red.onion
Polish expat in England
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60
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About me
Polish
Lives in London, England
Speaks Polish, Swedish, English, some French and Russian
Registration: 10 September 2012
Activity
Moving to Sweden by Sean_M
Good morning everyone, my name is Sean and I'm from Washington in the UK, I've just joined Expat. After years of saying and thinking that I'd like to move to Sweden I've finally decided to just go for it and hopefully have a new ...
Sean, I have moved back to Warsaw. Now I am working as an accountant with Swedish, Norwegian and Danish segment. Prospects for promising future as I am applying for a role of key account manager f;r Scandinavian markets due to my education... In ... Read More
Moving to Sweden by Sean_M
Good morning everyone, my name is Sean and I'm from Washington in the UK, I've just joined Expat. After years of saying and thinking that I'd like to move to Sweden I've finally decided to just go for it and hopefully have a new ...
Do not be too optimistic about your potential career in Sweden. Sorry for cutting your wings, maybe you will end up with a good job, nice Volvo, beautiful blonde at your side and 3 trips to Thailand per year. Maybe. However, here, without Swedish ... Read More
How racist and xenophobic is Sweden? by kbelial
I've heard some controversial things about Sweden - it's either praised as a very liberal/welcoming country OR as racist and xenophobic. There's one article from TheGuardian("Sweden - the country where racism is just a joke"). ...
I am leaving this country for good. Yiiiippppiiiiiii!!!!!! Sorry, I could not express myself in any other way. I agree with Jenna. Read More
Marriage. by Adah Mbewe
My boyfriend and I have being together for some time now,his Swedish am African.i have my permanent residency here in Sweden already.my problem is this man is not ready for marriage not to talk of having kids,I don't want just to be his ...
It makes no sense to preach or try to repair the world. I am terribly tired of all that "lovers" forcing into my mail box. I hate being called "baby", "princess" or "sweatheart" by a total stranger. ... Read More
Safety in Poland by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Poland? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Asian fit in easily in Poland. You do not stand out much since Poles hve had at least 30 years to get used to Asians who come here doing business. Besides, there are many mixed marriages and Asian look is not as striking as for example African. ... Read More
Considering moving to Warsaw for 3 years. Need advice. by koala25
Hi all from Nadia, My husband and I are considering relocating to Warsaw. He's been offered a good job there, but we don't know what it's like to live in Poland as an expat. We as a family are in a unique situation due to our multiethnic and ...
Hello which part of Mokotow is nice to live .I want to buy a small flat thereThe best buy is a flat close to Warsaw underground. Try someting close to Metro Wilanowska. My sister has bought a nice studio there on the 9th floor in a totally new ... Read More
Safety in Sweden by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Sweden? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I feel very safe here. It is sort of hard to get out of your comfort zone once you get there. I can not imagine living somewhere else on Earth. Maybe Norway, their money can speak to me ;). I am not in unconditional love realtion with Sweden. It is ... Read More
Marriage. by Adah Mbewe
My boyfriend and I have being together for some time now,his Swedish am African.i have my permanent residency here in Sweden already.my problem is this man is not ready for marriage not to talk of having kids,I don't want just to be his ...
Adah, if I may give you an advice - concentrate on your school and try to get a job to seal your future here. Swedish approach towards marriage is not as conservative as for example in my country and here a visibly higher percentage of relationships ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Good for you that your previous education is in line with what you are going to do here once you are done with your Swedish part of education. It is only 3 years . My colleage from Western Europe had to change her profile as well. 5 years of ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Jenna, I totally agree with your words. Many of poined out ther is a part of my CV so far. I used to have a very good desk job (CLEAN JOB) in PL whith bright prospects for travelling and good views for promotion, nice salary, ability to get a ... Read More
Online shopping by smolloy
Hi, My family and I (me & my wife, plus two kids) are thinking about moving to Lund, Sweden, and we're trying to figure out the cost of living. Here in the UK we do our weekly shop by ordering online, and having everything delivered to our door. ...
Thank you for the quick answer :) I will call them tomorrow, hopefully they'll get someone for me who can speak English and the whole thingy is sorted out.Sure, most Swedes speak splendid English, do not worry! If you need a couple of tips on ... Read More
Online shopping by smolloy
Hi, My family and I (me & my wife, plus two kids) are thinking about moving to Lund, Sweden, and we're trying to figure out the cost of living. Here in the UK we do our weekly shop by ordering online, and having everything delivered to our door. ...
Hi everybody, do you know about any floritsts doing delivery in Stockholm? I'd like to send a bouquet to someone dear to me that I won't get to see until June. Thank you in advance!You could try this: http://www.interflora.se/ Choose Blommigram ... Read More
Which comes first egg or chicken....... by JasfurJQ
I guess the generation today has their different opinion....:)
Talking about the chicken vs. egg question I belive, that chicken was first. Egg has no legs and can't walk so it naturally can't come then ;). Now there is next unknown: 'Which was first of these two: rooster or hen?' Read More
Have you ever been stereotyped? by hutkgjf
I've been encountering pretty nasty stereotypes.
The stereotypes are not the worst thing in our life. The most important is how we handle them and how high impact they have on our life. The more pople of different nationalities I meat and get to know closer the less prejudice I feel towards ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Israel by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Israel, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Love the sound of their language Good food - both ashkenazi (German-Polish-Russian food based on dumplings, chicken stock, pastries, soups and potatoes) and local combination of Mediterranean and Arabic influences -love it Fantastic shopping - great ... Read More