Real Estate / Where can i buy a cheap house or a flat in Poland? [43]

There are lots of cheap houses in Poland (usually built before the WWII and in not-so-good condition). But such cheap houses are located in the country (let's say a dozen or more kilometers from the city). Unless you like living in the country, it's not a good choice for general investors IMO.

Life / Polish people living in Poland, How do you see your future? [37]

I think most Polish people who post here are immigrants. I know many people who want to leave Poland for work - and it seems to be "normal" nowadays. Nobody in Poland would be surprised if you told them you're going to go to Germany/UK or other EU country to work.

Law / Poland - a more and more Investable Country [41]


Such people like you (who have money and live most of the times abroad) jack up the prices of properties in Poland :). They invest with a short-term goals and quick gains. I understand it, but I'm sorry for those Poles who work their butts off to buy a property and then they will realize they are going to make 10% on it during a several-years period (and they hoped they would make 100% or so).

Life / Wanna Move to Poland.. but having hard time starting. [10]

You sound like you have been disappointed with your life in the US (assuming you live in the US) and wanna try a new life in Poland. It's a pity Polish parents living abroad so easily forget their mother language and don't teach their children.

Anyway, think twice before you go without doing a good research and calculating how much money you have or may not have. It could be fun to go to Poland on vacation in the summer, but when you actually have to live there and make decent money, it's not that easy. Especially without a good education and the knowledge of the Polish language.

Most Poles struggle to make 500 USD per MONTH and the prices in Poland are about the same like in the US (clothes/cars/computers/gas etc. are more expensive than in the US).

Life / Internet providers in poland [11]

I think the "Neostrada" is one of the most popular internet service providers in Poland (they are fast too from what I've heard). They are a part of the TP (Telekomunikacja Polska).

Check

tp.pl

or

tp.pl/prt/pl/klienci_ind/internet/internet_w_domu/neostrada_tp/

Food / Popular Polish shots or drinks? [4]

I think most Polish drinks derive from other countries (but have the Polish name). Like "krwawa Merry" (bloody marry) etc. Not sure 100% though.

Life / Know if you have a job before you leave Poland? - question for Polish people working abroad [6]

It is, but when you don't know the language well it's hard to have an easy conversation with a potential employer. When you are on the spot and the employer can "examine" you, it's sometimes easier to get a job (for blue collar workers at least).

Life / Know if you have a job before you leave Poland? - question for Polish people working abroad [6]

Most are optimists and try to find a job while they are on the spot (I think).

Travel / Cheaper alternative to visiting Poland with children? [4]

Flying to the UK won't make a lot of difference (maybe saving of 1K total) - but with children it is much more difficult to plan. I once had a good deal from SAS airlines - Chicago through Kopenhagen and Warsaw.

Life / Polish movies - what they are like? [34]

Polish movies are like Polish songs - somewhat nondescript and somehow boring (with some exceptions of course).

Travel / Gonna go on mission to Poland! [18]


ALL Polish towns/cities have some kind of market squares.

Night life in Polish cities:

https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/travel/gdansk-night-lone-traveler-2187/
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/travel/warsaw-nightlife-ideas-1342/
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/travel/poznan-nightlife-318/

Travel / Gonna go on mission to Poland! [18]

You can visit some market squares, some castles. But it's cold in Poland now..

Study / Where to study Advertisement Management in Poland? [13]

But this site has nothing to do with Polish universities in Poland

Here is a ranking of the best Polish universities - you can type some of the names in google.pl and possibly their official websites have the English version.

UK, Ireland / No more double taxation for Poles working in the UK [6]

It seems few Poles paid double taxes anyway - they figured out how to avoid that even under the old law..

News / Need help choosing a research topic on Poland [3]

Did Poland have a chance to become a sovereign country after the WW II?

Travel / What attracts tourist to Poland? [54]


It wouldn't pay to go to Poland to buy cheap vodka - it's better to go to Ukraine or Belarus.

Travel / What attracts tourist to Poland? [54]

Hard to say now. Before 1989 Polish (political) immigrants were interested to see their families. Now I would add:

1. Polish women
2. Hmm
3. Hmmmm

Life / Looking for an online phone/address directory for Poland [7]

I think such books are provided for free for every phone user in Poland. You can surely buy one on a Polish post office (if you have someone in Poland).

Travel / The Polish immigrants' vacations in Poland - it used to be different [20]

I'm not a fan of exotic countries like Thailand either, but a big plus of Poland is that it's located in the center of Europe. From there you can easily travel both East and West (South and North too). So while Poland is not a prime spot as far as the climate is concerned, it's a good base for further exploration of Europe.

Travel / The Polish immigrants' vacations in Poland - it used to be different [20]


Polish pilots are said to be one of the best in the world.

Travel / The Polish immigrants' vacations in Poland - it used to be different [20]


That would be a smart move. But tell it to the Polish government and they would go: "HUH? What are you talking about?"

Travel / The Polish immigrants' vacations in Poland - it used to be different [20]

I now fly to Poland only when I have to. I like to see the nature and stuff, but after a few days I have to find a place for a change and go to Czech or Austria. In winter Poland and Polish people are bleak (at least in smaller towns).

Real Estate / Apartment Prices in Sopot [18]


It's about the same as NEW contstruction in the Chicago area in a very good suburbs (including 1 or 2-car garage space in the building). Do they cover garage space?

PS. Who buys these apartments for such a high price?

News / Russian bear flexes his energy muscles - threat to Poland? [37]

I've heard Poland can live on it's own (stored) gas for only.. 30 days? It doesn't sound good.

Work / How to find a half decent job in Poland? [18]

Through relatives/friends/social networks?

It also depends on what you mean by "half-decend" (by what standards - American/Western European or Polish ones).

Real Estate / Apartment purchase in Poland [226]


Hmm - could you elaborate more on that? I know most Poles tend to think (or hope) Poland has already reached the status of a wealthy and powerful country without any reasonable fundations or even hard work -- is that what you mean?

Also, if I may ask - did you have a Polish real estate agent to help you buy a property?

Real Estate / Property Management in the Tri-City area in Poland? [8]

There are not so many as in the US; I would say there are proportionally 80% less. Polish people don't use such agencies a lot - they either manage it themselves or through their friends/family. You need to make sure the agency is trustworthy.

Real Estate / Apartment Prices in Sopot [18]

Sopot is one of the nices areas by the Polish Baltic sea indeed. I think you would pay about $2000-$2500 per square meter (apartments by the seaside go for 50-100% more)...

Life / How do Poles perceive the European Union? [7]

The EU is ruled by Germany and their banks so they will always benefit most from this organization. Poland will be just "a member" - now and in X years...

Life / Moving to PL - how much money needed for 6 months? [26]

I would say if you don't want to be hungry and go out sometimes, you will need 3,000-4,000 USD for 6 months in Warsaw.