Reasons for moving to Poland

Cool Shelly,

I love stories, people's stories.
I should have been a bar man ha ha ha

I found this Forum a but tricky to use at first.

I'm moving back to Poland.. maybe within a month... Great subject..
1. Love my countries culture and type of people (european) as opposed to americans, huge diffrence.
2. Be working first as a mechanic hopefully for Pratt & Whitney (as a mechanic) then eurolot(as a pilot) in there atr's then upgrade to the tripple 7 or b787.

3. Have fun, meet up with Polish chicks.. :)
4. and ... Yes it's possible to get paid better in Poland then U.S. working as a aircraft mechanic for say pratt-whitney which is an american aircraft jet engine propulsion company which has a base in Poland. So, yes your working in poland and getting paid the U.S. dollar. Pratt-whitney's salary per an hour is about $40 for start. :) Couple of my friends who are also mechanics are doing the same thing but there not polish and will go back to there countries, and me.. well... Poland. ;) Just can't wait..

Hope this inspires many Polish people of the opportunities u have here in the U.S. and Poland and use them wisely.

Maybe before you head over there, you can re-negotiate. I hear more and more that working in Poland, even for US companies, they are paying in Euros. At today's exchange rate that's $50/hr.

mite sound bit nosy:) are you married just wondering?

Imao.. no I'm not married only 19. Long way to getting married anytime soon...


I really can't complain... Amount of hours working per a week + the amount you can grow within the company is just incredible, but I'm really not focused to staying there for too long, just the minimum contract, enough so I can pay all the loans for piloting and college and hopefully have some left over.. Piloting is what I really love.

oh right taught you were older ha ha:)

ya, little younger than u.. good for u :)

I'm Polish, living in UK for 4 years and planning to move back with English bf in about two years. I see UK as a good place to be when you're a student, you party a lot, drink yourself stupid and have sex since you're 12.

When you think about starting a family (like I do) Poland is a much better place to do so.
1) Polish doctors are brilliant and they know what to do
2) Education is fantastic
3) Food is organic everywhere you go and it's fresh from the market
4) Weather. Let's put it this way, we have four seasons not four rolling into one - it being miserable and wet
5) Beatiful places in Poland. Great location in Europe, can't get any more central than that.
6) Culture - let's say that we still have manners and don't spit at bus drivers just because we can
7) Work market is picking up

etc.

Hmm. Nicely balanced view of my country then. I would stay and argue but I have to go an collect my dole money and mug a few old ladies before the pub opens. Cheery Pip

Hi szarlotka,

If you found the above offensive in any way, I apologise. However, my view is fully supported by many English.
Oh and i don't have anything against people having their opinion about Poland here, which they do anyway.

Being on the dole and stabbing a few people just tops it off.

That was a joke you know ;)

No offense taken by the way. It's just sad that after four years you feel that way.

I find it very sad myself that i was so pro British before and now it's all different.

One of the main reasons for me to come here was: the language (LOVE IT), sense of humour and definitely the culture! I ended up in Manchester because of music!

I still have so many great memories and do not regret being here.

The best thing that ever happened to me here is meeting my bf. You do have a few decent blokes left :)

I wish you both all the best for a long and happy future together.

I moved here for love...(which makes me one of 50%) which didn't work out. But in exchange I fell in love with the place. It was a struggle at first but now I am getting to grips with life in Poland and really appreciating the country. People are always happy to help out. The country is beautiful to look at. Fair enough the wages leave a lot to be desired with the cost of living going up so quickly, but that's life. Oh, and the girls are marvellous.

I currently have no want to go home. For all those who haven't been and want to come then just do it!

Thank you. Apologies again for being a bit direct but apparently that's what we are as a nation.

He he. I've been constantly reminded of that in 26 years of marriage.

I'm sure it doesn't make it any easier. Just practise your left hook :)

Just practise your left hook

Only once he's got rid of his slice. Shares in Chiquita (Sports Division) are soaring apparently. :)

I'm blond for a reason. I didn't spot that you are a bloke szarlotka and told you to practice your left hook. Please note this only applies to women practising their left hook on their blokes :)

who said i was old:) im just as young as you

Thinking of moving to poland Warsaw area with my polish wife and two young children 2 and 4 but i just can grasp the lingo ' Is it worth the risk ?. (Dont tell her i asked).

It's not really a risk because you can always come back. It will be great for your children to learn another language, live in another culture. Poland isn't as bad now, things are much better than 20 years ago.

no worries ;)

What risk?
People seem to love the experience they get in Poland. There sure are some negatives and there is undoubtedly a lot to be improved but to give you an idea...

My daughter, born in the US, raised mostly in Canada. Until some 3 years ago she considered herself Canadian first. The she went to Poland for about 2 months and now she considers herself Polish first. She loved it and she vowed to go back.

She's in her second year of university and heading to Poland next Spring. She says for a year or two, or as long as the school will pay for her studies. I took no part in her efforts at all. As a matter of fact I was told about her plans after she had already taken a lot of steps, including contacting schools in Poland, the family and a few skype buddies from Poland.

Until you go and check it out you won't know.

Hello all

I moved here for a woman and because i was sick of England
i am now on my own, but i will stay here i really like it

nice people, beautifull country

I am not a bloke (too chavvy sounding). I am a gentleman ;)

This user name is proving to be a pain. LOL

How can that be? DOH! You should have chosen a male type logon like paczek (donught), you donught! :)

I'm a doughnut? How sweet LOL

The history to the szarlotka name is that it is how the (then) six year old daughter of a Polish friend of mine pronounced by Christian Name. It stuck ! Plus of course I love apple pie.

Bless. It is quite a nice name but i just wouldn't think that you're male :).

I can't remember if I had a reason for moving to Poland...my feet are cold, and my brain is in a stupor...could someone pass the vodka please?

Hazy memory....I think it had something to do with a cheap field for my horses!
Good times?? A few...long, hot and dry summer, decent food, good vets (at a fair price!), well-mannered teenagers, and beer I can afford to drink more than one of!

Not so good times?...Telecommunications here are utterly shyte! Being cut off by TP/Neostrada from 30 June to some time in November with six million excuses and new deadlines?? A bit like being back in Africa in the seventies! And I won't even start on driving skills here....but to the total prik who mowed down my dog in a 40 k zone?...Without you I would never have realised quite how good (and cheap) the veterinary service was here...and neither would I have experienced the miracle of watching my dog walk on 2 legs!