Micala's back - and there's lots to chew over!

In this episode: a Facebook post about deposits that had Micala seething before 4am, the growing crackdown on cash-in-hand work in France, and a very public social media post from some new arrivals that raised more than a few eyebrows. Plus, working from home in your pyjamas, the French social system defended, and a lovely shout-out from a well-respected voice in the renovating-in-France community.

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Mini glossary:

  • Devis — a formal written quote that, once signed, forms a binding contract. Should always include payment terms.
  • Travail au noir — cash-in-hand work that is undeclared to French tax and social charge authorities. Both the worker and the person employing them can face serious penalties.
  • BTP (Bâtiment et Travaux Publics) — the construction and public works sector; one of the top three sectors targeted by French anti-fraud authorities.
  • Cotisations sociales — social charges paid by businesses and workers in France, funding healthcare, pensions, unemployment benefit and more.
  • CAF — the French family allowance fund, providing housing aid, apprenticeship support and other benefits.
  • Mairie — the town hall; local planning and governance authority.

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