So...I'm pretty sure I'm moving to France (!!!?!)

[kaybee85]

H had an interview on Wednesday and was basically offered the job, although no contract has been sent yet, so we aren't telling any friends or family yet. 

I keep waffling between super excited and very stressed about logistics (learning French, moving overseas and all that comes with that, being so far away from family, especially with Ingrid.) I know there are some expats here, but I don't think anyone is in France, right? I'll check out the International Board. For this moment I am excited! I can't believe the PhD is finally almost done and we are moving forward. 

[kaybee85]

The bummer in this whole thing is it is a postdoctoral position, so I'm almost positive we get no financial help in the move. sad trombone.

[Deleted]

How exciting! Jealous party of one over here! You must keep us updated!

[sonrisa]

How fantastic! After he gets the offer, find out what the immigration issues are for following spouses and children. At least one move, our papers didn't come through for months after my father's.

[kaybee85]

Oct 10, 2015 9:41:40 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

How fantastic! After he gets the offer, find out what the immigration issues are for following spouses and children. At least one move, our papers didn't come through for months after my father's.

Thanks, I will add this to my list. He mentioned us in an email exchange, and the hiring guy mentioned that their secretary will help with some of it, so that is good to know.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Yaaaaay!!

[mom2twoboys]

That would be an awesome opportunity! Congrats!

[fuckyourcouch]

Whoa! That is so cool

[mrsukyankee]

We have a bunch of people in France on the IN board (or people who have lived in France). Definitely come on over and join us!

[pantsparty]

How exciting!

[lovelyshoes]

That's so exciting! That would be my dream move.
You will have an awesome experience.

[redheadk]

Yes, page Anna! anna7602

[loira]

I lived in France for a year and would move back in a heartbeat! How exciting for you!

[eb777888]

Omg!!!! I am so freaking jealous! How exciting!!!

[marylennox]

That's amazing! How exciting. I am so jealous!

[nsl]

Super exciting!

[anna7602]

I'm happy to answer any questions. Feel free to PM me. I lived in Paris for 18 months in 2012-2013 for DH's job and DD went to preschool there. I just went back to spend a month there this summer. ETA: with 7yo DD and 11-month old DS..

@myblue is also in Paris and azurely (tag name???) is in the south.

[shopgirl07]

How exciting!

[knx9211]

This sounds awesome. I studied abroad in the south of France and wish I had never left.

[G22]

How exciting! My H and I just moved to Germany this month, so I can probably relate to pretty much everything you are feeling right now. I knew no German before we got here, heck, I've only added a few words to my vocab so far and can't formulate a sentence. I still get really overwhelmed and flustered when I go out and put myself in the local areas, but so far it's been a pretty crazy awesome experience!

When my H told me we were moving here (military family, so no choice really) I had an internal freak out. I was excited and terrified all at once. It wasn't the easiest process moving over here, but I've been through much more stressful situations in the past.

[kaybee85]

For the people who live in/have lived in France, we'll be in the Toulouse area.

[Jalapeñomel]

Good luck! We did it after grad school, but it was to SA.

[Deleted]

Hello! How exciting! Im in the Paris area so I wouldn't be too much help with Toulouse but I believe it is a nice area. France has been a lovely place to live, but definitely start learning French as soon as possible. Did you say how long your stay will be?

[dexteroni]

Congratulations! That sounds wonderful.

[pagas]

What a wonderful place to live!

[kaybee85]

Oct 10, 2015 12:31:27 GMT -5 @myblue said:

Hello! How exciting! Im in the Paris area so I wouldn't be too much help with Toulouse but I believe it is a nice area. France has been a lovely place to live, but definitely start learning French as soon as possible. Did you say how long your stay will be?

I've started Duolingo just to get sytarted

We'll be there for 2-3 years.

[Deleted]

Apparently there is an Americans in Toulouse group with about 88 members...much smaller that the Paris anglophone groups but possibly a good place to start. Meetup is also good sometimes!

[pbandj]

Exciting. We spent 18 months in Germany about 10 years ago. It was the most amazing experience. This was before we had a family, but we would love the opportunity to go back for a sabbatical in Europe.

[cville]

Jealous!!!!

[themoneytree]

So jealous! Hope it works all works out for you!