Why I Left France | EXPAT DIARIES

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It was my dream to move to France... so why did I leave? Well, for a couple reasons.

1. Money
Living in France was not economically viable for the long-term. On a freelance English teacher's salary, I was supporting two people... and barely making minimum wage. In the United States, both I and my boyfriend have more job opportunities, can make higher wages, and have more flexibility in the work we do. While France has more social programs offered by the government than we do in the US, we weren't taking advantage of many of them because of the arduous paperwork involved and because we're both young and healthy. KNOCK ON WOOD.

2. Friends & Family
The second reason we left France was to be closer to our friends and family. Even if you try hard to maintain a relationship, the distance makes it difficult. Time differences make it hard to spontaneously chat or keep up with others from home. And the physical distance is difficult when birthdays or other big occasions roll around. We made a ton of really, really good friends in France that it is hard to leave behind as well. This one is a catch-22.

3. Stress & Anxiety
Living in France was not good for my mental health. It seemed like there would be some event or surprise every week that would cause my stress levels to spike. I was constantly worried and trying to keep a million things straight in my mind, hoping to stay on task and keep us in line with all the rules. I lost a lot of weight during our first season in France because the stress caused me to lose my appetite. I finally had to be honest with myself, and face the reality. Living in France was not worth the hassle for us. Overall I had more unhappy days there than I do in the US. I am happy that I've gotten the chance to live in France and achieve one of my life goals! But I'm also happy to return home. France will always be there to visit in the future.
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Hey there! My name is Regan (pronounced Reegan) and I'm an American living in France. I'm passionate about sharing my love of French culture and encouraging you to visit France... but not just Paris! Follow me to unearth the delights of all things France, and to watch as I stumble through living in another country. À bientôt!

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