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Joined: 9 Mar 2012 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: -
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Nanna   
9 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

Hi Everyone, great forum.

About me...20 years ago, when I was a 15 year old girl, I emigrated to New York with my parents. I stayed there ever since. I attended NY high school and college, got a Bachelor's degree and stellar NYC corporate experience. Currently, I am contemplating on moving back to Poland for a one year on a trial period. I have been back to Poland on vacation many times but only during summer time. Except few days spent in Warsaw, I always stayed in the countrysides of north-east Poland (Masuria). The rest of Poland is not that familiar to me. Every time I visit Poland, it changes a bit. I speak Polish very well because it was spoken at home in New York and I read Polish books since I was a kid. I have no clue what I would do for income in Poland. I have dual citizenships. I thought about teaching English. I would like to stay within close range to Masuria (Mazury).

Possible target moving date is after Euro 2012 (July/August). (I am a single female, no kids. Not that it matters. Or maybe it does).

Now question for you: Would you move to Poland in 2012 for one year to see if life has a different meaning if you were in my place?

Thanks!
Nanna :)
Nanna   
9 Mar 2012
Love / Goal: Meet a nice Polish girl! [60]

Why not try to meet a Polish girl that already lives in the USA. At lest she will understand the American way of life better than the one who has never been here. And, she will have both, the European and Western mentality. Check the forums, maybe she is lurking somewhere around here ;)
Nanna   
9 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

Thanks for the replies thus far...can't wait to hear more feedback, especially from people from New York City and other Americans who now live in Warsaw.

New York is an amazing city. No place else in the world like it

Yes, New York City (quite different than the entire State of New York) is like no other place in the world...that's why I can't wait to leave. For me, it is certainly NOT the ultimate place to live, especially Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx.
Nanna   
9 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

Come to Poland. Enjoy the ride.

Thank you for your positive and uplifting reply! I do have to work. I am targeting Warsaw for job opportunities in marketing. I speak excellent Polish and excellent English. Mazury is 3-4 hour drive from Warsaw. I will go there to bike, hike and relax.
Nanna   
9 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

My situation is a bit similar

I hear you...just like I am tired of the New York City lifestyle. What appeals to me right now is to work in small city (Warsaw to me is small comparing to Manhattan/NYC), then spend weekends on a farm close to nature. And explore more of Europe on the weekends. Eventually live a slower, simpler happy life. In my opinion, you don't need much to be happy. People, love and quality experiences in your life are more important than status and career. Sometimes in life you just have to take a jump.
Nanna   
10 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

and living in inferior accommodation compared to what she is used to in nyc(if she is as successful as she claims to be).

What is that mean "inferior accommodations"? Are you suggesting apartments/flats in Warsaw are dungeons? I live in New York City, but I don't live in a glass house with gold door knobs, and I don't drive a Porsche to work. But if I do move back to Poland, I know for sure that I won't have to work at Biedronka either.

I mentioned Masuria because I wanted to be closer to the area for occasional weekend trips. I realize that most likely I would have to live and work in Warsaw.

If NYC has grown old for you........move to another state!

If I wanted to move to another state, I would not be on this forum discussing life in Poland.

Thank you for all the positive comments so far. :)
Nanna   
11 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

someone that lives in NYC, a city most people dream of visiting, let alone living in, she's been in the USA for 20 years and claims to be very successful, and she's considering moving to a country almost nobody moves to.

Can you support that statement? "A country nobody moves to?" How did you get that? Did you read an article about how nobody is moving to Poland in 2012? Or is Poland a country that YOU wouldn't move to? I think that is the case my friend. It's your own personal opinion. And, while I respect your viewpoint, I don't agree with it. Not everyone who comes to the good old USA wants to stay here 'ya know. Especially when it comes to New York. It might look good in the movies, but in reality it is not what it's all cracked up to be.

One more thing, you are an American, I am Polish/American, there is a big difference on how we were raised and how we both view Poland. To you Poland is a foreign country, to me it's my homeland.

south east USA. why?

Where you live might be influencing the way your are formulating your opinions about life in Poland.

Thanks.
Nanna   
11 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

The hardest thing to get used to is the cultural homogeneity

lol! that is funny and sweet...I can understand your frustration about the homogeneous way of thinking.

Thanks for your advice. I need to get a list of pros and cons, do my research, and then follow my instincts. And, yes, get a job offer. :)

So, far, I am reading good things about Poland in 2012, especially with the football games exposing Poland to the rest of the world and to foreign investments, which is good for Poland's economy.

If I do move, you guys will be the first to know. :))) Best regards to all of you.

Interesting blog about living in Poland. britishinpoland.com/blog/about-me/
Nanna   
12 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

What is wrong with wanting to go back and live for one year in Poland???
Since when one must own a business to visit a country of his/her ancestors? She may meet a successful Polish businessman and get married in Poland - her single years are over :-).

I love how everyone is benevolently planning my future life Poland. It's very sweet. It's like listening to a large group of friends and family at the dinner table. Actually, while we're at it, why not find me a husband as well. Any takers? :)))
Nanna   
12 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]

Sorry nanna, but I don't take you as a serious "move to Poland" candidate anymore because I don't think you're going anywhere, you can just tell by your posts.

Lighten up Fuzz! ;-) And stop being so analytical. You analyze every little word. Cheer up for God's sake. Gee-weez! This is a public forum, not a political debate.

You don't know what I will end up doing in a few months from now. You don't know me at all. So don't come to sudden realizations like this. Thanks buddy.