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I'm a Python software engineer in France and I would like to find a remote job somewhere in Europe but I don't know where to search.

And by the way, are you Sam or Max?

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Depends of your desires, level, ethics, etc.

If working for the banking system is ok with you, you can send your resume to financial institutions in Luxembourg, Monaco, Lichtensteig and Switzerland. They really need devs.

Engineering institutions have need for Python dev as well. In the EU, you'll find demand with nvidia, airbus, or the various space agencies. Luxembourg, surprisingly, has a very active one.

If your are skilled in security, Norway has plenty of IT security companies, you can start there.

If your skills are general Python skills and ok to work for FAANGS, they all regularly offer Python skills. I know Spotify also hired recently.

If you prefer the start up scene, Hack news have a "who is hiring thread" every month.

Finally Pycons are also a good way to connect with companies and other devs.

If the blog becomes a big enough hub, I may put job offers there. But it's more work and I don't want to add that for now.

And: 🐶

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This is a good reminder that I need to improve my spoken English to be able to find a remote job abroad :(

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Even without a job abroad, a good spoken English should be a priority for anyone in the craft. It makes all collaborations easier.

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Apr 11Liked by Bite Code!

I work in tech for a french small company which has been bought by 3 different US based international companies during the last 3 years. They had to make special rules for France for every HR matter. That was usually better for us compared to other employees, especially when layoffs happened. But not for money. We never got intéressement/participation (specific to France) which get tax cuts. Instead we got RSU with at least 30% taxes.

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Interesting to read, I am based in the Netherlands 🇳🇱. Can you tell me about your experience with dutch companies if you have any? Good reminder for me to also focus on English when I am going to write blogpost.

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I'm afraid I don't have enough experience in the matter, as I went there only twice.

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Hello from France !

Frenchie here too. I've been using Python for 20+ years, mainly for hobby. This blog is the first and as of today still the only one specialized in Python I read. I find it really relevant and interesting to read, not avoiding technical aspects and the content really shows it's not just from an academic point of view but from someone evidently familiar with "the real world".

Thanks for your work, and depending where you are, I'd be glad to offer you a beer some time :)

(maybe it would be time I 'Pledge my support'...)

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:)

What region are you in?

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I'm in Lille, I also go to Paris on occasions, because it's close.

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I'm in PACA, that's going to be a long ride for a beer ^^

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A little bit indeed ^^

Maybe on some other occasion then ;)

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How’s France nice place to live?

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Apr 10·edited Apr 10Author

Personally, I love the French people, the food and the cities. I've been traveling a lot, and I always find the country stunningly beautiful when I come back. The social life is quite diverse, and the culture is rich. I find it to be a good balance between rules and freedom, order and mess, fun and work...

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Apr 10Liked by Bite Code!

Exactly, it's all a matter of compromise. Overall, France has a pretty good one. When all you know is your native country, you don't notice all the good things about it. Also consider that living in Paris is different from living in Metz or Trifouilli-les-Oies.

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