I’m curious to hear opinions on how bureaucracy/inefficiency impacts day to day life. We often hear how Western Europe is horrendous with being able to get things done efficiently- but I’m curious to hear for Europe as a whole, are there any exceptions? Would like to hear about the “less popular” expat locations in Europe.

For activities such as getting internet set up in a new flat; or having the heat break and needing the repair company to come look at it- which countries in Europe would be the most efficient?

  • GoblinsGym@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Switzerland is good for everyday life, especially if you rent from a decent landlord.

    Government is not very far on digital services, and can get very bureaucratic when things get more complicated.

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      1 year ago

      Is it hard to find a decent landlord? I hear Switzerland is very good for tenants rights too

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        1 year ago

        Vaud is very fast too. But it’s sort of 1/2 digital. In some cases you have to fill out a PDF and email it instead of submitting an online for. But the response is usually quite fast.

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      1 year ago

      Well my Comparison to Switzerland in Europe is Portugal. Transferring my U.S. Drivers License in Switzerland was like dealing with Hertz with Gold service. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I received a call at home at 1800. “Mr Hansen I was going over my days work and noticed in the US you had an Ambulance and Motorcycle endorsement. Would you like to continue your unlimited motorcycle endorsement and I have friends on the local volunteer fire department I can introduce you if you like” all in accent-less English.

      Going into the DMV in Lisbon resembled more a Rugby scum than a line. The agent wanted me to take a test even though there is a treaty in place. The agent accused me of printing the Swiss abstract off my home computer.

      I would describe the difference as the Swiss treated me as if they worked for me and the Portuguese acted like my military drill Sergeant.