Why I Left the USA for France: Rent, Jobs & Cost of Living Breakdown (Part 1)

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My personal story behind the biggest decision of my life, why my husband and I left the U.S., how a tragic turning point pushed us to start over in France, and what it was really like to build a new life in Paris from scratch. In Part One, I’m opening up about: ✨ Why we left the U.S. (and what most people don’t know) ✨ Navigating French bureaucracy & apartment hunting ✨ The real cost of living in France vs. the U.S. (full budget breakdown with our actual budget) Part Two is coming soon, where I’ll open up about the harder, more personal side of starting over in France. ✨ The culture shocks I wasn’t prepared for ✨ Loneliness, identity shifts, and learning French ✨ Did I find a job as a non-native speaker? ✨ Salary comparison: France vs. U.S. ✨The emotional rollercoaster of starting over ✨ And the big question… was it all worth it? 🇫🇷 This is an honest, unfiltered look at life in France, not just the dreamy side, but the reality of starting over in a new country. So if you’re thinking of moving abroad, craving a reset, or just curious about what life here is really like, you’re in the right place. 🥖🏰 💛 🧳 Subscribe: @chapterswithprecious Watch next 🎥 ▶️ Part 2- https://youtu.be/1f-ztqHUYfo ▶️ https://youtu.be/iDLEy5VRSmI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamp titles 0:00 What to Expect 1:05 Why We Left the USA 4:20 Arriving in Paris 5:35 French Bureaucracy & Handy Tips 7:10 Cost of Living Breakdown 10:45 What's Coming in Part 2