Ready Set Do w/ Naman Pandey

In this episode, featured not-expert is Devendra Chhajer. Devendra has been living and working in France for the past 5 years or so, having moved there to finish his Global Management Program from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR).

We discuss:-

- Devendra's move to Paris and transition to life in the city

- Loves and challenges of living in Paris

- Overcoming language barriers and tips for learning French

- Reality of academics at IESEG, Paris and Devendra’s experiences

- Types of work visas and building a career in France

- Parallels between life in Europe and life in India

- Planning a career-oriented move to France and setting expectations

- Devendra's personal journey through college and beyond in France

This discussion is for anyone who is considering moving to France for a higher degree and building a career out there, or anyone who is interested to learn what it’s like to live in one of the most famous, beautiful, and metropolitan cities in the world.Like, comment and subscribe. There may not or may not be an Easter egg hidden in this episode. 

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Resources:

Devendra's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkc1996/

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Intro + Background

(00:02:40) SPJIMR Global Mgmt - Moving to France

(00:07:57) Favorite aspects of living in France

(00:13:51) Challenges and struggles of living in France

(00:20:29) Facing language barriers (French) and how to overcome them

(00:24:25) What is it like on the ground-level in Paris city?

(00:26:30) Addressing the “Are French People Jerks?” stereotype

(00:31:58) Academic Experiences & Job Prospects in France

(00:34:56) Process of obtaining a work visa in France

(00:39:42) Types of work contracts and why they matter - CDD & CDI

(00:41:23) Work Visa deep-dive

(00:45:19) Unemployment benefits and how to avail (if necessary)

(00:49:05) Personal Growth and Perspectives from starting a new life

(00:53:22) Advice for students moving to France for higher studies

(00:56:15) Outro + Gratitude