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Meet Manon, a vibrant and positive former restaurant manager who embarked on a transformative working holiday in Montréal, Canada. After a decade in the restaurant industry, the pandemic prompted her to reflect and pivot towards a degree in communications. Manon's journey in Canada began as a dream and unfolded into a life-changing adventure, managing a restaurant in the historic Old Port of Montréal. Her experience taught her self-growth, openness, and self-care, marking it as the best time of her life. Her cherished memories include creating a makeshift family during Christmas away from home. Curious about how she navigated these changes and her advice for future Pvtistes? Dive into her full story for a dose of inspiration and practical tips.
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1. Can you please introduce yourself?
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.
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2. Where did you go on a working holiday and why?
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.
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3. How did you spend your working holiday?
I was the manager at a restaurant in Hotel Nelligan, situated at the Old Port of Montréal.
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4. What did you gain from the experience?
My working holiday taught me to grow, open up, and care for myself. It was the best experience of my life.
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5. What is your best memory from your working holiday?
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.
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6. What advice would you give to prospective working holiday makers?
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.
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7. What are your plans for the future?
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.
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8. How about a memorable anecdote from your working holiday?
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.
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