Posts by Nando

Nando

4 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Hi,

I`m an Irish guy currently living in Dublin. I was redundant for my last position and struggling at the moment to find a new job. My background is in Human Resources and I was working for a hotel group for the last two years.

My wife is Polish and we are now discussing moving to Warsaw in September 09 or February 2010. I`m will do a course in CELTA and hopefully find work teaching, as I see from looking at this forum and others, that this will be my only option. I have basic Polish at the moment and I know that until I know the language, my options are limited to teaching or starting my own business.

I was just wondering if there are still jobs in schools for native english speakers and what would the average monthly salary be? I would also look to give private lessons.

I have been in Poland loads of times over the last two years and really love the country.

I just need to know is it just a pipedream to think that I could live there and have a decent standard of living, or should I stay in Ireland. The sun is shining here at the moment which make live easier but we only get around 2 weeks of sun per year!!!!

Anyway thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read this post and reply.

S

Nando

4 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, I`m aware that I will have to contact the schools directly. I was just looking for some general advice.

I have a business degree and will do the CELTA course. My wife works in Marketing, here in Dublin and will hopefully work in Marketing when we make the move.

Thanks again for the info

S

Nando

4 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Thanks for the advice McCoy. It is difficult, while I`m still based in Dublin. I guess things will be easier when I`m on the ground in Warsaw.

My main worry is that as already stated the recession will limit the work for English teachers in Warsaw.

I do feel that teaching business english would be a good option with my background,but would also like the security of a job in a private school.

One other question, we would like to live in Kabaty how much would the monthly rent be on average?

Thanks

S

Nando

5 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Thanks for the replies, good to get some feedback from people on the ground in Warsaw.

Starting to think about doing the CELTA in Warsaw, which I think might be an advantage in securing some teaching position.

Nando

8 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Hi Vincent,

Thanks for the advice, looking into doing the CELTA course with Bell at the start of August in Warsaw. In relation to teaching business english, I will take your suggestions on board.

I was thinking of developing sometime that I could offer to hotels in Warsaw in realtion to customer service for english speaking guests, I have always enjoyed working in the hotel industry and would like to have some sort of involvement with the industry in Warsaw.

Things don`t seem to picking up in Ireland, and some predictions are saying that it will be five years before things pick up again.

Vincent, if you don`t mind me asking what do you work at in Poland?

Thanks

Nando

9 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Thanks for all the advice

Nando

9 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Hi Sean

Thanks for the info, yeah if we make the move we will be going in Aug/Sep...Giving things afew more weeks in Dublin to see if I can secure a job in my profession..

Things are tough here and at least the thought of Warsaw keeps me going, ideally would prefer to get a job in Dublin and stay for one more year. My wife is happy in her job here in Dublin and we had always said we go in 2010, but if we have to go earlier it is no issue.

I have always enjoyed going to Poland, I know it would be different living there full time, but the idea really excites me....I feel Poland has more to offer than Ireland, which is hard thing to say.....

Will keep everyone updated

Thanks

Nando

11 Jun 2009

Work / Move to Warsaw and will teach English (advice needed) [23]

Hi

I just wanted to thank everyone for there advice. Looks like I will be in Dublin for awhile yet, just got offered a contract position and have decided to take it...Starting on Monday..

Our plan was always to move in 2010 and now this will give me some time to get my CELTA and also get some teaching experience. Also need to keep working on my Polish..

Again thanks for the advice and no doubt will be back looking for more info when we do make the move next year. My wife is five years in Ireland and it is nearly time for us to make the move to Warsaw..

S