I've worked with two french (really great guys!) that shared the same sentiment.
9-5 at all cost, looking busy was adamant compared to completing actual work. 2 hour lunches...
They would probably never work in their home country again. There are probably exceptions, but they both worked for big banks in Paris (not the same).
They would probably never work in their home country again. There are probably exceptions, but they both worked for big banks in Paris (not the same).