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[jasperella]

I accepted a job in Opole, but the salary has been frozen so I am now re-considering their offer.
I have also been offered a job in Gdansk.

Which would be the best location for someone new to Poland? My initial decision was swayed by thoughts of what to do in winter....I'm worried that Gdansk/tri-city area closes down out of tourist season, and it's not near any mountains for winter sports. Furthermore, it's farther away from major tourist cities. Am I wrong in thinking this?
I'm having a really tough time making a decision, as both schools sound great....
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!!

[Alex Shulgin]

Gdansk is a superb place to live!

[jasperella]

Why?
What do you do in winter? Are there any winter sports areas nearby? Or do you spend lots of time at the pub.....???!

[peekay]

I had offers from Opole and Gdynia.

I chose Opole despite any Polish people I spoke to telling me that Gdynia was better. No-one gave me any reasons though!

So I'm not much help - sorry!!

ETA Jasperella - I've PM'd you

[jasperella]

Thanks for the input PK!!

It was also my initial decision, but things have changed a little...

I am just wondering what the tri-city area is like in winter- you know if the whole place closes down outside tourist season?!!!

[zippy2k]

Gdansk is certainly stilll alive in the winter - there are constantly German and Swedish voices to be heard on D�ugi. Though the local boat trips arent going of course, there's still plenty going on if you look for it. Sopot is a popular party destination throughout the year. Its a lovely place to be around Christmas because you're almost guaranteed snow and public transport never seems affected. One reason I stayed there over Winter was the extremes of cold seen in central, Eastern and Southern Poland aren't seen in Gdansk...

[jasperella]

thanks for that zippy. I chose Opole in the end...but maybe I can try Gdansk at a later date!