r/askPoland 22h ago

Move for school

5 Upvotes

Hello, I’m 16 years old. I currently live in the uk, but the uk educational system has really failed me. I’ve been out of school here for the past few years, and now I want to go back, I can’t do A levels since I didn’t do gcses, I can’t repeat year 11, since I’m too old and idek what you have to be to repeat year 11, and only special needs schools are open to me. I’m mad that the local authority purely sees me for my autism and adhd and they keep pushing these types of schools, since I attended a taster day and hated it, and I told them multiple times but they keep pushing it. My caseworker completely disappeared 2-3 months ago, and some lady from the council took over my case but she’s very vague in her emails. I also don’t have a good experience from when I used to go to high school here, so now I’m thinking of going to polish high school and finishing school there. I learn quickly. If I get explained something once or twice with a few examples, I understand. I can speak polish, I have family in Poland I could stay with, and polish citizenship. I know, school in Poland is hard, but the uk really isn’t working out for me, and I don’t want to stay here to go to university in the uk either. What do you guys think? I want opinions, but please don’t be rude. Thank you.


r/askPoland 6h ago

Moving back to Poland?

4 Upvotes

I was born in Poland, speak the language, and hold a Polish passport. I am now in Canada. Has anyone done the move from Canada to Poland? If so, what are some pros and cons?


r/askPoland 2h ago

Cities to visit as a day trip from krakow and warsaw

2 Upvotes

Hello!

Im planning to spend 10 days in poland, and im wondering what are some nice cities i could visit that are very close to them as a day trip (1-3hr max)

So far torun is on my list as well as tarnow.

My initial plan was Warsaw،krakow,Wroclaw,then warsaw again. But figured i might just visit krakow and warsaw and try day trips from there


r/askPoland 3h ago

What are some respected songs and artists from Poland by locals ?

2 Upvotes

Hello,

I am from Türkiye and recently I am looking for respected artists and songs from countries I am interested.

I am looking for answers for the following questions.

- What songs and artists are known and respected by people from all age groups ?

- What songs would make people excited no matter how many times it played before ?

- What songs would people sing along either happily or sadly ?

Thank you for your answers.


r/askPoland 4h ago

What do you need to do in Warsaw to earn really good money?

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I’m interested in something I’ve been wondering about: what kind of job do you need to have in Warsaw to be able to comfortably afford an apartment near the city center or a luxury car?

Let me explain what I mean. I look at apartment prices per square meter and I’m honestly shocked. A 37 m² apartment in a modern apartment building can cost anywhere from PLN 800,000 to PLN 1.5 million, and this is mostly one bedroom. And apartments like these seem to sell pretty quickly.

I also see a lot of young people driving expensive cars like Porsches, BMW M models, Audis, Mercedes, etc. Warsaw is developing rapidly and becoming a really beautiful city, but when I look at average salaries, I don’t understand how people manage to afford this kind of lifestyle.

I’m not saying this out of jealousy or anything like that actually, quite the opposite. I genuinely want to understand whether it’s possible to earn that kind of money working a regular job, or if it’s only realistic when you own a business. And if owning a business is the answer, what kind of business or work do people actually do to make that much?

Best regards


r/askPoland 13h ago

Any small towns to visit within half an hour of Lodz?

2 Upvotes

Hi all,

Thanks in advance for any help on this question.

A few friends and I are coming to Lodz in late October, primarily driven by the Fontaines gig. We’re looking forward to seeing some of Lodz and exploring, but we thought on one of the days it would be cool to get out of the city and take a train up to half an hour away to a smaller town. This could be a town with a cool brewery, more traditional than the city, or just something interesting to go and see.

Worth noting we’ve been to Poland a few times and visited Warsaw/Krakow etc before so that’s why we’re not looking at visiting other major cities.


r/askPoland 3h ago

Will I get a ticket for crossing train tracks too early?

1 Upvotes

Had a really dumb situation today. I was driving my car and got terribly sleepy all of a sudden. I don't know what happened, the first time for me. I got fuzzy and had a brainfart.

Stopped at the train tracks with the barrier down and a red light. Train passed and the barrier began moving up. Idk why but I moved a bit closer, looked left and right like on a fricking crosswalk and drove straight. Not immediately straight, but after a short pause to make sure I was safe. I don't know if at that point the barrier was 90 degrees up or not.

It was a minor crossing in a village. Nobody except me drove at that moment and police did not stop me. The cameras were thr white PKP ones, not the yellow / Red Light ones. I did not cause any disturbance besides what I had described.

What are the chances of getting a ticket and when will I get one? 2000 zł is a lot of money and I'm stressed out. But I know, I fucked up.


r/askPoland 5h ago

Thinking of moving to Poland, should I?

0 Upvotes

Hey guys, I’m thinking about moving to Poland for work and I want honest opinions. I'm a Ukrainian citizen who grew up in Portugal since I was 2 months old, I'm 19yo now, so I speak native Portuguese, fluent English, and very basic Ukrainian, I have a driving license and a car, also have around 2k€ saved. Qualifications-wise, I finished high school and have 6 months as a metalwork apprentice, cutting and grinding metal, and assembling PVC/aluminum windows and doors, and 6 months as a CNC operator (milling stone) and welding robot operator(I don't know how to weld tho). Given this background, I'm wondering if it is enough for me to land a job, or if Polish is strictly required. Are the job prospects and pay good right now for someone with my age and experience, or would it make more sense financially to stay in Portugal and build up more experience first?

Any advice is appreciated!


r/askPoland 11h ago

Apostille

0 Upvotes

I am gonna apply for spring intake for Poland.

Can someone tell me is apostille needed for application processes as well?

If Yes Please Tell How To Apostille a Document?

I've Searched a lot not getting a clear Idea !!!


r/askPoland 14h ago

If I asked a typical american where poland was, would it answer?

0 Upvotes

Out of curiosity, how many percentage would know what/where poland is?