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Buying a house used to be the ultimate goal for generations of people all around the world.

Investing in something that lasted, something you could pass on to your kids, a cozy nest to hold on to through good and bad days.

The youngest generation though -also called generation Y (Why) or Millennials (a fancy word to name men and women born between 1980 and 2000) - seem to have other ideals of life.

What are the reasons that are pushing people in their 20’s, 30’s and even 40’s to rent a place that they call home sweet home rather than buying it?

Your boss just offered you a promotion. Sounds about right! But the position you will be taking is 5000 miles away from home.

It probably includes a better salary, all kind of advantages but also more responsibilities and challenges -some minor, some bigger- for you and your family if they are following you on this journey.

What are those challenges and how do you handle them?

Last week, one of your favorite colleagues left for Paris to live there for the next three years. Yes, Paris, the same beautiful city you spent your honeymoon five years ago.

France has long been a very popular travel destination, as foreigners from all around the world are attracted by its renowned culture, gastronomy, and heritage, but they are also increasingly interested in the leading-edge medical treatments they can receive in the country.

France is indeed a major player in terms of research, innovation and technology, and offers several health specializations. Paris Attitude examines the rising popularity of medical tourism in France, with a study of the reasons explaining this attraction, followed by a presentation of some of the most impressive medical innovations by French doctors in the past few years.

Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, the French have a definite cultural elegance and their language is certainly the language of romance so why do so many people consider it a hard language to learn?

Although French isn't the most common language in the world, it is spoken by over 200 million people on five continents so learning French will not only help you settle into Parisian life but open doors across the globe.

Expatriates usually have this fancy aura around them. There is always someone who knows someone who is living the dream as a foreign employee in Paris, Tokyo or New York.

But if you read the numerous personal blogs from expatriates worldwide, it seems that what is supposed to be the perfect experience can sometimes turn into a bittersweet story.

Depending on a number of things, moving abroad as an expat can be either amazing or deceiving. So it’s crucial to study ALL aspects of expatriation and to differentiate reality from fantasy.

If you decide to become an expat, you will need to prepare carefully your arrival and settling in but also when the time comes, your return home. In the meanwhile here are some of the main advantages and downsides of expatriation to keep in mind.What are the main benefits and issues when sending an employee abroad?

For the company, sending employees to affiliates can represent a valuable investment or a waste of time and money.

Is it dangerous to live in Paris? Many Parisians would probably laugh in your face if asked the question.

If you want to do business in France, you need to understand the French business culture, legal system, social security system, as well as the communication system.

Since a business is not a stand-alone venture, you need inputs and outputs to perform your work. These two parameters however depend on human beings.

Thus, it is important that you interact with people in formal manners which are country dependent, in order to achieve your business goals.

Female expatriates are becoming more and more prominent today, as traditional roles are shifting, and the world is changing, allowing for new ways to live and work. While their number is growing, they are not a monolithic entity, and women who choose to expatriate are working either for multinationals who send them on international assignments, or self-employed entrepreneurs.

Also, they can be single, married, with or without children. The important question we can ask is why companies are now willing to choose a woman instead of her male counterparts. Paris Attitude decided to focus on the motivations that push women to choose expatriation, and the challenges they face.