What We HATE/LOVE about Poland?! Pros and Cons of Living in Poland

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
  • #Poland #Europe #expat
    Hi, guys, today we will share all the experience we've got for 8 years of living in Poland and we will discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of local life. We will share our honest opinion about society, language, the social code and being an expat here.
    What's inside?
    0:00 8 years of living in Poland, A LOT to share
    0:30 The expanding economy and infrustructure
    1:10 Food in Poland
    2:41 Public transportation system
    4:13 Nature and places to visit
    5:13 The air-pollution situation
    6:40 Middle class and costs of living
    8:30 Social benefits and family payments
    9:55 Much paper work and tough processes
    11:00 Polish language is hard to learn
    12:43 Poland is a country of one nation
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 86

  • @KrzysztofK1982
    @KrzysztofK1982 3 роки тому +27

    Most countries around the world are homogenous not only Poland. It's only a handful of post colonial countries that are not homogenous and they tend to be segregated internally. I'm polish and I frequently go to China, and not just Bejing but really remote parts of China. Many times I've had people come up to me asking for photos because they've never seen a European before.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your comments!

    • @jimmyjimmy1601
      @jimmyjimmy1601 3 роки тому +16

      There's nothing wrong with a homogenous country. Only in today's absurd age is it considered a bad thing.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому +3

      @@jimmyjimmy1601 you are so right

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @acylpedrano6188
    @acylpedrano6188 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative content. New subscriber here from Abu Dhabi.😊

  • @LucioVlog
    @LucioVlog 2 роки тому

    Nice video. How much do IT professional make per hr in general in poland? Response is very much appreciated

  • @marccolas7531
    @marccolas7531 2 роки тому +4

    I have also lived in Krakow for fews years and I come back recently for my work.
    Cost of life in Krakow is cheaper than Warsaw (especially for housing, the only problem, as it is student city, flat are rented very fast).
    About language : as I am EU citizen, the agent for registration spoke in English and it was a different desk.
    Krakow is very international, it was easy to find English speaking service. I can speak a little Polish, but only for short friendly conversation. Except cases system (as French, I will never understand this rule), with regular lesson, reading comics, listen music and movie in Polish, it is possible to talk a little.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment!

    • @ragnargrabson1287
      @ragnargrabson1287 6 місяців тому

      You are not a citizen of EU, you are a citizen of Poland or whatever your country of origin is, that issues you a passport.

  • @souheyelhs
    @souheyelhs 3 роки тому +1

    That's by far the best video i watched about Poland, thanks for the good work keep it up

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @heybenny1760
    @heybenny1760 3 роки тому

    Thank you guys for this valuable information!
    It’s not easy to find something like this ✏️👍🏼

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your support!

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @esrayazici4350
    @esrayazici4350 2 роки тому +1

    I want to thank you both for open up such good and detailed subjects about poland (especially about big cities) you didnt give just comments as individually, you guys gave to us objectivly feedbacks. I totally appreciate this video and your time for support

  • @konradp5989
    @konradp5989 3 роки тому +2

    Great conversation. All the best in NL and you're always welcome in Poland.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Konrad!

    • @fletcherpeyton1963
      @fletcherpeyton1963 3 роки тому

      Pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

    • @cullengunnar7063
      @cullengunnar7063 3 роки тому

      @Fletcher Peyton yea, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

  • @qwertzxcvb7724
    @qwertzxcvb7724 Рік тому

    miło was posłuchać z perspektywy Polaka 🙃😉
    jesteście wspaniała para i miło że wam się tu podoba 😊
    pozdrawiam

  • @jaouhersalloufi192
    @jaouhersalloufi192 3 роки тому +2

    really usefull information, and great content too, encourage you for more, wish you best of luck :) :)

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much, there will be more for sure :)

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @voletiraghuram
    @voletiraghuram 3 роки тому

    Nice info. thank you both

  • @garrett3338
    @garrett3338 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! I am living in Poland now and agree with your experiences.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Garrett! Where are you in Poland?

    • @garrett3338
      @garrett3338 2 роки тому

      @@expatfamilylive9041 I am living in Warsaw. But I am really interested in The Netherlands.

  • @shawnsathananthan6190
    @shawnsathananthan6190 2 роки тому

    Very good info thanks for sharing....

  • @VlogPassport
    @VlogPassport 3 роки тому +2

    Very good information

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому +1

      We're so grateful for your comment!

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @alexhoudini2429
    @alexhoudini2429 2 роки тому

    The info about pollution was something new for me. It's important part of country so thanks for share.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment, unfortunately, it's an existing problem 😕

  • @MukeshSharma-ip9oe
    @MukeshSharma-ip9oe 2 роки тому

    Lots of good information being shared through this video, can you help me to find a job in real estate sector? I am from India.

  • @shiv656
    @shiv656 2 роки тому

    Love to here about my country India ❤️

  • @dzejms88
    @dzejms88 2 роки тому +2

    Polish factory worker here with American wife. Sure we are thinking foreigners are taking our bread meanwhile we have plenty of Ukrainians living here and my hometown being 65thousand citizens gained 10 thousand Ukrainians now and they all stay and work here - must be all that hatred we have towards foreigners😅

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment and sharing this story, But do you truly believe that all Polish people will be fine with it for on a long-term?

    • @dzejms88
      @dzejms88 2 роки тому +2

      @@expatfamilylive9041 There are always people full of hatred among us or just frustrated. They will tell you shit like "damn Ukrainians" but it's all they can do because majority of our society already accepted the fact that foreigners are already a part of our society. If you're wondering about Polish long-term relationship with foreigners I can tell you that we had time to adapt and get used to the fact that more and more of them is coming and trying to settle here. Again I'll bring Ukrainians here as they are vast majority or people coming to Poland - it started like 5 years ago when they grew into a noticable group o people working and living here deciding to stay for good and make a living. These people are now also huge support for the others fleeing from war providing shelter and helping in everyday life struggles. I would say we can already be talking about long-term when you hear from your own mother that she went to a doctor that was Ukrainian or got pierogi from Ukrainian ladies or she teaches Ukrainian kids in some classes ;)

  • @febrianandri4691
    @febrianandri4691 3 роки тому +1

    next iam in poland

  • @JanKowalski-fp5kj
    @JanKowalski-fp5kj Рік тому

    Witajcie! Prawie wszystko, o czym w filmie, jest prawdą. Nie zgadzam się jednak z Dimą, że Polacy patrzą na imigrantów tylko jako tych, którzy zabierają im pracę. Polacy już przywykli do imigrantów, wiedzą, że ich bycie w Polsce to przede wszystkim konieczność gospodarcza. Kiedy jednak tych imigrantów jest tylu, jak w moim mieście Wroclawiu, że przekracza to 20% miejscowej populacji, to rzeczywiście są i głosy o zabieraniu pracy Polakom. Dziękuję za ten film i serdecznie was pozdrawiam😊

  • @slawomirbartoszewicz2847
    @slawomirbartoszewicz2847 3 роки тому

    It is not about bread.It is about security,and I think you know what I mean.

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @gonzommz1739
    @gonzommz1739 3 роки тому +6

    Due to the fact that our economy is growing, we need workers from abroad, but when I can choose, I prefer you, who are Slavic, than immigrants with a foreign culture. I hope you will get Polish citizenship soon :)

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your comment but we're changing our final destination :)

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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  • @michaelmadu1643
    @michaelmadu1643 3 роки тому +1

    Please I am planning on moving from Dubai to Poland... Please how can I go about it.

  • @esinuvar
    @esinuvar 2 роки тому

    Is the education is free in Poland for kids?
    In public school are they teaching in English or local language?
    Would like to move to Poland with my family, as factory worker will it be safe?
    Please answer me if possible, thank you ☺️

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому +2

      Hi, the education is provided in Polish and it is free in public schools. But there are private schools and they are very expensive. Job as a factory worker must be hard because people don't speak English and have low tolerance to foreigners :(

    • @esinuvar
      @esinuvar 2 роки тому +1

      @@expatfamilylive9041 thank you for your information 🙏

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      @@esinuvar good luck!

  • @xBanyx86
    @xBanyx86 3 роки тому +10

    Poland is growing because of hard working people not dotations lol

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому

      It's a combination of factors, of course

    • @danielmenefrego
      @danielmenefrego 3 роки тому +3

      @@expatfamilylive9041 it is a combination for sure but some factors are more important than other. EU subsidiaries are relatively negligible in state budget.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  3 роки тому

      @@danielmenefrego true :)

    • @marykally8679
      @marykally8679 3 роки тому

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    • @michaelmadu1643
      @michaelmadu1643 3 роки тому

      @@marykally8679 go'an look for a job brother... Stop looking for ways to ride people off their hard earned money..

  • @zepter00
    @zepter00 Рік тому

    You ręczna hit expat. There się on słuch thing like empatii. You are regularnie immigrant. Live with that!

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  Рік тому

      you're free to call it as you want and we're free to call it as we feel and contribute to the society.

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 Рік тому

      @@expatfamilylive9041 uhm.. hiw about no?., expat is a word invented by anglosaxons to feel superior than other. Ask any Pole or any European outside UK what They feel about this word. You are the same immigrant as any other people which came to foreign country. Understood now?

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 Рік тому

      @@expatfamilylive9041 for now you had nit contributed too much. Hiw is your Polish language? Can I test your Polish language? Check why we piss on people which use word expats for themself. ua-cam.com/video/G9FggJE1HjY/v-deo.html

  • @SurMikasMetin2PL
    @SurMikasMetin2PL 3 роки тому +2

    Subsidies from the union are +/- 2% of Polish GDP. Much more money is being siphoned out of Poland by Western corporations. We have received a lot of refugees from Vietnam. But it's already 2/3 generation;)

  • @uceee1
    @uceee1 3 роки тому +3

    Poland had a higher growth before it joined the EU

  • @thebaltazar6029
    @thebaltazar6029 2 роки тому

    Well said, I am a Turkish person who come to Poland 2012 as you did. I have studied Master's in finance and accounting, worked big financial companies worked 2 times more then locals and learning less then them. Everthing what you said about Poland is 100 percent right. After I have been in Poland 8,5 years I got Polish citizenship and I am going to leave from Poland To West. People are asking me why I would like to move on , well honesty speaking I Poland was for me bridge to West.Believe me passing Polish language is very hard as a non Slav person. If you are working in Poland as a foreign person within poles most of companies who are working there will be not nice for you.. doesn't matter if you are Indian, Italian, Russian or Turkish. You will be earning pretty less ( 4 times less then Poland ) in accounting areas. I am happy that you guys left to Poland to Nederland where is much better life. In a few weeks I will be also leaving from the Poland..

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment! You are a very hardworking person and we truly believe you will achieve a lot! We wish you much luck in any destination you choose!

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  2 роки тому

      It's hard to imagine how is it to learn Polish for you, seems like impossible....

    • @thebaltazar6029
      @thebaltazar6029 2 роки тому

      @@expatfamilylive9041 nothing is impossible...

    • @thebaltazar6029
      @thebaltazar6029 2 роки тому

      @@expatfamilylive9041 Thank you and I wish you good luck in your new life in NL. Maybe one day we can meet up. All the best wishes

    • @thebaltazar6029
      @thebaltazar6029 Рік тому

      Update after 2 years I am happy to keep working in Luxembourg and living in Germany:) saving money to buy home I Germany:) I am happy since I moved here everything is OK 😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @chris_sndw
    @chris_sndw Рік тому +1

    Why you call yourself Expat? You are immigrants.

    • @expatfamilylive9041
      @expatfamilylive9041  Рік тому

      How do you distinguish those words, can you explain?

    • @chris_sndw
      @chris_sndw Рік тому +2

      @@expatfamilylive9041 An expat brings his job with him/her. She might be sent by her company into the different country to life there for a limited time. An immigrant comes to stay, he starts a new life in a different country. He is looking for a job in the new country. Etc... It's really not rocket science. But I get it - nobody wants to watch a channel called "immigrant family live"

  • @dada-nd4eg
    @dada-nd4eg 3 роки тому

    Such a waste of time. Pls do something useful.