Love / English girl moving to Poland with my Polish boyfriend for the first time [69]

Hey!

I moved to Poland about 2 weeks ago for the exact same reason. My boyfriend's parents were not satified with the college he had been attending in the US for over a year so they "forced" him to return to Poland until he could enroll into a London college. I had never been to another country until this move so I was incredibly nervous. To add, not only am I a non-Polish speaking American but I am a black girl with an afro! haha So needless to say, I definately stick out.

Fortunately, I lived with my boyfriend and a friend of his, whom is also Polish, for a few months back in the states so I was already used to hearing Polish spoken frequently.

Now we reside at his home in a small city just outside of Warsaw and I can honestly say I am enjoying it. That may be mostly due to the fact that I understand my moving here guarantees a lasting relationship with my boyfriend, but I really do feel like Poland could be my second home! There does not seem to be as much entertainment as in Hollywood where we moved from but the somber, serene vibe of Poland isn't all that bad. I like it a lot actually for it suits my personality pretty well.

I have only been to a few places, including the Golden Terraces center, two other malls, two Shisha lounges, a few French Cafe's and "Old Town" but already I am convinced my transition will continue to carry on smoothly.

Hope this helps ease your worries at least a slight bit!

Love / English girl moving to Poland with my Polish boyfriend for the first time [69]

I spend a couple hours on Rosetta Stone everyday and listen dilligently to my boyfriend and his family speak to master the diction and pronounciation.

I have been struggling in my search to find work. My initial motive to join this site was to post a listing searching for work but I quickly realized that several others followed a similar intention and they all recieved the same type of responses. I wouldn't mind tutoring students striving to perfect their english but I can't find anyone willing to take advantage of me as a resource.

It's frustrating because every since I was 14, I have worked and made my own income. (I am 20 now.) In the states, I ran a very small business, performed as a freelance personal assistant, a costume design assistant, worked at high volume retail stores and several other jobs I have had no luck landing here in Poland. 8\

I do look forward to the spring for I heard it's beautiful and very green. 8)

I also have a few roadtrips planned to explore the rest of Poland when the weather is more accomodating.

I am looking forward to my future endeavors in Poland and am hoping I find work soon!

THANKS for your welcome!!

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Yes, I know of the permit requirements. As of now, my boyfriend's family is willing to register me as an employee of theirs until I can find work in other terms. Although, I still have to get an apartment under my name and health insurance before I am eligible to submit the paperwork.

Thanks for your reminder, though!

Love / English girl moving to Poland with my Polish boyfriend for the first time [69]

Wow, is that an option? For them to agree to support me while I am here?

According to the sites I have used for my research, I must have residency established under my own name UNLESS I am married or otherwise related to a Polish Citizen..