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After 10 years of school, and 1 year of high school, I am eager to try something else for just a year, before continuing on an education, which seems to last forever. I am a boy from Copenhagen, Denmark, going on 17. "Something else" could be living on my own in Paris. One of my friends, same age etc. wants to go with me.

Some call us unrealistic. I say, we're romantic frankofiles. My questions is, are we simply being unrealistic, what's possible and how could the unrealistic be made possible?

The ultimate dream is:
My friend gets a job as a bike messenger. I get a job in a cafe or shop or something. Is this possible? During financial crisis and all, is it impossible to get a job, if you speak fluent english and beginners french, is only 17 etc?
We find a little apartment, 50 square meters, which we can pay for. Is this possible?
We get visa. This should be possible, if you have job and place to live, right?

Alternatively, I have considered au pair-jobs, which I also find very appealing.

any thoughts on any of this?

Hi Jonas,
I live in Paris and I am 28.
It is quite difficult to find a job in Paris if you are under 18. What I would suggest you is to wait until you are 18 and try and learn more French in the meantime. Employers here in Paris really appreciate it if you can speak French.
Then if you also speak Dutch and English you will certainly be able to find a job.
Good luck!