I'm an American millennial who quit a rewarding career to join a French company that offers great work-life balance
This is an as-told-to essay based on an interview with Madison Taylor, a millennial living in Las Vegas. She works remotely for a US office of the Paris marketing company Publicis Groupe. Taylor said she appreciates its"French policies" and the ability to work from home. The interview has been slightly edited for length and clarity.My career was rewarding and I felt like I was making an impact on everyday lives. But it was also addicting, and I got stuck in the cycle.
After multiple jobs with political campaigns and nonprofits, I realized that life is not just about work. A job should be something that works for us. My initial idea was to start with the US branch and eventually internally transfer to the Paris office. Visas and work laws have made transferring more difficult than I expected, but the role has come with a lot of benefits in the meantime. Taylor says the company support has improved her mental health.After my political career, I knew I wanted a job that gave me more flexibility. But even after the COVID-19 pandemic, it was difficult for me to find a fully remote opportunity.
I actually cried a little bit on my first day because my boss told me,"We're not out here saving lives — log off."Taylor takes advantage of flexible policies to travel.Another workplace benefit I'd never had before is continuing education. This company allows employees to take classes relevant to their job or field and will reimburse them for a portion of the cost.
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