I just came across a book written about a 45 year old Frenchman. He owns a large studio with a beautiful view on a garden. He owns an Alfa Romeo and leads a simple and pleasant life. His job: unemployed professional. He has been receiving unemployment benefits for 22 years. He’s happy. He loves France. The book includes hilarious letters he wrote to scare away any potential employers recommended to him by the unemployment agency.

Vive la France! 🙂

You can buy the book at:
http://www.amazon.fr/Moi-Thierry-F-ch%C3%B4meur-professionnel/dp/2226174974/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/402-8932326-1456106?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178135931&sr=8-1