Life / Polish gift giving customs, what to give bacia (grandmother) and other customs in Poland [6]


A nice idea. Remember to get weaker rather than stronger types since it will be drunk without milk.

News / Public trust in Polish state TV drops [20]

Hence people preferring TVN.

Life / Favourite Polish movies? [107]


I liked it, though it had a bit of a made for TV feel, which is probably not an accident.

It didn't go down so well in Poland, since a lot of people felt it wasn't Polish enough about her (it was actually quite Polish in theme) and also included scenes about her adulterous affair - something not talked about much here but a huge thing at the time in France. The film dealt with it very well.

Study / Study in Lublin - what is the student life here? Any racism? Accommodation and part time job possibilities. [17]

You can rent a room via Gumtree- plenty of people have rooms to let or in shared flats.

What is it you don't like about the place you are now?

Life / Favourite Polish movies? [107]

I enjoyed the new Polish-French co-production about Marie Curie. The people I was at the cinema with weren't so impressed. It would probably have worked better if it was padded out and turned into a miniseries, or shortened as a film, however it's worth watching.

Life / Favourite Polish movies? [107]

Dzień Świra isn't one of the greats, however it's great fun to watch.

I saw a new one recently, called PolandJa. Good, even excellent cinematography, though it came across like a group of short films by young directors rather than the star studded film that it was. At the premiere, even the cast looked a bit embarrassed and I overheard one of them saying that she was. Nevertheless, it's interesting and a bit of a reflection of a certain type of life in Warsaw. If you haven't seen it, it's worth a look. A lot was filmed around Powisle and under Most Poniatowskiego.

Law / Poland's Citizenship Requirements - Is a permanent resident card necessary ? [26]

Sounds like someone fired and trying to go freelance. There are a few businesses like that. They were useful back in the 90s though very little point nowadays, especially as the issue (for those of us like the OP, a citizen of an EU country) the issue and procedure is clear cut and unambiguous.

Law / Poland's Citizenship Requirements - Is a permanent resident card necessary ? [26]

@DominicB
And has a time machine.

Law / Poland's visit visa refused; "intention to leave the country is not determined". [35]


This is actually good advice. It may help with your visa application.


I don't think this would work against him. One thing that can often help is proof of previous visas for travel.

Law / Poland's Citizenship Requirements - Is a permanent resident card necessary ? [26]

So you're suggesting he contacts:

News / Public trust in Polish state TV drops [20]


Right now in Poland, yes. Most countries' state TV has a degree of independence.

At least most people here are aware of the situation and prefer the independent TVN and Polsat.

News / Public trust in Polish state TV drops [20]

CBOS = Centrum Badania Opinii Społecznej, supervised by the council of ministers, the premier and the president.

Work / Studies In Poland, is it easy to survive on part-time jobs? [259]


Thousands of overseas students work now, especially in catering and gastronomy.


Studying in Poland is an increasingly popular option.

Work / Studies In Poland, is it easy to survive on part-time jobs? [259]


Lots and lots.


And in Warsaw. Most are overseas students.

News / Public trust in Polish state TV drops [20]

Not nowadays. Very few people ever tune the dial on their radio set to that station.

Life / Can someone tell what is the dress code for girls in IT industry Poland [3]


I know of a couple. Neither of them pleasant places to work.


This is standard. I'd add that people generally make quite an effort here.

Some are more casual, some are less. First impressions do count a lot here and it pays to dress as if for an interview on your first day here.

Food / Making American cheeses (Polish and EU ones are terrible!) [100]


Overkill now, too many over-strong darkish weird tasting beers, drunk by hipsters - sometimes you just want a normal one. Cheese has further to go and less profit for investors, though a cottage industry may develop. Right now, people here who can afford it tend to buy imported or locally (factory) produced that pretends to be imported.

Food / Making American cheeses (Polish and EU ones are terrible!) [100]


This is getting better now, however most of the stuff they sell is still very bland and nothing that can't be made easily at home.

Food / Making American cheeses (Polish and EU ones are terrible!) [100]


Only Koryciński. You might have to look online for that.

Easy to make (very) however the main organic producer here has won prizes.

It's a bit like Queso Fresco in that people add things to it, like herbs, but lasts slightly longer.

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]

And no, costs in Kraków are not "staggeringly high". I suggest the OP looks at the links, especially the Facebook one, and has a chat with other people from India who are here.

News / Public trust in Polish state TV drops [20]


We don't watch that here in Poland. People prefer TVN.

If I wanted fake news, I'd watch Fox.

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]


A very different sort of city. Much more expensive to live in too.

Here are some links the OP may find interesting:
krakowpost.com/6859/2013/07/indian-culture-takes-root-in-poland
facebook.com/iap.info/
quora/How-is-the-life-of-an-Indian-family-in-Poland-My-husband-is-getting-an-IT-job-offer

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]

I know your sole activity in life is to deter people from outside Europe from coming to Poland, however the OP may well find he is far less isolated than you think. Kraków as a city has a huge overseas population, many activities and organisations and yes, quite a few people from India living and working there.

With Skype, online TV, the various activities for people from abroad, moving to a different place is far less difficult than it was even a decade ago.

Don't be so negative.

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]


This is key. If you feel you'll have more free time here, it is good. Commuting times are low, office hours are less than you are probably used to, and there are many public holidays.

If you know anyone who's worked in KSA or UAE, ask them about prices of food etc - they are generally similar, however the time spent working is far less here, as is the cost of 'fun things.

Work / How to find an employer in Poland, willing to process work permit [3]

Try pracuj.pl. It has the largest database of jobs. Increasingly, by the way, companies use LinkedIn in Poland.

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]


The median salary in Kraków is around 4000zl per month.


This is untrue, when the poster is asking about quality of life.

I suggest he uses the search function to check out the sole topic that you post on here.

Work / Is 12500 Gross is a good salary to relocate Krakow, Poland [15]


Net or gross? Net, it's three times the median salary and considered very good for Kraków. Gross, its only about double, but still OK.


2000 is a more realistic price.


More than you think.

@Ghosh32, I would ignore the poster above - it's basically trolling.

News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]


As far as I know, Monsieur Le President de France is alway by necessity and by French law a foreigner from both your point of view and mine. At least the best one for Poland won. A bit of a political conservative unfortunately however far better than the other candidate.


I doubt it.

News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]

Poland and Europe are certainly safer now the risk from the fascist Le Pen has been resolutely seen off.

When Kaczynski falls, that's a step further.

When Trump does a Nixon and resigns (if he's wise enough) or is removed from office (if he isn't, and let's face it he isn't), the world will be a step further in the right direction.

News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]


Nonsense. Emmanuel Macron, the best candidate for Poland, is doing very well indeed.

The tide has already turned.