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8 May 2013
Work / Working as a PL-EN translator - good idea? Sworn translators in Poland. [27]

Merged: Job prospects as a translator and English teacher in Krakow/Warsaw/Wroclaw

Hi there,

I am moving to Poland in October to study Polish in Krakow. I already speak the language reasonably well and I am currently involved in some literary translation projects - thus, this year-long course will hopefully have me fluent by the end (c. C1/C2 level).

However, could anyone give me advice about jobs after I've completed this course?

I am planning on doing a CELTA course in Krakow, Warsaw or Wroclaw and hope to stay on teaching English and doing some more translation work. I have read many threads on this forum highlighting how difficult it is to stay in the big cities as an English teacher, but would I stand much chance given that:

I have a master's degree in Classical Philology from the UK,
I'm a native speaker (not that unique anymore, but still),
I (will) have fluent Polish, and a diploma in it from the Jagiellonian to prove it,
I (will) have a CELTA certificate and am genuinely passionate about teaching.

Plus, does anyone know how easy it is for foreigners with fluent Polish to find work as translators/interpreters? I've been looking into doing a translation master's at UJ in Krakow but if anyone has any advice on the job market for either translators or English teachers I'd be very grateful. I feel I have, or will have, a good portfolio of qualifications and have a good network of friends and contacts in Krakow, but, I need to realistic and I would appreciate some advice from people already working in Poland.

On a side note, I understand jobs are more abundant outside the big cities, but as I already have friends in Wroclaw and Krakow I would ideally like to be there. Plus, as I'm gay, I'd rather be in a big city where I can meet other gay Poles and where there is relative tolerance of alternative lifestyles (emphasis on the word 'relative', I know). Living somewhere with a massive gay scene isn't of vital importance obviously, but it's a part of who I am so I need to consider it.

Thanks in advance! :)