Advice on getting a job in France
Discussion
I'm 23 and have decided I'd like to go and work abroad, only so much Watford has to offer!
I love France, and have a basic grasp of French, but I'm struggling with where to start. Currently I'm a Sommelier in a fine dining restaurant, so am confident once I have picked up some more French I can get a job in a hotel/restaurant. However, I'm wondering what to do for the first couple of months while I pick up my French. I'd hoped that an Olive company in Provence I know of would get back to me as it would be ideal with it's rural location, and lack of people to talk English with, alas it's looking doubtful at the moment.
So I was wondering if any Phers have any recommendations of where to look for a basic job, where I can immerse myself, and hopefully get up to a good level of French quickly. Ideally I was thinking somewhere like; Montpellier, Provence, or Annecy, but not picky as long as it's not too rural.
I love France, and have a basic grasp of French, but I'm struggling with where to start. Currently I'm a Sommelier in a fine dining restaurant, so am confident once I have picked up some more French I can get a job in a hotel/restaurant. However, I'm wondering what to do for the first couple of months while I pick up my French. I'd hoped that an Olive company in Provence I know of would get back to me as it would be ideal with it's rural location, and lack of people to talk English with, alas it's looking doubtful at the moment.
So I was wondering if any Phers have any recommendations of where to look for a basic job, where I can immerse myself, and hopefully get up to a good level of French quickly. Ideally I was thinking somewhere like; Montpellier, Provence, or Annecy, but not picky as long as it's not too rural.
Thanks for the help so far, I have passed some wine exams (only up to WSET L3) and am in charge of a fairly impressive cellar at work, but yes I'm aware I wouldn't be classed as a full Sommelier in France.
I'd Like to stay away from the Eurocamp option as there would be talking English too often. I worked in Chablis when I was sixteen and even though it was only for a couple of weeks I could tell my French was coming on much quicker when there was no one to speak English with.
Would definitely look at harvesting but would like to go out sooner than that.
I'll send HCSS an email, thanks for the link Steve.
James
I'd Like to stay away from the Eurocamp option as there would be talking English too often. I worked in Chablis when I was sixteen and even though it was only for a couple of weeks I could tell my French was coming on much quicker when there was no one to speak English with.
Would definitely look at harvesting but would like to go out sooner than that.
I'll send HCSS an email, thanks for the link Steve.
James
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