Today, I’ll share with you what the estate agents and owners don’t tell you to get your French rental file accepted! Finding a home abroad is tough! Especially when we do not know the local practices and requirements.
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How to prevent expat depression: 5 crucial hacks you need to know
I'm thrilled to have Emilie Marie Berge writing for us about her experience on a difficult experience... This is a real side of expatriation too few of us dare to share out loud, but so many expats suffer from it... The expat depression. It is essential to be aware of it, as knowing more about it can help dealing with it or even avoid it sometimes.
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How to level up your business network in France
Are you in France looking for a job or maybe wanting to change jobs, or planning to move and are looking for a job remotely? You may have been browsing the web in search of job ads for foreigners or in English. But, have you considered using the networking strategy to find the right fit for you? More than 70% of jobs are filled thanks to a professional network in France! So you’ll be missing out on many opportunities if you didn’t.
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How to use a French cheque the right way?
Did you know French people still use their chequebook on a regular basis? It can also be useful for you to have a chequebook, you'll understand why in this post. Let’s also see the pros and cons of using a French cheque (French check) and the rules you wouldn't expect and of course how to write a cheque in French!
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Are the French really always on holidays?
Do like the French holiday culture? Is it really something specific to France? France actually is not a precursor in terms of the right to paid vacation. Let’s find out more about the French national holidays.
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Is it really expensive to live in France?
Is it expensive to live in France? A good thing to know when moving to a new country! The cost of living in a country compared to others will depend a lot on your way of life, your income level, your family structure, the currency you earn, and much more. This information will help you answer this question!
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How to make French friends?
Is making French friends a mystery to you? As you are starting over your life, you need to build connections, friendships. Yes, it becomes a need! But how to make French friends? We often take our friendships as granted at home. Now it is a whole other story... Are the French so difficult? Let's find out how to make French friends!
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Revealing Lyon off the beaten track things to do in winter
Do you hibernate in winter or do you still want to make most of your time? Winter in Lyon… I give you my Lyon off the beaten tracks things to do as the locals do!
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How I found a job abroad thanks to networking?
How to get a job abroad before moving? You are dreaming to move to France. You have responded to numerous job ads, you have spent your evenings writing cover letters, maybe even in French, and you scan daily the douzaine of websites you are receiving job openings. But nothing! No response, not even a rejection! Is the French job market so difficult? You know there is a solution (or maybe not, but you soon will) but you think it can’t help you as a foreigner. This is where you are wrong!
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How to find a job in France as a non-French speaker?
Finding a job is a challenging task in most countries! However, as a foreigner, it gets a bit more difficult to find a job in France, and even more, if you are looking for an English speaking job in France! Language proficiency is also an important element that will impact your job search in France. International professionals often do not know the cultural codes and the local job market.