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Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

Ahh I see...

Thank you both for replying so quick...

What about age?

Is there such a thing as too young? Is 23 too young?

Say I come with a good CELTA, open mind and determination but no prior teaching experience or college degree... What are my chances of landing a job in time?

Thanks so much people : )
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

Sadly, this kind of nonsense still prevails here.

Great! Everyone tells me I look like I'm 18-19! This is why I have always hated looking young. Although I'm sure Ill appreciate it later in life. : )

I'm seeing a distinct trend for schools to only hire US teachers who have their own business.

Now do you mean like a resturant? Lol! What is a normal business an American would have in Poland? And... Who wouldn't need a work permit?

My advice is not to come blind, but rather to come to Poland with a job offer already in place.

This seems like a much better idea!

I read many threads on this forum tonight. I see many people praising you for knowing what you're talking about when it comes to this. Which cities/towns would you recommend for the least amount of competition? Maybe a smaller town? I hear some schools in smaller towns will try to spin you around in circles given the chance. Would a young looking 23yr old have a better shot in a rual or city area?

Thanks once again!
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

Im guessing schools using the Callan method are more likely to hire someone with no teaching experience? I have 0. : )

but you can register as a self-employed language teacher and avoid the need for work permits.

Can this be done from the US? I'm guessing no. I would have to first come to Poland, register as a self-employed language teacher, come back to the US and try to secure a job? I'm a little confused on this method.

If I'm pestering you just let me know. Haha. I'm just very excited about this.
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

I see! Genuis! Who came up with that idea? Haha.

Once I have self employment would it then be easier to obtain a working permit later down the road if I chose to?

One last two-part question.

These schools that use the Callan method. Are they grammar schools, middle schools or high schools or other? And which of these schools most commonly hire teachers from the US?(Callan or none Callan)

Thanks
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

I actually have no degree : (.. I was half way to getting a degree in graphic design (I know completely different and irrelevant to teaching english) but I was receiving no financial aid whatsoever so I had to take time off to start paying off my loans and never made it back.

So a high school diploma with a CELTA certification is enough?

If I may ask, are you from the US or UK?
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

To cover some areas:

Thanks a million times for such an in-depth post.

Just to be crystal clear, it's very hard/unrealistic to make a living in poland teaching English in schools without a degree? BUT It's possible to find work at "Callan-approved private schools" or "big chain language schools in the big cities"?

But don't let your youthful exuberance lead you on; Poland is a tough country to start out in, and if you're not prepared for it you are in for a sharp shock.

This is the reason why I'm asking so many questions. I don't like sharp shock. Haha!
Florida727   
17 Dec 2010
Work / Native English speaker from the US better than from the UK to find a job in Poland? [24]

Most of my life I was impoverished,hungry and broke so this is nothing new.(although american standards I'm sure are different than polish)

I think I'm willing to rough it for a year or more. I have a nice savings account and it should more than hold me over in Poland for over a year. Towards the end of your post I saw a little light at the end of the tunnel which makes me happy : )

It's obvious I need a lot more time to think and plan this out. One way or another I'm going to make it happen though.

Thanks to everyone who contributed. Hope to see you in Polska some day : )

Jared
Florida727   
21 Dec 2010
Law / Polish import taxes/fees - sending gift for a friend in Poland [8]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place I didn't know where to ask this.

I just sent a present to a friend of mine in poland (for Christmas). It was only $44 after shipping and handling.

My question is will there be an import tax or fee charged to my bank account when it arrives in Poland? It's shipping via FED EX.

The reason I'm concerned it I just spent a lot of money on gifts and I have run my account to nearly nothing. I'm worried I will get charged some tax or fee and overdraft on my account and be charged a crazy fee by my bank.

If anyone knows PLEASE let me know asap so I can avoid this.

Thanks : )

Jared
Florida727   
21 Dec 2010
Law / Polish import taxes/fees - sending gift for a friend in Poland [8]

Thanks so much. I understand now.

Since this is a gift to someone, do you think I should send them money to cover the tax? It seems unfair for someone to have to pay for a christmas gift they've received. Is this customary?
Florida727   
21 Dec 2010
USA, Canada / Which countries are Americans usually traveling to? [114]

Of course I totally accept that the 'amusingly different' aspect works both ways also : )

Ohhhh it does : )

I like people from the UK very much. Always interesting to meet someone from across the pond (Mainly because I can talk soccer... err uh I mean football : ) )

But just like you said, people from Britian (especially England) are to me, amusingly different.

It was a shock to me when I asked some friends from europe (non uk) which accent on English they though sounded better "British or American" and they all said "British"

I was like what????? Can't be! The British accent it too comical!