Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [267]

Hi,

I have been to Poland several times and for months together, and am happy to say that people I've met have been nothing but pleasant and extremely friendly and positive. even with the language barrier.

I am Indian and therefore would fall under the 'brown skinned' category but I never once faced any incident of even a hint of racism.

I spent most of my time not only in cities such as Warsaw, Krakow but as well as in southern Poland - Rabka/zakopane etc.

This is the first instance of crimes against foreigners in Poland that I'm hearing of! and hope these are exceptions than norms!

Work / International House - Kracow school - any chances of being offered a job there [59]

Hi,
Just joined the forum to seek info on CELTA courses offered in Poland. and like "Aliloveskrakow" had almost signed up for the IH course in Krakow.

Can anyone help me with information about what is the demand for Native Speakers of English in Poland and whether Non Eu candidates stand a chance, given the problems of work permits?

I am from India and though English is not our national language I was raised speaking English and well for personal reasons I am looking to move to Poland, and hope to secure a job in field of teaching languages.

The biggest barrier i foresee right now is the work permit ! and whether it is a common practice for companies to actually invest time/money in securing permits for non-eu citizens.

Any info in this regard would be helpful!

Cheers!