Let's help each other

Marzenna · 2014-12-19T01:28:06+01:00

Get practical advice on integrating into Krakow's everyday life from someone who understands both foreign and Polish perspectives.

Marzenna Active member

Member since 15 November 2014

MarzennaActive member18 December 2014 23:28:06

I read a lot on this site about the problems with integration in polish society.

Firstly, I'm sorry, the guests in this country do not feel fine.

Secondly, I know the pain because, being Polish I lived, studied and worked on professional position in Germany (10 years) and England (15 years).

Thirdly, my husband (an Englishman) fell in love with Krakow and so we moved here 6 months ago. He doesn't major difficulties but obviously it is not easy for him, so I know the issues from my own experience in Poland as well. For me, this meant a return to the country after 25 years.

For these reasons I would like to help anyone, who needs assistance in matters regarding integration. Unfortunately, I can't with legal matters because after so many years of absence I also am struggling with such problems.

But I know what it's like to be a foreigner and I know the Poles, so if you have any problems, let me know I may be able to explain, understand and help.

Marzenna

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP19 December 2014 04:42:05

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Hello Marzenna,

Thank you for offering your help generously here !
It is very much appreciated.

Have a nice day

Priscilla

crrgarcia New member

Member since 13 November 2014

crrgarciaNew member06 January 2015 20:54:51

Thanks a lot for offering your help!!!
I'm travelling to Krakow this saturday for a few weeks but I plan to relocate definitively on April/May, so probably I'll be asking some questions to you on the future!!!

Regards,
Cristian

Marzenna Active member

Member since 15 November 2014

MarzennaActive member07 January 2015 13:09:04

Please do if/when you need advice.
My husband and I relocated to Krakow from England last May therefore have some experience of "newbies"聽 in this city.
Greetings,
Marzenna

abhishekjain118 Member

Member since 01 July 2014

abhishekjain118Member08 January 2015 17:41:28

Hi All,
I need to visit a dental clinic/hospital. I want to know -
1. Should I visit a government hospital like University Dental Clinic (Uniwersyteckiej Kliniki Stomatologicznej) or Should I go to a private Dental clinic ?
2. As per my exp in India, govt run hospital should be cheaper as compared to private clinics.
3. I have a private health cover (dental not included) but I should also have a public health cover (mandatory in Poland) correct ??
4. So if I assume that I have public health cover also, will it be cheaper to get dental treatment in University Dental Clinic ?
Thanks.

reloplanet Member

Member since 01 December 2014

reloplanetMember09 January 2015 09:52:15

Hi, if you are working in Poland legally so you might have also covered public health cover - but depnding of your agreement / status - best would be to check directly with your HR in Poland who employed you, if they will confirm you are coevered by ZUS聽 - you can be treated. You may find very good public hospitals and doctors, generally Polish public helth sector is of ther high level. Good luck ! Wojciech Zacharski