| Shaun moved from Ireland to Nowa Huta, Poland, where he works as a teacher. Take a look below at bits and pieces of his expat life in Poland, his immersion into the local culture, his thoughts about the Poles, and his appreciation of the simple way of life. |
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Living and Working in Poland - Interviews with Expats that are Living in Poland
Expats living in the Central European country of Poland share in their interviews what life is like for them there. With its large number of ethnic minorities and international influences, Poland is a culturally and historically rich nation—the point of origin of famous figures such as Pope John Paul II, film director Roman Polanski, and cosmetics mogul Max Factor.
Read the interviews we’ve conducted with expats in Poland to learn about some of the things they like about living there, like the economic freedom, scenic landscapes and seascapes, and of course, Polish cuisine!
Wannabe Pole attempting to polish his Polish
Tales of an Englishman: John's experiences and thoughts on living and working in Poland
| It's been nearly a year since John moved from England to Poland, where he lives with his girlfriend and works as an English teacher. Here he gives information on finding a job (which is especially useful for native speakers of English), shares his observations on Polish attitudes and behavior, and talks about not losing hold on his roots even as he absorbs the culture in Szklarska Poreba and elsewhere in Poland. |
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English expat Rebecca is working as a human rights volunteer in Warsaw, Poland
| Rebecca has been living out of her native England for many years; now she lives with her boyfriend in Warsaw, Poland. She keeps herself busy doing human rights work at a nongovernmental organization and as a copy editor at a newsmagazine. Read her observations on things like the cost of housing in Poland and how she finds the Polish people. |
 Rebecca Steel |
