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Macron has made a big move!
Recently, French President Macron announced that he will allocate 100 million euros through the "France 2030" plan to attract scientific research talent, specifically naming California, USA. This move undoubtedly dropped a heavy bombshell in the global talent market 💣
California, USA, is indeed a leading presence in the technology sector, with tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta clustered together, attracting a multitude of tech talents. Here, the average annual salary for software engineers can reach $140,000, equivalent to nearly one million yuan, which is indeed quite tempting 😍 However, behind the high salary lies trouble. The highest tax rate in the USA can reach 50%, leaving only 500,000 after earning 1 million a year, and one still has to pay for health insurance, retirement, unemployment insurance, etc. With the remaining money in California, renting a $3,000 apartment, and deducting living expenses such as groceries, meals, and tuition, not much is left, and the pressure is understandable 😫
In comparison, France is full of sincerity this time. The tax rate is directly reduced to 30%, and it’s an exclusive preferential policy for certain scientific research talents, which is incredibly attractive 👍 Not only that, but France also provides apartments to solve housing concerns for talent; international school reimbursements allow the children of talent to receive quality education. Even better, Paris, as one of the few tech hubs that can rival Silicon Valley in the USA, has Michelin-starred restaurants near its research laboratories, allowing one to enjoy fine dining during leisure time. Who wouldn’t be tempted by this quality of life? 😋
It is reported that since the launch of the French online platform "Choose France for Science" in mid-April, it has attracted 30,000 visitors from 157 countries, with 34% coming from the USA, and hundreds of scientists have already submitted applications to go to France. Experts in quantum computing have stated that as long as Paris invites them, they will go, because working there is much easier than in the USA. It must be said that France's recent operations are truly unconventional yet effective. The USA must be getting nervous now; in this battle for talent, who will ultimately come out on top? Let’s wait and see 👀