Micala's back - and there's lots to chew over!

In this episode: a Facebook post about deposits that had Micala seething before 4am, the growing crackdown on cash-in-hand work in France, and a very public social media post from some new arrivals that raised more than a few eyebrows. Plus, working from home in your pyjamas, the French social system defended, and a lovely shout-out from a well-respected voice in the renovating-in-France community.

Resources mentioned:

• Renovations in France — Professional tradesman, Peter Gerrit's well-regarded Facebook group.
• Fix Radio — UK radio station and podcast for the trades, referenced during the episode.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales) — the French family allowance fund that provides housing and other support.

Mini glossary:

• Devis — a formal written quote that, once signed, forms a binding contract. Should always include payment terms.
• Travail au noir — cash-in-hand work that is undeclared to French tax and social charge authorities. Both the worker and the person employing them can face serious penalties.
• BTP (Bâtiment et Travaux Publics) — the construction and public works sector; one of the top three sectors targeted by French anti-fraud authorities.
• Cotisations sociales — social charges paid by businesses and workers in France, funding healthcare, pensions, unemployment benefit and more.
• CAF — the French family allowance fund, providing housing aid, apprenticeship support and other benefits.
• Mairie — the town hall; local planning and governance authority.

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