We are considering a move to Poland

Hello and welcome Richard !

Please note that I have created this new thread from your post on the Poland forum so that members can guide you,

Have you been to Poland recently ?

The Living in Poland guide for expats will come handy as you move along with your expat project.

Regards

Bhavna

HI!

I travel to Poland regularly since I have family there.  My wife and children usually spend the summer their with my mother-in-law.

My first trip to Poland was in 2000.  It has changed A LOT since then...  I will check out the guide.

@cptcrusty1

Do you have teaching qualifications? Like TESOL/TEFL?

Despite sounding similar, the two acronyms describe two different teaching contexts. TESOL refers to teaching English to individuals and groups who speak another language. This can be either in the U.S. or abroad. TEFL refers to teaching English in places where English is a foreign language.

I have neither.  But, I've been told by several individuals that I would be able to teach privately, or in a school, the concept being simply having conversations.  Obviously, there would need to be structure, etc.

I would prefer to do something like this as a side-gig tho.  Not as my main bread and butter, at least not until I retire.

I would suggest that you move to Poland for 6-8 months to see how you adjust before moving for good.

If you could keep your current position for a while then that would be perfect and then you could consider becoming an English Language Teacher if you get a proper training and certification to do so or just apply for a local position as a Technology manager since there are so many international /American multinationals in Poland .

@cptcrusty1   Hi Richard,  We are moving to Poland this summer!  (Lisa & Andy).  We are in Everton, AR now. My husband is a Polish citizen returning, after 18 years here....and I am so excited. Yes, very big move. We decided to sell off everything that won't fit into a 40ft oceanfreight container. Having auctions to destash and the house should be listed mid June after the 2nd auction.  Lots of reasons for our move...we are retired, and both of us are artists, so that makes it a little easier...we have been together 18yrs and I never learned Polish...(only the bad words), so that will be a challenge for me.  Anyhow, I will message you our contact email and numbers if you have any questions about what we have done to prepare.  We are going to the Polish Consulate in Houston after the 1st auction to renew Andy's passport and to register our marriage. They have been extremely helpful. they also said I can apply there for a 1 year visa instead of traveling over as a tourist.  Ok, I'm writing a book...will send our info.  Lisa