jobs
Finding
work in France if you don't speak the language is extremely
difficult. Unlike other European countries where non-knowledge
of the native language is quickly forgiven, France is not
kind towards those who make no effort in mastering her language.
It's taken as a cultural insult.
However,
while you are learning French you can always get on the bottom
rung of the ladder by teaching English, working in gîte maintenance
or setting up your own business.
Teaching
English as a profession - as opposed to an odd job - means
having a TEFL qualification. Better organize this before
leaving home.
There'll
always be work teaching the neighbours' kids a bit of English
but be prepared for a lot of writing and very little spoken
work: French schools demand learning by heart and written
work way before the spoken language.
Gite
maintenance work is always available to those who speak no
French at all. Get on to one of the companies in your area
to check for vacancies. Example.
Setting
up your own business is not as difficult as it sounds. You'll
need a good idea, a fair bit of research and a reasonable
amount of capital to see you through the first months. Be
careful about throwing yourself into 'services for the British
market' as it's not only over-subscribed but fast declining.
There are more Brits leaving France than arriving (due to
Sterling's collapse) so your business should have as wide
a customer base as possible.
You
can create an SARL (limited company) in a couple of days
or just declare yourself as an independent
worker in a few hours - on-line! more
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