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Joined: 6 Feb 2010 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 15 Dec 2011
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Posts: Total: 45 / In This Archive: 35 		From: Ireland, Belfast
Speaks Polish?: Nie
Interests: boxing

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CheFinny   
6 Feb 2010
Work / Moving to Krakow from London, worrying about finding a job [16]

Hello, this is my first on this website and it would be great to get some replies.

I am planning to move over to Krakow in the next few months from London.
Although I am originally from Belfast, Ireland I have been living away from home for seven years, so i am not really worried about relocating and meeting new people. I already know a few Polish people.

I am worried about finding work though. It seems that every person from an English speaking country does a TEFL course and becomes a teacher!! Although I have heard it is financially rewarding I would like to know what the other options are. I am a fully qualified Journalist here in the UK, are their any English language media sources in Poland? I also have a law degree but not being a trained lawyer in the UK i dont thinkk I would be able to work in Poland.

How much will a studio flat in a decent area cost me. I know living with people is a cheaper option but i have done the houseshare thing for ages. I also want a bit of space for me and the ladyfriend. Realistically what can i expect to live off? I dont mind living cheaply but the odd piwo is a must. Also what are Polish landlords generally like about having puppies on their property.

Do you think i will have any problems because I am from the north of Ireland? I know some Polish people were treated horribly by some protestants in Belfast. Will i be subject to abuse because of this?

Also does anybody know a good boxing club in Krakow??
CheFinny   
6 Feb 2010
Work / Moving to Krakow from London, worrying about finding a job [16]

Yeah it is dirt cheap but I'm sure that changes when you are earning Zloty. I have a bit of basic Polish picked up from the gf.

I havent noticed the staring issue before and in terms of customer service if you give them a smile you usually get one back.
CheFinny   
6 Feb 2010
Work / Moving to Krakow from London, worrying about finding a job [16]

Do you think i will have any problems because I am from the north of Ireland?

Does it not count for anything that i once stabbed one of them for abusing Artur Boruc while we were watching a Celtic/Rangers game?
CheFinny   
16 May 2010
Travel / Gaelic football Krakow [15]

Does anybody know anywhere that shows GAA in Krakow or Katowice? I am that desperate to watch some I will drive for two hours to watch it.
CheFinny   
16 May 2010
Travel / Gaelic football Krakow [15]

Suicide might be the best option. Know of any on-line sites that will show me this? I dont know anything about computers.
CheFinny   
16 May 2010
Travel / Gaelic football Krakow [15]

SeanMB chhers very m uch for the info. I like the embassy but there is english soccer on so I am sure it will get played.
CheFinny   
27 May 2010
Travel / Gaelic football Krakow [15]

where online? the rte only lets you watch it in ireland. I was after antrim Tyrone
CheFinny   
27 May 2010
Travel / Lake near Krakow (Zakrzówek Lake?) [12]

I have heard from several people that there is a lake near Krakow where people go to chill. Is this a myth or does this place exist. I wouldnt mind getting away from the blocks this weekend!!!
CheFinny   
29 May 2010
Travel / Gaelic football Krakow [15]

yeah I asked but they were adamant that some fat 50 something English guys all called Dave wanted the F1 on and that they were to get what they wanted.
CheFinny   
15 Jul 2010
Life / To ex-pats living in Poland. Hanging around more with Poles or other expats? [20]

Ex-Pats unfortunately. I came here with the intention of fully integrating, but I have found Poolish guys very standoffish (very different to how I found them in Ireland) I spend some time with my gf's friends but it isn't really by choice. My lack of Polish I suppose hinders me.
CheFinny   
16 Jul 2010
Life / To ex-pats living in Poland. Hanging around more with Poles or other expats? [20]

Dont get me wrong or think I am having a moan, its just the way it seems. When I was an immigrant (Irish) living in London I had no problem having craic with Polish lads but here in Krakow it is very different.

The women in this city are generally lovely but the Cracovian lads (particurarily the career student, living off their parents, not working, crying about not working and it being too hot/or cold CONSTANTLY (of whom there are many)) are very hard to deal with. The word aloof springs to mind as does jealously. As do the phrases man-up and lazy expectant b**tard . That said there are many good oaks about and ultimately I came here for my fiance so it doesnt really matter. One thing i was surprised about is that some of the so-called underclass in Krakow who are looked down upon by the cities generally snobbish inhabitants are top boys.

Anyway its just my musings.
CheFinny   
16 Jul 2010
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

are you a woman? Gay perhaps? Men dont drink fruit flavoured beer in Poland, havent you realised this yet!?!?!?!?
CheFinny   
31 Jul 2010
News / POLAND LEAVING WHAT COUNTRY FOR A BETTER LIFE?? [73]

I dont know why people are always saying its a stuggle in Poland, it isnt. Rent is cheap, food is cheap and you will be able to get something. Although I dont like Dutch people so maybe dont come.
CheFinny   
31 Jul 2010
News / POLAND LEAVING WHAT COUNTRY FOR A BETTER LIFE?? [73]

Relative to salaries you can eat out for 2/3 of an hour's wages!!!!
You can't eat out for Euro6 anywhere else I have ever been.

You make a good point about Bedronka and maybe I have lower standards. I do however have a nice one bed flat and pretty much do, eat and drink what I want. I dont buy expensive clothes, holidays etc but I am a simple man with simple tastes and as I only plan to be here a while I find it very easy to sustain myself here working part time hours.

So if I were you I'd move.
CheFinny   
31 Jul 2010
News / POLAND LEAVING WHAT COUNTRY FOR A BETTER LIFE?? [73]

And I remember he mentioned that electronics were also more expensive in Poland than in Germany

High end goods are indeed more expensive, solve the problem by renting/buying a furnished property, bring your existing PC and buy an adaptor.

I have lived in London and I bring home much less now that I did them, relativley though I live a much much much better life, unbelievably so. I am actually saving money for the first time since University.

I love the place oh and have you heard about the women?!?!?!

Seanus if you are being sarcastic and implying that is what I do you are very wrong. For a 26-year-old fella I live fantastically.
And electronics are a once a year purchase i dont know why everybody cries about them so much.
CheFinny   
2 Sep 2010
Study / Want to do a PL course in Krakow this month. Where recommended? [5]

Merged: Polish for Foreigners Course in Krakow. Has anyone attended such a course?

Has anyone attended such a course in Krakow?
Are they any good?
Prices vary hugely it seems. From as low as zl650 for a 44 week semester course.
Anyway any help would be much appreciated as I have been here five months and the self study, impatient girlfriend route doesnt work.