Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Jan 4th 2016, 9:33 pm
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Jan 5th 2016, 4:22 am
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Jan 5th 2016, 9:49 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
If the OP IS still around, she should take a look at this recent thread:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/franc...nature-869271/
She may be able to bring her son over to France to live, but if she finds herself in the situation described, this quirk in French Law will still oblige her to get the father's written permission for surgery, or go before the specific French Court to attain sole parental authority.
Such a pity that she's taken our practical advice so badly. I wonder whether other forums will discourage her like us, although I have noticed that many expats on other forums that I browse in, still wear rose-tinted glasses...
P.S. Hope no one noticed the wrong word that I corrected!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/franc...nature-869271/
She may be able to bring her son over to France to live, but if she finds herself in the situation described, this quirk in French Law will still oblige her to get the father's written permission for surgery, or go before the specific French Court to attain sole parental authority.
Such a pity that she's taken our practical advice so badly. I wonder whether other forums will discourage her like us, although I have noticed that many expats on other forums that I browse in, still wear rose-tinted glasses...
P.S. Hope no one noticed the wrong word that I corrected!
Last edited by dmu; Jan 5th 2016 at 10:07 am.
Jan 5th 2016, 11:49 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Wonder if she has considered Florida?
Jan 5th 2016, 9:41 pm
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
If you really want to give it a go, get a job before you move permanently. Why not try applying for summer jobs in France. Your teaching experience may help.
Jan 6th 2016, 9:48 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Hello, Bonjour,
Mon dieu!! quelle aventure.. right, i am french, but left the country years ago, but planning on relocating myself with the family in the summer.
as i have been looking into the same on my side, here is what i would recomend.
Try to find a job before moving there.
south is the most expensive part of france, everyone wants to live there, myself included. due to the high price, we are going to relocate in the centre. my brother is in the south, and jobs are difficult to find. but... there is a but..
i found lots of job opportunity though for english speaking in the south.
check this webiste :indeed.com
as far as i know, you will not be entitled to any healthcare for hum... some time.
school is free, beside administration cost.
your son will learn the language really fast, as he is young.. so that is great.
price of living is cheaper though, than Holland and the uk.
to get a place to rent, you need 3x your income (depending on the area), to get a place in a creche, you need an address first, strange i know.
i would advice to at least try to get a job and then go.
in the south of france, SIX FOURS LES PLAGES, beautiful area near TOULON, you can get an apartment for less than 1000 euros per month.
remember, salary in France are lower, with a minimum of 1200 per month. depending on your job skills, experience, of course.
where in the south do you want to go ?
the aix en provence area, being the most expensive. (beside paris)
if you are a teacher, check international schools in the area. they are always looking for native speakers.
advice on cv, cover letters.
what seems to work lately a lot in france, is to send proactively your cv and cover letter in French / english, for possible open application.
i did that, and it worked for me. i got a job offered just yesterday and we are so excited.
take your time, moving with a little one, need careful thinking. but i am sure, you will get there.
if your french is not up to scracth, like fluent , i would look for english jobs, lots and lots in the LYON, AIX EN PROVENCE AREA.
Good luck, and if you need anymore , let me know, i can always find out for you.
Mon dieu!! quelle aventure.. right, i am french, but left the country years ago, but planning on relocating myself with the family in the summer.
as i have been looking into the same on my side, here is what i would recomend.
Try to find a job before moving there.
south is the most expensive part of france, everyone wants to live there, myself included. due to the high price, we are going to relocate in the centre. my brother is in the south, and jobs are difficult to find. but... there is a but..
i found lots of job opportunity though for english speaking in the south.
check this webiste :indeed.com
as far as i know, you will not be entitled to any healthcare for hum... some time.
school is free, beside administration cost.
your son will learn the language really fast, as he is young.. so that is great.
price of living is cheaper though, than Holland and the uk.
to get a place to rent, you need 3x your income (depending on the area), to get a place in a creche, you need an address first, strange i know.
i would advice to at least try to get a job and then go.
in the south of france, SIX FOURS LES PLAGES, beautiful area near TOULON, you can get an apartment for less than 1000 euros per month.
remember, salary in France are lower, with a minimum of 1200 per month. depending on your job skills, experience, of course.
where in the south do you want to go ?
the aix en provence area, being the most expensive. (beside paris)
if you are a teacher, check international schools in the area. they are always looking for native speakers.
advice on cv, cover letters.
what seems to work lately a lot in france, is to send proactively your cv and cover letter in French / english, for possible open application.
i did that, and it worked for me. i got a job offered just yesterday and we are so excited.
take your time, moving with a little one, need careful thinking. but i am sure, you will get there.
if your french is not up to scracth, like fluent , i would look for english jobs, lots and lots in the LYON, AIX EN PROVENCE AREA.
Good luck, and if you need anymore , let me know, i can always find out for you.
Jan 6th 2016, 10:18 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Please note the OP has left the room 
Jan 6th 2016, 10:32 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Sadly, these requirements tend to be mutually exclusive, i.e. warm weather - expensive, decent school - expensive. We live in a pretty multicultural area here in Normandy, but the weather is the same as in the UK, jobs are very hard to come by, businesses struggle or go bust, young people move to the UK or other countries to get a decent future. If you really want to give it a go, get a job before you move permanently. Why not try applying for summer jobs in France. Your teaching experience may help.
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Last edited by Moses2013; Jan 6th 2016 at 11:56 am.
Jan 6th 2016, 11:50 am
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
The OP will probably no longer comment, but so many people just don't want to hear the reality. It also shocks me that a so called teacher doesn't want to learn from others. I'm not a France expert, but I do know that even Lyon gets cold in winter and precipitation days are similar to London. With no expectations apart from nice weather, I'm sure it will work out. We all now that there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing .
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Jan 6th 2016, 3:27 pm
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Jan 6th 2016, 5:08 pm
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Jan 6th 2016, 7:33 pm
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Re: Moving to France with 2yr old-single mama
Are you subtly suggesting that I should wave my matraque more frequently....?
Jan 6th 2016, 9:45 pm
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