Job opportunities in Poland for a foreigner? (other than a teacher)

Quoting: wjarosz

We are looking for:
- native English speakers (or close to native level)
- computer-literate or a bit more than just literate, knowledge of networking concepts an asset,
- willing to re-locate to or near Gdansk area
- some knowledge of Polish a definite asset but not a must.
If you are interested, I will send you more details. Definite advantages of this job would be that work practices and the general atmosphere are that of a Western company.
Wojtek Jarosz
Senior Technical Writer
Compuware
Gdansk, Poland

krysiaThreads: 26 Posts: 3,604 Joined: Aug 10, 06	Edited by: krysia Mar 18, 07, 11:03 / #
Quoting: Michal we have plumbers who come to our homes and charge £80 call out fee to change a washer on a tap! No such chance of this in Poland. How true! The same in the US. Plumbers and electricians have one of the better paying jobs. So one would not do good in Poland. So the only job in the whole world for an American in Poland is teaching english.

zion	Mar 18, 07, 12:08 / #
Job scene in Poland far as I can see here is ... Lot of big firms meanly international big names all coming here so English speaker do and can get job on then ,even if you dont know polish working language in these big firms is english . thing is the wages will be lower then in places like London ... so if you want to come and dont really want teach there are other stuff to do dont give up the fight .

MichalThreads: - Posts: 2,408 Joined: Feb 27, 07	Mar 18, 07, 16:29 / #
Best of all would be if you have a professional job such as a civil engineer or an accountant and you may be able to work in Poland for an international company with an interest in that area of the world. English Language teaching is all right for a while if you are young but it is not a career path for a family man.

Giles	Mar 19, 07, 12:24 / #
I think the great thing about Europe, especially for contractors, is the possibility to be based in one country and to be able to work throught the Union. So live in Poland with cheaper living cost and earn abroad. love it.

zion	Mar 19, 07, 12:49 / #
you damm right Giles too bad i am not in the same position as you but soon may be hopefuly soon

Giles	Mar 20, 07, 13:54 / #
Zion you could teach your own native tongue. there must be a demand in Warzaw somewhere, perhaps put up an ad in the main Universities.

zion	Mar 20, 07, 17:19 / #
there is one school that teach Latin Languages and Portuguese i mail then but no luck yet, there is one american company that i may have a shoot to work with no polish speaking skills need they all speak english there so hope will work out . right now i have also an offer for a call center UK firm so will see , mean while will apply for the Permit to stay and hope for the best .

8-14	May 8, 07, 06:45 / #
I want to come in wroclaw for study in computer science and with study I want to do job for paying my fees and companset my expense. So please give me guidence if possible My mail address Vamin@rediff mail .com

scarbyirp	Edited by: scarbyirp May 9, 07, 02:21 / #
Is there any employment agencies that I could register with? I live near the Tri-City and relocated here from London last year.

USinMikolajki	May 9, 07, 02:33 / #
Your best bet is teaching or translating. Other jobs don't pay well. The range is between 35-60zl never heard of 80zl/h but I guess it's possible according to kaka above.

Giles	Mar 21, 07, 12:47 / #
Bon courage

zion	Mar 21, 07, 14:54 / #
Merci

EamonThreads: - Posts: 27 Joined: May 9, 07	May 12, 07, 14:52 / #
Hi I am from the UK i can speak Polish quiet well can also read and write a little, I work in the construction and quarry industry, roads and ground work, screening and crushing stone, and plant diggers, dumpers, loading shovels, enything really, is there any jos in any of these type of industries, do they employ uk trades, Heard you guys are having the 2012 football well done, were is the stadium going to be built, may be work there ? take care

WroclawThreads: 74 Posts: 7,276 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	May 12, 07, 14:55 / #
Quoting: Eamon were is the stadium going to be built Wroclaw will be building a new one. Don't know when.

Grzegorz_Threads: 80 Posts: 6,104 Joined: Nov 16, 06	May 12, 07, 16:30 / #
Quoting: Eamon were is the stadium going to be built In Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk and in Poznań (but in case of the last one I think that already existing is going to be modernized) + maybe (as It hasn't be sure yet how many teams will play in 2012) a new one in Kraków and modernized in Chorzów.

EamonThreads: - Posts: 27 Joined: May 9, 07	May 13, 07, 09:05 / #
Cheers for the info guys

taksi	May 14, 07, 13:47 / #
so...the same for me ..i am italian and i want find job in poland,,,krakow...skawina..glivice..tychy

EamonThreads: - Posts: 27 Joined: May 9, 07	May 18, 07, 15:43 / #
I was reading in a Polish paper over here in the uk, that because there are so many Polish looking for and working in foreign countries that there is a shortage of people to do the jobs in Poland. From what you people are saying this is not the case ?

WroclawThreads: 74 Posts: 7,276 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	May 18, 07, 16:00 / #
Some people are taking advantage and doing two jobs. This is true in the building sector. Some still have a problem finding work in their chosen field.

saynoThreads: 2 Posts: 9 Joined: May 16, 07	May 18, 07, 20:43 / #
What options would there be for an Australian that doesn't speak Polish, but has a bachelor of law (International & Environmental Law), bachelor of education, bachelor of science (biology)?

RadomBrit	May 21, 07, 08:40 / #
UKPOLSKA - could you please let me know if you received my email re advice on how to get started with proofreading etc employment in Poland. I would really appreciate some pointers.

FirestormThreads: 7 Posts: 511 Joined: Nov 29, 06	Edited by: Firestorm Aug 17, 07, 20:56 / #
Quoting: wjarosz We are looking for: - native English speakers (or close to native level) - computer-literate or a bit more than just literate, knowledge of networking concepts an asset, - willing to re-locate to or near Gdansk area - some knowledge of Polish a definite asset but not a must. If you are interested, I will send you more details. Definite advantages of this job would be that work practices and the general atmosphere are that of a Western company. Wojtek Jarosz Senior Technical Writer Compuware Gdansk, Poland Czesc Wojtek. I Saw your post but found no contact information. Im British born and Native speaking. Have just completed a Computer engineering course at college. So im more than just computer Literate. I have met a Wonderful Woman who lives In Gdansk. So it would be the perfect place to relocate to. Would it be possible for you to contact me also with any information regarding the job vacancy please, Or any other vacancies for a english speaking person my E-mail adress is weyrleader47@hotmail.com Regards. Mike

marcinmito	Sep 28, 07, 22:01 / #
I was raised in poland and lived there till 10, now going to visit from the US for 6 weeks. I have a bachelor's in economics with a minor in business, speak english fluently and can speak polish very well too. I'm looking for any podssible feedback or direction in terms of job opportunities in poland for a bilingual with business experience. If you can help out please reply or email directly at martinmito@comcast.net. Ja bardzo za to bende wdzieczny i licze ze moze cos dla mnie moze tam byc. Thanks for any feedback or contact info.

pao	Oct 3, 07, 07:48 / #
Try to contact Sitel. They have office in Warsaw and may need Italians

szczesliwyguyThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Oct 6, 07	Oct 7, 07, 00:12 / #
Hello everyone! I'm also looking for a way to live in Poland, for about a year, starting around next april or may. I'm canadian, and my girlfriend lives in Lodz right now.. It explains the fact that I need to find a solution as soon as possible :o)! I would need to find a job in that area, any job, I'm a university student, but i dont have any diploma yet.. I can speak french, english, spanish, and some polish (I'm looking for a teacher here in Montreal by the way.. ;o)).. I don't care much about the salary, as long as I get some pay that allows me to buy some food and stuff.. The thing is, I read that i have to be hired before i go, to have this work permit.. I don't know if some of you know another way to deal with all this? Dzieki :D! Thanks

ukpolskaThreads: 51 Posts: 2,159 Joined: Oct 23, 06 MEMBER	Oct 7, 07, 00:34 / #
Try these schools for work. Lodz Berlitz Poland berlitz.pl Correct correct.edu.pl EF English First englishfirst.com Greenwich Centrum Jezykowe greenwich.com.pl Skrivanek e-Solutions e-skrivanek.pl I have no idea what they are like except the last one skrivanek is a translation agency that I work for proofreading.

LostBoy	Oct 8, 07, 15:13 / #
Poles Prefer english teachers who doesn't speak Polish though ;ife is much easier in Poland when you speak some Polish.I must admit English is on a very high demand here.Im a Kenyan studying in Wroclaw.I've been living on money earned from teaching English all through.I can't complain.I charge 40zl an hour.I charged less at the begining but became more expensive with experience.I've taught with other Polish teachers but there are things their local techers just don't feel, thats where a native speaker comes in.Im treated as a native speaker though English is just my national language. You will not 'starve' with some english knowledge in Poland but i guess the demand might become lower when the Poles who moved to Uk come back. Don't look for any other Job that is no related to English unless it's a foreign firm.You will be very disappointed by the pay especially if you have no experience. There is a serious shortage of programmers though but i guess this is a global problem with the exception of India and China ofcourse.Good luck and welcome to Poland.amattah99@gmail.com

jonny6Threads: - Posts: 3 Joined: Oct 15, 07	Oct 15, 07, 10:17 / #
hi ukpolska im very interested in teaching english conversation. my polish partner and i are thinking of moving back in a few months . i know people in the north east offering 30 to 60 per hr sloty could you possibly give some pointers on how to get started barr the obvious advertising etc i need the initial foundation for teaching

WroclawThreads: 74 Posts: 7,276 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	Oct 15, 07, 10:30 / #
Quoting: jonny6 i need the initial foundation for teaching Make sure that you have: English Grammar in Use. It's the most popular grammar book. Check it out online. Bring some test books from the UK. Even books graded for 14 yr olds will have a good level of vocabulary for 18 yr old students here in Poland. Most people are happy to learn from photocopies, which should work out cheap for you.

karwanalqaim	Oct 19, 07, 08:54 / #
My name is karim haider. I am from pakistan. I can work on a limestone crusher plant. I have worked as a crusher operator for 5 years. I am looking for a good future job in foreign