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I don't really know much about the OP's major, but it sounds like it's something not many folks major in, so there shouldn't be a flood of job applicants, and you are more likely to get a job and a visa.
They do not take into account the working poor, there are many working poor in Germany (workers gaining few money), this are not counted in the statistics.
France 2012 : 63.8%, 2010 : 64%, 1994 : 58.4%
USA 2012 : 58.7%, 2010 : 66.7%, 1994 : 72%
I am surprised !
The employment rate covers the total population. The population in the U.S. is younger, so the employment rate is lower. Also, many women have to stay home to raise their children, because child care is very expensive in the U.S. These are all factors that lower the employment rate.
Yes, it's still not very high.
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Originally Posted by Nanty
They do not take into account the working poor, there are many working poor in Germany (workers gaining few money), this are not counted in the statistics.
Please. And France dosen't have any, huh? The same applies to France. Or to any other country, for that matter.
I have been studying French and am wondering whether France would also be a feasible place to move, after completing a bachelor's degree as an international student here (from US) in Canada. I'm majoring in the environmental component of geography and would likely go into green city planning or something similar after. Here's the criteria I'm looking for in a French city. Which city sounds like the best match?
1. It should be a medium-large city; at least a few hundred thousand people or so.
2. There should be a fairly lively fine arts scene (I'm a painter too)
3. The climate should be moderate. I don't like hot weather, as in more than 85 degrees F or so, but don't mind rain. Nearby outdoor opportunities should be available, so greenery and mountains should be nearby.
4. Job/career opportunities should be good for city planners, geographers, etc. (Guessing you guys don't know much about this though).
5. Though France is known to not be vegetarian friendly, it would be a major plus if the city was more accommodating to non-meat eaters.
Thanks so much!
So, you need a medium-large city that is near greenery and mountains but not too hot. That narrows the choice down quite a lot. I would research Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg and see if they meet you other requirements.
The employment rate covers the total population. The population in the U.S. is younger, so the employment rate is lower. Also, many women have to stay home to raise their children, because child care is very expensive in the U.S. These are all factors that lower the employment rate.
Yes, it's still not very high.
That explanation doesn't make any sense given the 2010 numbers (and every year before that, actually). The population in the US is younger in part because it has more kids, but also because France has relatively more elderly people.
That extremely low 2012 wiki number for the US (58%) is unsourced. I think it's more likely to be an apples-to-oranges comparison than anything else.
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