Can you say you've been to a country if you've only been to its territories, and not to the mainland?
Q. For instance, I have never been to mainland France. BUT, I have actually been to several overseas departments/territories of France: -New Caledonia (from Australia) -Guadeloupe and Martinique (from island-hopping in the Caribbean) -French Guiana (from Brazil) Since I have been to all these different parts of greater France, is it fair to say that I have been to "France," or should I just say that I have been to some of France's overseas possessions?
Asked by Rio Tinto - Sat Feb 23 04:35:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 0f course you can say that you've been to France but since for most people it means mainland (and many of them don't know that France has overseas departments or territories) better not confuse them, just say that you went to France's overseas departments or territories.
Answered by Cabal - Sat Feb 23 09:48:04 2008

What's it like to work in finance/accounting in France?
Q. I am considering a move to France at some point in the future - is it true that in France you work less hours than other European countries (for example, I work in London and easily work 60 hours + a week) - and if so, do lower working hours apply to those in finance/accountancy roles? I would be looking at jobs in a big 4 accountancy firm, or the finance department of a large company. How would Paris differ from the rest of France?
Asked by MadgeLivesInMarbleArch - Mon Jul 21 08:58:44 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well firstly you'd have to speak Fluent French and have a detailed knowledge of the French accounting systems. It's true the French have a limit of 35 working hours per week but in reality this never happens. They only get paid 35 hours per week but are expected to work very long hours. They do however get two weeks extra holiday per year to compensate for the mental hours they have to work. It's difficult to get a well paid job outside of Paris but if you can the working hours are pretty standard all over. The government is currently reviewing this system so we will see what happens in the future. They are actually looking at making only the 1st of May a compulsory holiday and after that each employer can decide how many weeks to give.… [cont.]
Answered by gilly g - Mon Jul 21 09:06:40 2008

Is it true that there is a Ministry in France which deals with?
Q. illegal immigrants? A separate Ministry, not a department of something. If yes, what is its name, and where can one find it on-line?
Asked by ask m - Sun Apr 26 15:26:51 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. impossible
Answered by dr cinoque - Sun Apr 26 15:37:05 2009