Deepak Savio Fernandes
@Deepfern
Bahraini expat in Poland
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60
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8
About me
Bahraini
Lives in Warsaw
Speaks English, Hindi, French, Polish
Registration: 27 April 2009
Part time jobs for non polish speaking students,with English language. by sudheesh chandran
Hi Friends.... Is it easy for a non polish speaking foreign student to find part time jobs in Warsaw ? Also how well one can find a part time job with English language ? Thanks n regards, Sudheesh Chandran.
Try at IBM in Wroclaw Read More
Living in Poland as an Muslim with kids by nurulakhmal
Hi all, My name is Nurul, I'm from Malaysia. I'm currently in the midst of negotiating the employment offer in Warsaw. I've made my research about the salary range and also basic/average cost of living in Poland. But I'm not quite ...
Well, Poland is definitely not Muslim friendly -- you'll see a lot of "No to Islamofascism" and "No to Islamizacja Europa" and you will get a lot of unfriendly stares if you wear a hijab. No one is going to physically attack ... Read More
Comming to poland on 17 of march
To Warsaw the must-see attractions are: 1. Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego - Warsaw uprising museum 2. Warsaw Museum 3. National Museum 4. National War Museum 5. The Old town 6. climb up to the top of the Palace of Culture and Science 7. Park ... Read More
Part time jobs for non polish speaking students,with English language. by sudheesh chandran
Hi Friends.... Is it easy for a non polish speaking foreign student to find part time jobs in Warsaw ? Also how well one can find a part time job with English language ? Thanks n regards, Sudheesh Chandran.
It is not easy to find a part time job for a non-EU student who doesn't speak Polish unless you have a really specialized skillset (big data, investment banking, etc.) There are BPO offices in 艁贸d偶 and Wroc艂aw, but they ... Read More
The best things to discover in Poland
The best things I've discovered in Poland are places that foreigners don't go to, like: 1. Sanok 2. Ryman贸w Zdr贸j 3. P贸艂tusk Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Poland by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Poland? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Poland? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. --> note that they change the rules every now and then. the rules are kept here -- ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Poland by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Poland? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
after 5 years you can only get a [permanent Residence permit, not citizenship. Unless you are a spouse of course. Once you get Permanent residence permit, then you need to wait for a further 10 years to get citizenship Read More
Do you speak Polish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Polish is essential for a successful integration in Poland. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Polish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Yes, speaking Polish is essential for you to integrate in Poland. Otherwise you'll always live in the "expat bubble" As a plus point, if you are an obvious non-Pole (different looks), and you speak Polish, people will be extra ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Poland, cost of living by kinnark
Hi, I have got an opportunity to move to Poland (Krakow). I would like to understand more about cost of living and esp the education system in Krakow for schools with medium of teaching in English. The avg salary expected is 14-15k zloty. I have ...
Hi Rent for a 30 sq m place close to the city centre = 1700 to 2000 pln / month. For more precise details go to www.gumtree.pl and enter in the details you are looking for Food expenses -- if you cook at home, budget about 800 pln/month as ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Poland, cost of living by kinnark
Hi, I have got an opportunity to move to Poland (Krakow). I would like to understand more about cost of living and esp the education system in Krakow for schools with medium of teaching in English. The avg salary expected is 14-15k zloty. I have ...
Hi Ok, so it looks like you are moving close to the city center of Krak贸w. Flat rent -- 1500 z艂oty sounds about right The phone bill is too low -- you mean mobile only? In that case it would be close to 90 to 100 z艂 for two ... Read More
Any Foreigners in Warsaw? :-) by Marta_Barbara
Hi to All, Hope to meet you soon. I am Polish born & raised, and kind of puzzled living in my homecountry at the moment. I've spent majority of my youth outside PL - literally returning to Warsaw few weeks ago, having lived earlier in ...
hi What help would you need? What sights to see, etc? Regards, d Read More
Insurance coverage in Poland
I have: Medical: State (compulsory ZUS) + company (was Medicover, now is Luxmed) Life: company (AVIVA) You need to register for ZUS, but beware that the queues are long (though the doctors are very, very good in my opinion). Get Medicover as ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Poland?
yes, I would move again to Poland and yes, I would heartily say it. The most enjoyable was the challenge of learning a new language and getting used to a different way of life. Would I do things differently? I would have gone for an in-depth, 10 ... Read More
Safety in Poland by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Poland? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Warsaw is quite safe. I have heard stories of the dangers in Praga and in Krakow but don't know anyone first hand who experienced it. Read More
Cost of living in Poland 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Poland in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Poland you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Poland? > accommodation ...
wow -- 5K z艂/month -- are you talking about 艢r贸dmie艣cie or Mokot贸w -- if one goes a bit further afield, the costs aren't that horrifying! Read More
Cost of living in Poland 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Poland in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Poland you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Poland? > accommodation ...
note -- if you pay taxes in Warsaw i.e. you have a PESEL and a karta zmeldowana of warsaw, then you can apply for a Karta Warszawiaka and instead of paying 280 z艂 for the 90 day ticket you can pay only 225 Read More
Filipinos in Warsaw by mysztic
For all ye Filipinos in Poland, Please Message me :) I only met 1 since my 5 months stay here :D
Hi, You can go for mass at the English parish in Warsaw between Metro Ratusz Arsenal and Kino Femina -- http://warsawcatholics.pl/ there is a mass each Sunday at 12:15 and there are lots of Filipinos who attend. Regards, deepak Read More
Cost of living in Poland 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Poland in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Poland you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Poland? > accommodation ...
Hello How much does it cost to live in Poland? --> well, I've lived in Warszawa (Warsaw) for 4 years, so will talk about that city only -- here you go: > accommodation prices -- to rent, this depends on the district, from most expensive ... Read More
Polish wife + American husband moving to Poland. by abur
Hello everyone, I'm new here, but I think I'm in a right place. My husband and I are thinking about relocating to Poland, but have really hard time figuring out how to move overseas, and also what to do after we get there - I still am a citizen ...
Sorry, i disagree. As a visible foreigner living here for the past 4 years and married longer to a pole, I have not experienced what you say Read More
Thinking about moving to Poland
you can find a house quite easily just outside Warsaw in Konstancin or Jozefow or even Isabelin that would be within the budget you're looking at Read More
The other side of the Polish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Plus side: warm, friendly people (once you get to know them), lots of greenery, lots of history. Minus: arcane bureaucracy (but for an Indian, one gets used to that), the language is difficult at first to master and then the weather can be bad. To ... Read More
weekends away from Warsaw - accom wanted dog friendly by susiecy
hiya looking for a weekend retreat - somewhere like a lodge/holiday home or something not too many hours drive from Warsaw and must be dog friendly (secure garden etc) for relaxing weekend break - bbq/fishing/ nature etc any ideas? susie
Hello - we took our dog to Kazimierz dolny - there are lots of dog friendly noclegi there Read More
Employment outlook?
Ok, number 1 is languages: start learning Polish and perhaps Russian or German. I'll find out more medical specific details Read More
Employment outlook?
Are you looking for experience in the medical field? Read More
I'm looking for a job for my Indian husband by aga359
Hi guys. :) I'm a Polish living with husband and child in India. We would like to move to Poland. We are looking for a job in Warsaw, but it's not easy to find one. My husband studied MBA in London and usually he was related with hospitality ...
Sorry, I meant to say -- Kerala is quite safe. What are you going there to do? Read More
Do you think Job Market in Poland is going down slowly?
hi dilip, send me your cv at xxx Read More
Any Foreigners in Warsaw? :-) by Marta_Barbara
Hi to All, Hope to meet you soon. I am Polish born & raised, and kind of puzzled living in my homecountry at the moment. I've spent majority of my youth outside PL - literally returning to Warsaw few weeks ago, having lived earlier in ...
hi Asgy, I'm indian and married to a Pole, have been living here for 3 years. One of our close friends is a Polish lady (a Spanish teacher) who married a mexican about 18 years ago and they've been in Warsaw ever since. Would you like to meet up ... Read More
Exploring Warsaw...
hi -- if you want to meet people, come tomorrow, Tuesday to facebook.com/groups/professionalsinwarsaw/ the group "Professionals in Warsaw" -- mostly expats but quite a few Poles meet regularly. The next session is at ... Read More
I'm looking for a job for my Indian husband by aga359
Hi guys. :) I'm a Polish living with husband and child in India. We would like to move to Poland. We are looking for a job in Warsaw, but it's not easy to find one. My husband studied MBA in London and usually he was related with hospitality ...
w Kerala nie b臋dzie 偶aden k艂opot. Ludzie tam s膮 mili i miejsce tam jest bezpiecze艅stwa. Ale uwa偶aj bo jest gor膮co i te偶 t艂um ludzie w miastach. I normalny ludzie nie mowi膮 po angielsku (i ... Read More
Room for Rent in Warsaw 呕oliborz (close to Metro MaryMont)
hi-- I'm sorry, this is a year-old post that I should have taken down. The room has already been rented Read More
How to make friends in Warsaw by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Warsaw :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Get a dog. Walk it... Read More
I'm looking for a job for my Indian husband by aga359
Hi guys. :) I'm a Polish living with husband and child in India. We would like to move to Poland. We are looking for a job in Warsaw, but it's not easy to find one. My husband studied MBA in London and usually he was related with hospitality ...
hi, I'm an Indian married to a Pole and living in Warsaw. Send me your husband's CV and I'll reach out to my contacts Read More
New in town
Hi all.....I'm Stavros from Greece, and i just came to Poland to live with my girlfriend. Because of the reason I speak only Greek and English, it's difficult for me to communicate, at least in the beggining. I'm looking for greek people in Warsow, ... Read More
foxes in Warsaw ? by susiecy
can anyone help me ? - in our local park there is an official poster from the inspekcja weterynaryjna and its a long document starting with UWAGNA (or something like that?) and there is a picture of a fox - are their urban foxes ? ive looked on the ...
ah thankyou i think that explains alot for me. our park is at CSN Szczesliwice (Szczesliwice Ski Slope) which isnt far away. cheersOh, there -- I pass by there every day by bicycle -- there's too much traffic for foxes I think Read More
Relocation to Poland from.. by dak_anand
Hi Friends, I am having an option to relocate to warsaw.At Present i am in India.Need some expert opinion on this move. 1. The major expense is Education in International schools in warsaw OR is there's any other alternative other than Intl ...
Hi, My office is in between warsaw & Piaseczno. .Ok, Piaseczno is outside Warsaw -- where is your office located exactly? you can choose to live in Jozefslaw, go to gumtree.pl -- but you will need someone to help you translate. Get someone from ... Read More
foxes in Warsaw ? by susiecy
can anyone help me ? - in our local park there is an official poster from the inspekcja weterynaryjna and its a long document starting with UWAGNA (or something like that?) and there is a picture of a fox - are their urban foxes ? ive looked on the ...
can anyone help me ? - in our local park there is an official poster from the inspekcja weterynaryjna and its a long document starting with UWAGNA (or something like that?) and there is a picture of a fox - are their urban foxes ? ive looked on the ... Read More
Relocation to Poland from.. by dak_anand
Hi Friends, I am having an option to relocate to warsaw.At Present i am in India.Need some expert opinion on this move. 1. The major expense is Education in International schools in warsaw OR is there's any other alternative other than Intl ...
Hanging out will not ruin your pocket. Beer and other drinks are quite cheap. Coffe in town cost about 8 to 12 pln,:) hi red, you're comparing Poland to Sweden, but for us Indians Poland is expensive :) Read More
Relocation to Poland from.. by dak_anand
Hi Friends, I am having an option to relocate to warsaw.At Present i am in India.Need some expert opinion on this move. 1. The major expense is Education in International schools in warsaw OR is there's any other alternative other than Intl ...
hi, I don't know about the kids stuff, but a moderate lifestyle (not much eating out etc.) would be about 2,000 z艂 per month for renting in a decent part of town, then about 3000 z艂/month for food etc. and add in the fact that you're ... Read More
Hi, I m a new member,seraching for new foreign friends in Warsaw by Mmmarta
Hi Everyone, I'm a new member here, speaking uncorrectly in French too ;) I can offer my help in searching flat, nice clubbing places and resturants, places for skating and roller-skating. I live in Warsaw since 3 years. Best regards Marta
Hello Marta, There is a nice group that meets each Monday called "Language exchange". they are meeting today at Park 呕eromskiego near Plac Wilsona at Fort Sokolnickiego from 19:00 onwards Read More
Anyone in Warsaw would like to adopt a 3 month old Welsh-Corgi mix?
Thanks Harmonie. I will do so Read More
New to Poland
Jack -- on facebook there is a page "Professionals in Warsaw" and we meet pretty often. Not sure about Rzeszow Read More
hello :) by AnnaKrk
Hello, I'm Anna from Cracow in Poland. I love to travel, meet new people and try new things. My biggest passion are photography and languages :) I' m looking for new friends from all over the world and especially from India. I would like to find a ...
Hello Anna, I have a friend who is the editor of "better photography" in India. From what I hear from him, there should be quite a few opportunities for you to get a job there (I don't think he personally is hiring, but there should be freelance ... Read More
Expat in Warsaw! Love to make new friends here
hi Ruby, There is a Facebook group "Warsaw Expat" and another called "professionals in Warsaw" -- the latter organizes regular meetings of various expats. There is also a group that meets each monday near Plac Ma艂achowskiego called "Tandem ... Read More
American mother moving to Poland by odemko
Hi! I am new to the site! My family and I are moving to Poland in less than ayear , hopefully as a permanent move. I have so many questions!!! My first would be for American mothers who have moved to Poland...what has been the hardest thing for you ...
Hi Olivia, Poland is a lovely place to live. The people are friendly and the food is good! The weather in winter can be harsh, but still nice. The biggest difficulty for anyone coming from an English-speaking background is the language. Read More
Hello... by DevorahK
... I'm about to complete a TESOL course and I would like to relocate to Warsaw. Any other English teachers with experience and tips? Cheers, Dee
Hello Devorah, Well, Warsaw is a small city. The places to live are of course determined by budget. The places closest to Centrum are Śr贸dmiesjcie, Mokot贸w, or Powisle. You can stay in Żoliborz or Bielany for a greener area that is ... Read More
Learning Polish in Warsaw by Tanu Biswas
Hi, I want to learn polish, that's why I'm searching some language school. I've check on websites, there are many of them in Warsaw but which one to choose? which one would you recommended? I need one near center. thanks a lot for help! best ...
Hello, There are about 3,000 Indians in Poland (at least that's what the embassy tells me), most in Ł贸dż with smaller numbers in Warszawa, Krak贸w, Katowice and Wrocław. The classes are in groups of Read More
Learning Polish in Warsaw by Tanu Biswas
Hi, I want to learn polish, that's why I'm searching some language school. I've check on websites, there are many of them in Warsaw but which one to choose? which one would you recommended? I need one near center. thanks a lot for help! best ...
Cze艣膰 Tanu, I'm an Indian too, living in Warszawa. I've been learning at the Uniwersytet Warszawski and I find it very good. They have a course starting on April 4 and bookings start on March 15. I would also advise going for the ... Read More
Considering moving to Warsaw for 3 years. Need advice. by koala25
Hi all from Nadia, My husband and I are considering relocating to Warsaw. He's been offered a good job there, but we don't know what it's like to live in Poland as an expat. We as a family are in a unique situation due to our multiethnic and ...
No worries. If you do take the final decision to move to Warsaw I'd suggest some time off to learn the language. It can make all the difference in the world Read More
Introduction!
There should be quite a few folks in Gdynia who speak English. I know a few Polish folks (friends of the wife) who speak very good English who live there. It might be good to pick up a few words in the language before coming. Maybe a Rosetta ... Read More
Want to spend time in a creative way?
sounds like a good idea! Let me have a look at your website Read More
Considering moving to Warsaw for 3 years. Need advice. by koala25
Hi all from Nadia, My husband and I are considering relocating to Warsaw. He's been offered a good job there, but we don't know what it's like to live in Poland as an expat. We as a family are in a unique situation due to our multiethnic and ...
Hi Nadia, Let me try and answer your questions as best I can. I'm Indian, married to Pole and we moved here last year from India. I'm working here. 1) Given out ethnic background (my husband and daughter's), would we be discriminated against? ... Read More
Room for Rent in Warsaw 呕oliborz (close to Metro MaryMont)
There is a one-room (30 sq. m) apartment with garden available for rent from the 1st of January in 呕oliborz, close to the Metro station and right next to the park. If you are interested, please mail me back on expat forum this is already ... Read More
Do and don't in Poland by expat.com
Are you living in Poland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Poland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Poland?[/b] Thanks!
Very important -- do not speak German :) It's not good to point, you can use the palm of your hand. Poles love their history (they have a lot of it and are justifiably proud of it), so a bit of a read-up on Poland is good Read More