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joeuconn
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 Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:41 pm Post subject: Teaching English in Krakow |
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Dear forum members:
I am a recent college graduate from the United States who is moving to Krakow, Poland to teach English in August. I have a few questions regarding my plan to find a job and the conditions of the job market in Krakow / Poland itself. Any advice that you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Here is my plan:
I will arrive in Krakow on August 24, 2005. I am taking the International House of Krakow's CELTA course when I arrive - this course will conclude on September 23. I know that the Polish school year begins in October. Thus, I have given myself one month to find a job. I consider myself to be a strong applicant for any teaching position.
My questions:
1 - What do you guys think of my plan? Have I given myself enough time to find a job? What are the chances of me finding a decent job in Krakow if I don't start job searching until I get there? I am an intelligent and enthusiastic applicant (at least I think so), yet I have no experience (though I will have a CELTA certificate) - will it be difficult for me to find work?
2 - Does anyone have any experience working for or studying at the International House of Krakow? I've heard that they do not pay well, however, I am interested to know if the course is worth the money.
3 - The Money Question: Can one make enough money teaching English in Krakow without having to supplement his income with a credit card or savings account?
4 - The Work Permit Question: I know that this question has probably been answered a million times - Can I arrange my work permit/visa while I am in Poland or will I have to return to the United States. I have heard that there are some ways of obtaining the visa/permit in Poland.
5 - Any other advice, questions, thoughts or comments will be greatly appreciated.
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Joseph Bernardo
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gregoryfromcali
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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My questions:
1 - What do you guys think of my plan? Have I given myself enough time to find a job? What are the chances of me finding a decent job in Krakow if I don't start job searching until I get there? I am an intelligent and enthusiastic applicant (at least I think so), yet I have no experience (though I will have a CELTA certificate) - will it be difficult for me to find work? |
This is a good plan.
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| 2 - Does anyone have any experience working for or studying at the International House of Krakow? I've heard that they do not pay well, however, I am interested to know if the course is worth the money. |
This is a good course a lot of the teachers who teach in Cracow have completed the same course. (Since you're an American you may want to study the way the English use the present perfect.)
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| 3 - The Money Question: Can one make enough money teaching English in Krakow without having to supplement his income with a credit card or savings account? |
Yes, you can make enough money teaching to have a good lifestyle here but you won't save much.
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| 4 - The Work Permit Question: I know that this question has probably been answered a million times - Can I arrange my work permit/visa while I am in Poland or will I have to return to the United States. I have heard that there are some ways of obtaining the visa/permit in Poland. |
As you said there are many possibilities and every school does it differently. Unfortunately it is a little tougher for non-EU citizens to find work as a result of needing a visa.
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Study Polish and don't stop.
Good luck. Cracow is a nice place to spend a couple of years. |
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Alex Shulgin
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Teaching English in Krakow |
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| Any other advice, questions, thoughts or comments will be greatly appreciated. |
There's an icon at the top of the page with the word 'Search' next to it. Click on it and you'll find that all of your question have been answered within the past couple of months.
We do get a bit tired of typing up the same answers time after time just because other people can't be bothered to UTFSE. |
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joeuconn
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject: Sorry Alex... |
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Sorry Alex...
Joe |
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coffeespoonman
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| As for the work permit, everyone will have a different answer. However, in my experiences, it is possible to get your work permit in Poland, as long as you have a boss who is willing to deal with a lot of hassle. Basically, if they really want you, they will make it work. Good luck! |
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Alex Shulgin
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| coffeespoonman wrote: |
| As for the work permit, everyone will have a different answer. However, in my experiences, it is possible to get your work permit in Poland, as long as you have a boss who is willing to deal with a lot of hassle. Basically, if they really want you, they will make it work. Good luck! |
If you want to work in Poland then you must have a work permit and either a Residence visa for the purpose of work or a residency permit. First you have a residence visa for the purpose of work and after you've had one of those you can get the residency permit.
It doesn't matter how much your boss wants to employ you. You must go back to the country where you are legally resident to go to the Polish consulate there. It is completely impossible to get a residence visa for the purpose of work in Poland.
But don't listen to what I have to say, phone/email the Polish consulate in the USA and ask them. |
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