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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:36:04 PM EDT
[#1]
go.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:36:57 PM EDT
[#2]
Bad thing is, 2 years from now this country might not be worth coming back to...
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:37:38 PM EDT
[#3]
Could you bring your mp661k?
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:37:39 PM EDT
[#4]
+1 If'ns ya don't, you'll regret it! |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:38:01 PM EDT
[#5]
FUCK the French! (but go anyway and steal their knowledge!
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:38:29 PM EDT
[#6]
I know and I would be taking a 10 yr old and a 5 yr old. The schooling has got to be better than here.. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:39:52 PM EDT
[#7]
I'd do it in a heartbeat. Plus, they DO have guns and private ownership of firearms over there, dude. Link up with a few of our French members, and also you can go all over Europe and Scandanavia too.
Hell, you MIGHT even get laid over there! 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:39:58 PM EDT
[#8]
Women in Paris...
You have nothing to lose by going, IMHO. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:40:01 PM EDT
[#9]
I am positively stunned at how bad the schools are here...
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:41:29 PM EDT
[#10]
Make sure you take a white piece of cloth,you will need it to fit in there.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:43:18 PM EDT
[#11]
LOL Im married.. This is the only down side.. Is I also co own a gunshop, so That would have to close up.. Im not at all ready for that.. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:54:59 PM EDT
[#12]
In 2 years France's flag will have changed to: 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:56:32 PM EDT
[#13]
It would take at least $300,000/year to get me to live in france.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:58:01 PM EDT
[#14]
Do it. As of the tone of your statements in my thread, you already have the arrogance down.  Just think, in 2 years, you could be running for your life from muslims in France or you could get some really good lessons on how to be an asshole. The french have perfected that to an art. 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:59:32 PM EDT
[#15]
Do it man!
Except everyone will be speaking a foreign language. Oh wait, you're in Medford! Most the people there already speak a foreign language, so that shouldn't be a big deal. Oh yea, and I hear they burn cars for fun and sport. I want a picture of a flaming Renault for my collection! |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:01:09 PM EDT
[#16]
not unless Muslims are pumping out millions of kids a year there, which they aren't. France will only have to really fear Muslims taking over the government in the late 40's,early 50's of this century. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:01:19 PM EDT
[#17]
Fat_McNasty isn't arrogant, he's just a smartass! |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:02:46 PM EDT
[#18]
Hmmm. Gun liquidation sale coming soon? Seriously, just picture yourself 2 years from now not taking the position. Now, picture yourself 2 years from now after taking the position. Which image is more pleasing? Also, if upper management is where you want to be and this is your ticket, you'd be a fool not to take it. Do what you think is best for you first. Then your wife and kids. If you aren't happy, then your family will suffer for it. $$$ isn't everything. Yes, money does help alot, but happiness goes a whole lot further. If you are happy doing what you do, then stay. If you think this offer will make you more happy, then go for it.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:04:18 PM EDT
[#19]
I would only do it if I was w/o kids.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:05:57 PM EDT
[#20]
I would think that it would be a great chance for kids to explore a different culture and pick up on a language from its home country. Just stay away from the Ghetto suburbs of Paris and you will be ok. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:06:05 PM EDT
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Fat_McNasty: My friend exported a Colt 1911A1 via Kings Gun Works Glendale, CA(10 miles n. L.A.) to France. So it possible to own handguns there. Also from what understand shotguns are a bit easier. Time to bone up on some trap & skeet.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:06:52 PM EDT
[#22]
Paris is a shithole, it's the Miami of France. JMHO.
The countryside is nice but after you've seen the Eiffel tower you've seen Paris. Oh, and watch you step, there's dog shit everywhere. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:14:30 PM EDT
[#23]
You mean Turkish? |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:16:13 PM EDT
[#24]
That's just stupid. They don't speak turkish in North Africa
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:20:58 PM EDT
[#25]
Do it! Expand your horizons and quite frankly, you'll regret it if you don't.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:23:51 PM EDT
[#26]
I'd do it in a heart beat. France is incredibly beautiful, and outside of Paris, I found the people to be rather nice. Good wine and food too. Just avoid the horse meat.
 Semper Fi |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:28:29 PM EDT
[#27]
But France will always be worth leaving. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:29:20 PM EDT
[#28]
He did say that this could lead to upper management. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:47:16 PM EDT
[#29]
+2, sounds like an awesome opportunity! |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:50:55 PM EDT
[#30]
I've been to a few countries, and I wouldn't live outside the US again for any amount of money, unless it was my own private island or something.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:56:43 PM EDT
[#31]
Mcnasty, if you go, remember to RENT all of your cars. They seem to have a high mortality rate over there.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:01:02 PM EDT
[#32]
Are they paying in dollars or Euros? And how much? If it makes financial sense then I'd do it. I know some people who have done expat work for a few years and the pay (and savings) were great.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:03:01 PM EDT
[#33]
French schools, on average, are worse than US schools. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:04:40 PM EDT
[#34]
Unfortunately I dont think you are all that far from the truth. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:07:29 PM EDT
[#35]
+1. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:13:18 PM EDT
[#36]
+2! You'll find that the French are like people anywhere else, and you'll learn a lot, as will, above all, your kids. It is an especially wonderful opportunity for them, that they'll likely never get again. they will learn the language quickly enough. I went to school and university in Germany, and I'd never trade those experiences for anything. And yes, there are a LOT of guns in France. Many more there than in Britain or Germany....
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:33:13 PM EDT
[#37]
I would not go to France if they gave me the country. Do what feels right for you.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 8:21:35 PM EDT
[#38]
Me too. Don't forget the company car also. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 8:27:50 PM EDT
[#39]
Oh, sorry. Since you used the words "position" and "France", I thought the answer might be:
BENT OVER AND READY TO TAKE IT UP THE POOPER! OR BELLY-UP LIKE A WHIPPED PUPPY!
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Posted: 3/17/2006 8:28:20 PM EDT
[#40]
Go!
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Posted: 3/17/2006 8:42:22 PM EDT
[#41]
And neither side provided links. I agree firsthand foreign exposure for the kids would be awesome, the only downside is where it is. Tough call. Keep us posted. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:07:32 PM EDT
[#42]
France is on the verge of surrendering to itself... do you wanna be anywhere near that new Muslim state when that happens?
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:10:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Just keep rubbing in the ToureDefrance thing the hole time you're there. All day, Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, all day and see how long it takes to get thrown out of the country
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:11:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:17:35 PM EDT
[#45]
Do it. It will round out your kids a little, and hopefully one of you will figure out how to make them pastries they gots over there. God I miss the pastries.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:45:05 PM EDT
[#46]
You mean learn how to surrender and say "I surrender" in french?
They don't need millions of kids, there are enough there now to accept the surrender of the french-anglo government. |
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Posted: 3/18/2006 12:36:37 AM EDT
[#47]
If you go, be sure to take one of your guns; you could take over the whole country.
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Posted: 3/18/2006 1:22:41 AM EDT
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Is this a French company? Are you working at or near the home office today? Don't count on it doing anything for your career, unless the people you will be working for in France are in a position to promote you. Remember, while you are gone for two years, the guys back home will be putting themselves into position for the good jobs. You'll be out of the picture. Rarely, do these moves work out for the better. By the time you return, the guys you know and who know you could be gone. Then you're alone and have to rebuild your network. |
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Posted: 3/18/2006 1:30:38 AM EDT
[#49]
Ugh. Paris.
I hated Paris. I liked a lot of France but I hated Paris. That said, you would be stupid to pass up the opportunity to live abroad for a couple of years. IMO |
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Posted: 3/18/2006 1:56:21 AM EDT
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