Bydgoszcz, Poland
An expat, who has lived in Bydgoszcz, Poland for 10 years, has really enjoyed watching the area develop. He finds the language and driving conditions a challenge.
Bydgoszcz
No but had visited many times before
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Yes I learned the language a bit before and then intensely after I moved.
No
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I just entered a stage of fascination which still has not worn off completely after 10 years.
I became much more relaxed and less worried about life in general.
It's great to watch things developing here that we take for granted in England.
The language is still after 10 years one of the most difficult aspects and the standard of driving although a lot better is a major problem.
Many times, usually language related. Whilst at a prestigious Dinner sat next to the Bishop of the Kujavia Pomorski region I described the dish we were eating as 'Siuper Duper' to him. There was a stunned silence throughout the dinning room as I had called the dish 'Big Arse'. I was severely reprimanded later by the people who had invited me. Eventually they did see the funny side though.
My best advice is to avoid other expats and learn the language. Do not be lazy and hang around with English speakers. If you want to meet interesting people try teaching 'business English' part time at evenings and weekends. It earns some money and it gets you out and about.
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Help others in Poland by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Poland.
Expats in Poland offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Poland.
Find out about where expats.live, how important it is to learn Polish, and even where some of the best places are to enjoy a beer in Poland. Information on Warsaw, Krakow, Tricity and other areas are also covered in this introduction to expat life in Poland.
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