:04 - Report