ShawnMichelle
8 May 2012
USA, Canada / Living in Poland - prospects for Alabama guy ... need some advice! [146]
I'm in a similar situation and am also thing/dreaming about moving to Poland from the US. My husband is Polish but has lived in the US for the last twenty years. He could care less where we live here or there as long as we are living well. I don't have great advise to give due to the fact that I have never lived in Poland but I can tell you the things I love that make me want to move there. I got to spend six weeks there last summer, I realized that isn't much.
The food there is so much better than in the US as far as being fresh, local and in most cases organic. I'm sure its not always the case but the people I met were very friendly and welcoming. My three year old speaks better Polish than I but even so I didn't feel left out. It seemed that most people from the younger generation had a great command of English and most everyone was patient with my non-existant Polish. One of the major factors for me are the family values I witnessed which seemed to exist throughout the communities we visited. I do realize that you can create that in your home anywhere but it is less common in America(and not really supported by society). I loved being able to walk and take trains everywhere instead of driving. Poland is absolutely beautiful. Poland has so much to offer but I promised myself I wouldn't ramble.
As to what you could do in Poland you could go back to school if that interest you, I have noticed many English programs that are available.
One thing that is important to consider is if and when Poland switches to the EURO. I have read other forums that say it may happen in 2015. I wonder what that will do to Polands economy strengthen/weaken. I was hoping some one might have insight on this subject.
I wish you the best and I vote Poland all the way! :)
I'm in a similar situation and am also thing/dreaming about moving to Poland from the US. My husband is Polish but has lived in the US for the last twenty years. He could care less where we live here or there as long as we are living well. I don't have great advise to give due to the fact that I have never lived in Poland but I can tell you the things I love that make me want to move there. I got to spend six weeks there last summer, I realized that isn't much.
The food there is so much better than in the US as far as being fresh, local and in most cases organic. I'm sure its not always the case but the people I met were very friendly and welcoming. My three year old speaks better Polish than I but even so I didn't feel left out. It seemed that most people from the younger generation had a great command of English and most everyone was patient with my non-existant Polish. One of the major factors for me are the family values I witnessed which seemed to exist throughout the communities we visited. I do realize that you can create that in your home anywhere but it is less common in America(and not really supported by society). I loved being able to walk and take trains everywhere instead of driving. Poland is absolutely beautiful. Poland has so much to offer but I promised myself I wouldn't ramble.
As to what you could do in Poland you could go back to school if that interest you, I have noticed many English programs that are available.
One thing that is important to consider is if and when Poland switches to the EURO. I have read other forums that say it may happen in 2015. I wonder what that will do to Polands economy strengthen/weaken. I was hoping some one might have insight on this subject.
I wish you the best and I vote Poland all the way! :)