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v0od0o · 07-21-2004, 08:17 AM

Hi guys,
I am in the process of pursuing a job opportunity at Poland, the story started sometime ago when I applied at P&G Egypt here for an IT position and then I got a call informing me that they no longer need someone here in Egypt but I was accepted and P&G Poland needs someone in the IT so they asked me if I'm willing to travel, I said yes, they said they'll take further actions then and if I get it I will relocate to Poland.

So I am asking you for help, I need to know all I can about how it is living in Poland, the standard of living, security, anything someone like me can benefit from when making the decision.

I am sure JW has members from Poland who can give me valuable information.
Thanks a million in advance

TT · 07-21-2004, 08:41 AM

My girlfriend is Polish and she says you should stay in Egypt if possible LOL... but well, she never lived in Ehypt..

Fleichmann lives in Poland and I'm sure he will help

v0od0o · 07-21-2004, 09:11 AM

lol, no seriously is it that bad !? :cry:

TT · 07-21-2004, 09:30 AM

Well maybe it's just because we live in Switzerland and when we visit her aunt (Krakov) or hear things about life there, yes it seems pretty bad... but again.. could be just because we are "lucky"

possessed_beaver · 07-21-2004, 10:09 AM

from what i hear poland has a very high alchol consumption because the weather is always cold, and there is nothing to do.

doesen't sound like the most exiting place.

DanielW · 07-21-2004, 10:11 AM

I wouldn't walk the streets at night there. The police suck. If you defend yourself, then you are "participating in a fight" and you may be arrested too. Car theft is horrible, and drunk assfucks roam the streets looking for trouble. The cost of living is pretty cheap and the women are beautiful, though.

v0od0o · 07-22-2004, 04:54 AM

Thanx guys, so did you visit Poland or is it just things u hear, friends been there, etc.?
I've done my homework and compared some facts about Poland to Egypt here (from the CIA world factbook), I think it's (a lot) more advanced a country than Egypt.

Check this out:
Although Poland's population is half the population here, the workforce number is similar.
Military expenditure in 2003 in Poland is double that of Egypt's (means they're richer)
Life expectancy is 74 years in Poland, versus 70 in Egypt (means better health services and environment)
Total number of telephone lines (mobile+land) is double that of Egypt, with half the population.
Internet users are 4 times the number in Egypt, Internet hosts' (ISPs) number is a whopping 200 times the number in Egypt.
General economy figures are also comin out on Poland's side.

But then again, I know these are all just hard facts and numbers and can't possibly represent the quality of living there, so any input you can make is really greatly appreciate it.
Thanks everybody, keep'em comin please

Apac102 · 07-23-2004, 11:20 AM

I know it takes four pollocks to screw in a light bulb..

BADMIHAI · 07-23-2004, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by possessed_beaver

from what i hear poland has a very high alchol consumption because the weather is always cold, and there is nothing to do.

doesen't sound like the most exiting place.

There is nothing to do? Buddy...it's still Europe.

ARMAN · 07-23-2004, 12:46 PM

My friend was in Poland halfyear ago and he was amost rubbed ... well they run away very quickly

I have been there 12-13 years ago as a kid and when I came from russia to poland I tought its heaven, at that time we didnt have almost nothing in the stores in russia and in Poland there was everything you wanted. Bt same problem, there was some young bitchy kids who threatened us like they'll kick us and so, later we kicked them(when our teacher havent seen us

)

But Polish people IMO are great people, just like all eastern people

nejcdolinsek · 07-23-2004, 01:53 PM

I live in Poland at the moment, and honestly, if you live in Warsaw, its not bad at all... except for the roads!

TT · 07-23-2004, 08:15 PM

Yes I confirm Krakov is indeed great. Sure i stayed 3 days and as a tourist of course it's completely different. The "rich" areas are really nice and comparable to others European cities, but the poor ones are sometimes really "poor"

Krakov as probably Warsaw too is really more and more "europeanised" IMO, similar to Prague I'd say... and of course if you have a good income you can live pretty well there...

BADMIHAI · 07-23-2004, 09:15 PM

my favourite eastern european city is Budapest though

Budapest is nice, but I don't like Hungarian people (I'm sorry, but I didn't find them friendly). Prague is very nice IMO.

ARMAN · 07-24-2004, 06:17 AM

Prague is VERY nice

Thats why I live here. And I cannot say its dangerous in any part of it more that in other or other part of Czech, just maybe part of Prague where gipsy's lives, its dirty, stinky and you wanna thowup

but still its not big part of the city, and you'll smell when you get here

I might make some pix of the city later and put it here so you can see what you can see in Prague.

MIHALS · 07-24-2004, 09:22 AM

To ARMAN: Not just Prague is nice in Czech, dude

!!! My town is smaller, but I like it more. Gipsies are everywhere u'll have a look I mean Eastern Europe :x and that SUCKS

But about Poland > I think if u'll b in bigger town (more than 100.000ppl), it'll b ok... not great as in west, but ok