Work / What Jobs are there in Poland for an Englishman besides teaching english? [70]

Work in Poland is the same in 2008 as most places in the world. The market will pay you based on need. If you have developed a skill that is marketable you can get a job anywhere in the world. If you are a generalist you will be a worker, office, physical or what have you. That is the way of the world. In the States or the UK its the same. Sure the payscale will seem higher but maybe by 20% at most if you factor in cost of living. But if you develop yourself you can get rich in Poland like anywhere.

Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]

Jamal, for Ireland you have no legal rights. What passport do you have? Karta pobytu has nothing to do with anything but Poland. How did you get this?

History / Kashubians are nation in Poland? [124]

Kasubians are simply a western Slavic group that keeps their traditions.

Life / nasza-klasa.pl - If you looking for your classmates or friends in Poland [95]

Its not nasza-klassa but many Poles use facebook also

Genealogy / Polish Gypsy Roots & Roma ancestors in their families [205]

Gypsies that I observe in Poland are pretty peaceful people, they do not bother anyone, they just beg for money but besides that are pretty friendly.

Work / Are there any Americans teachers left in Poland? [38]

michaelmansun:
Poland is nice to visit, but living there can really be a miserable experience.

I think the UK is a nice place to visit but to live in that cynical, rainy, arrogant place is not for me.
Poland is beautiful and a wonderful place.

Sledz

Florida? Its flat, hot as hell all year around, full of old people and walmarts and Ihops. Yeah that is where I want to retire.

Poland is beautiful, 4 seasons and charming cities. I am an American in Poland. I did not escape, its a pleasure to experience something more than the American experience and Poland, where my grandparents were from is a great place to explore.

Yes Poland has great jobs. This is 2009 If you have skills you get paid the big bucks, if you do not and you want someone to give you a job and work, then no matter where you live you will be in a hopeless situation.

Work / Are there any Americans teachers left in Poland? [38]

michaelmansun, why are you so cynical? I know a lot of Americans in Krakow that do not have Polish roots. They love this place.

Yes I am all set with visas and everything and have a legal job at an accounting firm.

Must everyone love the walmart / tacco bell lifestyle of the usa?

USA is great, but you are looking at life from a limited view. Life is an art not a science.

what do you do with your life that makes you so wise?

Work / Are there any Americans teachers left in Poland? [38]

Michaelmansun, sorry I was rude. Basically in the USA the skills translate the same in Poland. For example, large US companies are opening like State Street bank in Krakow hiring 1000+ people. If you have skills, your in luck and do not need to speak Polish. Many foreign mangers do not.

I think skills like SAP or php or GAAP expert are all skills needed etc. But many foreigners I know have shops and their own businesses. Its not that hard, even low capital businesses.

Titles and past experience mean little in the modern economy anywhere, its what kind of business you can bring in and create.

Brits do not bother me as I get up very early and do not go to pubs and cafes, ever, I take walks in the forest and I never see them there.

Its a charming city.

The EU is hard to live in now like the USA without a visa. That is a problem. But if you can get a visa its the similar set of problems like the usa. That is rent housing etc. Still cheaper in Krakow than Boston.

Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

Pizza is good in PL but again it depends. I think if you get someone who knows how to cook you ca not find better anywhere in the world as the soil makes such rich vegetables.

Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

Poland has beautiful landscapes.