Massage Therapist seeking work in France

[JessBolle]

Well, I'm a RMT from Ontario looking to work in France for a while - my french is slightly lacking, I did take classes all through highschool, and honestly feel I'd pick up the language in no time ( I read the back of shampoo bottles! ) Is there a region anyone might suggest in seeking work for one whos french isn't exactly perfect? Any large tourist area, aside from Paris? Or any websites for job banks? Thanks!

[acapstick]

Hey! I am heading to France as well to try and work as a RMT. Did you have any luck?

[JessBolle]

I ended up getting a job in Switzerland, in Geneva. It was very difficult and I think the only reason I landed this position was that my boyfriend was working at the hotel that I am presently employed at. It may be very different in France though, being a francophone nation we have an agreement with France in that the visa is less specific to previous education. Whereas in Switzerland you must have at least 2 years education and find a job in this profession. You should be able to get a visa based on any bartending job and then from there once living in France you can look around. As well it may be a visa for up to two years, while in Switzerland its limited to a year and exceptionally 18 months. Having an address in France will make you more appealing to employers and you can meet them in person. I'm just uncertain if you need to have a job before applying for the visa or not in France?? Where are you looking at moving to?



Good luck, if you have any more questions