Steven Woodruff
@stefonic
American expat in Norway
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About me
American
Lives in Stavanger
Speaks English, Polish, Spanish
Registration: 09 January 2009
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New to Forum by joda
Hi, My wife and I moved to Poznan after retirement August 2007. We're from the Chicago area and moved to Poland because I have a large family here that I only discovered when I was 56. We plan to stay, have our permanent resident cards already, ...
That is great!! Let's keep in touch. Steven Woodruff Read More
Cost of living in Poland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Poland . The idea is to help those who would like to live in Poland . Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
That is very high 4,000 euro in Poland would be more than I could ever hope to earn in Poland. Read More
How to make friends in Poland by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Poland :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Poland?? Thanks in ...
OK, My honest advise was deleted, so I will put it in more refined terms. Go to parties, drink and relax with the friends you have to meet new ones. Work is not the place to make friends but the place to make money. Volunteer to help people with ... Read More
Cost of living in Poland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Poland . The idea is to help those who would like to live in Poland . Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
Cost of living in Poland is rather high, but all relative to how much you earn. Food is not too expensive, niether is petrol and other things you need. Warsaw is the most expensive city, while small towns are not. If you work in the city, consider ... Read More
Do and don't in Poland by expat.com
Are you living in Poland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Poland? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Poland? Thanks!
Do refer to people you do not know well as "pan" (sir) until invited to call them by thier first name. Don't expect people to speak english just becuase they can. You are living here, learn the language to gain respect. Do bring taxi money if ... Read More
Find a job in Poland by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Poland? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Poland? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Poland. Recruitment agencies? Have ...
The best way to get a job in Poland is to make your own job. The Poles are infamous for only giving jobs to fellow Poles. I gave up long ago. You either create your own job, or end up in a very low paying job that you are way over qualified to do. ... Read More