Useful articles · without legal jargon

On work and life in Poland

Complex topics in plain language. Each article covers one question and links to a calculator that runs the numbers for your case.

Gross vs net in Poland: where a third of your salary goes

Why less arrives “in hand” than the employer promised: ZUS, health contribution and PIT in plain language. And how to work out your figure.

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How to work legally in Poland: 3 routes in plain language

PUP notification, oświadczenie and zezwolenie typ A — how they differ, who fits which, and why visa-free travel does not give a right to work.

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What people are actually paid for work in Poland

Not an “internet average”, but real rates by category from live vacancies. How to read gross/net pay and avoid being misled.

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How to avoid being scammed when looking for work abroad

The key rule: nobody charges you to get a job. We break down the typical scam patterns and what to do if you are already being targeted.

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Your first salary in Poland: when to expect it and how long to wait

When first salaries are paid in Poland, why they can be smaller than expected and how much money to have until it arrives.

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Housing in Poland: rent, kaucja and what to check in the contract

How much housing costs, what kaucja is, what to look out for in a rental agreement and how employer housing changes the picture.

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Annual leave in Poland: why education gives you more days

20 or 26 days per year — and why someone with a university degree and two years of work already qualifies for the maximum. Plus pay for unused days.

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Sick leave (L4) in Poland: what you get and when

When it is 80%, when 100%, and when it is not paid at all. How L4 differs between an employment contract and a UZ contract.

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How much you can actually save while working in Poland

Why the same salary leads to different savings, how employer housing changes the maths and how long it takes to hit a typical goal.

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How to search for jobs if you do not know the Polish name of your profession

Why “складівник” finds nothing while “magazynier” finds hundreds. And how the job title in a listing affects the pay.

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What documents to take with you — and what to sort out after arrival

What to gather at home, what to keep at hand on the road, and three things to do in your first two weeks in Poland.

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Where to turn if the employer breaks your rights

Overtime not paid, no contract, passport taken — what to do step by step and where to complain in Poland.

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Which contract to choose: employment, mandate or specific work

The three contract types in Poland — how they differ in money, guarantees and contributions. What is better and what to agree to.

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