Moving to Poland - Checklist / Things to Consider

very good and valid points. The first time I moved to Poland, 14 years ago - I basically had no idea what to expect, I didn't plan a thing- I was young and naive. The second time we moved here- now 8 years ago (I have lived here a total of 10 years --2 and 8) I knew what to expect, I knew the city and I knew a bit of the language and culture- making this time around more enjoyable.

Another thing- for those who live in UK or Europe it is so easy to hop on a cheap flight and in two hours you are back to your native land. I have friends who even make the drive. Those of us across the pond have more of a hassle with time and cost just to make it into North America and then dealing with jet lag.

But you have listed many things for those considering making the move to think about.

Great post. The worst part is to learn how to be flexible in a new country (in this case Poland). Poles complain a lot despite the fact they were born into the reality; imagine what some expats in Poland have to go through to adapt ;).

I have strange feeling that this text has been wrotten by someone from North of America...

About language - everywhere that you go abroad you'll find a language barrier.

About medical care - health care in Poland is general, common and enforced by government.

About expenses - if you're coming from rich country to some needy country it'll be naive to kipping hope for saving current living standard. Impecunious country are poor because of lower incomes and higher prices f.e. new car in Poland is about 30% more expensive than in US, and your salary is about 80% lower.

Poland is beautiful and hospitable country, unfortunately for many, many economical and bureaucracy reasons is not attractive to settle in and live.