What do you think are my chances of moving to france to emigrate?

Question

I have £15,000 with my wife and 2 babies and plan to rent a place. I have a year to find work before the money runs out! what are my chances of success? I plan to start up my own business which I have here in the UK but I will need work asap to start paying the rent and not use our savings. I am learning the language.

Answer 1

Well it depends on a lot really doesn't it?  You haven't mentioned what your business is - will the concept work in France? - Whether its in the city/country, in an English area, etc.  How good is your french?

Answer 2

Don't want to depress you, but :

There is high unemployment in France

Virtually all jobs require fluent French

Virtually all jobs require French qualifications

Setting up a business requires French qualifications and is difficult & expensive

UK experience may not be useful - particularly in respect of electricity, plumbing and building trades

However, people have done it !

I would ask the question here  : http://www.the-languedoc-page.com/forum

There are many expats who have businesses who use it.

Bonne chance

Peter