Like many American girls studying fashion at Parsons, you decided to take a year abroad in Paris. You were actually convinced, back then, that you would easily find a job in the fashion industry (you even took French as a foreign language in high school) or start a Parisian street style blog that would make you a social media rock star. But after a month, you realised that you’re 5 years too late in the street style phenomenon, and frankly, nobody gives a shit about your Tumblr (even your mom), so the only gig you could land was serving shitty burgers to the international white trash elite at L’Indiana café. No worries, we’ve made up a top 5 especially for ya! Follow our advice and maybe your stay in Paris will be the most fulfilling experience of your life.

1. The Foodie: serving burgers at PNY

Pros:
– Being an ambassador for American gastronomy in Paris
– Working close to the bars on the rue Saint-Denis
– Free Duff Beer
– American-sized tips

Cons:
– Looking as fat as a Texan girl and not finding your dream French boyfriend

Paris New York / 50 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis 75010 Paris

Similar job: Serving fish & ships at the Sunken Chip

2. The Hedonist: whoring around at the Montana

Pros:
– Free daily breakfast
РFinding a 40-year-old divorc̩ who will let you stay a month in his Saint-Georges loft
– Free drinks
– No wake-up alarm

Cons:
– Daily hangover
– Chlamydia
– Mondays off
– Low self-esteem

Le Montana / 28 rue Saint Benoit 75006

Similar job: Becoming an escort at Raspoutine

3. The Nightlife Queen: serving seafood and cocktails at Le Mary Celeste

Pros:
– Free cocktails
– Working in the Parisian nightlife scene
– Friendly American owners
– No need to learn French
– Being tipsy at work

Cons:
– Your clothes smell like fish when you try to make out at Le Silencio after work

Le Mary Celeste / 1, rue Commines 75003

Similar job: picking up glasses at Stolly’s

4. The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: serving coffee at Ten Belles

Pros:
– Having the same job you had in Williamsburg
– No shortage of caffeine
– Free wifi
– Beers on the Canal St. Martin after work
– Hey, it’s still better than Starbucks

Cons:
– Potty breaks 3 times a day
– Shitty tips because the French are cheapasses

Ten Belles / 10 rue de la Grange aux Belles 75010 Paris

Similar job: Serving coffee in any overhyped/overpriced café run by Yanks, Brits, or Aussies

5. The Artsy Type: Interning at a “Gallery” in le Marais

Pros:
– Legit experience for your resume
– You may actually understand contemporary art after it
– Spending your day on Facebook
– 3-hour lunch breaks

Cons:
– Being bored to death
– You’re paid less than a waitress

Le Marais / 75003-75004 Paris

Similar jobs: Interning/ironing clothes at a Marais ACNE Showroom

Bonus, the Classic: Salesgirl at American Apparel

Pros:
– “Working” in fashion
– Going to work in leggings
– Using your iPod in the store
– Getting five finger discounts on the mini shorts
– Could be your bum in the next AA lingerie ad
– No need to speak French (apparently)
– 5 new numbers a day

Cons:
– Working in an American Apparel store in Paris is not a very “authentic” experience
– Occasional behind groping

American Apparel / 10 Rue Beaurepaire  75010 Paris

Similar jobs: None. Selling leggings at an American Apparel store in Paris is a unique experience

Hey, you could also write for TenDaysInParis.com. Sure it’s unpaid, but writing about parties and bars is a great way to find yourself, professionally speaking, of course. Plus, you can take part in the famous weekly 10DIP crew orgy. Applications here: contact@tendaysinparis.com.