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When you’re older and look back at your life trajectory, I think you’ll be happy Paris was part of it. And if you don’t go, you’ll always wonder what it would have been like. Verdict, without knowing a million details: take the job in Paris.
You can’t just use the exchange rate to compare them as the cost of living to what you earn is less (certainly is the case at the moment). The other considerations are that in NYC you pay city, state and federal tax which is much higher than income tax in France. That’s also not taking into consideration that in the US there is this ridiculous health system that costs thousands of dollars on top each year just for the most basic coverage. The quality of life is arguably (subjectively) better in France with a better social net and all round amazing food/culture. When I lived there, I was able to actually save money which is something I was never able to do when living in NYC. I need to go back there - my happy place.
Incorrect. The top rate of tax in France is 45% for income over €160k. As a result, the effective tax rate at €160k income is 30%. That same income in NYC would result in you paying an effective tax rate of 38% plus you’d be paying your own health coverage on top of that. If you were not in the city, that effective rate would be 32% so don’t be fooled by this falsity that the US has lower taxes. Keep in mind that many countries overseas don’t have US-style Property Tax either (schools aren’t funded from local property taxes in most other places). In the US I pay over $7k in health coverage each year not including costs of treatment. In France, virtually zero!
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The work will be better than you’re doing at your US agency unless it’s droga or Wieden. US advertising isn’t anywhere near as developed in terms of quality as European advertising. You’ll learn new skills there that will make you much more desirable to US agencies if you ever decide to come back.
But besides advertising reasons make the move for life reasons. You’ll never regret living somewhere new.
Do it. You won’t regret it. You’ll also have the benefits of more vacation time, exposure to a different culture, cheaper food/travel and you won’t go bankrupt if you have to visit a hospital or dr.
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Had a friend who did it. It’ll hurt your career unless you’re going from a bad/mediocre US agency to somewhere amazing like BETC.
France is a smaller market, with smaller budgets and more limited exposure.
Run.
Only if you want an European or simply Parisian experience. I moved to Amsterdam from NYC 3,5 years ago and now I don’t want to move back any time soon. I took a roughly 30ish% pay cut but it turned out WAY higher compared to others here, and I actually saved up way more than I did in NYC. I travel to Paris a lot too, only a bit more than 3 hours by train. I love it here 😊
Congrats, that’s awesome! The rent in Paris seems to be literally half of NYC, though groceries etc aren’t necessarily 50% less. Career wise, hard to say, but honestly, what a life experience! Personally I’d choose it for that reason alone. Plus, if it’s chill, maybe you could freelance on the side? Plenty of Paris agencies need freelance work by native English writers.
Do it. Think about what the experience can do for your life, not just your career. But on that, you’ll gain valuable experience working in a different country and culture that is 100% valuable to both you and future employers. It will be frustrating adjusting but you’ll gain a new perspective and expand your knowledge in so many areas. Don’t hesitate!
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PLUS, the world’s “fanciest” McD’s is in the Louvre!
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You’d get tired of my jokes by week 3 and then stab me in the throat with a stylus pen.
Europe pays significantly less than US even for senior positions. But it’s a different lifestyle too, cheap to travel around europe… etc. now I lived in europe long ago and don’t know how the situation is, and the effects of the war in the economy etc.
The experience is going to be really good for you and I highly recommend if you have the chance, but agencies won’t hire you for the experience alone, you need to back up with interesting work. So put that into account. The kind of clients you’d work etc
I would think Paris would pay more. Or at least comp. Are they paying the relocation & apt fees as well? Especially if it’s a 50 percent pay cut. I love Paris if you can finagle it it def would be perfect. Do you know French?
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp
I used this when I did my jump from EU to US
Channel your inner Edith Piaf :”je ne regretted rien”
Did you make sure they gave you the salary in net or gross? The salary will def be lower because it’s Europe but often employers give your salary in net because taxes are much simpler for wage earners (therefore they can give you the salary after taxes).