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KazikowskiThreads: 23 Posts: 107 Joined: Oct 2, 08 ♂	Apr 19, 10, 07:22 #1
Hiyaz... I need help and advice. I've been in Poland for the last 3 months, trying to find a job. I'm looking for an English speaking Job. Anything to do with the English Language, except teaching. I want to be in Pomorskie voivodeship. Ideally something in International Business field. There are no English speaking Jobs in Poland? how do you guys manage? help? kazik.

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Apr 19, 10, 07:43 #2
most teach it while looking for whatever they actually want to do or give up and go to where english is the legal language.

KazikowskiThreads: 23 Posts: 107 Joined: Oct 2, 08 ♂	Apr 19, 10, 07:58 #3
I'm fluent in speaking Polish, but I'm not confident enough to work 100% in Polish, because my vocab isn't as refined. I'm sure there must be some international companies in the Pomerania region./?

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Apr 19, 10, 08:48 #4
keep looking til you find them..

SeanBMThreads: 41 Posts: 8,727 Joined: Mar 10, 08 ♂	Apr 19, 10, 09:18 #5
plk123: where english is the legal language. I didn't realise I was a criminal... You wouldn't turn me in, not a nice guy like me, would ya?

recoilThreads: - Posts: 32 Joined: Jan 31, 09 ♂	Apr 21, 10, 11:09 #6
You speak English perfectly. What other skills that are useful outside of teaching/translating jobs do you possess?

tommy roseThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Apr 24, 10 ♂	Apr 25, 10, 00:08 #7
Hi, I'm an Enlishman living in Norway,have thought about moving to Poland for 6-12 months maybe longer. My line of bussiness is painter/decorator/tiler,don't speak no Polish,what would the chances be of finding a job there?Salary is not so important! Regards Pete

WroclawThreads: 77 Posts: 7,404 Joined: Apr 1, 06 ♂ [Moderator]	Apr 25, 10, 00:23 #8
tommy rose: My line of bussiness is painter/decorator/tiler,don't speak no Polish,what would the chances be of finding a job there? That kind of work comes by word of mouth. Once you get your first start you have a chance.

Drac90Threads: 2 Posts: 120 Joined: Apr 23, 10 ♂	Apr 25, 10, 00:27 #9
hmm maybe sworn translator or turist guide for foreigners pretty international :D

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Edited by: Amathyst Apr 25, 10, 00:35 #10

Kazikowski:

I'm fluent in speaking Polish, but I'm not confident enough to work 100% in Polish, because my vocab isn't as refined. I'm sure there must be some international companies in the Pomerania region./?

Most Poles in the UK are not 100% in English but they are confident enough to get jobs, even in offices...But then again, Poland isnt exactly "equal opportunities"...good luck!

TIT:

sorry to say that but there is no work in Poland for such people, you can't even write proper English and you are an English man

Ive read his post and his English is just fine...You little prick!..He's a painter and decorator, not an accoutant!

LwowskaKrakowThreads: 49 Posts: 504 Joined: Mar 9, 07 MEMBER ♀	Apr 25, 10, 09:37 #11
Kazikowski: Anything to do with the English Language, except teaching. The only way you could do that is to be hired with an "expat contract" by an international company with headquarters abroad ,then you would mainly deal with English speaking departements or you may try travel insurances hotlines or any company with English speaking hotlines maybe( Phone companies,It etc)

mephiasThreads: 15 Posts: 812 Joined: Nov 14, 08 MEMBER ♂	Edited by: mephias Apr 25, 10, 11:20 #12
It all depends on your profession. Chances are higher if you are working in a technical area, and you are specialized on a rare subject. And if you want to work in international company they will look if you have any international work experience before not only the language.

hague1cmaeronThreads: 21 Posts: 1,654 Joined: Mar 30, 10 ♂	Edited by: hague1cmaeron Apr 25, 10, 11:29 #13
Amathyst: "equal opportunities"...good luck! How on earth would you Know!?

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Apr 25, 10, 16:20 #14

Sorry for late reply...

recoil:

You speak English perfectly. What other skills that are useful outside of teaching/translating jobs do you possess?

I have software engineer background, BUT in reality I suck at it. My competencies include more business management attributes. Potentially marketing.

LwowskaKrakow:

The only way you could do that is to be hired with an "expat contract" by an international company with headquarters abroad ,then you would mainly deal with English speaking departements or you may try travel insurances hotlines or any company with English speaking hotlines maybe( Phone companies,It etc)

Lwowska! that is precisely would I would love to do. I just find it difficult to find those companies, because they don't exactly market show themselves on praca.pl.

mephias:

It all depends on your profession. Chances are higher if you are working in a technical area, and you are specialized on a rare subject.

I know the software development lifecycle...thats quite technical, but I'm no programmer.

Additionally, chances are higher if Im focused on rare subject. Ive discussed the prospect of doing a PhD, with a lecturer friend of mine. Being a rare person who is specialized in a particular field COULD have its merits, when it comes to finding jobs in large compnies. Although Ive read on these forums, that they're a waste of time.

surenThreads: - Posts: 7 Joined: Feb 18, 10 ♂	Apr 25, 10, 20:13 #15
hi, trz in HP there ae so manz job offers for English speaking jobs or HPjobs.com

Rich_UKThreads: 3 Posts: 8 Joined: Apr 7, 10 ♂	Apr 26, 10, 11:36 #16
Hi folks. I'm coming to Poland in July, initially to complete a CELTA course and attempt to find jobs teaching English. I know this is a long shot, but I also have a Master's degree in Chemistry from the UK, so if anyone has any job ideas for a non-Polish speaker (willing to learn) in the Krakow area that would make use of my degree, then I'd be grateful. Thanks.

miral	Apr 26, 10, 12:17 #17
Amathyst: Most Poles in the UK are not 100% in English It depends upon your own level of education. I mix with Polish people who are, shall we say professionals, their level of english is superb, as of course you would expect.

jonniThreads: 26 Posts: 4,181 Joined: Nov 27, 07 ♂	Apr 26, 10, 12:39 #18
miral: It depends upon your own level of education. Yes, that and aptitude. There are some very well educated people who can't get the hang of a foreign language, and some people who didn't finish school who can pick up languages quickly.

bugyell

Feb 18, 12, 18:12 #19

Hi Rich-UK,

I used to teach English in Warsaw and I worked a lot in the government-run centres for science. I was teaching PhD students in molecular biology. Although I have no background in science whatsoever I can pick up pretty much anything I have to teach, which is why they hired me. I was soon proofreading PhD-level documents.

But if you approach one of the schools in the city that farms out work to these places, you'll be snapped up.

G.

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Feb 18, 12, 18:22 #20

Hello mate,

I saw your post, i'm a south african living in krakow for the past 2 weeks and i lived previously further north in Poland, but i'm finding it really hard to find work here. I have applied to so many english schools it's not even funny and i didn't even get a thanks for your cv reply, so i'm not getting my hopes up to much. You can find louds of english jobs advertised but getting your foot in the door is another story. I'm a teacher and a graphic designer by trade, but no luck, but i'm hanging on and keeeping my head high, i keep trying. I advertised my services as a private english teacher yesterday on the gumtree and got one phone call earlier, but then i posted another 2 ads on gumtree.pl and they send me an email just now stating they took it off because it's not in Polish, which i thought is bullshit! but anyway, i'm gonna wack some ads on the bus stops and tram stops and see what happens. Give me a shout when you get to krakow if you wanna meet up for a chat. I lived in the UK for 8 years. my email is jacusaucamp@hotmail.co.uk

cheers

AussieJoe

Mar 9, 12, 13:12 #21

I have lived in Poland for 2 and a half years and was lucky to enough to find a job in my related field. (Rope access work). I got this job through word of mouth. I began by teaching English, but it wasn't for me. You must also realise that teaching English in Poland isn't what it used to be. 15 or so years ago it was in high demand, and could be quite lucrative, but these days the demand for English teachers is just not as great.
I think getting a job in a trade is probably easier than an office job, as language is not as much of a barrier, and it is common place to pay people "off the books". Of course if you are to be employed officially you must be able to work legally in Poland. Even though my spouse is Polish it still required a lot of paper-work, (all in Polish!), to be able to work legally. Good luck!

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