USA, Canada / Who is better informed, the expat or the Polonia crowd? [144]

It has to be the expats living in Poland. Poland is a really hard place to live, and unless you are here 24/7 for at least a year... you wouldn't realise that. It is very easy to love Poland through rose tinted glasses.... but try living here! That's when the reality hits.

Life / An Indian wants to convert to Christianity in Poland [60]

Hi cjj

I am a Reverend Minister I work of an Evangelical Church as a counsellor. I was previously based in Southern Europe however for the past three and half years I have been based in Poland. I counsel British expat and help them anyway I can, both practically and of course spiritually. I am part of the 'New Christian Ministry' born from the very active protestant movement in Belfast.

We have Churches in Szczecin, Lodz and Krakow.

Life / An Indian wants to convert to Christianity in Poland [60]

Hi, it's great to hear you want to convert to Christianity, as I'm sure you are well aware there are many different branches to the Christian tree so please choose carefully. The evangelical movement in Poland is growing quickly as knowledgeable Christians turn their back on Rome. Kakow has some very exciting Christian projects as does Szczecin. Poland is a fantastic place to be and I'm sure converting here would be a very spiritual experience. Good luck, if I can be of any help please feel free to ask, although as a Christian Evangelical Reverend from the North of Ireland I am just a little bias!

Work / Average wage in Poland (towns / cities) [23]

Hi it's around 1,200 - 1,500 PLZ a month

Work / Recommendations on where to study Polish language for 1 year in Poland? [6]

Hi, I have lived in Szczecin for the past year and it's a fantastic city. Very clean and safe. Apartments are very cheap but quite a high standard. You will love it here. There is always lots going on, lots to see and do. There are a few Polish Language Courses too at the University, they cost around 1500 zloty for an eight month course part time. This will give you the basics. Polish is quite a hard language to learn!! I hope this helps. Good luck.

Life / Cheapest telecommunication provider in Poland? [4]

I use the mobile a lot and find that PLAY are fantastic, very cheap and 100% reliable.

UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]


Surely this can't be true as we are all Europeans now. We are not immigrants. We are simply exploring the Great continent of Europe which is now our new home, which is where we all belong, be us Polish, Irish or British. We are simply Europeans. It's time to start being nice and spread some love. Learn to share. Europe is big enough for all of us. Lets start by welcoming people into our Countries rather than building wall to keep them out.

Work / Planning a move to Wroclaw (a company offers me a Gross salary of 4000 Polish Zloty) [23]

Umowa o pracę is a 'normal contract' when you start work.

We spend 2,100 on rent and utility bills PLUS around 2,000 zl on food, clothes and eating out/cinema.

Work / Planning a move to Wroclaw (a company offers me a Gross salary of 4000 Polish Zloty) [23]

Hi

I think it would be tight. You would be looking at a minimum of 2,000 zl a month for a 1 bedroom flat in an average area, with fees. In a better area you need to look at 2,500 zl a month. If you look to the suburbs you may find cheaper properties. Commuting is fast, easy and very cheap. Make sure you find an apartment near a tram line.

Apartments in Poland can be quite small too, 30 to 40 square meters.

I live with my partner and we have a fairly normal life style here and we go through 2,000 zl a month on food, shopping and ‘going out’ We don’t drink or smoke. But that’s just us. Our rent and fee’s are around 2,100 zl for a modern one bedroom flat in a ‘quite’ nice area.

Don’t be fooled into thinking the cost of living here is cheap, because it’s not. It’s not expensive, but it’s certainly not cheap.

Poland is a fantastic place to live; the people I have met have been very warm and welcoming. Wrocław is a beautiful city, I’m sure you will have an amazing time there. I am sure it’s a great place to raise a child. ‘Private’ health care is excellent, the best I have ever come across, so I am sure you will have no problems in that department, many doctors and nurses speak good English too.

Good luck with the move.