The lack of opportunities, job insecurity and the difficult access to housing push young Spaniards to look for a place in other countries where they can begin to build their professional career thanks to better economic conditions. Among the preferred destinations for those who emigrate are Australia and Switzerland, where salaries may even allow them to return to Spain with savings.
Fernando, a young Spaniard who lives in Switzerland, tells through a video published on his social media profile how much he earns after 23 years working in the Alpine country.
The young people leave
Inspired by references who narrate their experiences on the internet, many find models to follow to embark on their own path and try their luck abroad.
This is the case of Fernando, a car enthusiast: “I work in the pharmaceutical industry in Bern. What I will do is take my last payroll and from there, we will do calculations.”
How much do you earn in Switzerland
“My last salary was 7,600 Swiss francs. Since I live in the canton of Argao, the tax rate is 13%,” he explains, which at the exchange rate to euros at the time the video was recorded, was about 7,860.
“Deducting taxes and what they take from you for other types of things, such as unemployment, my account ends up entering around 5,600, 5,700 Swiss francs.” Which means about 6,000 euros.
If we compare with salaries in Spain, the average salary of a pharmacy technician is around 1,100, 1,200 euros net per month, while a pharmacist can exceed 1,900 euros per month, it is natural that this alternative is tempting for many.