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Work, work, work!

I came to Paris knowing that finding a job without working papers, and without being fluent in French, was going to be hard. Add in  labour laws that favour employees (therefore providing a MAJOR disincentive for employers to hire new staff), a high unemployment rate (currently 10%)  and a global financial crisis, and you really [...]

Illegal Immigration - French style

This is a very sensitive post. It deals with issues of race and immigration which are very close to some people’s hearts.

I have to say upfront that I have no doubts whatsoever that I am one of the most privileged people in the world, and I have no right to complain about minor inconveniences to [...]

The French, France, the world, work and STRESS

Saw this article today and thought it was interesting in that it summarised some of the issues bubbling to the surface in France, but was a bit peeved that they didnt explain in more detail why there is a problem, and also, give an opinion as to whether the proposed solutions will actually have any [...]