Manon, back in France after spending 5 years in Canada

Hi, my name is Manon. I’m 31 years old. I worked for 10 years in the restaurant industry, 5 in France and 5 in Montréal. After the pandemic, I had time to reflect on what I wanted next. I decided to go back to school for a degree in communications. I would describe myself as a bubbly positive person who likes challenges. I watch a lot of films and series, and my favourite shows are Pékin Express and l’Amour est dans le pré.

I moved from France to Canada in 2016 for my WHV. It had been a dream of mine to do so. I don’t fully know why, but Canada just always called out to me as a destination.

I was the manager at a restaurant in Hotel Nelligan, situated at the Old Port of Montréal.

My working holiday taught me to grow, open up, and care for myself. It was the best experience of my life.

My best memory is Christmastime. Due to either work or expensive plane tickets, my friends and I weren’t able to return home for the holidays, so we celebrated together. In doing so, we built our own little family far from home.

It might be scary to leave behind everything you know, but do it anyway, because it will be the most wonderful experience of your life.

I returned to France in 2021 and have gone back to school to pursue my education in communications. I’d like to stick with the pvtistes team, because I think I’ve found my purpose here.

No anecdotes, but one final piece of advice is to consider bringing mosquito repellent if you spend a weekend away with your buddies! I still have sting marks.