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Joined: 4 May 2016 / Male ♂
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Last Post: 3 Jul 2016
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From: Warszawa
Speaks Polish?: A little
Interests: App development

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NickP   
3 Jul 2016
Travel / WHAT TO WEAR END OF JUNE FIRST WEEKS OF JULY IN WARSAW [25]

Just seen this post so maybe you've already changed your USD ... If not I would recommend finding a good kantor (exchange bureau) in the city. The ones at the airport offer low rates :-(

I made an iPhone app that shows the National Bank of Poland's daily mid-rate for 48 currencies and lists over 80 kantors in Warsaw.
It's called FX Warsaw, and it's free. HTH.
NickP   
19 May 2016
Travel / Best place to exchange money in Poland? [98]

A couple of years ago I changed GBP 200 with the first kantor I came across in Warsaw. I thought there couldn't be much difference in the rates between different kantors. Turns out there is. As I was walking away, I did a quick mental calculation and realised I had been given a terrible rate of exchange. I went to another kantor and he told me to return to the original kantor and demand my money back. I did just that and the guy gave me the 'bank rate' - he literally gave me an extra PLN 130! I know I was an idiot for not checking the rates in the first place. The rates board was on a side wall out of the way. Following this I thought I would make an app showing the kantors in Warsaw with links to their phone numbers and websites (if any) and directions. Many months later I released the app on the App Store (I'm working on an Android version). Here's a link to the landing page fx-warsaw.com. It's free.
NickP   
4 May 2016
Work / Soon in Warsaw from Budapest. Job opportunities for a musically-trained person and proofreader in Poland. [9]

With respect, the fact that you're musically trained will have no relevance if you are wanting a job as a proofreader or English language teacher. My advice would be to contact schools and/or corporate/law firms with a clear vision of how you can be of service and to have done research and preparation. Also you will have to consider the type of contract you wish to be working under - 'temporary' or a proper employment contract. I'm sure this forum has many threads on that. There really is a lot to think about and plan for.