Hello everyone. My first post(been lurking for quite a while). I have a question,well,several actually,but just the one to start with! I,and wifey,are planning to move to France(prefered departments being 71,58, Burgundy,or 19,23,87,Limousin)not decided which yet,as both these regions have things that we have a great deal of interest in,not least the canals of Burgundy(we lived on a canalboat for 2 years in GB). The deciding factor will be mainly to do with work. I am 57(just!) and have been a Carpenter and Joiner all my working life. 27 of those years was in shopfitting,I've also fitted out canalboats,motorhomes,Park homes and caravans,as well as the usual 1st and 2nd fix, kitchens ect. The question is,what is the situation regarding my type of work in Burgundy and/or Limousin? Although I've been self-employed for the last 30+years,I don't really mind just becoming an emloyee. I can speak a little French,but when I'm spoken to in French,I understand even less!! So,to start with at least,it would probably be better if I could find an English speaking employer.Don't get me wrong. I have every wish to become more conversant with the language,but the best way to learn a language,is to live among the natives,and that's what we intend to do. Any comments,good,bad or indifferent,would be much appreciated(I'm thick skinned!)