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zensufi

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Dec 27, 2007 4:09 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Wow... let`s all move to France... you get a sweet deal there!  Vive la France!
 
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MattC

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Jan 10, 2008 5:00 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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On personal basis thats great... I would LOVE to get paid 100% of my salary for the next 8 months and just focus on my startup. 
 In the end though it`s usually not good for the overall economy.  Think about it, if your business is growing, are you going to take the chance and hire people and then get stuck with paying them for 8 months if it turns out you dont need them?
 
But in the US it varies greatly depending on company and position.  You can receive unemployment if you`re laid off but the amount you get is not really enough to live on.. Some companies do a better job than others. 
patron

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Feb 19, 2008 2:40 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Good luck!

I think I like the way it is over in the states. Imagine the people who get laid off, who don`t have a sense of urgency to get a new job. Either way good luck, and I hope everything turns out great for you. I am in similar situation.

BradBurnette

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Mar 27, 2008 7:58 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Well congrats. I got laid off in Arkansas, US, here recently from a cube farm company. I have to say I was pretty happy about it myself. I hate the environment and negative people i had to live in. However, keep in mind that while France may be treating you well now, it most certainly will not in the future as you make a move to business. There is a reason why the US financially supports France, and many other European and non-European countries. They don`t support us, we support them. This is a result of being the largest FMC in the world. France, despite what they call themselves, is socialist leaning towards communist. Social idea, thinking, programs, etc. degrade the quality of a society. While you may see noticeable benefits you like right now, it will come back to bite you in the backside later. Nothing is free. :) I`d suggest a move to America, New Zealand, or another FMC country where tax structure welcomes business owners.


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Aug 21, 2010 5:49 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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good discussion and some very valid points. this depends on the individual's situation quite a bit.  when i was cube farming, the thought of quitting had crossed my mind several times.  i hung on because i was very comfortable (comfort leads to complacency and several other things), had an excellent long term severance built up and several other benefits of getting laid off vs. quitting.  the company eventually downsized and i was blessed with a layoff.  i still remember when the department head was tearing up while breaking out the news to me (legal was there too) while i was dying of joy deep inside.  anyway, this could work out really well in one's favor depending on their situation.



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Nov 07, 2010 1:38 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I wish I lived in France when I got laid off.  Btw, if you're still stuck in cubicle land trying to make the transition to full-fledged entrepreneur, I just did an interview with a successful entrepreneur who ditched her corporate job and became a VERY successful entrepreneur. I figure she's gotta be pretty successful if she landed on Oprah.  If you'd like, you can check it out at http://www.laresearchcouncil.com/?page_id=7.  Hope it helps.



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daveb1

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Jan 04, 2011 3:24 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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thats an interesting analysis. now we all learn something new about france. anyway, you will have to be careful of the risks you are taking. weigh the risks out and then make a decision.

whatever it is, good luck to you.

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Dec 21, 2011 12:13 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Dec 21, 2011 12:14 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Jan 07, 2012 10:10 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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