Travel / Transport information in Krakow? [7]

Hi,

The British council is basically on the main square (rynek).
So were are you planning to live? And also when you say transportation cost, do you mean by using public transportation?

Life / Grass is always greener? Poland experience. [69]


I am sure your right on this one.
But buddy, I'm barely 20 years old, making a good salary in Krakow, there you have the reason why I live here. I still haven't reached the age where cultural stuff/family life is more important to me then bars/fun/women.

I hope you understand my perspective.

Anyways, if someone where to match/increase my salary in Warsaw, I really wouldn't mind moving, but salaries offered from companies in Warsaw (from my experience) are simply quiet alot lower than the one I have here.

Life / Grass is always greener? Poland experience. [69]


100% percent agree, Krakow is also one of the top most polluted cities through out Europe.
Anyways, coming from Denmark it's always sunny here in Krakow, in general beautiful wheather IMO.

Life / Grass is always greener? Poland experience. [69]

Man I don't know why people on this forum especially the foreigners living in Poland is bashing so hard on it.
It's pretty great here.

Start your own gig in this country if you have some foreign currency, and you'll live a good live.

Law / Net earnings after tax in Poland [7]

Yea we all heard that one before.
Don't expect it buddy. Will you be working in the BPO industry? Outsourcing?

Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]

Solina is very nice for Sailing.. A bit futher away though, like 3-4 hours driving from Krakow

Law / Net earnings after tax in Poland [7]


If let's say you rent a room outside city center or so for 700ZL pr. month
That leaves you with 2000ZL pr. month
You'll do okay, but no crazy life style.

Love / My Polish Relationship Marriage ..story to be told. [USA/PL] [34]

Best advice ever seen on PF

Travel / What to do in Poland, upper Silesia area? [13]

Lol shiit what a party :D

Travel / What to do in Poland, upper Silesia area? [13]

Dude, nothing.. It's Katowice

Work / I'M SO SURPRISED BY THIS SALARY FOR IBM in WROCLAW 3000 ZL gross [135]

You know, whatever offer they are giving you it's better than to continue to be unemployed!
Get busy..

Genealogy / Want to find a person [755]


& not creepy at all

Travel / Hard Candy - Krakow, Poland - reviews? [131]

I'm still surprised this joint is open. It's been commonly known for years now that this is the biggiest scam place in Krakow.

They must have some good ties with the local PD.

Law / STARTING BUSINESS IN POLAND - Internet site of hand-made and not only, clothing [20]


A little out of my range.
Perhaps some of the usually very helpful people on PF will reply to ya.
Anyways, best of luck with it!

Law / STARTING BUSINESS IN POLAND - Internet site of hand-made and not only, clothing [20]

Actually bad advice from my side ;-)
Starting up in Poland when selling to the Polish/EU market would probably be alot better/easier in the end.

Without knowing to much, but I believe you can just set yourself up as a Sole trader in Poland?
Try to look it up.

Law / STARTING BUSINESS IN POLAND - Internet site of hand-made and not only, clothing [20]

Why not just register the company in your home country?
As this is internet based you can still live in Poland but have the company registered in Belarus.

But maybe since they are not part of the EU there would be some barriers? Not sure about this.

Work / 5000zl per month, netto - Would this be enough salary in Gliwice? [12]

Even if you have to pay ZUS 7000 Gross pr. month will turn out to be 5000 NET.


I wouldn't advice you to try and send money home.
Money earned in Poland should be spend in Poland due to the prices. Well actually this depend where you send the money too, but in case your from western europe it just wouldn't make sense.

But you can live on 2000zl pr. month. like smurf said not great, but you'll survive.

Travel / Great places to ski in Poland [16]

I don't understand why everyone here is bashing the skiing opportunities in Poland.
I go often to Male ciche, Bialka and Kasina Wielka.

Yes, the slopes are very limited most places only one slope. But then again it is dirt cheap and the slopes are quiet decent.
If you go into skiing in Poland with the mind that it will be like in Italy, Austria, Switz etc. then off course you will be disappointed.

Real Estate / What is the usual fee from real estate agencies in Krakow charged to flat owner [3]

I paid a full month.
So the price of the apt pr. month - charges, that was the commission I paid.
I heard afterwards though that you can easily negotiate this, I just wasn't aware at the time.

Love / Should I forgive my cheating Polish girlfriend? [73]


After following this thread for a while, and reading about the obvious deep love you had for this girl, I am really proud of you!

Its tough buddy, but she ain't worth, and she might never learn better but if she does like you wrote, she will cry her eyes out!

I've been in similar situation, and it takes time but you will eventually move on and you will feel better with another person.
Best of luck, and congrats on finally making the right decision.

Polonia / Egyptian wanting to visit Poland - help about getting a visa [12]

Yes it must certainly should be.
Also you said you visited Poland previously. What was different back then as regard to getting a visa?

Polonia / Egyptian wanting to visit Poland - help about getting a visa [12]

You should be just fine.

Real Estate / Long term apartment average rent in Krakow? [11]


I do not have it actually, as the guy who have showed me the apt. signed the contact with me etc. I do no longer have any contact with.

Now if I have any issues I just deal with some secretary at L&L (very helpful though)

Also you can go to Krakow.gumtree.pl and use the google chrome browser and translate the whole page into English.
On Gumtree they have waay bigger variety, also real nice flats.

Real Estate / Long term apartment average rent in Krakow? [11]

Hey buddy,

I rented through Leach&Lang in Krakow. They are good, website provides all the same as Hamilton May, but usually at better price, services, etc.

Check it out.

Work / Born in Denmark, want to teach English in Poland - possible? [5]


Hi Fred,

I'm a native Dane living in Krakow, I as many other foreigners here works in a BPO center. The job is good, and the pay is even better as we are very few Dane's in Krakow, but a high demand for us.

If you are interested in moving to Poland, either think about this career, or like Gumishu said, think about teaching Danish instead (IMO gr8 idea)

We are even a few Scandinavians in Krk, thinking to start a small Scandinavian language school here but it is still work in progrees ;-)

Anyways held og lykke med det!

Law / US Financial Firms in Poland [4]

I believe Johnson & Johnson are also operating in Warsaw area, they are def worth checking out.

Life / sweet words to use in Poland with shopkeepers [14]


So your're telling me, that if somebody is not being nice to you, you should just be an A hole right back at them?

What a great and positive perspective on life!

I often chat up (with my limited Polish) the ladies/guys behind the counter at my local shops, and they love it. Nobody else does it to them, so I can tell they really appreciate it. Obviously I do not do this if there are 50 ppl in line behind, but if u stand as one of the only people there, go for it buddy.

Love / What to answer to the Most annoying phrase that EVERY and EACH polish girl always says? [58]

It's all about comfort.
This is something the ladies say in the very beginning. Once you make they feel comfortable around you they stop this. I always try to funny, move the topic from their english and bam, its done. Never hear it again.

BTW take it easy, it as not nearly as bad as described in your thread, get annoyed much???

Work / Polish Born-Native English Speaker Chances of Finding a Job [10]

mangobanana

Sure no problem, I am working as a Junior accountant for one of the Outsourcing firms in Krakow.
I am (lucky) as I am a native Danish speaker which means your salary will be very comfortable.
But in case English for example is your only asset, they will not pay very well.

But its always worth a try in case you can't find anything else :-)

Love / Advice Please! Meeting my Polish boyfriend's parents!! Gifts, customs... [105]


Dude it's scary :D too much Polish Wodka and you'll start saying anything! But then again they don't understand English so your fine