Working Students in FranceNATALIE SPEER 2015

Phases of Study• Phase I (America)

- 45 surveys

- 2 interviews

• Phase II (France)

- 45 surveys

- 2 interviews

• Phase III

- Analyze and compare

American vs. French

Currently Employed Previously Employed Never Employed0

5

10

15

20

25

17

23

14

10

19

16

American French

Job Status

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Continued…• America

- legal age is 16

• France

- legal age is 18

• Average vs. wealthy

• Out of school activities

American French

Currently Employed 17 10

Previously Employed 23 19

Never Employed 14 16

Interviews

American• Britney (18)• Luke (18)

French• Remazeilles (17)• Neves (20)

Fr. College Student • Pierre-Elie Gerard

Job Types

AMERICAN

• Sonic Carhop

• Babysitter

• Yard work

• Waitress/host

• Model

• Cashier

• Trainer

• Parents’ business

• Etc.

FRENCH

• Retirement home

• Babysitter

• Model

• Cashier

• Sports trainers

• Tutors

• Works for parents’ business

• Restaurant kitchen duty

Conclusion• French work less than Americans

• School is taken more seriously

• Family is very important (dinner)

• Common jobs

• Difference in need