Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
This morning, I sat with a small group of around ten people in Basel and talked about something that has become deeply personal to me over the last few years: Changing career direction after more than 20 years in technology. The session was hosted by Hello 50:50 World Basel, and instead of doing a presentation, [...]
Starting over in a new country takes courage. As an expat in Switzerland, you’re not just adjusting to new landscapes and languages, you’re learning how to rebuild your professional identity. Knowing how to build professional network in Switzerland is one of the most important steps for growth and opportunities. Every connection you make can help [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion on empowering women with a migration background in the tech industry. As I engaged with the insightful questions and shared my experiences, it became clear just how valuable this information could be for women transitioning to life in Switzerland. Whether you're searching for a job, [...]
Yesterday, I woke up at the crack of dawn, made lunch, schlepped across Zurich for my 10 year old son’s German class, schlepped all the way back home, dropped my son off, picked up my daughter and travelled all the way across again in order to attend Durga Pujo - the Bengali/East Indian iteration of [...]
By Helena Zachariassen, Home EditorSunday, May 9th is Mother's Day, both here in Switzerland as well as in many other countries worldwide. If you're a mom yourself, you know how unique a mother's love is. There is nothing like it. Parenting is the greatest gift of all, and the biggest challenge of a lifetime. Playing [...]