✈️ During an expatriation, the spouse’s employment situation is often disrupted. Sometimes, they may be offered the option to keep their job remotely, but more commonly, moving to a foreign country requires a career rethink.
🌐 European citizens have an advantage, as no work permit is required to hold a job within the European Union. However, there are still challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and obtaining specific authorizations for regulated professions (doctor, architect, lawyer…).
📝 Outside the European Union, administrative procedures become more complicated when applying for a work permit.
🇫🇷 In France, the multi-year residence permit “passeport talent” allows the spouse and children under 18 to engage in professional activity. Many companies seek multilingual candidates to expand internationally, and proficiency in French is not always required, especially in large international corporations where English is often the working language.
💼 While support from expat associations and word-of-mouth can be valuable, job boards and professional social networks also offer plenty of opportunities, often written in English.
📚 One piece of advice: to better integrate, don’t forget to learn French!
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