Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

I am working here and on official assignment at our new center in Wroclaw. I used to be with the business strategy and was working on the investments around the world one of which was the busines center in Wroclaw. Hence, when it was time for a job change I decided to come to the center that I saw growing from a distance and work here for a while.

I am not too sure about medical studies and other studies in Poland. But Wroclaw being a student town, I can see that the universities in poland are really strong and invites a large audience from around the world. Also the quality of fresh graduates at work has impressed me to good extent.

Its difficult for me to find negatives yet with my life here. Everyone is asking for the same, and I am trying hard to find em.. But so far, its been blissful :)

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

I like the laid back nature of Wroclaw and its old world charm. While I can get all the amenities I need without much hassle, the pace of life is a lot more laid back and gentle. The all night nightlife and music concerts that keep coming are a great escape from the mudane corporate life that I am used to.

Rynek and the banks of the river are my favorites as well as the number of green parks so lavishly spread around the town. Then ofcourse the food options, I am yet to finish exploring this side to my content but still the experience so far has been great. As I mentioned before, people have been really freindly and nice. Cant really divide between the young and old, for all have been warm.

Road works does not bother me much as I am prefer exploring on foot and thankfully the weather has not gone bad on me yet. I am used to having Bangalore as my base for many years, which is one of the top 3 worst traffic cities in the world. So I have no complaints...

UK, Ireland / TELL US WHAT YOU LIKE/DISLIKE IN UK [51]

Shelley... there are many interesting bars/pubs in and around the market place in Wroclaw. Depending on your mood and interest you can choose the ones to spend most time.

Here is a short list

Manana - one of the hot favorites of local. Quite a run down place and not too big to have a dancefloor, but people dance everywhere. Can be quite crowded over the weekend but a place that needs a quick visit atleast over the weekdays.

Niebo - A classic hard rock place. Quite laid back as well and the place the locals go to close the partying as they are known to open late into the wee hours.

Garage - A classic discotheque with more international tunes with a mix of ricky martic, alicia keys, vengaboys and U2. But open only on weekends.. I think..

Radiobar - Classic retro discotheque with a large dance floor inside (not the one you see as soon as you climb down the stairs but inside). Mostly dance hits and retro/club music with blissfully good aircon for a change. Somehow has a bad reputation amongst locals but always full and crowded.

Chillout - A classic lounge bar with too many differing interiors inside. I think you can return 2-3 times to this place with each day having a different feel to it as compared to the other just based on the place you choose to sit.

PRL - Communist themed pub with murals of all the leaders you can name of and staff dressed in red and white party themes. Its more of a mock at communism rather than followers.

I think you should open it as a new thread to talk of your plans and what makes sense in Wroclaw.

For more details and locations, check the link below.
inyourpocket.com/poland/wroclaw/en/category?cid=55486

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

Wroclaw... Maybe we can catch up one of these evenings over a coffee near the rynek.. Though I would not call myself a party animal, I am quite surprised at the extend to which I have come to know this city.

However I am a bit skeptical with the kind of growth planned for this city that not too far in the future, this place is going to be yet another big city and may lose its charm too :( Though I completly welcome growth and change for the improvement of the local community, its just not my cup of tea and that when I would be thinking of moving on and to the next destination...

Till then I am here to stay and planing on all the fun that the winter is going to bring with it.

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]


I was divorced three years back, and since then I was not travelling around and was being a full time single father. The ghost from the past came back a few months back and took away my daughter almost like a kidnapping fashion. The Indian laws give next to no rights for a father and hence, I had to choose between a dirty fight which can result in alienating my daughter and give her a lot of sadness or to walk away. So I walked away, after making reasonably sure my daughter is having a good life with her mother.

Now I am blissfully single (with no plans to mingle) and waiting for my ex wife to give me my daughters custody back as I believe her acts were impulsive. And when faced with reality of bringing up a child responsibly she would choose the right decision for our daughter and send her to me here in Poland.

I have even spoken to a school here and taken an appartment next to the school.. Now all the remains is for her to come!

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

Nandini - Bahut khoob.. Mauj masti kar raha hoon.. Lekhin meri hindi bahut achi nahin hai.. As I mentioned before, it was the old world charm of Wroclaw which lured me to this part of world, as my other options were Bucharest, Barcelona, San Jose (Costarica) and Gudalajara (Mexico). I dont know how long I would be here, but I have not made any return plans as of now... So let us say 2years to eternity..

Wroclaw - You are not wrong, but I would spell it as Aap Kaise Hain? though can sound like 'Hay', there is a slight 'n' sound in the end. But dont ask me what is the difference between 'ho' and 'hain' (think it is past tense and present continous), for I am not too sure nor an expert in hindi :( Went to Ksiaz castle today and just back... Excited on the first European castle experience :)

Kowalski - it is sad that we are starting to generalise characters based on religion, but unfortunately the realities of this planet are moving in that direction.. I hope with all this globalisation and information highways, radicals tone down and start living in a path of peace, acceptance and cooperation. Twenty years back the planet was much more polarised than today, hope in the next twenty years or so.. we are much more united and harmonious.....

Marzena - I have about 3-4 Indian collegues and there are a handful of Indians otherwise in Wroclaw. Plus erasmus is expected to bring in more here.. but I am not a very Indian seeking person. After having lived a rather long life in India, I am looking forward more to meet and spend time with locals and as many other nationalities from europe than to meet specifically Indians. Ofcourse I can help them where needed, but otherwise I am not a big fan of flocking toghether based on ethnicity.

Language has not really hurt me much yet, for sign language and common sense toghether has took me so far. I am watching a fair deal of polish movies with english subtitles and when I am ready for it, my company would arrange for polish lessons. Hence path is drawn out, just that I have not treaded on it yet. At the same time, I am surprised at the level of English knowledge atleast in Wroclaw. Even beggers have asked me for money in english which was surprising!

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

Opts - Erasmus is the student exchange program of European union. This program encourages students to do a part of their university studies at a different city/country than the one in which they originally enrolled. For example an Italian friend of mine is heading home, where he shall enroll for his masters and after the first semester he would do his subsequent one in Brussels.

More on erasmus at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erasmus_Student_Network

With regards to investment, I was working on expanding the operations of the company I was working in, or in other words - which countries to expand to have a regular supply of human resources with the optimal quality and cost, so that we can expand our operations as the business requires. For example, we hired about 500+ people in the last year plus in Wroclaw and can grow in similar fashion into the future. So basically it was a matrix of human capital and quality which were the guiding factors. Hence, in eastern europe we found Poland and specificaly Wroclaw to be ideal for our investment and now that investment has paid off well!

Language / Television to learn Polish/English. What should I be watching? [33]

CNN and BBC Prime :)

TVP international channel which shows polish soaps and movies with english subtitles. Actually the only channel which is really helping me with my polish exposure..

Language / Television to learn Polish/English. What should I be watching? [33]

I know I am asking for the impossible, but is there any english online listing of the tv programs that I can refer to...

Okie.... now something very possible, is there any polish listing of tv programs online? Can some one please give a link for the same ?

Life / Guy's day in Poland? [12]

Presents or not, I am sure a lot of beer would be involved... Maybe Vodka in yesteryears :)

UK, Ireland / Another Polish Girl Dead in Glasgow [17]

3 school shooting in two weeks in the other side of the ocean...

The amish school killer is so normal. Took his kids to their school, before heading to this one to mass murder young girls :)

Food / Polish Food Menu for a School Project! [18]

Biddy.. Are you looking for polish names or just the food name ?

You can get a fair overview here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_cuisine

Language / Television to learn Polish/English. What should I be watching? [33]

Wroclaw.. is it possible to get english subtitles by teletext for any other channels ? zone euopa would be great, but anything that I can have in english subtitles would be great.

Language / Television to learn Polish/English. What should I be watching? [33]

Wroclaw - I have cable and I get a package of channels

Some being

TVP1, TV Polonia and all the TVP channels
Polsat
Porsieben
Zone Europe
Ale Kino
AXN
Via Sat Explorer
SAT 1
TVN
VOX
TVN Siedem
ITW
Tele 5
TVN Turbo

Travel / Accommodation in Wroclaw [27]

If a couch works fine I can offer mine @ zero pounds per night :)

Actually I am a member of hospitality club and couchsurfing, from where many people come and stay at my place for free. Its like hitch hiking, I get to meet new people and get to know peeps better.. They get a free place to sleep and some one to give tips on the local places..

Travel / Accommodation in Wroclaw [27]

Sure... just send me a message on the dates and if your friend has agreed or not... I need to update the reservation system :)

Just to avoid other guests on those nights..

Life / 18th Birthday Celebrations in Poland Question... [34]

For some reason, I tot the birthday is over.. we need IPG to come back and update us..

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

Lonestranger... thanks for the links it was certainly a part of history that I was unaware of.

Yes I am from South India, lived in Bangalore for many years but originally from further south - Kerala.

Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]

Ahhh guys... a bit too late I am seeing this... I am having an 80's party to attend tonite and certainly dont want to be seen in Haaggis in my MC Hammer attire.. So you guys have fun and enjoy your time.. I shall take a rain cheque on this one.

Thanks for the message Wroclaw... saw it just now.

Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]

Hmm so how did the meetup go ?

Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]

Sorry David the next three weekends are booked out for me, though it would have been fun to meet up..

How about a Feb9th meetup ? Maybe we can open another thread on the same.. ?

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

In hindi desh means the motherland... Desi means anyone from the same country...

Hence I understand Riya was looking for some Indians, to help her with something..

Life / Cricket In Wroclaw [25]

Hmmm I need to be more online out here...

I am ready... when are we starting the practising. Its quite possible to play with three persons...

I am sure we can pull out some students from the university, I am sure there are a handful of them fromt he cricket playing nations..

Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]

David.. did you manage to get cricket in sat tv yet ? I am curious as well, with the worldcup knocking at the doors.. I would like to know if you managed a work around.

Work / Salary indication job in Poland [44]

As I have worked on international hr strategies and staffing solutions, let me give a rather professional overview on this. Sorry if this can sounds a bit downer but this is market view from a recruiters purview.

From a hiring perspective, unless I am looking for a person to do local legal accounting for Dutch companies I would not want to pay the premium for a dutch national with masters in business. Also for those premium jobs, one would be looking for experience as well before paying a premium.

If the role is basic, I can hire dutch native intern through aisec for less than 3k zl gross. If I need Masters in international business to do finance work, I can hire them from the local Polish universities and hence I would not want to pay a premieum for a dutch native.

From my side, I would advice you to stay in Netherlands for a couple of years and build your experience in a certain field and later move to a country of your choice to command a premium pay.

Work / Salary indication job in Poland [44]

Missed to add about Philips, they have rather impressive operations in Poland.. Try their website for some options which might be best of both worlds..

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

I was a bit inactive in this forum for a while... but felt like returning now.. So hi to all and vm500 namaskaarm !!

Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]

I grew up in Trivandrum - 1982-1999 but parents are originally from Kannur... Are you in poland?