Monitor
2 Dec 2014
Work / What's the average salary of a construction worker in Poland? [16]
Here you are:
Radom:
otodom.pl/wynajem/lokal/radom
Skarżysko-Kamienna:
...
Here you are:
Radom:
otodom.pl/wynajem/lokal/radom
Skarżysko-Kamienna:
...
Monitor
2 Dec 2014
Work / What's the average salary of a construction worker in Poland? [16]
lol, you're right. I was thinking about 30% - 100% higher in the west (with some exceptions) than in the east.
lol, you're right. I was thinking about 30% - 100% higher in the west (with some exceptions) than in the east.
Monitor
2 Dec 2014
Work / What's the average salary of a construction worker in Poland? [16]
Here you have more salaries:
moja-pensja.pl/zarobki/600,ile-zarabia-Spawacz -scroll down for comments.
praca.wp.pl/na-stanowisku,spawacz,pid,195,zarobki-wyniki.html
It looks that in eastern Poland salaries are 30- 100% lower than in the most expensive locations. So if you can employ them for example in Podlaskie voivodship, then 2500 PLN net could be enough for welders. Engineers earn there not much too.
Here you have more salaries:
moja-pensja.pl/zarobki/600,ile-zarabia-Spawacz -scroll down for comments.
praca.wp.pl/na-stanowisku,spawacz,pid,195,zarobki-wyniki.html
It looks that in eastern Poland salaries are 30- 100% lower than in the most expensive locations. So if you can employ them for example in Podlaskie voivodship, then 2500 PLN net could be enough for welders. Engineers earn there not much too.
Monitor
2 Dec 2014
Work / What's the average salary of a construction worker in Poland? [16]
As for welder if quality matters and you will need him in the area with lower unemployment or travel around Poland, then he should be getting closer to 5000 net.
Check that: forum.wnp.pl/topic/11433-ile-zarabiaja-spawacze-w-polsce/page__st__20
What you wrote for director is also absolute minimum in small town with big unemployment.
As for welder if quality matters and you will need him in the area with lower unemployment or travel around Poland, then he should be getting closer to 5000 net.
Check that: forum.wnp.pl/topic/11433-ile-zarabiaja-spawacze-w-polsce/page__st__20
What you wrote for director is also absolute minimum in small town with big unemployment.
Monitor
1 Dec 2014
Life / IBAN/SEPA international transfer fees [3]
I think never. Pay with credit card or ask recipient for EUR bank account. But if you still want to do your way, then you have to find website of recipient's bank and see what is his exchange rate and guess the value for the day it will reach this bank. (SEPA can last even 3 days, or more if from Friday to Monday). Don't forget about including all fees. Not all banks in Poland accept SEPA transfers for free.
I suppose this is a question asked frequently.
I think never. Pay with credit card or ask recipient for EUR bank account. But if you still want to do your way, then you have to find website of recipient's bank and see what is his exchange rate and guess the value for the day it will reach this bank. (SEPA can last even 3 days, or more if from Friday to Monday). Don't forget about including all fees. Not all banks in Poland accept SEPA transfers for free.
Monitor
1 Dec 2014
Work / Salaries in corporations vs elsewhere in Poland; interview procedures [8]
Ask for 5000pln and don't accept less than 4000. There are many people with foreign languages, but not so many native Italian speakers.
Ask for 5000pln and don't accept less than 4000. There are many people with foreign languages, but not so many native Italian speakers.
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Life / Racism & study with part time jobs in Warsaw ? [53]
The crisis has not much to do with quality of education in Spain.
The crisis has not much to do with quality of education in Spain.
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Life / Racism & study with part time jobs in Warsaw ? [53]
Then be more specific. I think that work of a nurse is not the same in every country. I've heard that in USA nurses prescribe drugs, while in Poland it's a right reserved to doctors.
I was referring to the Polish education
Then be more specific. I think that work of a nurse is not the same in every country. I've heard that in USA nurses prescribe drugs, while in Poland it's a right reserved to doctors.
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Work / Internships in Warsaw for non-Polish speakers? Area of logistics / supply chain management preferably [8]
Applying for an internship is risky? Crossing a street is more risky. But advice to ask in university is good. All universities have so called "Biuro Karier", for example UW: biurokarier.uw.edu.pl ( direct link to offers: biurokarier.edu.pl/index.php?view=default&module=offer.PublicOfferList ) where you can ask about internships. But still I encourage you to apply to all companies searching for workers in logistics or English speakers, listed for example here: pl.jobrapido.com
You can also ask in AIESEC Warszawa: aiesec.pl/warszawauw/?lang=en
Making this by yourself sounds risky
Applying for an internship is risky? Crossing a street is more risky. But advice to ask in university is good. All universities have so called "Biuro Karier", for example UW: biurokarier.uw.edu.pl ( direct link to offers: biurokarier.edu.pl/index.php?view=default&module=offer.PublicOfferList ) where you can ask about internships. But still I encourage you to apply to all companies searching for workers in logistics or English speakers, listed for example here: pl.jobrapido.com
You can also ask in AIESEC Warszawa: aiesec.pl/warszawauw/?lang=en
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Work / Internships in Warsaw for non-Polish speakers? Area of logistics / supply chain management preferably [8]
apply to them all
Does anybody know of any companies in Warsaw that may value a native English speaking intern?
apply to them all
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Life / Racism & study with part time jobs in Warsaw ? [53]
As Erasmus "student" you have no right to opinion about quality of studies in Poland. Everybody knows that Erasmus is a touristic organization and people from that program have different program than locals and easier exams.
I am studying at Poland atm with and erasmus scolarship and believe me the level of studies here it is LOW in general.
As Erasmus "student" you have no right to opinion about quality of studies in Poland. Everybody knows that Erasmus is a touristic organization and people from that program have different program than locals and easier exams.
Monitor
27 Nov 2014
Life / Unmetered landline internet in Poland (bez limitu) [5]
Maybe somebody will be interested. Currently the cheapest landline on telephone cable for people who don't need telephone landline for making calls is:
dropss.pl/oferta
It costs 50zł or 60zł (depending on connection type) per month for 20Mbits/s. Precondition is that one must have active telephone line at home.
Maybe somebody will be interested. Currently the cheapest landline on telephone cable for people who don't need telephone landline for making calls is:
dropss.pl/oferta
It costs 50zł or 60zł (depending on connection type) per month for 20Mbits/s. Precondition is that one must have active telephone line at home.
Monitor
26 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
A person is tax responsible for the whole year to one country only, where he was tax resident. Of course if e.g. Pole had worked for nearly half a year in Poland and rest of the year in UK, then he is tax resident of UK for that year (here I am not sure weather calendar year or tax year as it varies). But what will happen with income and dividend tax payed in Poland dictates bilateral agreement. Usually income tax and dividend tax payed in a country where somebody wasn't resident is subtracted from tax owed in the country where a person is tax resident. But tax liability for dividends/interests is to the country of residency.
were they not liable for income tax to the Poland govt and not HMRC for a certain period, eg their first 183 days perhaps?
A person is tax responsible for the whole year to one country only, where he was tax resident. Of course if e.g. Pole had worked for nearly half a year in Poland and rest of the year in UK, then he is tax resident of UK for that year (here I am not sure weather calendar year or tax year as it varies). But what will happen with income and dividend tax payed in Poland dictates bilateral agreement. Usually income tax and dividend tax payed in a country where somebody wasn't resident is subtracted from tax owed in the country where a person is tax resident. But tax liability for dividends/interests is to the country of residency.
Monitor
26 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
I've found out how it is with captain gains tax from interests on Polish deposits for German tax resident. It's quite complex. Basically It's necessary to present Polish bank certificate of German residency. Then according to bilateral agreement Germany - Poland they should start charging 5% interests tax instead of 19%. Then I should reveal these earning in my annual German tax statement and pay normal German 25% tax - 5% payed in Poland (plus extras on East Germany or Church if somebody is Catholic or Protestant) for all earnings above 801eur interests per year.
I think it must look similar with British interests for resident of Poland.
I've found out how it is with captain gains tax from interests on Polish deposits for German tax resident. It's quite complex. Basically It's necessary to present Polish bank certificate of German residency. Then according to bilateral agreement Germany - Poland they should start charging 5% interests tax instead of 19%. Then I should reveal these earning in my annual German tax statement and pay normal German 25% tax - 5% payed in Poland (plus extras on East Germany or Church if somebody is Catholic or Protestant) for all earnings above 801eur interests per year.
I think it must look similar with British interests for resident of Poland.
Monitor
26 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
Yes, I think so. But if they prove you cheating, for example because you're legally employed in local company for longer than 1/2 a year, then you will have to pay fines. And as inWroclaw pointed out in case of UK they have it easier to control than inside of Schengen.
You would be surprised how Polish competition drove prices down. I guess that transport from UK to Poland is the cheapest on so long distance out of all other countries. First google results:
atrans-paczki.pl/pl/uslugi/6,przeprowadzki-poska-anglia-europa
or here
euro-paczki.pl/index.php/przeprowadzki
But you better find some opinions about these companies before entrusting them your possession. In Munich where I live I would have to pay min 100GBP(120EUR) for 1/2 of Van for few kms.
And that is an advantage of living in richer country.
Cheap food and all types of pork products are cheaper in Poland. Imported goods, higher quality food, like good cheeses not necessarily. Restaurants are definitely cheaper.
we all have known that
Yes, I wanted to mention, that more important than tax free allowance is effective tax rate for given salary. And there are few ways to optimize it in Poland (umowy cywilnoprawne for example)
he can continue staying in hostels like now or rent through airndb.com
Does it depend than on his declaration??
Yes, I think so. But if they prove you cheating, for example because you're legally employed in local company for longer than 1/2 a year, then you will have to pay fines. And as inWroclaw pointed out in case of UK they have it easier to control than inside of Schengen.
take all my things with me to Poland will be a huge and expensive operation
You would be surprised how Polish competition drove prices down. I guess that transport from UK to Poland is the cheapest on so long distance out of all other countries. First google results:
whole Van up to 1300kg 4200zł 800GBP
½ Van Do 650kg 2100zł 400GBP
½ Van Do 650kg 2100zł 400GBP
atrans-paczki.pl/pl/uslugi/6,przeprowadzki-poska-anglia-europa
or here
euro-paczki.pl/index.php/przeprowadzki
But you better find some opinions about these companies before entrusting them your possession. In Munich where I live I would have to pay min 100GBP(120EUR) for 1/2 of Van for few kms.
Also, it is complicated by the fact the company I work for are not happy about me being "based" in Poland.
And that is an advantage of living in richer country.
I thought food was cheaper in Poland - certainly my experience so far.
Cheap food and all types of pork products are cheaper in Poland. Imported goods, higher quality food, like good cheeses not necessarily. Restaurants are definitely cheaper.
it may be my number 1 reason for moving to Poland
we all have known that
The gentleman works in petrochemicals like me so I can say that the situation of coming to Poland may be very advantageous for him.
Yes, I wanted to mention, that more important than tax free allowance is effective tax rate for given salary. And there are few ways to optimize it in Poland (umowy cywilnoprawne for example)
it's not easy to find landlords who do 2 just months,
he can continue staying in hostels like now or rent through airndb.com
Monitor
25 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
No, the most important is where you spend most of the time during the year: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_residence
If someone works only 5 months in UK, but live 7 years in Poland, then will be tax resident of Poland. Although probably he is considered employed in UK for 12 months, then his tax residency will be probably there.
so the most import is where is your company situated
No, the most important is where you spend most of the time during the year: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_residence
If someone works only 5 months in UK, but live 7 years in Poland, then will be tax resident of Poland. Although probably he is considered employed in UK for 12 months, then his tax residency will be probably there.
Monitor
25 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
So the question is where would his tax residence be. It's defined by the place where he live/works for most of the time during a year. If the oil company defines work place as UK territory, then he should pay taxes to British government as he spends over 183 days (half a year) working there. But if offshore means, that it's not UK anymore, then probably the place where his house is would define tax residency.
Here they say that oil rigs are treated as UK territory for tax purposes.
accountingweb.co.uk/anyanswers/question/oil-rig-workers-and-tax-liabilities
So it seems that he would have British tax residency and would pay taxes there. Except if workers there are employed as subcontractors. Then it's more complicated.
So the question is where would his tax residence be. It's defined by the place where he live/works for most of the time during a year. If the oil company defines work place as UK territory, then he should pay taxes to British government as he spends over 183 days (half a year) working there. But if offshore means, that it's not UK anymore, then probably the place where his house is would define tax residency.
Here they say that oil rigs are treated as UK territory for tax purposes.
accountingweb.co.uk/anyanswers/question/oil-rig-workers-and-tax-liabilities
So it seems that he would have British tax residency and would pay taxes there. Except if workers there are employed as subcontractors. Then it's more complicated.
Monitor
25 Nov 2014
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25 Nov 2014
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25 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
So it seems that you could get Polish citizenship through him. Not that it would be useful, but you could call yourself official Pole :)
That leads for example to complainant about lack of seats numbering in PolskiBus. It's a copy of British MegaBus, owned by the same person. The method of selling unnumbered seats which works in UK, doesn't work in Poland, because people cannot queue and in consequence complain that they have to fight for a place instead of being able to choose it during reservation.
I think that they will be able to distinguish you from "tourists", especially if you make an effort to learn Polish (except if you're not white). Do you know some foreign language already? It usually helps with learning next languages.
is it something like Polish Dresiarze? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dres
Why is it a condition? If you earn out of UK, then you can move to Poland and rent something here. Rents in Poland are much cheaper than in UK on average. For example studio in small town can cost you only 800zł/month with all costs included.
For that reason perhaps you would like to buy/rent something next to Szczecin on the German side of the border? I've heard prices there are cheap and you could pay Germany taxes, have German 8000 EUR per year free allowance and commute to Szczecin for entertainment.
his grandparents on both sides were all Polish!!!
So it seems that you could get Polish citizenship through him. Not that it would be useful, but you could call yourself official Pole :)
Some things I take for granted in the UK such as simple things like adhering to queues when lining up for a bus don't exist it seems hahahaa.
That leads for example to complainant about lack of seats numbering in PolskiBus. It's a copy of British MegaBus, owned by the same person. The method of selling unnumbered seats which works in UK, doesn't work in Poland, because people cannot queue and in consequence complain that they have to fight for a place instead of being able to choose it during reservation.
I worry about how people will perceive me upon first impression
I think that they will be able to distinguish you from "tourists", especially if you make an effort to learn Polish (except if you're not white). Do you know some foreign language already? It usually helps with learning next languages.
hoodie culture and violence
is it something like Polish Dresiarze? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dres
It is only a matter of how much money I require.
Why is it a condition? If you earn out of UK, then you can move to Poland and rent something here. Rents in Poland are much cheaper than in UK on average. For example studio in small town can cost you only 800zł/month with all costs included.
I also see no one has mentioned the tax situation. UK single person tax free allowance GBP10K (10 thou) approx. Poland GBP600 (six hundred) approx.
For that reason perhaps you would like to buy/rent something next to Szczecin on the German side of the border? I've heard prices there are cheap and you could pay Germany taxes, have German 8000 EUR per year free allowance and commute to Szczecin for entertainment.
Monitor
25 Nov 2014
News / UK to send tanks to Poland. [36]
Polish emigrants usually don't vote. Maybe those who live for 10 years do, but they're minority.
Is he hoping for the expat UK Polish vote come May?
Polish emigrants usually don't vote. Maybe those who live for 10 years do, but they're minority.
Monitor
24 Nov 2014
Monitor
24 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Contemplating moving to Poland with the intention of buying a property out-right and living there [36]
From what I've heard, smaller cities, especially in north of England have very similar prices to Gdynia or Kraków.
Here you have average apartment prices in few Polish cities. It's from this summer. If the price which you find is substantially lower, then there is something wrong with this apartment. Could have tenants which don't pay the rent and you cannot easily evict. Could be far away from the city. Could be in bad condition. There are also so called TBS apartment, they cost half, but you buy the right to live there, but not to sell it. From my knowledge 30000 GBP buys you new apartment max. 50 m2 in 60k town in Poland.
Apartments prices in Poland for square meter in major cities.
Look how apartment prices changed in Slovakia. Basically most of growth happened in years before adopting euro. I think nobody knows that, but currency doesn't seem to be the main reason of prices growth. It's not sure if Poland will adopt euro in 5 years.
Probably would need to use translator. If you would like to take mortgage, then Polish law allows it only in the same currency as your earning. There may be no banks offering mortgage in GBP.
In addition, a lot of it lies in the financial side of things (I have to spend a LOT of money renting in an expensive British city).
From what I've heard, smaller cities, especially in north of England have very similar prices to Gdynia or Kraków.
Some people say one can find a 2 bedroom apartment in the Tricity (near the centre of whichever of the 3 cities) for £30,000 total (many Polish people I work with from Gdynia, Gdansk confirm that at this moment in time it is not far off the mark).
Here you have average apartment prices in few Polish cities. It's from this summer. If the price which you find is substantially lower, then there is something wrong with this apartment. Could have tenants which don't pay the rent and you cannot easily evict. Could be far away from the city. Could be in bad condition. There are also so called TBS apartment, they cost half, but you buy the right to live there, but not to sell it. From my knowledge 30000 GBP buys you new apartment max. 50 m2 in 60k town in Poland.
Apartments prices in Poland for square meter in major cities.
Look how apartment prices changed in Slovakia. Basically most of growth happened in years before adopting euro. I think nobody knows that, but currency doesn't seem to be the main reason of prices growth. It's not sure if Poland will adopt euro in 5 years.
What sort of things would foreigners face that locals necessarily would not?
Probably would need to use translator. If you would like to take mortgage, then Polish law allows it only in the same currency as your earning. There may be no banks offering mortgage in GBP.
Monitor
24 Nov 2014
Real Estate / Australian citizen - Inheriting studio apartment in Warsaw [3]
Why would tax outweigh the value of the property? It's possible only if your grandma has some debts and then you would inherit debts with the apartment. And why are you afraid that your grandma will die before she passes you her flat in inheritance. To do that she has to simply write a will witnessed by a notary. Notary can even come to her house.
Moreover in Poland closest family don't pay any tax from inheritance. Grandson is considered close family:
ksiegowosc.infor.pl/podatki/ulgi/podatek-od-spadkow-i-darowizn/88524,Najblizsza-rodzina-nie-placi-podatku-od-spadku-ani-darowizny.html
But because you're not resident of Poland, probably you will have to pay inheritance tax according to Australian law.
Why would tax outweigh the value of the property? It's possible only if your grandma has some debts and then you would inherit debts with the apartment. And why are you afraid that your grandma will die before she passes you her flat in inheritance. To do that she has to simply write a will witnessed by a notary. Notary can even come to her house.
Moreover in Poland closest family don't pay any tax from inheritance. Grandson is considered close family:
The law on inheritance tax and gift exempts entirely from tax the acquisition of property or property rights by members of the so-called zero-tax group. This is a spouse, descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren ...), but also (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents ..), stepchild, siblings, stepfather and stepmother. Adoptive family also benefits from discount.
These individuals do not pay tax neither from inheritance or from donation - but only if they notify the fact of the acquisition of the assets to the competent tax office. For make such a statement, the entitled to relief generally have six months from the date of the tax obligation. So either 6 months from the validation of the court's decision on the purchase of the estate, or 6 months from the date of registration of a notary act of succession certification.
These individuals do not pay tax neither from inheritance or from donation - but only if they notify the fact of the acquisition of the assets to the competent tax office. For make such a statement, the entitled to relief generally have six months from the date of the tax obligation. So either 6 months from the validation of the court's decision on the purchase of the estate, or 6 months from the date of registration of a notary act of succession certification.
ksiegowosc.infor.pl/podatki/ulgi/podatek-od-spadkow-i-darowizn/88524,Najblizsza-rodzina-nie-placi-podatku-od-spadku-ani-darowizny.html
But because you're not resident of Poland, probably you will have to pay inheritance tax according to Australian law.
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Law / Regarding Entering Poland - residency and travelling to other Schengen countries [19]
They are fameous for having many foreigners. Most of private universities is not on top of ranking lists.
They are fameous for having many foreigners. Most of private universities is not on top of ranking lists.
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Work / How to find work in Warsaw "if u don't speak Polish" ! [176]
You don't even speak Englisch good.
You don't even speak Englisch good.
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Work / Is it going to be hard for me to find a part time Job in Warsaw? [25]
Celta will not help you. Polish husband could help you.
Celta will not help you. Polish husband could help you.
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Work / Where to Find People for a start-up (web development) project in Poland? [5]
Freelancer
guru
elance
Freelancer
guru
elance
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Work / Is an US born physician able to practice medicine in Poland? Currently practicing in USA. [3]
You must speak Polish fluently. Perhaps your wife could practice in other EU contry where you dcould be allowed to work easier.
oil.org.pl/xml/nil/tematy/komisje/0105/cudzoz/archiwum/info1_en
You must speak Polish fluently. Perhaps your wife could practice in other EU contry where you dcould be allowed to work easier.
oil.org.pl/xml/nil/tematy/komisje/0105/cudzoz/archiwum/info1_en
Monitor
23 Nov 2014
Life / Canadian Moving to Poznan, Poland - what to bring over, areas to avoid, school for a child. [54]
You can buy transformers in Polish website: allegro.pl
Mind that its maximum power must be larger than device which you want to connect to it.
You can buy transformers in Polish website: allegro.pl
Mind that its maximum power must be larger than device which you want to connect to it.