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Psaeragh · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 14

I've been researching CELTA courses in both Poland and the Czech Republic for Oct/Nov 2007, with the intention of teaching in January 2008. I'm basing it on job prospects for January, and any input is greatly appreciated!!!

Grrrmachine · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 265 Location: Warsaw, Poland

On statistics alone, there's 38million Poles and 10million Czechs, so Poland's going to be easier to find teaching work of some sort. Considering how difficult it will be finding work in either of these countries in January, you stand a slightly better chance in Poland.

Also, having been arrested 8 times in 48 hours by overzealous Prague police, Im not a big fan of the Czech republic...

cezarek · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 149

Grrrmachine · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 265 Location: Warsaw, Poland

Driving a Syrena. The Polish license plates didnt go down too well to start with, and I wasnt driving with my lights on (because they didnt work) and it was a two-stroke engine (too polluting) with a broken exhaust (too noisy) going too slow on the roads (naughty naughty). Plus I stopped to fix it and you're not allowed to fix a car on the road if you're foreign, and I didnt have a passport with me (only my Polish ID card) and there was a wanted criminal in the area who fit my description. It wasnt a very good weekend.

jasperella · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Czech Republic

I worked in Poland last year, and am in CZ now, and I'd say go for Poland.
1) You'll earn more
2) job-hunting will be easier
3) the food's better

PM me if you want any further info!

gregoryfromcali · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

Yeah as the last poster said, I've been told that the salaries are higher in Poland for foreign teachers.

Generally speaking, Czechs and Czech girls are...well...less religious.

Not that, that should influence your decision. Wink

In all fairness to the Czechs though their beer is the best I've ever had.

But stay away from Prague. It's a good place to take pictures, but it's not some place you'd want to live.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Is it a good place to settle down in and raise a family?

ALso, which is easier to get a work visa and residency in if your a non-EU citizen?

jasperella · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Czech Republic

I don't think there's a lot of difference between the two countries in terms of settling down.... I know people in both places who are very happy.

Same for non-EU citizens- both countries employ legally and of course illegally... However, if you want to work freelance in CZ, getting the permit is a hassle, but worth it in the end- you just need a local to help with the beaurocracy.

Poles are obviously more religious, or at least observant of religion, and this pervades society in many ways. Czechs aren't really religious, but very sporty, and will go away most weekends to hike/ski/cycle/climb. But outside of the major cities, life still shuts down around 1pm Saturday, and resumes monday morning both places.

Hope that's answered your question!