(Eiffel Tower at night – click to view large photo)

Are you looking for a job? You don’t have to limit your choices to your state or country. You may want to take a look at the opportunities available in other places, such as France.

There are several reasons why France may just be today’s ultimate jobseekers’ haven. Here are some of them:

1. Majority of the benefits are mandated by law.
   Regardless of whether you are working for a large or small company, you can expect to receive your benefits — and there are tons of them. These include your insurance and savings plan, vacation and sick leaves, and even your travel. Moreover, a lot of these benefits are applicable to all types of employees.

2. Social relationships are given more importance.
   Isn’t it awful when you are trapped in an office with colleagues who do not speak to you? In France, it is considered normal and professional if you go around tables, talking and shaking hands with your fellow employees. You can even approach your boss without making an appointment and talk just about anything.

3. They have better working schedules.
   While you need to be up before 8 a.m. in the United States, you have an extra hour of sleep in France. In the Hexagone Country, most employees report to work between 9 and 10 in the morning. Furthermore, everyone is entitled to enjoy their one-hour lunch break, which could mean getting some fresh sandwiches and black coffee in the al fresco cafes. All throughout the week, you are required to work for just 35 hours. If the company decides to extend your working schedule, the management is compelled to give you extra paid leaves.

   In France, you are also not required to work on Sundays. The law mandates that businesses (except for those offering essential products and services such as food centers, hospitals, and the armed forces) should be closed on that weekend. There are also some companies that take time off during weekdays, such as Monday.

4. Your health insurance is covered.
   True, you get deducted for “taxes,” but the exchange is worth it. In France, your health insurance is fully covered. It does not matter if you are opting for a major surgery or not. Everything is being paid for by the government.

5. There are plenty of jobs available.
   As long as you have a working permit, you can take different types of jobs while in France. There are casual or seasonal employments. You can ask help from the Centre d’Information et de Documentation Jeunesse if you need assistance finding a job. This agency provides both work and education, especially to the younger applicants.

6. There are so many things to love about France.
   This is one of the most visited countries in the world. They have the finest set of food and wine, they have a truly majestic countryside, and their economy is stable. They are also geographically and culturally diverse.

7. French prefer a more laid-back atmosphere.
   It seems like time moves so slowly in France. They love to chat, dine, and go out with friends. As much as possible, they want to take their jobs easy. You can deal with your work a lot better if the world around you is more stress-free.