If you asked 10 people who have started a business, you would get 10 different perceptions,. Its a bit like asking 10 people who purchased real estate in the last couple of years what they thought on the matte
My point exactly -
I am new to this site - and the main reason I would have no interest in actually contributing to it is that its like an 'in' community - in this mail you elaborate somewhat and show me that you are something more than a bitter 'Polish failed business starter' but think of it from the perspective of an outsider - I come on this site I go to check out 'business in Poland' i see a post from someone who asks a few questions re how to get going in Poland and I come across your message, - you tell me to cheer up - thats hilarious your initial message to Jaani was exceptionally negative, you didn't elaborate very much but the general vibe was ' its really hard to set up in business in poland, lots of people fail and lose everything so don't bother and if you disagree with me then you have rose tinted glasses'. It surprised me to be honest.
As to coming clean re what my business is - why would I - To be slated by negatives. This site would have to earn my trust and have some very valid well written contributions before I would actually put my head and identity on the line.
Right now it appears to be a ******** shop for bitter failures.
Which in my opinion is a shame - part of joining the E.U means that Poland is an open market and like it or not the same way the other nations have to put up with thousands of Poles coming to their countries to work the Poles have to put up with foreigners setting up businesses in their country - this forum could be a very useful tool for anyone who wants to connect with other people doing the samething.
if its pages are dominated by poorly structured 'what the point trying' posts why would anyone serious even bother stopping by here, to be ******* at - no thanks.
Business is difficult, its risky and its time consuming where ever the hell you are.
I think that any country with 38 million people, an educated workforce and one of the lowest minimum wages in europe has to have potential - but like any country in the world you got to do your homework and its not an easy ride - but then again I believe to really run and manage a good longterm business it is always difficult, but thats the challange.
less of the ***** fest and more constructive well structured argument and this site might actually be a useful resource for people who would like to connect with other business people in poland.
mkd