FRENCH WORK CULTURE: Reacting to myths about working in France 🇫🇷
What to expect if you're planning (or dreaming) to come live and work in France one day? Culture shock happens at work too, so be prepared 😉
In this video, I react to 8 myths or claims about French culture to let you know what you can actually expect from working in a French company, or with French people! As always, some stats and other outside sources peppered with personal anecdotes.
Intro - 0:00
35hr work week - 1:30
1hr lunch - 3:28
5 weeks paid time off - 5:28
Hierarchical companies - 7:05
Long discussions, no decisions - 9:24
Presenteeism - 12:00
Cheek kisses - 15:18
Need to speak French - 17:07
Outro - 20:30
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🌟Welcome to Peregrine!
On this channel, I share my experiences and thoughts about living in different cultures.
A bit about my background...
With parents from Mali, I was born in Paris and spent my childhood between France and the United States. Along the way I've also lived in Finland and South Korea. Now back in Paris... for now :)
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🎶 Music used
Rainy Day (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Marshmallow (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Memories (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Jam (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Take Me Down To The Fashion Show - NoMBe