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Work in Poland: The First Thing Is Language Knowledge

Then, after visiting Polish job vacancy websites, you can discuss any option you like by phone. Find out the conditions, salary, whether they suit you. Asking about salary, accommodation, meals, everything yourself – that is the best option, and the cheapest, but it all comes down to language knowledge.

There are other ways – for example, getting a job through an employment agency. They find a vacancy themselves, you only get notified when and where to go. Sometimes they give you several options to choose from, but often only one – but a real one. If you want, agree; if not, refuse. And you go where you were sent, because you paid a very large amount of money.

But often it happens that upon arrival the job turns out to be completely different from what you were promised. Either the duties are different, or the salary is much lower, etc. Anything can happen. It's good if everything suits you and you can work peacefully. But most often, Ukrainian recruitment agencies cooperate with companies where working conditions are unbearable or wages are extremely low. And really good jobs can only be found on the spot.

If you are a builder, it is not difficult for you to go to any construction site, ask where the HR department is, and offer your services there. The same goes for salespeople and hairdressers. But for a convenient, or as they say, civilized job search, you need free internet access. For this, you need a good smartphone. It is even more convenient than a laptop because it is much more compact. You visit Polish job vacancy websites or thematic bulletin boards. Then you call the selected numbers and make arrangements. In general, everything is the same as in your home country. A little less comfortable because you have to speak a non-native language. But that's why preparation is needed. Language is the first thing; without language knowledge, you won't get a decent job.

Well, imagine: would you want to cooperate with a person with whom it is impossible to communicate? Of course, you would only assign them the most primitive tasks. Serious tasks always require discussion, explanation, and if a person does not understand simple expressions, then all that remains for them is to sweep, wash floors, take out the trash. Even working as a foreman on a construction site would be difficult, because you need to clarify dimensions, shapes, discuss design solutions, read drawings.

Also keep in mind that for official employment in the neighboring country, you will need a work visa for Poland, the processing of which also involves some difficulties. That is why many job seekers abroad are forced to turn to intermediaries who help with the proper preparation of necessary documents and provide advice on obtaining a visa.

Do not rush to travel if you are not confident in your language skills. Stay in your home country for a couple of extra months, but learn the language. Then all other issues will be resolved very easily. The infrastructure there is well developed, the legal framework is excellent, a person has many rights and freedoms. People will be happy to resolve issues with you if you can articulate them. But you will limit yourself in all these advantages if you do not know the language.