Moving to Paris from NYC, USA: Things I WISH I Knew!
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Moving to Paris from NYC, USA - I had no idea what to expect!
Sharing ten things that I wish I’d known before moving to Paris. If you’re looking for insight on life in Paris from an American expat living in France, this video is for you!
From studying abroad in Paris, to working in Paris, to everyday life and cultural differences - I’ll be sharing it all ;).
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Is there anything that you WISH you would've known before moving to a new country, or jumping into a new experience? Let me know!
I've moved to the UK from Lithuania back in 2011. It was scary and really difficult. I think the fact that I had no idea how challenging it's going to be was the #1reason I was able to make that jump 😊
@@IEVAKambarovaite Wow superrrr cool!! Kudos to you for making that move!!
Get a sim early!! Because you'll be stuck at the airport 🥲
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Salaries are lower due to taxes... We have a solidarity system. But it's good to know that you automatically pay for health insurance, mutual health, retirement and that your company pay half for all of them...
Yeah I mean it's great! No shade at all. Just wanted to point out for people who are moving here from the United States who might not know that salaries are lower here (because I didn't realize this when I first moved!)
Dues to taxes meaning you all do not pay taxes ? Or taxes are more in Paris ? Can you elaborate?
They are way lower even before taxes! Very hard to find a normally paying job.
Bonjour Tiffanie..I swear you need a documentary series deal..you have alot of insight...
ahhhh hahaha thank you!!
My husband and I just moved to Paris in January. Your videos really helped me wade through the apartment hunting process!
Aww so great to hear this!! And CONGRATS on making the big move! I know it's not easy!!
Finally! I love drinking my coffee on Sundays and watching Tiff 😘
Hahaha aww I love it!!
ok i didnt even realise i was loud until i was in aus for a few years and i heard some americans on the ferry, hot damn did it sound like they were trying to project to their relatives back home! lol made me think that was probably me a couple of years back
Tiff, I’m French, and you never loose your CPF, even when you’re self employed you have it.
Thanks for this video. I visited Paris in 2005 and became obessessed! My plan was to retire and then move there...sit in the park and share baguettes with birds and squirrels, lol.
Thank you, I sent this to my niece and nephew who are both planning to attend school in Europe. They may not go to Paris but this is sill very useful in helping them to look into programs in their selected countries.
Oh amazing! Thanks for sharing & totally agree that it could be useful for them :)
I’m not even moving to Paris and I’ve been binge watching your content! I love Europe since I was little and had the opportunity to go with my Portuguese friends back in HS. I hope to return soon and visit Paris this time around. FYI new subscriber here 😆
Great insights for moving. Thanks for sharing!
Great tips for moving to Paris! I can't wait to explore your channel! Happy to have discovered this!
I hope this note finds you happy and well.. I’m a 58 yr old retired touring musician and must say, you inspire me. ❤❤❤
So cool to know! Thanks Tiffanie💜
You're most welcome!!
How fun! I did the opposite, moved from Europe to USA and I can tell you: I wished someone made a video like this :) Rock on sistah! Have some chocolates for me there
Great info, thanks Tiff!
After watching a lot of videos I think to apply to uni in Paris might be my best bet. Thank you for sharing the top business schools so we know what we can strive for
You're such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for the knowledge and the Chanel vibes
Aww thank you!! Thanks for watching!!
5 paid vacation weeks?!! I mean wow, I can't even imagine what that must feel like. Thanks for sharing your experience and these tips.
I've been trying to move to Europe, however, because I'm from a Latin American country and I don't work in any IT related field, and I don't want to go back to school, so it has been practically impossible. As a kid I lived in the Netherlands and I just want to go back there or basically anywhere in western Europe
Omg I’m sooo thankful I found your page! Thank u for talking about food intolerances! That’s been my fear about visiting/moving to Paris. I have celiac disease and I’ve been sooo nervous about traveling abroad bc of it
Thank you so much, Tiffanie for sharing this video! Loved every piece of it! You're amazing. I'm a Romanian Latino living in Germany who has an American heart and may move to Spain or LA later :)) So I totally understand your experience. So many people who want to move to Paris need to hear this. Paris is a great city! Been there for holidays. New subscriber here.
So glad that you enjoyed it!! Haha yess there are so many things that you don't realize until you're actually living in the city itself - I'm still learning so much!
Really great info! Trust me, I learned A LOT once I moved to Spain. And i'm still leanring now. girllll...
Right!! and SAME still learning!!
So very helpful for my niece who got into HEC. Love the “loud American” thing!
Hahaha yass we are so loud!! LOL, and I'm probably one of the loudest hahaa
Super informative! Thank you!
I’d absolutely love to move to Paris when I’m older and watching your videos has really helped!! Your amazing:):)
I’m in New York City! I don’t plan on moving to Paris but I dream of visiting there soon.
I miss NYC! Ahh super cool, fingers crossed things get back to normal soon!
What an entertaining video! I love your hair.
At work you can also have a CE "comitéd'entreprise". According to the companies you can have "chèques cadeaux", "chèques vacances", discount for renting during vacations, "bourses" for your children, money when you get married or get a baby etc.
Some companies also offer you access to PEE "plan d'épargne entreprise" avec abondement.etc
You can ask for "1% patronal" to find an appartment.
So get as much info as possible
Yessss thanks so much for sharing this! Will be super interesting for people to know :)
For the things like almond milk or oat milk even soy milk you can definitely find that in Leclerc which is a pretty cheap grocery store located in the close suburbs of paris like Levallois-Perret or Clichy. It’s probably cheaper than in vegan stores and it very easy to find because there are so many !
I wanna live in Paris France when I grow up I'm planning to get there by studying there this helped a lot! Thanks Tiffanie! Love your clothes by the way 😊
Moved to Dijon, France from New York City to study here. I feel very sober when I think of how I moved. I hope things will get better.
It does seem like more people from different countries are moving there:) I love that! I could connect to different people if I ever move there
Totally true for the school chart. They will check what school you studied in (business school, engineering school) and your salary depends on it.
However, this is only true when you just graduated. After some times, your experience on the field is valued more than the school you went to.
Epic info!!
I’m thinking of moving to Paris from nyc. This was very helpful 🥺💛
Great video! I’m hoping to apply to the TAPIF next year :)
Hi Tiff! Im so inspired by you everyday!! Your videos are very educational and I hope one day i will move there thru a job or something 😩
You are too sweet! Absolutely more content to come. Ahh yess girl, put your mind to it and you can make it your reality :)
I love your videos so much! I"ve been an expat in other countries before, and there are some things you only learn once you live in that place. Thanks for sharing your experience.
So very helpful great content
For a long time french people have not speak english as well as today. Foreign people were expected to speak french as many former colonies do or to learn french. English was not important. They thought that the foreigner has to adapt and learn french and not the contrary. The remaining of french colonial "empire" mentality. Even nowdays. Example: when you go abroad, old french people expect people to speak very good french for international cruise. If they are not as fluent, they will be angry.
When I was younger, it was sooooooo différent. There were à lot of foreign people but most of the time THEY are excepted to speak french.
But nowdays, with the younger génération, this mentality changed a lot.
Trust me it was way more différent.
Great video!
i love your channel !!!!
thank you!!
My old job in Seattle Washington would pay for half of our metro pass. We would tell them we wanted it and it was unlimited but you would get it from HR.
Hey! Pls do a video on how you do your hair! Totally interested & curious about it
Hi! The contracts types are worth for France, not only Paris.
The number of weeks you must advise your boss before quitting your job depends of "the convention collective" of the firm. It differs between the type (branch) of your firm (construction, bank, restaurants, nurse,...)
Sending love from NYC. I Love Paris. One day I'm moving to Paris. Stay Safe 😍
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Salaries might be lower in France than in the US for the same kind of job, but minimum wage is most of the time higher and is the same everywhere in Metropolitan France (€10.25/$12.42 per hour), while in the US minimum wage (base : $7.25 per hour) can be superior in big cities. In Paris, this is a disadvantage because the cost of living is way higher than other places in France.
Never went to school in Paris or worked in Paris.. never been to Paris or plan to go anytime soon although I want to.. but here I am watching this ..🥰
You look like a doll. That is a very unique hairstyle. Love it.
Great video
I’m currently living in Aix but girl, it’s a struggle to find work... especially when you don’t speak French. When my friends come and visit I’m definitely going to have to remind everyone to tone it down, us Americans are like Monica from Friends.
Suchhh a strugggleeeeeee! hahaha yeahh we loud AF lol!
Oops Sam you have a french surname. Yes finding work is hard here and you might not find a work if you do not speak our language, but if I can suggest this to you, you must look into teaching job. You can easily find baby sitting jobs or English teaching jobs , another thing why not work from home. Also I must suggest too that during this corona it's not ideal either. I wish you ladies good luck. I can help if you have any questions.
@@tweetyslife253 thanks so much. I married a French man so that’s why I’m here in France. I am hoping to find a nanny job but it’s definitely difficult especially during Covid.
@@SamFournier it's not so difficult. What you needed to do is , ask your hubby if he could write a notice and ask to have it posted in the " bureau de tabac", speak with the ladies in his family they mught knew about other moms, friends etc. You speak English so it's a plus. There is a little booklet I think called the indespensible where you find everywhere , babysitting jobs are always posted inside. It all depends on where you're living. I actually have two friends that are searching sometimes for a baby sitter, even me sometimes.
You amazing ty 📌💪🏽
Wow! That hair has a life of its own, Love it!
Thinking of coming as student, than I am planning trying to get work there after my school. But also thinking of different parts of Europe as well. We will see waiting to see what happens with the UK as well. 😍
Very cool to hear!!
Schooling is super important, even outside of business. The French arm of the company I work for doesn't really accept non-exec transfers if they didn't graduated from a French school relevant to our industry.
oh interesting thanks for sharing this!
I would absolutely love making a video with you hopefully when my channel gets bigger and the situation better! ❤️
You're like a super stylish and really cool Emily I wish I saw in 'Emily in Paris'.
I mean this in the best possible way 😊
Love your jacket
Lol you are too sweet!
Thank you so much for this video Tiffanie. I am thinking about moving to Paris this July to attend a culinary school. I would greatly appreciate if you could recommend or share links of furnished apartments in Paris? The budget is as cheap but practical as possible. I know you're not a real estate agent but your recommendation will be highly helpful. :)
I am just planning a short trip but enjoy all the Paris content from different perspectives. In the US, we can get TransitChek as a work benefit which give you a maximum of $260 monthly pre tax deducted from your paycheck but there is no discount on the transit you purchase.
I really want to move there for work! Well not for work but the avenue I’d take would be the work route. I want to do it within the next calendar year near November 2023
Hey girl! love the music from the intro! what's the name?
This was so helpful thank you 🙌🏾
I would like to move to France 🇫🇷 2025
Can you do a video how move to new-york ? Your expérience ? Like you do for this video
This is actually a really cool idea!! Thank you for this recc :)
You are so brave & adventurous moving abroad , I really enjoy your tips. I know this has been asked a lot but, what lipstick are you wearing? TIA. 😀 I live in the U.K. and much of what you’re saying is the same here. Very diverse, cater to all dietary needs, discounts & benefits for students & some workers, and so on. Not sure about the dating scene though.
You are too sweet thank you! Cool to know that things are similar in the UK! Here's my lipstick shade: bit.ly/3iMZySE
Thank you for the useful video. I'm planning to move to Paris. What is the best site to check for apartments?
Your hair looks spectacular. Ive never seen anything like it.
Just want to say that a lot of the things you say are absolutely valid and true for other European countries too, like the restaurant ticket card for example or 4-5 weeks of holidays. I live in Czech Republic and one benefit I love here (when it is not covid) is the health pass - basically you can go to whatever gym or sauna or spa or pool or whatever fitness activity place you want under that system, which is most places in the country, and you can have unlimited and free access to those facilities for 1-3 hours a day, depending where you go. Also, you pay 75 euros a month for public transport???? I pay 140 euros a year for all public transport in Prague, and it is around 12 euros a month here. That is really insane.
Omgosh amazing to hear about your health pass! That’s so cool!! Omgosh wow wow insaneeee that transport is way more expensive in Paris!!
@@TiffanieDavis The system is common in Czech Republic and Slovakia, so if you ever come to these parts, it is definitely here for you :) but I am pretty sure most people would prefer to live in Paris. but yeah, definitely lower rents and easier to find a job or apartment here plus really great benefits here as well. Europe is the place to go in general...as an American myself, I found my bearings here, not the USA, so I really appreciate what you are doing with your channel here. All the best!
I am also lactose intolerant for over 40 years, but I discovered that I can eat cheese from goat and sheep’s milk. Also, Swiss cheese is low in lactose content. However, you are not likely to get restaurant meals prepared with goat or sheep milk/cheese, unless it is identified on the menu.
Yesss I've heard there are a few types of cheeses that we can usually get away with - haven't tried yet because I'm so nervous lol, but maybe I should!
Great stuff, Tiff! Love Juice Bar on Rue Chapon seems to be permanent closed :-/ Did you know? Is that the one you were taking about?
Omgosh whaaaaa I had no idea!! I know they were in the process of opening another shop in the city too. Thanks for sharing this!!
You’re welcome! New place is near the Eiffel Tower. :0)
This is SUCH an amazing review. I am currently in my mid-30’s and decided to go back to college. I’m about to graduate UC-San Diego, and our school has an agreement with Europe where we’re allowed to live there after graduation. I want to move to London and go to a business school in London (and visit Paris on the weekends ;) ...Is there a way to find out all this info...but for London??
In the US, some employers provide up to $270 a month in transit benefits to their employees. There are various other benefits as well, such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, travel perks such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry pass reimbursement, etc.
Wow super cool to know that about transit benefits! That's major!
@@TiffanieDavis Yeah. We only get the funding if we take the train or bus/express bus for our commute. Those who drive get nothing:-) The idea is to promote the usage of public transit. Now with COVID, we're all working from home. No need to commute anymore:-)
In Florida I have never heard of travel reimbursement
The monthly metro pass is reimbursed by law, 50% is the bare minimum. It's not a benefit specific to a company unless it's more than 50%
Hello Tiff,
I have been watching your videos. I’m going to Paris end of the month. I’m just waiting for my passport visa to arrive.
I already finalized my apartment before arriving there. But I’m interested to apply for CAF. What do you recommend for opening a French bank account?
Can you show a video of you doing your hair?
hahaha not really the vibe of my channel right now! let’s see
Tiffany thank you for sharing so much with us. I’m literally writing everything thing down because I’m going to need to reference these tips soon. I travel to Paris a lot for fun but this time it will be for school. I’m applying to culinary school and the term will start in August. The program is for 8 months. Do you recommend I use book a flat? Thank you in advance. Josette
Try out book a flat! I also share a few others in my apartment hunting video - I've never actually rented from them, but they were always super friendly :)
@@TiffanieDavis ok thank so much. Keep up the good work . I really enjoyed the blacks in USA vs Paris comparisons video. Very informative.
YUM.... Making me so hungry for my next trip to Paris (post-COVID). I chose an Air B NB next door to Wild & The Moon because I'm so addicted. LOL I'm GF/DF/Soy Free. I'd love to see a video of you rating all of the allergy-friendly spots. I've had good experiences in Paris but I would love to diversify my list. :)
Also, I live in uptown NYC. I howled when you compared Chateau D'Eau to 125th Street. I need to add it to my list for my next trip.Nature's Blessings is my jam and before Amazon you could only get it on the street.
The transport benefits in France like most of the benefits are law, they don't change company to company, you know everywhere that you're gonna get 25 days minimum of paid leave and 50% of transportation benefits
Wish you had listed stores , grocery, Gluten free and dairy free shops
Hey Tiff, I want to study, work and live in Paris. I was thinking about coming through a program. I really want as much advice as I can get.
Hey
Does getting a full furniture appartement or no furniture appartement different from each other prices wise ?
Between moving to France to study and visiting for tour , which do you think is best for an average adult?
Looking at returning to Paris through ESSEC's Global MBA Luxury Brand Mgmt program
Amazing!
@Tiffanie Davis Please answer my question in your next video where it's appropriate. I'm an American who would like to move to France someday. Preferably in a city. Not Paris but a big city. Only I have a cat so I'm curious: In general, do city apartments in France allow cats? I assume they allow dogs based on your story about stepping in dog poop lol.
hey, where did you complete your masters?
If you had a job before and then you are now a freelancer how do you work that with the French insurance system. I'm assuming because you're still there you have a visa to be a freelancer but the insurance system was that a change or did they allow you to stay on the other system you just had to pay for it?
I want to live here
Hi Tiffanie found this video very helpful since I'm planning to move to france
Also im learning french in my country
***What level would be considered minimum for jobs?
So glad that this was helpful! Tbh I think it depends on the job & the company - it really varies!
New Yorker dreaming of moving to paris within 2 years 🤞🏾🤪
(Ps that definitely looked like Harlem 125th lol)
What websites did you use to look for an apartment?
Which MBA pgm did you do?
You were able to leave the country?!? I can't even leave the state 😔
Been living here for 3 years!!
Do you still live there??
Getting an apartment in France without a dossier is next to impossible.
I am from Philadelphia living in San Antonio tx the loud thing is definitely NEW YORK. Yes we can be loud I have been in SA 21 YEAR THEY STILL SAY YOU ARE LOUD OR THEY say you talk a lot now I am aware
Is it easy to get a work visa for American there?
Omg, who has such perfect hair, you look amazing!
Thank you!!!
Looks like you have not fully investigated -- or experimented -- French food. Many people with lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance have discovered that it is not a problem for them in France, because the dairy products are different and the wheat is different and doesn't have all of the chemical shit that American food does. You should make small experiments with "normal" food to see if you have any reaction. There is also a brand of milk "Matin Léger" that truly lactose intolerant people can drink.
And going on from there, you have missed one of the most important aspects of life in France -- medical care. Of course at your age, it doesn't even cross your mind (it didn't cross my mind until I was already much older than you, because I was never sick and never went to the doctor). But I have been hospitalized twice over the years, both times for about 10 days, and never saw a bill for it. I also had a small hernia operation and didn't pay for that either. And I never pay even one euro for any prescription medicine. So when you say that "salaries are lower" in France, it is not really true when you have your carte vitale and a mutuelle.
Just a few thoughts...
Hey Tiffanie, I spent the past year learning French (as we had rolling lockdowns here) and embarrassingly “Emily in Paris” and then finding all these “living in France” channels has planted the seed in my head. However I am also thinking about Montreal or Quebec in Canada. Paris or another French city is obviously closer and we both are in the EU however it seems Canada (probably because of links to the U.K. and US) is more “familiar” when it comes to renting, getting a job etc. So it’s a tough one and North America is more an adventure, in on way, but the cold and visas are some of the deterring factors. I also find even though Quebec is very Francophone there still seems to be more Bi-lingual postions available. Once lockdown over though / travel is back, I’m definitely returning to Paris and maybe other French cities (I also LOVE Switzerland) right away.
Hey hey! Hahaha nothing to be embarrassed about re: Emily in Paris - I actually binged the show LOL! Wow wow look at all of your options! Very cool to hear and can't wait to see where you end up :).
@@TiffanieDavis Thanks, well she might had terrible fashion sense and was like the most ignorant expact ever but she landed me here, and for that I am very thankful. You’re info has really helps btw especially when it comes to the bureaucratic stuff 📑🧑🏻💻🛂
@@sams3015 Lol!! Glad she got you here hahah :). Aww so great to hear - definitely more content & tips to come!!
I want to spend a year in Paris but I'm not looking forward to finding a place to live 😅
Lol!! Brace yourself - it’s tough!!
Is the background a green screen