(Last Update: 07.09.2024) It is certain that Paris is one of the top three cities to be preferred as a tourist destination, but when you dive into the Paris dream and decide to live here for a long time or What will happen to you when job opportunities give you the opportunity to work in Paris?How long will this dream last? How much of what you see is a dream and how much is real? This time, we are here with the article Business Life in Paris to answer these questions. I say we are here because I did not prepare this article alone.
In Paris, at important levels, both self-employed and expat I asked the people I care about, both those who are still working and those who worked a while ago and returned to Turkey, to write an article about their perspective on Business Life in Paris and their personal opinions. Thank you, they did not offend me and everyone, regardless of length or short, wrote an article. In order to guide those who will come to Paris and work here or those who are considering working here. They shared their ideas with us. White-collar workers, those who are their own bosses, those who once worked as businessmen in Paris and who now live as poets, writers and journalists. including who and who are not. Even my French friends, who are learning Turkish, shared their ideas with us, just to be fair…
Some wanted their names to be published, while others preferred to use pseudonyms. What is more important to us is what they think and how their thoughts will guide us, rather than who they are. So, let's learn what they all think about Paris and Business Life in Paris, one by one. I did not interfere with anyone's writing; I'm publishing it as it is... Here you go:
Esma Gencer
I can't tell you how much this blog and you helped me make this decision before coming to France. Thank you again and again for this. When it comes to professional life, it would be useful to point out that the place I work is not a French company, everyone speaks English, but most of the employees are French. As for my experiences:
- Everyone knows English but no one prefers it That's why learning French becomes essential over time in order to adapt, especially if you have a government job (tax, health insurance, driving license, etc.). They don't like their own accent in English anyway, so they don't use it unless they have a hard time..
- Also, the company does not undertake state-related administrative work for you, so you register for social insurance yourself.
- I learned that if a job is very urgent, it means it has at least 2 weeks., so no stress,
- Vacation comes first, you have the right to plenty of holidays, the duration of annual leave may vary from company to company. Here we have 27 days of annual paid leave renewed from June to June, 2 days or more of seniority leave, and 10 days of excused leave renewed from new year to new year. In short, it's great :)
- At the workplace There is almost no one who does not exercise regularly.Sports are encouraged in schools from an early age. Some workplaces extend the lunch break to 2 hours, allowing you to exercise comfortably during the lunch break. You can meet a lot of people running, cycling and skating here. Some workplaces give bonuses to those who bike to work more than half the year..
- Nobody works hard, but in general, the vast majority of them do their job and finish it (or they work hard from time to time, but frankly, I haven't encountered that much).
- Very good engineers are rare, but if they are found, they are really good. They know good statistics, they are knowledgeable about sub-branches (for example, the designer must have knowledge about risk management / reliability / error analysis, maintenance, production, etc.). If not, they will ask and learn. Nobody just does what they are taught just because they learned it that way at school, they use their experience and what they have learned and add their questions to it, question them and continue learning.
- You may come across people with very high egos (as it is everywhere), the upper level article does not work for them, but fortunately they are not crowded...
- I have never encountered racismOn the contrary, when I learned that I was Turkish, I felt a special interest and desire to get to know the culture. They are very eager to try our dishes, those who know them love it and they always request a size at every team event :)
- Coffee is indispensable for them, because they use it both to sober up, to relax, and to socialize. This Participating in coffee breaks is the best opportunity to chat with them.. I experienced one of the biggest difficulties during these coffee breaks, because during these breaks, they can lose themselves in conversation and talk very fast, there may be topics related to their daily lives, there may be topics related to their culture. Naturally, even if you know French, because you did not grow up in the same culture as them, because they speak fast, Because there are 5 different ways to say some words You may feel lost and alone. That's why you may not want to attend every coffee break, but it might not be bad to attend from time to time, you may learn very interesting things.
- One of their habits that surprises me the most is kiss sessions It happened 🙂 The first day I came, everyone I met kissed me 🙂 I guess it was a way to say welcome, but then I saw that every morning, everyone in the office, whoever was in the office, said good morning and kissed me 🙂 It may be used, but it still seems interesting to me. (Of course this pandemic (it was before)
- The most tragicomic situation I have encountered is find a house And it happened about opening a bank account. Of course, it is not something that can happen to everyone, but we can say that mine turned into a paradox because The bank asked for my permanent home address so that I could open an account, but when I wanted to rent a house, they asked for my bank account number. 🙂 ŞI laugh now, it wasn't funny at all then.
- At work (in ours, it may be different in others), food, coffee and tea are paid, but you can eat the meal in the company's cafeteria (la cantine) which is cheaper but its taste is debatable, fortunately there is plenty of variety.
- If we compare with us a very productive society, new ideas, following trends and new technologies are supported in the workplace and vice versa They are definitely not consumers.They try to consume only in line with their needs. Workplaces are careful to provide information about zero waste, recycling is encouraged, and old monitors, papers, and coffee capsules are recycled under the responsibility of the workplace.
- Here is my favorite: brand addiction, who went where, where did he buy it, how much did he buy it for, oh what brand is it, no, how wonderful it is, Nobody looks at what I wear, what I wear, if you don't wear make-up « are you sick? » No one says, no one rolls their eyes saying "I have 5 stones or 3 stones", no one even tries to wear expensive jewelry every day. I haven't seen anyone coming to work looking like they just came out of the hairdresser..
- Transportation As Ahmet Bey stated, Navigo It is very easy with companies and companies pay half the fee (there are also those who pay more).
- Although not every company offers Ease of working from home, flexible working hours (Not outwardly flexible or overtime like we do – you can leave when your work is done, if there is no obstacle to your work, you can come late and leave at a suitable time).
- There are always strikes here, those who do not see the difficulty go on strike when they get a little difficult, transportation becomes difficult but it does not stop, the employer cannot fire you just because you participated in the strike.
- There are two types of contracts What I know is CDD and CDI. CDI is temporary, CDI is permanent contract.
- Salary is personal and not shared with everyone.. There is no annual raise, you can't see it even if you look under a microscope. and bargaining is done on gross salary (This preliminary information is the information that Ahmet Bey gave me 3 years ago, thank you.).
- No extra dedication is expected from you at work, they just expect you to do your job / do it well. Work-private life should be balanced, no one abuses the flexibility of working hours or the opportunity to work from home.
- There is a super-perfect institution called CE (now known as CSE). It is within the company (usually available in most companies), it offers you the opportunity to buy cheap cinema, museum and amusement park tickets, it has a library, a ludotheque (game/toy library) for children and adults, a DVD library, and cheap rental houses for summer and winter holidays. organizes tours, offers discounts to castles, provides heavy materials for repairs, Christmasgives gifts in ; It is an incredible luxury for me.
- Work distribution is generally fair, you are not given more than you can do, but if it happens, you have the legal right to say "No" and that's why the employer / manager cannot put pressure on you, they have to accept it.
- « Diversity » is not just lip service, it is actually supported. Religion, language, race, choices, colors and tastes are never discussed. A person who comes to work in his local clothes is not looked at with disdain, a man who fasts is not asked "why?", and a person who does not fast is not asked "why?" It is shameful to ask questions such as these, the consequences may be severe, including further exclusion... A perfect example of respect and civilization, perhaps the thing that should be taken as an example the most.
Nickname: MMA
I had the opportunity to work with the French and people of different nationalities in Paris for 3 years. I had very good days. There were times when I had difficulty. What I observed in the French, The most striking characteristics of the French are that they act politically and when they need to take responsibility, they spread it throughout the process and bring things to the point of being postponed.. So they think they have a chance to escape responsibility; with this Essentially, the problem does not go away, it is just that the parties lose their initial insistence as they cool off from the process.. In this case, projects sometimes come to a halt. On the other hand, the admirable aspect of French business life is that in such situations, everyone has the right to express their opinion and speak out on the issue, each relevant party is encouraged to speak until important decisions are made, and finally, they ensure that no idea is left unsaid or unpronounced.
Burak Küçükak
Hello everyone,
First of all, I would like to thank dear Ahmet for giving me the opportunity to share my general experiences about working life in Paris. As far as I have gained from my own experience, I would like to touch upon the issues that you should pay attention to or avoid; details “Being an Expat in ParisYou can find it in a much more comprehensive way in my article.
Playing Employee rights are comprehensively protected I want you to know that you have found a place for yourself in a system. Of course, if you are surrounded by a malicious manager and/or jealous team members, everything will become extremely difficult, no matter which country, city, sector, company or department you work in in the world. In this context, I especially recommend that you make an effort to ensure that the posts your teammates share about you are positive.
Also related to this issue I would like to underline the importance of "coffee breaks" in French working life, which are given between 10-11 am in the morning or 16-17 pm in the evening. It took me a while to get used to these coffee breaks and the transparent sharing of different topics, especially holiday plans, during coffee breaks. Of course, in this too It is special that in Turkey we only have 14-15 working days of holiday a year, while in France this figure is 35 or more. When I realized that people do not live their lives focused on institutions, titles and salaries, I actually had the opportunity to think deeply about what we pass by without touching, instead of chasing these things.
In addition, I was impressed to see that different issues regarding private life could be planned long in advance. I don't want to encourage anyone or show off, but it was a pleasure to buy tickets 4 months in advance and see that 1, 2 or 3 week permits were approved. Of course, the fact that I experienced the exact opposite extremes in Paris and in the department where I first started working in the same institution, and that I discovered the existence of these conditions after changing departments, has a special place in my Business Life experience in Paris.
I would like to close the topic by making a few comments about general business rules, regardless of the conditions within the department you will be in: When you ask someone for help on something, I recommend that you first raise the issue verbally and then send an e-mail. I find the French very sensitive, because when they see the e-mail you sent directly to your inbox (especially if you meet and greet each other frequently during the day), you may encounter reactions that you would never expect and make you say "What did I do wrong now?" Also, I can tell you about "business follow-up" issues, which are actually difficult to explain but even more difficult to do. Forget the "same day solution" element as we do in Turkey, However, if 3 business days have passed and you have not received a response, I strongly recommend that you remind us again by e-mail. Of course, you can take these determinations as minimum values and extend them further at the end of each year, during long holidays in March and August and one-day public holidays in May. In short, if you insist, the completion time of your work will be longer and you will be blacklisted :)
Before I forget, if you haven't had the opportunity to meet with someone for various reasons after the first meeting, but you have a business-oriented topic that you need to talk about, you can have lunch with this person and exchange whatever topic you want to talk about. Speaking of lunches, a book the size of two notebooks could be written on this subject. The most important thing after coffee breaks is lunch! You shouldn't miss it; sometimes you are expected to organize people. So there is no such thing as slacking :)
Nickname: Marmota Marmota
First of all, some background information:
I am in the finance industry, my clients are other international banks and my colleagues are French. What I will write is aimed at those who will work in a French company in Paris. My comments do not cover international companies or the representatives of foreign companies here.
Paris is the fourth European city I have lived in. After London, Brussels and Geneva, I can say that it is by far the most interesting. First, I recommend you read “A Year in Merde” by Stephen Clarke. Moreover How to Become Parisian in One Hour Watch the theater in Paris. First of all, know what the French think: If you're Parisian, everyone else (including the French) is provincial. Even if you are French but come from other cities or suburbs... Why did you come here? Most of them have been to Turkey, and if they are well educated, they have seen places like Cappadocia-Ephesus. They have opinions about Türkiye, but generally they are not good ideas... Although invisible, there are rigid social layers such as the caste system. The schools, restaurants and shops of the common class, bourgeoisie and aristocrats are different. Even the places they sit are different. 6-7-8th borough'in; Are those who live on the 15th and suburban people the same, for God's sake? :p
Although the Dutch are notorious, the French are more stingy. Not just about money, but also about investing in friendship, spending time, etc. “Par contre”, They can talk about unnecessary topics for hours -just to discuss- Spending the evening on a terrace with two glasses of wine and cheese While your head is boiling from the heating above and your ass is cold in the cold blowing from below, you can spend it in the little wicker chair saying «bien sur» uncomfortably.
What about Business Life in Paris? The first and most important rule: If you are in a French company, know French, if you don't know it, learn it. Hierarchy is important, get to know your superiors and talk to each other. Don't be so cavalier as to frown, then you (vous) will be surprised by the answer you come up with by pulling your head back and frowning. Embrace macho culture. Strong and indestructible French women are not in important positions in big companies, see. At work (or even anywhere) don't wear multicolored, black, gray is better if you say you will be very adventurous.
Stay calm in long meetings, talking nonsense is here tooIn fact, don't go unless necessary. If you rule, you speak. Ask them only “yes-no” questions so you don't stray off topic. 🙂 If you want to make someone do something Be prepared for a “no” answer. Keep your cool; Politely but persistently explain why it should be “yes”, even if it is over and over again.
In the morning after everyone comes to work and after lunch They give coffee breaks, definitely go to them. Whatever is not talked about in meetings is talked about there, don't miss it. Lunch networking activityBe sure to eat with someone.
Nickname: Sea
It's hard work being in business in France.
You will be patient, you will be professional, you will know how to fit in, go easy on yourself and take it slow. : )
The days and weeks when I first arrived were like a dream, and when I look back, I can't forget how positive I always saw everything that happened. Send invitation for lunch from Outlook Even having to do it seemed like a game to me. Now I've gotten so used to it that, let alone finding it strange, I send the invitation even after we talk on the phone so that it won't be forgotten.
I'm sure being a foreigner is difficult in every country in Continental Europe. Even if it is not openly stated in your face, you always feel that you are a bit of a stranger due to your distance from what is happening. Let's not say exclusion, but sometimes you naturally stay out of the conversation and sharing. I don't know if maybe something would change a little if you spoke French as your native language, but of course it is not very easy to master every subject unless you were born and raised here, accumulated memories here and were not imbued with the culture and history of this place.
I think everyone knows that the French are superior to other countries when it comes to sticking to their language. Is it due to reluctance towards foreign languages, a little shyness or fear? They stop speaking English as soon as they realize that the other person has learned even a few words of French. If you don't focus on the first day and insist on trying to speak French even though you don't know or understand it, you will go through a very fast adaptation like me, but in the meantime you will miss and lose a lot of things. But it was too late for me when I realized that it was beneficial to establish a golden balance. My advice to newcomersOf course, it varies depending on the environment you are in, but don't stress yourself and if you have the chance, switch to English when you are stuck. Leave French practice to coffee conversations and lunch breaks.
The hierarchy in France is more similar to what it was in Turkey in the 70s than I would have expected. There are a lot of titles, a lot of ranks, a lot of hierarchical steps. Moreover, the respect for the superior and the tendency to leave the decision to the boss resembles our somewhat rotten approach of "whatever the boss says is right", but of course, many criteria such as the culture of the institution you will work for and the size of the organization may also play a role in this. However, I would say do not be surprised if you observe that people do not express their opinions at random during meetings and shared sharing moments, and leave the floor to their superiors.
On top of that - I guess it's a habit inherited from the education system - tendency to specialize There are people. Like that "An approach like "I'll do anything" has more of a negative effect than a positive one. on them. Rather, they care about specializing in certain subjects and doing that job very well. I think it would be useful to carefully choose what you can do and what you want to do and define your career path accordingly.
I guess it might be due to the education system again, but If something is simple and easy, it is not valuable here. The more complex and complex it is, the more value it gains.. Naturally, this is reflected in everything from determining your business goals and job description to the wage and salary system.
Similarly, in daily business life and project management It is not preferred to finish a job quickly by producing practical solutions, but to plan and organize it in detail and complete it permanently over a long period of time..
If we talk about bilateral relations with colleagues at work, it is obviously very wrong to attribute this to country or nationality. This is a phenomenon that varies from person to person. But what you need to know is that it is not easy to make friends at work. The place for strong friendships based on trust is not the workplace. This is not a determination, on the contrary, it is a fact that is accepted and adopted as true by everyone. But if you are lucky, you have the chance to find cute, sweet people and create humorous, pleasant and sympathetic environments. Of course, as always, you have to wait a little for this. Once, when I complained about not being able to be very sincere and sincere with my colleagues, a French friend of mine said, "Wait, it hasn't even been 2 years since you came here." :)
One of the problems that damage relationships at work is gossip. Personally, before I came here, I always thought that this was a disease specific to Eastern culture, but here it is. He will stop our workplace gossip on the road. When I saw that such deep topics were being talked about, I tried to stay away from such posts about others - I won't lie. But then, of course, there is a risk of not receiving any news about developments at work :)
People who know French culture will understand it very well and In fact, one of the most striking features that the French bring up as self-criticism is the "complaining culture". You can imagine how this culture, which is unhappy with almost everything and constantly criticizes and complains, will create problems in superior-subordinate relations and team work in the workplace. When you are accused of being positive and perceiving everything positively “like Pollyanna”, you start to wonder where you went wrong!
But besides that We should not forget the respect for people's private lives. No one will come and dig into your private life, and they won't bother you by questioning the details unless you tell them. Of course, after a while, this is a situation that can lead to a person not being able to find anyone to tell their troubles to, but whatever :)
Finally, one I think it is necessary to underline the desire for change.. Nothing stays the same here for long. Neither projects nor organizations nor systems and methods. If something is not changed for a long time, it is perceived as old and obsolete. I think they want to change their place no matter what. Change is beautiful and keeps people dynamic, but if this process of change becomes forced and, on top of that, constant complaints are made during this change process, of course it becomes unbearable! If we apply this to the workplace, If you do not change what you do for a long time, this will create a negative perception., you need to be prepared for this. Even in the sixth month of your arrival, "so what are you planning to do next?" You should even take the risk of encountering questions like:
After all, nothing is easy, everything is difficult, but it is not possible to be happy and therefore succeed in France without compromising yourself, changing the way you do business a little, and adapting your perspective on your colleagues and business life accordingly.
Creating a synthesis by taking the positive aspects of the two cultures you came out of and the two cultures you fell into I think the idea is a very correct one, but while you are on this path, if you continue to criticize the people around you for their habits that you do not adopt and give the impression of not being able to adapt, it will not be easy for you to hold on here.
Good luck, or in local words, «bon courage» :)
Elisa Colliez (*)
It is said that “Paris is the city of love”, this may be true, but it cannot be said that it is a complete paradise in terms of business. Maybe it wasn't always like this, it varies from time to time, of course, and we seem to be in the middle of a huge crisis that seems to never end. When I say we, I mean "young employees" between the ages of 25-30, like me.
In fact, it is a chance for us to be in Paris as the capital: There is everything here, we can find anything in any area, we can participate in any formation. Again It is very difficult to find a job and Paris is too expensive for young workers. For example, while I was finishing my master's degree in art history, I looked for a job in museums in Paris: There is a lot to do in this field, museums also need employees, but they either have limited budgets or no money. That's why it's only possible to work in museums as an intern.
It may be possible to live on 400-500 euros a month in a small city, even in Lille or in Italy. Finding a home for these figures in Paris It is impossible, that is, it is difficult when you are alone, but it is possible with a mutual roommate.
But once you find a job, that is, a long-term contract job, of course it is nice to work in Paris; Because it is the capital, you can come across different and interesting projects in many areas. For example, I worked in an association/education center in Paris for a while and it was an interesting experience for me. Because I work with people from different places, people are more “open-minded” and we learned a lot from each other. At the same time, large associations, institutions, and public/private organizations are concentrated in Paris and its surroundings. It's easier to work with them. Also, since these organizations have richer content than other regions, the projects we work on have a higher chance of being realized :)
In conclusion, Business Life in Paris can be difficult and very stressful, but still starting our Business Life in Paris is a great opportunity for career and personal aspects…
The French are the creators of the phenomenon we call bureaucracy, Everything in the country is determined by a correspondence system based on "just in case". How valid these rules are today and how much they protect the system may be a matter of serious debate, but since "racism" is prohibited in France, the rules of the bureaucracy are the same for everyone living here, and the rules are applied exactly to everyone without any deviations.
For this reason, the ethnic origins and cultures of the people you will do business with in France have always been important, but if you are doing business with a corporate structure, then there is no problem.
I had commercial relations with the French for about 30 years. In the first 20 years of this, I was buying more products from them. The French don't know how to sell goods, but they produce good goods.When you go to their business premises, you are not expected to offer tea or coffee, etc., as in ours. They are focused on their work, work according to the rules, and work very easily with buyers they trust. Since their insurance systems are very wide and widespread, they do not take risks themselves, Almost everything is insuredFor this reason, even the loans you want must be approved by insurance companies, that is, If insurance companies do not find you suitable, it may not be possible for you to trade on credit..
In the second period, I was selling goods to the French. In that case, everything is different. If you sell goods to institutions, your job is easy, Generally, you will collect the price of the product you sold within 60-90 days., no, if you are selling goods on a store basis, then your job is difficult, you either have to insure your receivables and sell the goods as such, or I recommend you to work for cash. Because many stores do not pay, it is almost impossible for you to collect or it may cost you more than you will receive.
When doing business in France, if you are going to hire employees then you need to be VERY careful because When you have to fire an employee you will hire on an indefinite contract, you will find that it is almost impossible.When you hire employees on a fixed-term contract, I recommend that you carefully calculate the holiday fees etc. that you will need to pay at the end of the contract period. In small businesses, it is best and wisest to create family businesses that you trust very much.
The day you start doing business in France, before you even start making money, you will find many envelopes in your mailbox and many payment orders inside.. As I said at the beginning, the bureaucracy perceives that you start doing business as the owner of a certain capital and wants you to start making various payments immediately. It would be beneficial for you to know all these details in advance. That's why I recommend you to choose Turkish accounting offices that have lived here for many years., a good accounting office will make you very comfortable and make your work easier... There are many accounting offices in Paris working on this subject. Moreover I also recommend that you always make your contracts through a lawyer and listen to his recommendations.. France is the country with the highest social rights in Europe and everything is on the side of the employee, so it would be beneficial for capitalists to be very careful.
Nickname: Charles (*)
I work in a small company. There are about one hundred and fifty people. Everything is messy. There is little communication between individual teams. If there is a problem, it is always another team's fault. I learned that there were so many important emails in the beginning. When you present finished work, emails attract more attention than your words. A person can tell others what he did, but if he does not send an e-mail, he is considered to have done nothing.
I always have to be careful about what I say. When chatting with colleagues some seem friendly but then repeat everything I say to everyone else. When we go somewhere for drinks after work, colleagues just talk about work. It's hard to change the subject. For me, work is just about making money and living. It does not comply with my deepest desires. for him It's hard to make friends in a company. Most of the time, after a long day at work, I need to do a physical activity like yoga to clear my mind and remember who I am. Otherwise, sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy.
Aydin Dinç
Paris Minibus Before implementing the project, when I was working for Omsan Logistics in Paris between 2004 and 2009, I was working in a position that served as a bridge between suppliers and customers in France and suppliers and customers in Turkey. According to my observations during this period The French have become too accustomed to the period of prosperity that started in the 60s and continued until the 80s. and I noticed that they constantly reminisced about that period in a nostalgic way. Especially in the international transportation sector in which I work, after the opening of the EU borders and the rapid spread and establishment of roots by the transportation companies of the former Eastern Bloc countries in Europe, a great unrest began in France. But despite this, many large companies closed down one by one because the French still continued with the idea that "we do the best in this business, who are they, they learned from us". I have witnessed many times that they think that a "stranger" from outside will never know better than them.
It is not easy to work with the French because they lag behind in using developing technology in business life and constantly struggle with paper bureaucracy. As a result of the long-term crisis, we gave up working as a white-collar worker and founded Paris Dolmuşu, an airport transfer and urban chauffeur-driven vehicle service in Paris. Aside from the freedom of doing one's own business in France, I soon realized that, like the French I criticized, I was spending most of my time with bureaucratic papers and correspondence. 🙂 What can you do? It is not possible to get rid of this cumbersome structure of bureaucracy when doing business in France...
But despite everything, I wouldn't trade my Paris adventure and living in this city, which has lasted for twenty years in total, for anything.
UPDATED NOTE: Aydın Dinç left his job and is currently working as a diving instructor on an island in Mexico :)
Yes, like this… As you can see, people working in very different categories in Paris Business Life in Paris and Working in France We have summarized the thoughts on the topics in general. As you can see, I even included the opinions of two French people in this article, just to be fair. In the article (*) Both of those indicated by are French... Since they wrote the texts in the Turkish they learned themselves, I thought it appropriate to convey them as they are in order not to spoil their naturalness.
Okay me? My situation has always been different, because I have always been lucky in terms of working life in France... Life has shown me its beautiful face since the day I found myself in Paris with a strange twist of fate, after years spent with a terribly busy work schedule in Istanbul, my only job is in Paris.Net. It's always been about taking care of. That's why I had neither an office nor working hours that I had to comply with. Sometimes it was the place you see in the photo above, sometimes it was my workplace, sometimes it was any other cafe, sometimes it was where I sat at home and wrote for hours; Yes, it took hours to write. I was out all the time to get to know Paris better, to share with you what I learned, and to share beautiful photos. Now Paris-Nice-My life passes in the Istanbul triangle; I managed to reduce my work pace a little bit. Still that's it"lay lay Lom"It's not a life, believe me. Replying to countless comments, e-mails and messages, constantly being on the internet, dealing with social media accounts, even when traveling for pleasure.I should blog about this” constantly thinking about work, taking photographs, youtube videos, instagram live broadcasts, researching for hours to find an answer to a question that comes up at night, and much more. Again I am not a good example for you to understand Business Life in Paris. That's why I wanted to bring together so many valuable people and share their writings.. If your life path brings you to Paris, if you need to work here or anywhere in France, I hope we have formed an idea in your mind with all we have said.
I would like to thank everyone who shared their opinions with us in this article. It is not easy for them to sit down and write so much amidst all their workload.
And of course, I would also like to thank you for reading all these articles without getting bored and following them with interest... If anyone wants to share their own experiences, we would be happy to read them too...
Life is beautiful as it is shared, knowledge is valuable as it is shared.
I wish you good days and happy tomorrows.
With love.
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Hello Ms. Esma, I am planning to settle in France and work there this semester. Can I contact you via e-mail?
Hello Ms. Melisa,
Sorry, I just saw it. Of course, I'll try to help, but I don't want to share my e-mail address here :) how can we do it?
Hello,
As of now, I have been living and working in France for 2,5 years. I can't tell you how much this blog and you helped me make this decision before I came here. Thank you again and again for this.
As for my experiences:
– When it comes to professional life (it is worth noting that the place I work for is not a French company, everyone speaks English, but most of the employees are French), everyone knows English, but no one prefers it :)
– If a job is very urgent, it means it has at least 2 weeks,
– the holiday comes before anything else,
– You may come across people with very high egos (like everywhere),
-There is almost no one who does not exercise regularly at work,
– they don't work hard (I think they work hard from time to time),
– Very good engineers are rare, but if they are found, they are really good.
– I never encountered racism, on the contrary, when I learned that I was Turkish, I felt a special interest and desire to get to know the culture.
The biggest differences I see compared to my working life in my own country are;
– Nobody cares about who wears what, what they buy, or what they wear, and they should focus on their work instead of gossiping.
– no one should work hard, it is forbidden by law, additional effort should be rewarded if necessary
– fair work distribution,
– merit and merit and merit
– I don't know and not being afraid to say no etc. happened
Frankly, the merit part impresses me a lot.
Apart from that, even if you get along well with your French colleagues, you should not look for conversations in Turkey because you will not find them. Apart from longing for family, what I miss the most are the friends and their conversations that I have made here through hard work. I wish there was a lot of work, everyone who wanted could come, or if the resources allowed, no one would leave anyone else.
I wish everyone a happy new year...
With your permission, I would like to include your detailed comment, which will guide many people, in the article. It may be overlooked among the comments because…
Of course Mr. Ahmet, what do you mean? You can share it as you wish.
Hello, I work as a white-collar worker in Turkey. I speak French at A2 level. Can I come with a tourist visa and apply for a job and residence permit there? Because an acquaintance of mine already has a construction company, but my field of work is finance. If you have knowledge on this subject, I would appreciate it if you could share it.
Hello,
As far as I know, it is not possible to come to France with a tourist visa and apply for a work permit. You can come here with a tourist visa, find a job with your own network, and then - perhaps - speed up your employer's application for a work permit on your behalf. Then you need to return to Turkey and handle the rest of the procedure.
Unfortunately, there is no sector in which I can make job recommendations. I wish I had such an opportunity; Then I would love to find jobs for all my loved ones and bring them to Paris.
Good luck.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, we read your article sincerely and I would like to thank the other writer friends for informing us. I have an easy question for you. I am a professional chef, I have received training in this field and I will graduate next year. My CV is really good by Turkish standards, my goal is to work in luxury restaurants in Paris. Will the average wages I earn allow me to live on my own and what are my estimated chances of getting a work permit? Have a nice holiday
Hello Mr. Gurkan,
First of all, thank you very much. Cooking in France is an extremely prestigious profession. Of course, this depends on your skills, education and how you position yourself. I don't know the salaries, but in France it is possible for an average cook to live at an average standard, and for a good cook to live at a very good standard.
If you can find a job, of course you can easily get a work permit, because you are in a category that requires talent. Of course, I don't know how to find a job in your industry.
But we are in the internet age, I believe you can easily reach anywhere you want.
Good luck.
Hello Mr. Ahmed
I am planning to go to France for school purposes. I work as an art director in Istanbul. Is there any possibility that my wife can come with me? So can he come with me and get a work permit? My wife is an architect and I don't know if she can continue there the same way. So, the main issue for us is that when I come there for education, I will not have the opportunity to work much, I am sure the education will be very intense, and can my wife contribute to both her career and our living in France? We have both been in our jobs for over 5 years, we are very experienced and equipped, not that we don't like it, but we are working as a doner kebab, etc. Instead of going to places, can we continue our lives by doing our own business or finding a job to make a living? Maybe I can work Saturday and Sunday, but my wife needs a full-time job. Even though I couldn't ask a healthy question because I was confused, I leave it to your understanding :)
Thank you.
Hello,
Since I went on a month-long vacation about two weeks ago, it may be a little late for me to respond to messages and comments. First of all, I apologize for my late response.
As far as I know, you can get the right to work with your student visa, but I am not sure if your spouse can get a work permit through you. It seems impossible to me, but the institution that will give the most accurate answer is the French consulate in Turkey.
Or you can get precise information on this subject by contacting Campus France offices in Turkey.
Good luck.
Hello
I received a 7-month visa with a type D work and residence permit. My French is at B1 level and I am a four-year faculty graduate. I want to settle in Paris or southern France, but do I need to find a job? Are there any Turkish companies you can refer? How should I follow to find a job?
Hello Ms. Dilek,
Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge on this subject as I have never been in the job search process in France.
Unfortunately, I have nothing to recommend other than the classic "internet research". I wish I could help more.
I wish you good luck in this process.
Happy Days.
Hello, does being a US citizen (dual citizen, Türkiye and the USA) have an advantage in finding a job?
Hello there
There is no advantage in being a citizen of a country outside the Schengen area in France. A US citizen will also go through the same processes as any Turkish citizen needs to obtain permissions to work. I think the important thing is to have a solid CV and a good network. Good luck.
I'm thinking of coming to France for construction work. Is it possible to get a residence permit, sir?
If you want to start a construction business, I don't know the details of starting a business. If you want to come to work in construction, then you need to find an employer who will hire you; Of course, the person who will offer you a job must be someone who can afford to deal with the very complex and difficult process of job acceptance and work visa. You can find details on this subject in the article at the following link: https://www.pariste.net/yurt-disina-nasil-yerlesilir-pariste-yasama-hayali/
I will go there in the summer as a student. Can I find a job there that I can work for 2 months?
Hello,
Unfortunately, I do not have information about internship conditions in Paris, but you can research internship conditions by contacting French companies on the internet, especially through your Linkedin account. I think it is not possible to find a job directly, but if you are lucky you can find an internship opportunity.
Good luck.
You wrote it in great detail. Greetings from Morocco. Moving to France for work reasons is on the horizon, but luckily. Maybe if it is finalized, I will visit this address again to get more information. Thank you for your effort. (By the way, I deleted the first comment because I made an unpleasant typo)
Thank you so much.
I hope everything turns out to be the best for you.
Happy Days…
Thank you for the information you gave me. Do I have a chance to study there? I can only study at an open high school in Turkey. If I have that chance, I would like to study there. Could you please inform me?
Unfortunately, I do not have that detailed information about education in France…
Hello, I am 17 years old and I am thinking of living in France. I dropped out of school and I have a girlfriend from France. If I can stay there, is there a cafe job there?
Hello,
Everyone's life experience is different, but I don't know how possible it is to live a quality life in France without a university degree. I think you should do whatever you can to continue your education (in Turkey or France) so that you can have a good life. It's not just about making money in the future, it's possible to make money without getting an education, but how should I put it... Anyway, it's everyone's choice after all.
"Is there a cafe business in France?" Actually, I didn't fully understand it. Of course, there is always the possibility of finding a job if you have a work permit here. Of course, it is necessary to know French. If you want to open your own cafe, of course there are many legal procedures, but I don't know that part.
Good luck.
Would you recommend French high schools in Turkey for planning a career in France?
Studying at French high schools in Turkey will provide great convenience for studying at university in France, and will later be an advantage for stepping into the business world in France. In case of graduating from a French high school in Turkey and then studying at any university in Turkey, an action plan can be considered to get a job in a French company in Turkey after graduation and then transfer to France.
I'm a 3rd high school student. When I finish high school, I want to go abroad and work as a waiter in France. Can we find a job? How much do they pay?
Unfortunately, I have no knowledge about this. I recommend that you study at a university somehow, and then look for ways to go abroad for a master's degree with a scholarship. Otherwise, it will not be easy for you to live a happy life in France.
Hello. I am currently 16 years old and a high school student. My university is most likely mechanical engineering etc. There will be one episode. My dream is to work in a factory in France. What chance do you think I have?
Approximately 10-12 of my relatives live in France.
Hello there
If you are going to study at the university in France and graduate successfully from here, I can say that your probability of finding a job in France is 95%, and if you are thinking of studying in Turkey and coming to France, your probability of being accepted for a job here is 0,000001%. Of course, I'm throwing out the numbers completely. I'm just trying to tell you the difference in probability between two options.
Good luck.
I have been living in Paris for 3 months. When I saw all my thoughts in the article, I realized that I was not alone. Dreams are Paris, reality is Eminonu. I guess it's about not hanging out too much and benefiting from the culture. Even if I don't like their working life, the French are different with their culture and art. You need to focus on it. Thank you
You are definitely not alone… Thank you very much…
My uncle has citizenship in France and even has a shop. If he invites me to work as a worker, do I have the opportunity to go?
It is easier to hire workers for large businesses, but unfortunately I do not know how the procedure works for small businesses such as shops and what the chances are.
Mr. Ahmet, I am also looking for a job but I can't find it.
Unemployment rates in France have been quite high lately, so unfortunately the possibility of finding a job is decreasing day by day. Still, I wish you good luck in your research.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
Many thanks to you and everyone who shared their ideas for this beautiful article that is both informative and entertaining. :)
Greetings
Gokce Pir
It was truly an informative and entertaining article :) I hope it will be useful for everyone. I would be very happy if those who have different experiences share them in the comments section here. Thanks…