USA, Canada / Grace Pianka case - Injustice to Polish Citizen [66]

I saw a TV programme where an innocent man languished in prison for 10 years only because his friend said that they both killed a man. As it turned out, the friend made a deal and got 25 years, the innocent man went to trial and got 40 years. Both were innocent. The innocent man was out after 10 years, the other will serve 20 years (before chance of parole). All because of his so called confession. So bad things happen.

Work / Job prospects in Warsaw, Poland with top-10 MBA [25]

The stint will be as long as he has a girlfriend. The minute he does not earn REAL money, the girl will drop him like a hot potato.

USA, Canada / 18 and moving back from USA to Poland?? [19]

Stay and finish your degree at least. Remember, unless you have something EXTRA to offer, you will be competing for jobs with better educated people who know the bureaucracy system in Poland. Unless you have that EXTRA factor - don't bother coming to Poland, except for an extended holiday.

Love / Are Polish men cold? What do they like? [33]

Yeah, right. !!
It is of course her own fault for wanting something more out of the 'relationship'. She should know her place and not have any ideas 'above her station'.

Love / Are Polish men cold? What do they like? [33]

One very important question.
What on earth are you doing with this man?

Work / What is a good monthly salary for an English teacher in Poland? [124]

There is an old saying: 'suck it and see'. Try it out and then let us know how you got on.
If people tell you that 'competition is fierce' - that means there is competition to teach the same people.
Anyone who can offer private lessons for 5PLN (per 60 minutes) will have more clients than someone who teaches for 40 PLN (per 60 minutes) (assuming they have identical qualifications and experience).

Work / Language Teachers - do you feel respected in Poland? [86]

Reading the above posts - there is only one conclusion.
Before you start studying with a 'teacher' in Poland, ask to see his credentials. Do not pay good money, to be taught by a 'gardener' or a 'road-sweeper'. The education qualifications of any good teacher can be checked out.

Funny enough, when I asked a a Speak-up school in Poland for teaching qualifications of the tutors, their answer was - 'oh, they have so many'. When I insisted - they said, 'the tutors are not in now'. I asked when I could meet them - 'only after you sign up'.

Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

If you are coming to work in Poland, you will have to live somewhere. As long as you can prove that you live at an address (tenancy agreement) then the bank will use that address. Go to a bank and ask what they need before you open an account - each bank may have different rules.

Law / Can somebody explain ZUS to me? [40]

ZUS is payable by all employees on long-term contracts. It does not matter that you have private health care.
If you have a problem with that - please write to the Prime Minister of Poland.

Law / Termination of permament or contract work contract in Poland [35]

@Jolly Romek
Excellent summary, however as we all know, an employer wishing to dismiss an employee will always find a way. We do not know on what grounds the friend of Anna 83 is being told that his contract will be terminated. Without any idea of what is going on, it is difficult to give any advice.

Law / Termination of permament or contract work contract in Poland [35]

Yes - the boss can cancel the contract at any time and does not have to give a reason. The notice period should be stipulated in his contract i.e. one week, one month.

Life / Brazilian moving to Gdansk and need some help with finding a flat to rent and also a good school for daughters [33]

1. Your 110K translates into just over 9K per month before tax and insurance. You have to take a third off that, so your monthly net may be around 6K per month.

2. Remember to add the cost of utilities (gas, electric, water, maintenance) to the price for the flat. Always ask beforehand about these costs. Remember the Polish mentality is to put a high price on an empty flat and leave it empty rather than lower the price. Negotiate very hard, but you are at a disadvantage not speaking Polish - better to take a Polish friend with you.

3. Living costs - depends on what you consider 'living' - some people manage on 500PLN per month, some cannot manage on 2K per month.
4. Yes and yes. - you will find everything you need in Gdansk.
5. Polish courses - individual approach, but better to get a good native to teach you first. Go on gumtree Gdansk for that.

Work / What are the chances of getting a part-time job for an Egyptian who's coming to study and live in Poland? [37]

@ahmed2014
I suggested above that you contact firms/organizations in your line of work to find out what the chances are of you getting a part-time or a full time job (in the future).

I am still waiting for your comments.

We, (i.e. all the posters on this forum) will not be employing you, it will be these organizations and it is them that you should direct your questions to. We can only give you an idea of a 'general overview' of the employment market in Poland.

Obviously, there are people who have no trouble finding any type of job, but there are countless others who, (although well qualified) are still searching.

As an aside, I can tell you just one thing. I worked in Poland during 1994-1996, and some 18 years ago (in 1996) my salary was 6,000 PLN brutto per month.

There are people currently working in Poland who do not earn that kind of money NOW.
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Work / What are the chances of getting a part-time job for an Egyptian who's coming to study and live in Poland? [37]

Ahmed2014

I just wonder how many firms would be willing to employ you either on a part-time or a full-time basis?
This is easy enough to establish. Just email them and ask. It is only by this method (and this method only) that you will find out what you can expect in your particular situation.

Like I said before : Suck it and see.

Thank you very much for explaining to me how you calculate an average salary. Once again, I will say this, approximately 75% of people working full-time do not earn the average salary quoted for the whole country.

I can also tell you this: I live in the UK. Every 5 weeks I go to Poland for 3 weeks and then return to the UK for 5 weeks, then go to Poland for 3 weeks, return to the UK for 5 weeks and go to Poland for 3 weeks...... I have been doing this for the last 2 years.

Now - who do you think has a better idea of what is currently going on in Poland, you or me?

Work / What are the chances of getting a part-time job for an Egyptian who's coming to study and live in Poland? [37]

We can all write here till the cows come home, BUT

1. My suggestion is that you contact 'workplaces' which might interest you and find out if they are interested in you and then give us their feedback.

2. I can guarantee you that in 2 years (as a part-time student) you will not even get the basics of the Polish language. When will you have time to learn, as you will be studying and having a part-time job?

3. I agree, that having the ability to speak English plus other languages is a bonus, but the same question applies - if there is a choice between a Pole (with similar experience) speaking English and you - who do you think a Polish employer (who speaks only Polish) will engage?

4. If you wish to try the call-centres or international firms (where English and other languages are spoken) - then DO SO. No one is stopping you from contacting them, even though you may be looking for full-time work in 2 years time. Ask them about the salaries - they will blow your mind.....

5. You are greatly mistaken if you think that 'low wages' mean 'low prices'. The truth is that people have to somehow manage on low wages buying products/goods/services which are sometimes dearer than those in other countries.

6. Having said all the above - the best advice is 'suck it and see' - come back in 2 years and tell us how you are doing.

Work / What are the chances of getting a part-time job for an Egyptian who's coming to study and live in Poland? [37]

Question
Do you ACTUALLY have an idea of how AVERAGE WAGE/SALARY works?
Answer
I can tell you straight off-the-cuff that 85% of people earn WELL BELOW the average, 10% earn the average and the rest above average.

Question
Why is it difficult to get a part-time job as an international student?
Answer
The difficulty is that you DO NOT SPEAK Polish. When there are thousands of Polish students looking for the same jobs, which students do you think a Polish employer will want? You could try the corporations to see if they might take on a student with your language abilities. You could DO THIS right now - email them and see for yourself.

Work / What are the chances of getting a part-time job for an Egyptian who's coming to study and live in Poland? [37]

Chances of you getting a part-time job are ABSOLUTELY NIL.
NO ONE can tell you what the job situation will be like in 2 years - I know we're good, but we are not clairvoyants.

Genealogy / How to find a burial site / records in Poland... [80]

hania99
I am almost convinced that somewhere on Warsaw's own website, there must be a list of cemeteries wher you can specify name, date of death and the system will tell you the grave location, i.e. row and grave number. Such a site exists for Krakow, so it is very likely that Warsaw has one too.

I've found the cemeteery webpage - email and phone number, so maybe they could help you.

parafiawincentegoapaulo.pl/cmen.html

Life / Typical Dentist-Hygiene in Poland [41]

There are plenty of private clinics in every town. Go and make an appointment and find out how much the treatment will cost.
Bad breath is NOT caused by your teeth. Read up about it on the internet.

Law / Working in Poland while being self employed in the UK and paying tax and in there [24]

You must seek the advice of a very good accountant. Any earnings in Poland are usually taxed in Poland, although there is nothging preventing you from earning cash in hand in Poland. You will, of course, not be insured in Poland in case of an accident.

You will have trouble with the taxman in GB as you will have to prove your earnings for that year - and here lies the problem. There is nothing stopping you from paying NI in GB.

Work / After Masters in Management, Job Opportunities in Poland ? [34]

I don't want to rain on your parade, but even after obtaining your Masters, you will have extreme difficulty in finding a job. There are thousands, literally thousands of students with Masters (and higher qualifications) who are unemployed...and they speak Polish. You will be competting with them for every job...

History / Polish Food Stamps of the Communist Era [13]

and who exactly would they get these items from?
The only thing you could buy was meat and meat products smuggled from the countryside, that if the 'farmer' managed to get someone to travel to the city and sell. Selling on the black markedt was punishable by prison, that is why you could only 'sell' to your trusted friends.

Work / I'm a graphic artist. How to get a job in Poland ? [10]

I am sure that the 4 milion Polish people currently unemployed in Poland would also like to know how to get a job.

Work / Internship for Engineering company in Krakow, what salary to expect ? [5]

Interniships are usually paid at the basic minimum.
You can always contact the company and ask.

Work / Questions regarding Job and salary? Junior accountant position in Poland. [33]

I believe it might just be at one of the call centres - they are always on the lookout for accountants....;-)

Work / Questions regarding Job and salary? Junior accountant position in Poland. [33]

State St are always on the lookout for new candidates. If you managed to get a job with the Big4 then good luck to you.

Benn there, done that, got the t-short. I'm going to try State St in the future myself.....

Work / Questions regarding Job and salary? Junior accountant position in Poland. [33]

I bet the job is with State Street - people say they are a bit of a pain to work for - but excellent experience.

Life / What is the best platform to sell items in Poland? [17]

gumtree or olx or gratka

Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]

Circumcision is practiced for one reason and one reason only. It has nothing to do with cleanliness or some way-out religious practice.

It is simply for the fact that the man should not 'feel' satisfaction during lovemaking. If the skin protects the tip, then when the tip is exposed it is more sensitive and therefore more pleasure can be gained. If the tip is exposed all the time, it requires more stimulation, as it has got used to being touched by undergarments, or clothes. Pure and simple.

Sex was never intended to be the 'pleasure principle' that it is now. Women in some religions (you can guess which one) still have sexual relations but they must be covered from head to foot with a hole cut out where the man can insert his 'baby making' machine. This is to make sex dirty and something that the wife should not enjoy. I cannot for the life of me think where 'foreplay' comes in here, but then again, sex was never intended for pleasure....

Study / Elementary Schools in Krakow. Foreign children acceptance. [17]

@ss1313
Look on gumtree - krakow, there are plenty of nannies/mother's help who are bilingual and can look after your son (if necessary). However, yo my way of thinking, it would be better if you talke your son out to the park (for instance) and make friends with other mothers. Children learn very quickly from each other -