
red.onion
Polish expat in England
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About me
Polish
Lives in London, England
Speaks Polish, Swedish, English, some French and Russian
Registration: 10 September 2012
How to get a job
Since you speak Hindu, i belive there should be opportunities for at least part time job. Shared service centers or bpo's (finance, it, customer service etc) go through transitions of processes to India and I belive they would need somebody here ... Read More
Salary expectation - Poland Warsaw
Yes, it is pretty enough. One/two-room flat costs about 2000-2500. I pay 1,6 k for my studio. Food - up to 1000. Then you have a margin of about 3000 to do what you like. 10000 gross gives you 7000 in hand. Read More
Moving to Sweden by Sean_M
Good morning everyone, my name is Sean and I'm from Washington in the UK, I've just joined Expat. After years of saying and thinking that I'd like to move to Sweden I've finally decided to just go for it and hopefully have a new ...
Sean, I have moved back to Warsaw. Now I am working as an accountant with Swedish, Norwegian and Danish segment. Prospects for promising future as I am applying for a role of key account manager f;r Scandinavian markets due to my education... In ... Read More
Food prices U.K Vs. Alicante
Try Mercadona. They have pretty low prices on basically everything. Fresh fish, cheap beverages and alcohol, tasty pastries and sweets, meat - quite ok in my opinion. As I have lived in Sweden, every country is much affordable to my wallet. ... Read More
moving to Warsaw in October
As I have lived in Sweden for a long perion but mooving back to Warsaw I have collected some information on costs of living. A room in a shared flat will make your wallet thinner by about 1000 pln, a studio (one room flat) will take about 1200 in ... Read More
Moving to Sweden by Sean_M
Good morning everyone, my name is Sean and I'm from Washington in the UK, I've just joined Expat. After years of saying and thinking that I'd like to move to Sweden I've finally decided to just go for it and hopefully have a new ...
Do not be too optimistic about your potential career in Sweden. Sorry for cutting your wings, maybe you will end up with a good job, nice Volvo, beautiful blonde at your side and 3 trips to Thailand per year. Maybe. However, here, without Swedish ... Read More
How racist and xenophobic is Sweden? by kbelial
I've heard some controversial things about Sweden - it's either praised as a very liberal/welcoming country OR as racist and xenophobic. There's one article from TheGuardian("Sweden - the country where racism is just a joke"). ...
I am leaving this country for good. Yiiiippppiiiiiii!!!!!! Sorry, I could not express myself in any other way. I agree with Jenna. Read More
Marriage. by Adah Mbewe
My boyfriend and I have being together for some time now,his Swedish am African.i have my permanent residency here in Sweden already.my problem is this man is not ready for marriage not to talk of having kids,I don't want just to be his ...
It makes no sense to preach or try to repair the world. I am terribly tired of all that "lovers" forcing into my mail box. I hate being called "baby", "princess" or "sweatheart" by a total stranger. ... 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 ...
Asian fit in easily in Poland. You do not stand out much since Poles hve had at least 30 years to get used to Asians who come here doing business. Besides, there are many mixed marriages and Asian look is not as striking as for example African. ... 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 ...
The best buy is a flat close to Warsaw underground. Try someting close to Metro Wilanowska. My sister has bought a nice studio there on the 9th floor in a totally new house. Price is about 10-12.000 pln per m麓2 but you live vewry comfy. New ... Read More
Safety in Sweden by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Sweden? 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 ...
I feel very safe here. It is sort of hard to get out of your comfort zone once you get there. I can not imagine living somewhere else on Earth. Maybe Norway, their money can speak to me ;). I am not in unconditional love realtion with Sweden. It is ... Read More
Marriage. by Adah Mbewe
My boyfriend and I have being together for some time now,his Swedish am African.i have my permanent residency here in Sweden already.my problem is this man is not ready for marriage not to talk of having kids,I don't want just to be his ...
Adah, if I may give you an advice - concentrate on your school and try to get a job to seal your future here. Swedish approach towards marriage is not as conservative as for example in my country and here a visibly higher percentage of relationships ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Good for you that your previous education is in line with what you are going to do here once you are done with your Swedish part of education. It is only 3 years . My colleage from Western Europe had to change her profile as well. 5 years of ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Jenna, I totally agree with your words. Many of poined out ther is a part of my CV so far. I used to have a very good desk job (CLEAN JOB) in PL whith bright prospects for travelling and good views for promotion, nice salary, ability to get a ... Read More
Online shopping by smolloy
Hi, My family and I (me & my wife, plus two kids) are thinking about moving to Lund, Sweden, and we're trying to figure out the cost of living. Here in the UK we do our weekly shop by ordering online, and having everything delivered to our door. ...
Sure, most Swedes speak splendid English, do not worry! If you need a couple of tips on shopping online, I can give you some. I am online shopping freak ;) and love buying stuff from UK, Italy or France when I need something that is not marketed in ... Read More
Online shopping by smolloy
Hi, My family and I (me & my wife, plus two kids) are thinking about moving to Lund, Sweden, and we're trying to figure out the cost of living. Here in the UK we do our weekly shop by ordering online, and having everything delivered to our door. ...
You could try this: http://www.interflora.se/ Choose Blommigram and then you see many options. Best if you can fins some kind of translation tool, because this site is totally in Swedish. They sent flowers to whole Sweden, because this is a chain ... Read More
anyone from Sweden moving to London?
Hi :) I have some plans for UK since finding a desk job in Gtb is a miracle ;) Although I speak Swedish pretty well. Anyway, good luck! I guess I am not he only one here looking for a way out from the green woods and dark lakes ;) Read More
Which comes first egg or chicken....... by JasfurJQ
I guess the generation today has their different opinion....:)
Talking about the chicken vs. egg question I belive, that chicken was first. Egg has no legs and can't walk so it naturally can't come then ;). Now there is next unknown: 'Which was first of these two: rooster or hen?' Read More
Have you ever been stereotyped? by hutkgjf
I've been encountering pretty nasty stereotypes.
The stereotypes are not the worst thing in our life. The most important is how we handle them and how high impact they have on our life. The more pople of different nationalities I meat and get to know closer the less prejudice I feel towards ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Israel by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Israel, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Love the sound of their language Good food - both ashkenazi (German-Polish-Russian food based on dumplings, chicken stock, pastries, soups and potatoes) and local combination of Mediterranean and Arabic influences -love it Fantastic shopping - great ... Read More
Have you ever been stereotyped? by hutkgjf
I've been encountering pretty nasty stereotypes.
Couple of times My 'favourite' ones, TOP 5 :) 1. as Polish you must be a catholic 2. you must drink vodka in the morning while Britts prefer tea, and French caffe au lait ;) 3. is she Polish? she must smoke like chimney! 4. she is Polish? are you ... Read More
Body piercing by firerose
Hey guys!!!! Would you get a "body piercing" if it was on a dare?
Oh, there was a big medical bill. We don't have that Canadian healthcare.That is sad. I am not sure but have a picture in my had that you in US can have a really good life when it comes to everyday staff. But when it comes to paying for healthcare ... Read More
Body piercing by firerose
Hey guys!!!! Would you get a "body piercing" if it was on a dare?
Red.onion You forgot breast implants...To be honest I have never thought about it :). The only silicone I purchase is actually a baking form for Xmas :D. And... I used to work for a silicone and acrylic compounding firm :lol: Read More
Do men also leave their country for a woman? by globetrotter
Being an expat for a while now I realise that I only know women who have left their home country for their man. There are two types: 1. Those who fell in love with a "foreigner" and decided to emigrate to his home country. 2. Those who followed ...
I know one Italian guy who left sunny Italy for a Swedish girl from windy G枚teborg. He goes through different emotional moments: up and down. Huge contrast in a way of living, temperament, weather and values. He is getting on better and better ... Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Even in Europe you might be not blond enough to be called white... even though your skin tone is pale, eyes are blue and hair is like wheat. An the worst thing is that you can't call it racism because officially all white skinned Europeans are ... Read More
do you drink ? whats is your favorite drink ? by bonita100
im not a big drinker but i like good drinks though my favorite is chevas regal and red wine ( dry) whats yours ?
Afternoon strong British tea with a Russian touch - a slice of lemon :) Read More
Body piercing by firerose
Hey guys!!!! Would you get a "body piercing" if it was on a dare?
From all the bloody stuff on my body I tolerate only tooth implants, gastric bypass, heart transplants, in-vitro, appendix removal and so on. If I only needed them all ;) Read More
Top countries you wouldn't visit by hutkgjf
We talked about countries you'd like to visit or to live in and so on. But what about those countries that there's no way in hell you would travel to for some reason?
Every place where I need a male family member with me. Read More
Best and worst moments in foreign country ! by hutkgjf
My worst moments : Realizing that MOST locals don't give a damn about expats. Being stereotyped lost my passport Best moments: becoming independent meeting other expats. How about yours folks?
Worst: when I saw all the Swedish letters: 盲枚氓 and words that more than 2 words packed in one ;). People who think that in Poland vodka is served instead of morning coffe. Black clothes and washed out faces with no joy (amount of black clothes in my ... Read More
do those of you living abroad plan to return to your home countries? by ECS
I moved abroad with no specific plan of how long it would be but as things develop it's looking more and more likely that my life won't include returning back to my home country. So I'm wondering, are those of you living abroad now planning to ...
I would definitely leave Sweden if I found a twin-sister country but with temperature above 20 whole year long. I love Sweden the way it is but I struggle with body which doesn't want leave the bed and feel sleepy almost 6-8 months a year. I have a ... Read More
Deciding where to relocate by kwevans69
I聮m not looking for someone to tell me, 聯X is the best place to live聰 but with 200+ nations and scores of overseas territories I need some way to narrow down the possibilities. So, anybody know of any resources I can use to help me narrow the ...
Getting back to the point I guess that Utopia does not exist and you have to compromise once in a while. If you need safety and peace I gladly recommend you so called Scandinavia: Sweden, Norway or Finland. No war, no drastic turning points in their ... Read More
Deciding where to relocate by kwevans69
I聮m not looking for someone to tell me, 聯X is the best place to live聰 but with 200+ nations and scores of overseas territories I need some way to narrow down the possibilities. So, anybody know of any resources I can use to help me narrow the ...
The Vatican city is probably as close to HEAVEN as you can get while alive - but even that tiny country has a military (of 50 Swiss guards in medieval costumes carrying halberds). Also, I think there is no agriculture in HEAVEN. At least I have ... Read More
Doing business in Poland
For more info I recomend the govermental webside about foreign direct investments i PL: http://www.paiz.gov.pl/en?lang_id=12 Some numbers, facts, opinions, statistics, conditions an so on. :) The site is conducted in English as well as in other ... Read More
How to make friends in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hi :) It would be great to meet other expats in the town. The only problem is that, I do not know why, but it is very hard to call a meeting or organise anything. Everybody wants and shows interest but when it comes to practice - mission ... Read More
call center in krakow by gwenb
hey everybody! Im french and was contacted by a call center for easyjet in krakow by serco and was wondering if anyone could give me information or advice? What's the salary i could pretend? Is it a serious job? Do they help you moving?... Please ...
Job might be serious, but you will probably earn max. 4000 pln in hand. It is enough if you are single, have no car and share a flat with one or two persons. Krakow is beautiful, grocery is cheaper than in Wroclaw and Warsaw, you have a wide range ... 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 ...
About prices Montessori kindergarten costs about 1000 pln per month American School of Warsaw - it looks as the monthly fee is about 3000 pln and more, here you have prices for new students ... Read More
searching for good n affordable English medium school for 6 year old
Hi, I gave some tips in the topic of Dak_Anand. You have a list of schools in area of Konstancin, Piaseczno, Mokotow, Sadyba, Wilanow. I added also some vocabulary tips :) Have a good day 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, Thanks for your kind & caring reply. I am not much worried about the groceries, rent or other expenses.... i thing it seems to be reasaonable. But i am very much looking for my daughter's schooling. Can you please help me by providing some ... 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 :)I understand what you mean. I do not compare ... Read More
TV series that makes me crazy now adays........ by JasfurJQ
cant stop laughing to sheldon humors role in THE BIG BANG THEORY. love suspense triangle with nina in THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. cant wait to see the next episode of GRIMM. sorry to say for HEROES never came up with another season hmmmp.
I got stucked on 'The bold and the beautiful' ;). Not because of all drama there, but because I love their clothes, nice hairstyles and a little more emotonal attitude than I observe in Sweden. Such small things make my day. Anyway, I do not follow ... 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 Anand, Let's start on school fee. If you send your kid to a private school it will cost you about 1000 pln and more monthly. You do not pay for a public education but .... your kid will have a hard time with no sense of local language. I do not ... Read More
Hello everyone! by Natalya V
I'm glad that there is a blog! :D and you can always learn everything about life in another country, make friends!
Hi Natalya :) And hi everyone :) I like this forum very much even though I am new here. Thanks to it I can locate other expats that live in my city. It is a pity that it took me almost 3 ears of living here with quite a 'poor' social life. Have a ... Read More
Shall I get HR job in Sweden by chandrashekar18
Hi Shall i get job in sweden . Now iam working in Private company as HR Manager last 3 yrs & i have total 10 yrs exp in HR field. I would request for help for getting a chance for job in sweden. Thanks Chandrashekar BANGALORE KARNATAKA STATE ...
I agree with Vihara and would recommend you looking for any contact with Swedish companies there you live at the moment. Under condition that you are still interrested in getting there. Belive me, even when you finally speak good Swedish, but as ... Read More
Food Shopping
Hi there :) I actually buy raw food and avoid processed one. I just like coocing from scratch and feel that having a nice piece of fish or meat, some veg and beautiful composition of herbs and spices always works all together. I buy meet at the ... Read More
How to make friends in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hi Franz, hi all :) I suggest that it would be a good idea to go to Spr氓kcafeet which is a 'meeting point' for many expats who wants to practice Swedish or just talk English, German or Spanish. I think I will pop up there next week :). Read More
What's your favorite drink??? by edvilyn
..just for fun! for me i like green apple juice' for cocktail,it's long island iced tea for alcoholic i love absolut vodka and tequila!! ;)
Fresh mint tea, darjeeling tea and fresh pressed apple juice ;) But life is hard and makes me get to coffe ;). Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
Hi :) I do not miss a pretty much staff in Poland: -old rude ladies that demand an absolute respect not respecting others -political drama at 19.30 on TV every day -very mizogynist commercials placing women in kitchen and leaving them only kitchen, ... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
I am Polish, my husband is Swedish. In the very beginning we spoke English. Later on we switched totally to Swedish and so it is. However, when I get furious about something, I speak Polish and he understands up to 75 per cent what I say. Recently ... Read More
Looking for friends in Warsaw :) by anna3101
Hello, I moved to Warsaw several years ago but I still don't know that many people, being too much of a stay-at-home. My New Year's resolution this year was to change that and I'm working hard on it :) A couple of words about myself - I'm 29, was ...
Hi there :) I see that you have a lot of fun in my beloved city :). It would be great to join you since my Swedish forum shows no signs of life. Have a good time down there under Baltic Sea :). Read More
To the people looking to come to G枚teborg by jennaiwanchuk
I was recently asked how long it took to get my personal number, which resulted in a super long reply that I figured could be posted for everyone else to see. I very much recommend SFI. The best way to go is through Vuxenutbildningen. You have to ...
My best friend is from Afrika and, even though her second language is English, we speak only Swedish. I have learned much Swedish thanks to other foreigners since the local people are not very keen of making 'friends' with 'strangers'. To be honest, ... Read More
Estee Lauder Foundation?
You will find it in every KICKS or NK. This brand is so popular that you will find it even in other good perfumeries. :) Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Hi there! Many people here blame on Arbetsf枚rmedlingen. I agree, this institution is out of this space and, in most cases, do not meet the real needs of people looking for ANY job. However, if you are quite patient, have a quite a good form and do ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Gothenburg by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Gothenburg 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
The topic seems to be 'frozen' however I want to join any coffe 'team' :) or shopping tour with other girls. Read More
How to make friends in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hello. I am not new in Gtb but a very fresh blood on this forum ;). I just want to say 'hej' and look around here and thee. Why not? Actually, I am very open for meeting other people from different countries. So far I have made friend with some very ... Read More