It is not part of French culture to talk about money. There might be some remains of the catholic culture where it is taboo to talk about money. “We do not show our payslip to anyone, and we do not tell how much we make”.
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France emergency numbers: Do you know them?
Have you ever needed emergency assistance abroad? An emergency is stressful enough but it is even more in a foreign country and a foreign language. So it is better to be a bit prepared. Know the France emergency numbers in case of an emergency! I once used the emergency medical numbers in Ireland after I thought I had a broken ankle…it ended up being a simple… sprained ankle!!! I was 19 years old, and I wasn’t prepared at all! I had no idea what the emergency numbers were, and where the closest hospital was. Thankfully, my flatmate was aware of those essentials! This taught me to check these 2 things…
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6 tips for a smooth repatriation
Your France experience is coming to an end? Whether you are moving back to your home country or expatriating to another country, you have administrative procedures to go through… the same way you did when you first arrived. Here are 6 tips to help smooth repatriation.
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My 10 tips to prepare a stress-free expatriation
Preparing for an expatriation can be overwhelming. We are always afraid to forget important things. After being expatriated six times myself and assisting expats during my 10 years working in the global mobility industry, here is my 10-tip list to prepare a stress-free expatriation!
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My 10 tips to pack for an expatriation
You are relocating soon to France and you need to start packing your luggage? I hate packing but after relocating several times on my own and forgetting things I would have liked to have, I thought I would share my tips with you! You will find here my 10 tips to pack for an expatriation.