Indian expat in Paris. I document what I learn — French, life in France, fitness, video making, and the pursuit of an unforgettable biryani — so you don't have to figure it out alone
Plan a stress free life in France
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Hey there, I've hesitated to talk about this online, but here goes. Last year I hit one of those classic France curveballs: I applied to renew my work permit… and the prefecture never replied. Fast forward a few months, and I was leaving Paris with just one suitcase, unsure if I can come back to my apartment I'm paying for. Not fun — but here’s the upside: it taught me that in France, knowing the language isn't enough. As a foreigner, knowledge = power. If I’d known the system better, I would’ve saved myself a ton of stress and sleepless nights. That’s exactly why I started working on the version 2 of my handbook Fit in in France. The first version has already helped 500+ expats get their life sorted here. Now I’m upgrading it with:
And I'd love your input before I lock it in. Here’s how you can help
Early access will open first to reviewers + people who financially backed V1 Thanks for being part of this — the book literally wouldn’t exist without you. —Josh |
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Indian expat in Paris. I document what I learn — French, life in France, fitness, video making, and the pursuit of an unforgettable biryani — so you don't have to figure it out alone
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