Comments on: Allocation de rentrée scolaire – Money for students http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/2006/08/23/allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-money-for-students/ An American in France writes about the good, the bad and the quirky Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:21:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ptinfrance http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/2006/08/23/allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-money-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-16530 ptinfrance Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:35:36 +0000 http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/?p=547#comment-16530 the uk and france are sort of similar in that respect. i find that system humane and wished other countries would offer like-aid. the uk and france are sort of similar in that respect. i find that system humane and wished other countries would offer like-aid.

]]> By: John N http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/2006/08/23/allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-money-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-16528 John N Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:12:24 +0000 http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/?p=547#comment-16528 Back in the UK - children up to the age of 16 get a weekly allowance. It's collected with a special cheque book from the local Post Office. Back in the UK – children up to the age of 16 get a weekly allowance. It’s collected with a special cheque book from the local Post Office.

]]> By: LA Frog http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/2006/08/23/allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-money-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-16341 LA Frog Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:36:09 +0000 http://www.whytraveltofrance.com/?p=547#comment-16341 Interesting post. And an interesting aspect of France indeed. Everyone complains about the high level of taxation in France. But it is to provide for subsidies such as the ARS -- as well as a vast array of public services: kindergartens ("crèches"), schools, universities; the health system; public transport; unemployment; utilities; etc. In the case of the ARS, it is specifically targeted to the poorer families, but many other services are available to all -- and incredibly expensive in other countries such as the U.K. or the U.S. No system is ideal, but I've worked extensively in international development and relocation, and we systematically noticed that, all included, it was cheaper for executives and their families to live and work in France. I now live in the U.S., I'm healthy, I have a good job and no kids . We don't belong to the demographics likely to need the more help or spend the most. And yet, I've noticed that all deductions included (taxes, insurance, bills), we actually end up with less proportionally than if we lived in France. You pay more taxes in France, but you get more in return. Interesting post. And an interesting aspect of France indeed. Everyone complains about the high level of taxation in France. But it is to provide for subsidies such as the ARS — as well as a vast array of public services: kindergartens (“crèches”), schools, universities; the health system; public transport; unemployment; utilities; etc.

In the case of the ARS, it is specifically targeted to the poorer families, but many other services are available to all — and incredibly expensive in other countries such as the U.K. or the U.S.

No system is ideal, but I’ve worked extensively in international development and relocation, and we systematically noticed that, all included, it was cheaper for executives and their families to live and work in France.

I now live in the U.S., I’m healthy, I have a good job and no kids . We don’t belong to the demographics likely to need the more help or spend the most. And yet, I’ve noticed that all deductions included (taxes, insurance, bills), we actually end up with less proportionally than if we lived in France. You pay more taxes in France, but you get more in return.

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