UK, Ireland / A polite request for your help re: your personal experiences in the UK [8]

Well, part of my thesis is focussed on the community impact of Polish migration, not just from UK nationals, but from the Polish point of view as well. This is why I wanted to know if you felt welcome when you arrived in the UK, since the UK is known for its tolerant nature towards different cultures, but there are always cases of exclusion and racist attacks. I have asked whether the recession has affected you because academic research has identified Polish migration to be cyclical and very responsive to the economic situation of a country. Hence, because the UK has been plunged into recession I wanted to know whether this had impacted on your decisions to stay and work here, whether it had any effect on your employment situation and whether it affected your disposable income and purchasing power.

I hope this has answered your thoughts behind my questions.

UK, Ireland / A polite request for your help re: your personal experiences in the UK [8]

Yes I know Kumaran, he's been working at the Students' Union for years! Do you know him then?

Is anyone on here able to help me?

I really would love to hear from people with first hand accounts of experience of living in the UK!