New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here — 2016
Newbie on the Poland forum? Dont know how to start?
This thread is for you
We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Poland if you are planning to move there.
It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.
Welcome on board!
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I am from Milan (Italy) and I work in financial sector.
I am an open person, warm, I like networking and to connect people.
Since I don't know people here in Warsaw because I am new ,[b][b][b] i need YOU to make new friends.
Please contact me:
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Reason : Do not post your personal contact details on a public forum for your own security
never write mails or phone numbers around the internet!
Mods will delete it: it's not safe and they do in your own interest.
Also, you'll soon learn how whatsapp isn't that widespread in Poland.
Pozdrawiam
O.
I moved to Krakow recently.
I hope this forum could help make my time in Poland an interesting experience!
Cheers!

Moving to warsaw in October for a two-year masters program.
Is there anything I should be aware as I am starting to get things in order to live there for 2 years... any advice, outside of starting to study the language.
Cheers,
Hunter
My name is Simon. I am an Italian expat living and working in London. I've been in the UK for about 11 years. My best friend is Polish and after a few trips to Poland I think I fell in love with the Country. We were thinking about moving to Krakow and start perhaps a new life there. I guess we are both slightly sick of London, though I still love it very much.
Guys I would really appreciate your opinions on the matter, I worked in customer service for a long time, I am a train manager for the underground here. But I had enough of it. I have a BA in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, and a MA in Interpreting and Translation.
Do you think I could possibly find anything in Krakow?
What about life there?
I don't know why for some odd reason I am super excited about the whole thing.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
Thank you very much for reading and listening.
Regards,
Simon
I am native English speaker and have web design and other creative tech skills along with hospitality/customer service and shipping/receiving skills.
Looking forward to meet you all! :-)

@ Taryn, do not hesitate to read and participate on the threads in the Networking Warsaw section of the forum. You will surely get more interaction with members.
All the very best,
Bhavna
I teach both traditional and Christian yoga and am also a certified ESL teacher. Hoping once I get a bit more settled will be able to share both of these.
Would love to hear from others in this area, Make it a beautiful and blessed day
Deborah
I am thinking to travel to Poland and wanted to see if I could meet people living there. How are you?
Abby
This is Sandeep and I've just arrived in Krakow,Poland.
I'd love to visit places and make new friends.
Best Regards
Sandeep
Welcome to Krakow.
I hope you like the city. From my experience, the beginnings abroad are very difficult. It is good therefore that you are reaching to make new friends. However, it would be good to write something about yourself to find "relevant" people e.g. you age. It is much easier to relate to people of approximately the same age, then a nearly anonymous post.
I wish you luck and a good time in Krakow.
Marzenna
Thanks for your response. I'm 28 and will be joining a Software firm in Krakow.
I've arrived yesterday evening. I'd love to learn Polish as I always fancy to learn new things and make new friends.
As you perfectly mentioned, I'm finding a bit of difficulty initially but that will get subdued after sometime I hope.

As I shall be working close to Czerwone Maki 84, could you kindly advise me a long-term rented place near to the workplace?
Best Regards,
Sandeep
I'm presently in Krakow and will be staying for at least one year.
I'll come to warsaw next month for tour I believe.
Best Regards,
Sandeep
My husband works for the Software company, so you both may have some common language to speak (lol) once he is in the country. He is working for Red Hat and unfortunately is travelling a lot...
Regarding learning Polish, I would urge you to start as soon as possible. All service industry (restaurants, hotels et cetera) employs people with very good English skills. Young polish people like you also speak English. However to integrate, you will need at least basic Polish. Steve (he is English) attended lessons in school called "Varia" and he is very complementary about this school. You can find them on internet and the school is in the center.
We both moved to Krakow only 2 years ago, so I do not have any solid information about many places to rent. However, I checked the address of your work and that position gives you two choices: country side (I wouldn't recommend, but it is only me, I like the city) and closeness to the center. I heard that Ruczaj area is good (Lot's of students) and if you can afford a bit more, Ludwinow area. Kazimierz area is very good. Lots of bars and a very popular with young people. A bit less pricey and adjacent to Kazimierz is Podgorze area. Generally south, south-west and west is nicer in my view and it will be closer to your work. You can find lots of information on web. The estate agents are there ready to show you lots of possibilities. Once you talk to some, let me know if you have some questions to what procedure of renting a place is.
One thing more about that, Krakow is small and have really good public transport, therefore you do not need to rent just next to your work.
Generally, go to Kazimierz in the evening, enjoy the bars like e.g. Alchemia on Plac Nowy street. From your work it is about 15min by a car and radio-taxis are cheap. Or go and enjoy what is happening on the Rynek Glowny. Try to have fun. It will get easier.
But first, call the language school. They helped my husband to enjoy Krakow as well as learning language.
Let me know how are you doing.
Greetings,
Marzenna
That was so informative and so nice of you. Yes, I shall enroll in the Polish course asap.
Just looking out for a rented place for the last couple of days. It's just a matter of time.
I'll keep you updated regularly.

Best Regards,
Sandeep
i was preparing to travel soon to Karakow from Egypt to study Polish for a year then continue studying Architecture in Poznan , but i face some difficulties like finding a place to stay in or a room for 3 or 4 months , cause the embassy requires a forwarded deal of the place of stay , i 'd appreciate it if any one could help cause i 'm new into this , it 's my first time to travel abroad and i don't know anything

I am an artist and art educator, graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. I was born in Poland, spent most of my life in the USA and I am now living in Warsaw again.
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Zapraszam.
Reason : Drop an advert of classes proposed in the Classifieds only please.
I'm from Sydney, Aus. Living in Bolesławiec, Dolnoslaskie. Been in Poland for nearly 2 years now, with my Polish husband and our 3 boys. I'm 29, a little crazy, and I love to have fun.
Am lonely as hell as I have no one my own age who speaks English and with 3 little kids I've had no chance to learn much of the language. I can't even get my hands on someone to teach me anyway.
my name is pamela .l am a zimbabwean whi is going to study in poland as from february 2017.hiw is life in poland sonfar for you?
I am Magda, I am Polish and I live in Krakow with my husband from Portugal. We recently opened a recruitment company and we are looking for foreigner to work in different areas, mainly IT and Finance. If you need help looking for a job, you can contact me or send me your CV***
Good luck and nice to meet you!
Magda
Reason : Drop Job adverts in JOBS section.
I’ve just arrived to Krakow for work. I’ve been in Krakow twice before, liked the city and now I’m going to live here. So far I only know my colleagues and that’s the reason why I joined Internations. I want to get to know new people with the same interest as myself, both on a social and business level.
I’m from Stockholm, Sweden and I work in finance. I work for a big international financial company who helps people plan for their pension, university fee planning and also regular lump sum investments. I know, sounds boring but it is very important indeed. The reason why I’m here is because that we are opening a new office here in Krakow and I'm the one responsible.
I like to network and to meet with new people. Wine and dine, exercise my body and mind. And off course learn more polish because now its not even “tak sobie”. Any recommendations on polish language courses?
Write me a line to say hi.
Sincerely,
Fredrick
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