Husband is going to France
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (116003)
United States
February 24, 2017 5:18pm CST
One of the reasons my husband took his new job was that it involved some traveling which he enjoys. Now, the travel would mostly be up and down the Eastern Seaboard but there were opportunities for other parts of the country and beyond.
Today he told me that he is being sent to France to his company's headquarters possibly as soon as next week and, if not, in one of the upcoming weeks. It will be a Tuesday to Friday trip. Needless to say he is very excited.
I am happy for him but also nervous. I feel like ISIS just keeps hitting France over and over again. He would be landing in Paris and then taking a train to his final destination. Stay tuned!
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 17
I've been to france many times.
It's ok but not as good as the UK
They've been hit a couple of times but that just means their security services are on high alert.
No offence meant but statistically speaking he'd be in more danger in the US.
He'll be ok
They've been hit a couple of times but that just means their security services are on high alert.
No offence meant but statistically speaking he'd be in more danger in the US.
He'll be ok2 people like this
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 17
@NJChicaa I can understand that you worry, it's natural when a loved one goes to a foreign country.
The terrorism thing is just so unlikely to happen.
Because it is in the news it is in your head.
I've been to france maybe 20 or 30 times with no problems at all.
One thing I would say is that your hubby should learn at least basic french as that'd be appreciated over there.
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@NJChicaa (116003)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@Mike197602 I don't know how much he can learn in a week or two, but I know he did download an app on his phone and he has been using it.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
24 Feb 17
That's wonderful place to go. Hope it will be a safe travel
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 17
I would have said lucky dog once upon a time but France has lost some of its luster.
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@NJChicaa (116003)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@JohnRoberts his company will pay for that so it is the least of my concerns.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Feb 17
@NJChicaa I am glad I got in European travel when I did. It isn't just the whole scare thing but costs have zoomed.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Wow what a great opportunity. I am, sure he will be just fine.
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@NJChicaa (116003)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@Happy2BeMe it really has. Soon he will start working from home and it will be even better for him. (he is driving over an hour to the office and back each way at the moment) He says that he feels like he will feel guilty staying home and "doing nothing but checking emails" if he works from home. I think the drive will get old soon though.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
@NJChicaa so very cool. Good for him. This new job was such a great move for him.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
It is ok to worry but I don't think you should honestly.
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