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Au revoir, Paris: 5 questions to ask yourself before moving to another city.

Au revoir, Paris: The 5 big questions to ask yourself before changing cities.

  • Marie Juthier

Marie, 42 years old, Switch Up ambassadorambassador, tells us why she and her husband, well established professionally, made the choice to leave Paris with their three children. And why the choice of destination was not so simple, not to mention certain prejudices coming from the people around them... She will tell us about her experience and the different questions to ask before moving to another city.

The main questions to ask yourself before moving to another city

I have beenlivingin Paris for about fifteen years and it was clear that our life was no longer satisfying us. 

Our flat had become too small for our growing family, and we no longer wanted to endure the traffic jams, the aggressiveness, the stress, the pollution... the difficulty of getting out of Paris, even if only for a day or a weekend.

As much as we loved our city, it became urgent to move to improve our quality of life and regain our family balance.

Our criteria for making this change

The most important thing is that we needed space in our home: a bedroom for each child and an office for us parents (who are independent and therefore often work from home). We also wanted a less urban area, and a garden, why not? Having the possibility of going away for the weekend easily is a real plus. A healthy environment for the children, shops and schools nearby so that we don't have to use the car every time we travel, were also important criteria.

Also to fit in with our professional lives, the accommodation had to be within reasonable distance of Paris. After all, we would still have regular obligations there. With these criteria, obviously the perfect solution did not exist.

In accepting the compromises, 2 main options seemed to emerge...

1

Moving away from the centre of Paris but staying in the Paris region This was a way to gain in quality of life. But, while not changing too much our habits of Parisian life to which we were attached (professional environment, cultural outings, friends...)

2

Moving to the provinces It was a fresh start, with a better chance of meeting all our criteria. In addition, we were certain of gaining more space for a smaller budget. The only constraint was that we had to stay within reasonable distance of Paris...

The province often came up in our discussions. But, apart from the radical change of life, we were also sensitive to the critical view of our social circle and friends on this choice. For many people, leaving Paris meant leaving to bury themselves. "You're crazy, leaving Paris, but what's the big idea?", "And what are you going to do about the job?

We therefore had to overcome these preconceived ideas, which are nevertheless very present in the collective unconscious (or conscious?) of Paris. The exchange between us, weighing the pros and cons, was a very important step. Making lists, naming our deepest desires while remaining objective about the consequences, especially professional ones.

Before changing your life, the 5 big questions to ask yourself:

  1. Is my desire an escape or a life project?
  2. Identify my needs! What kind of lifestyle do I want to have?
  3. What are the limits to life change?
  4. Does my partner have the same desires as me? What do the children think?
  5. Am I ready to live away from my loved ones?

In the end, the balance tipped in favour of the province. In the end, we listened to ourselves: we wanted to make a real change and and give a new impetus to our lives ! After reflection, Rennes came out on top in our choice, notably for its optimal geographical location: 1 hour and 25 minutes from Paris thanks to the LGV and "only" 50 minutes from the sea!

Why choose Rennes?

1

Pleasant city, young, relaxed atmosphere.

2

Optimal geographical position.

2

The labour market is dynamic.

A few months later, it was on!

Today, we are very well settled in Rennes, integrated, and do not regret our choice at all, thanks to a new family and professional balance. We are proud to have had the courage to change our habits to meet our desires and essential needs.  

Long live mobility!

You can read Marie's testimony and the main questions to ask yourself when moving to another city. Are you moving for professional reasons? Would you like to be helped in your move and welcomed in your new home? Call on our ambassadors! They can help you discover the city. But also to find the house of your dreams, to carry out your administrativeprocedures... For more information, contact us or find us on www.switch-up.fr

This article was written by Marie J., who is at your service to assist you in your move to Rennes.

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RENNES
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Moving to Tours: Natalie's testimony on France Bleu

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Moving to Tours : Natalie's testimony on France Bleu

Broadcast #MySolution of 19 February 2021

On Friday 19 February 2021, the founder of Switch Up, Gabrielle Rodier, was lucky enough to be asked by France Bleu for a radio interview. Indeed, the programme #Ma solution, initiated by France Bleu was created on the basis of the citizen platform Make.org. Switch Up was mentioned and highlighted by a resident of Val de Marne, Natalie. Listen to Natalie's testimony on France Bleu about her move to Tours.

The Make.org citizen consultation allows all listeners to share solutions to local needs. This helps to improve their daily lives for example.

Natalie was therefore chosen by France Bleu to speak on air. Through a workshop at APEC, Natalie heard about Switch Up. It was the perfect moment for her: she was planning to leave the Val de Marne to move to Touraine. In the meantime, she even found a job at the CNAV in Tours.

She hopes that the Switch Up initiative will be developed throughout France. This will help people on the move to move under good conditions.

Gabrielle was able to present the Switch Up solution to the audience and explain the registration process in more detail. The support for the installation and integration by local inhabitants, the Switch Up ambassadors, was also discussed. 

After listening to Nath$alie's testimony on France Bleu about her move to Tours, don't hesitate to support us on Make.org!

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The different types of internal mobility.

The different types of mobility

  • Gabrielle Rodier

There is no single type of internal mobility. Horizontal, vertical, geographical, suffered, voluntary... The theme of mobility is rich and can be seen as a multiple entry table. There is not just one mobility policy to be put in place, but different policies to be implemented depending on the company, the context and the issue at stake.  

There are different types of internal mobility, depending on the path taken by the employee from one position to another.

You should therefore consider what kind of mobility you want to encourage, but also how much emphasis you should give to your internal mobility policy. These decisions may vary, among other things, according to the size and structure of your company and its strategic objectives.

The different types of mobility

There are several types of mobility, and the challenges and support arrangements are not the same for each of them.

The types of mobility we will see may, in addition, overlap with each other, which makes their implementation and support even more complex.

♦ Transverse, horizontal or vertical mobility

Transversal or horizontal mobility is characterised by a change of job at the same hierarchical level.

For example, an employee moves from a position as Human Resources Manager in one group entity to an identical position as Human Resources Manager in another group company. Another example: an employee moves from a Communication Manager position to a Marketing Manager position. This employee is still a manager (same hierarchical level), but in a different position.

This is a promotion. It can be within the own team or in another part of the company. It may be accompanied by a salary increase.

For example, an HR manager can become an HR director.

If a legal manager becomes HR director, the mobility is both horizontal (from lawyer to HR) and vertical (from manager to director).

♦ Geographical mobility

An employee may wish to move closer to a company location. They may wish to move to another city or country to gain international experience. This may be at a job level equivalent to the position they are currently in, but also as part of a promotion.

♦ Voluntary or forced mobility
♦ The loan of employees

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Nantes République is a great place to live.

Nantes République - a district where life is good.

  • Martine Luriot

Having arrived in Nantes from Lille with 4 children, I know how necessary it is to be guided through the different neighbourhoods in order to make a choice of accommodation that corresponds well to one's lifestyle and needs.

Since then, I have been a Switch Up ambassador, and in order to advise our clients, I take an interest in the future of Nantes, in new projects and living spaces that can welcome newcomers. The number of newcomers is increasing, which is putting pressure on the property market. 

Fortunately, however, new neighbourhoods are emerging that are well thought out for maximum living comfort. This is the case of the new République district

Nantes, a tailor-made city that is inventing itself.

It is a perimeter located between the Boulevard de l'Estuaire to the north and the future university hospital to the south, covering approximately 20 hectares. To design it, citizen consultation workshops were held and they formulated recommendations that the urban planners and landscape designers took up.

♦ 5 major concerns were expressed:
  • A breathable neighbourhood with space and light
  • A neighbourhood with a strong mix of people and generations 
  • A green district, nature in the city, green spaces, walks
  • A lively and dynamic neighbourhood with cultural, sports and leisure activities
  • Smooth and safe traffic 

Neighbourhood relations and shared spaces as the basis of the architectural project.

The urban design teams have submitted their project, which gives pride of place to nature in the city.

From a landscape point of view, nature has been integrated into all the interstices, creating an atmosphere conducive to well-being, neighbourhood life and exchanges between neighbours: playgrounds, sports areas, shared gardens, a large lawn, etc. A whole series of pathways encourage walking and cycling. 

Efficient public transport will link the centre, the station and other districts of Nantes: two new tramway lines are planned, in addition to the existing Chronobus C5.

Mutualisation is encouraged: parking, laundry, vegetable gardens, heating and hot water production with more than 85% renewable energy, electricity with photovoltaic production, etc.

Approximately 2,000 homes will be built, 55% of which will be social and affordable, encouraging everyone - and particularly families - to settle in the city centre. 

75,000m² of service sector buildings, as well as 25,000m² of ground floor retail space, will allow for the development of approximately 4,000 new jobs in this new district.

Close to the city centre and nature.

All this makes it a very attractive place to live on paper, with a clear desire on the part of the decision-makers to move towards participative, sustainable approaches, geared towards the well-being of the inhabitants.

The urbanisation of this new area will be developed over the next 10 years and the first construction sites will be delivered in 2020 with the 5Ponts and O-Slowoperations.

Achievements to watch closely!

The Switch Up advisors, well aware of the advantages of the different districts of Nantes, will advise you on the suitability of the district for your needs.

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La Roche sur Yon Professional mobility Preparing your mobility Accompanied testimony

Is it really a good idea to move to your holiday destination?

Choosing to move to your holiday destination: Is it really a good idea?

  • Marie Tertrais

Who hasn't dreamed of leaving their holiday destination at the end of August and moving there permanently? But when the dream becomes reality and a transfer or a new job allows us to live at our holiday destination, is it really a good idea?

Living in a coastal department, the Vendée, and accompanying many people in their change of life, I very often have questions and legitimate fears from future arrivals about their choice of address.

Les Sables d'Olonne, a large city on the ocean, attracts even those who go to work in La Roche sur Yon, the main town of the department, located about 30 km away.

Who hasn't dreamt of the sea as a garden?

After this cliché, I take the time with my future arrivals to weigh up the pros and cons of moving to the seaside and to understand their true aspirations. The list of positives: the sea, the walks, the water sports, the calm, the port and also the disadvantages: the more expensive rents, a smaller property, the scarcity of properties rented all year round, the obligation to travel by car to go to work, the very quiet side of a coastal town in winter, the traffic and parking difficulties in summer, an older population. Once all these criteria have been met and a dialogue has been held with the newcomer and his family, the choice is made calmly and naturally.

As a rule, reason prevails and most people move to La Roche-sur-Yon, knowing that the seaside is only 30 minutes away. However, sea lovers such as sailing or surfing enthusiasts often take the plunge .... Their passion outweighs the inconvenience.

But everyone is different. All horizons are open and the key to success is often a good analysis of the needs of newcomers! 

This article was written by Marie.T, at your service to help you settle in La Roche sur Yon.

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From Paris to Nantes - Lise's journey.

From Paris to Nantes, Lise's journey.

  • Martine Luriot

With her husband Pierrick and their two children aged 3 years and 18 months, they lived in a small flat in Montreuil, and it was becoming complicated.

With their respective families based in Mayenne and Maine et Loire, it was towards the West that they focused. A job opportunity arose in Nantes for Pierrick in February. He seized it and Lise asked for a transfer, which she obtained. So it was in Nantes that this little family prepared to live in the spring, with a job opening in May.

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"Like many people living in the Paris region, when our children were born we dreamed of a quieter, less stressful life and moving to the provinces became an obvious choice.

This is where Switch Up comes in.

"We had friends in Nantes who spoke very highly of it, and we were getting closer to our families, which was perfect. But we had to find our nest and we also knew that the property market in Nantes was tight. Looking from Paris with work and children was going to be a challenge.

The couple then requests Switch Up's intervention via a Mobilipass* and chooses an ambassador on the platform. The role of the ambassador is to provide them with all the information they need to determine which neighbourhoods are suitable for their situation and to accompany them remotely to find their new home. Switch Up ambassadors know their city well and are in contact with real estate professionals. They are reactive to visit properties, use video to allow clients to see for themselves, build up files and follow up. Once the property is found, they are present during the signing of the lease and the inventory of fixtures.

"We wanted a spacious house, so that each child would have his or her own room, and we would be able to get to our place of work quickly. We dreamed of a house with a small garden.

A set of specifications is drawn up with the ambassador, the file is compiled and submitted on the secure platform, and the search can begin.

Everything was on track by the beginning of March and the first housing units were offered to them. But the health crisis led to a slowdown or even a halt in the agencies' activities. Notices and removals were suspended. The first visits were cancelled and no more properties were offered: a very stressful period when it was difficult to plan ahead.

We had to wait until May with a timid recovery.

"We arrived in Nantes at the beginning of May with our children and were hosted by friends so that we could start working in our new positions. Then the marathon of visits began, accompanied by our ambassador. Time was running out. After 8 visits, we found our house!

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A new life begins.

The lease was signed, the house was inspected, the energy was switched on, and Lise and her family moved to the St Félix district. The house, located in a dead end street, is large and bright with a small garden, very practical for the children.

"Its proximity to the city centre is a strong point. There is plenty of public transport and we can get to our work very easily. We are lucky to be in a quiet, family-friendly street. I quickly met other mums and was able to set up a shared childcare arrangement for our youngest. The eldest goes to the Villa Maria school near the house. It works out well! We love to go for walks at the weekend along the banks of the Erdre, nature is very close by. But the best thing is that we can go to the seaside very quickly. The children love it. As far as supplies are concerned, we have to change our habits compared to the Paris region with its small shops open late at night and anticipate our shopping for the week. We'll get used to it. Besides, we are close to the Talensac market which is really great for fresh produce.

A successful change of life and a well settled and happy family in Nantes!

Mobilipass is an Action Logement scheme that allows the financing of the costs of a professional mobility service. The latter will help employees of companies with more than 10 employees in professional mobility to find accommodation and to take the various steps. 

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