Save about 10 copies of every scrap of paper you receive during your stay in France. No matter how illogical it may seem, you will probably need them. English A common way for English-speaking expats to support themselves in Paris is by teaching English. As in other major European Union cities, English teachers are in great demand. But I think you're also pretty limited when you come to Paris, and it's fairly easy to get a job teaching English.
Most people just do it so they can stay.
Without a French passport, teachers are limited to work in the private sector, which usually means less money and worse hours. As Lynch makes clear, there are still plenty of opportunities to teach English in Paris, but if you fear some of the downsides she's observed, it is possible to find work in other sectors. But perhaps, not surprisingly, most are for technology specialists. To get another job, you really need almost bilingual skills with French. Life in Paris While Parisian bureaucracy can at times be unbearable, it's only a small part of life in a city best known for its romantic appeal.