Work in Poland
Q1. Can I get job in Poland ?
It is a very hard question to answer :) something like Can i get job in India? It all depends on your skills set but usually it's hard if you don't speak Polish (of course not impossible). For IT related jobs, it is comparatively easier than other jobs.
Useful Links:
Following are major job websites in Poland:
1. Pracuj.pl - Biggest most popular job search website in Poland
2. LinkedIn: It can help enormously if you have a good profile. Try to contact HR / hiring manager directly. If you are already in Poland and looking for job connect with Indian community of Poland on LinkedIn group (remember you will be accepted only if you are studying / working in Poland). it can help to get insights from Indians working in Poland in your domain.
3. Goldenline: Polish version of Linkedin. networking and job search engine.
4. You can also subscribe jobs/career newsletter directly from the company of your interest.
5. Also you can look for job on other Polish search engines: Praca.pl; Jobs.pl; Indeed; InfoPraca.pl; GazetaPraca.pl
6. Interviewme: To improve your CV
MNC’s like P&G, Coty, EY, Deloitte, Sitel, Accenture etc are regularly hiring English speaker but these are highly competitive hiring processes and you need serious skills as mentioned in the job description, proper Visas allowing you to work and travel in EU. Don’t pin your hopes of bagging these offers if you are not based in the EU and specifically Poland but it's always good to try.
Q2. Can I get a part time job in Poland while studying ?
Yes, you will get jobs from 12 PLN to 15 PLN paid per hour. UberEats, Dominos, McDonalds, working in Kebab shops, Indian and other restaurants are the easy options.
There are many jobs in the outskirts of Warsaw in meat processing / packaging industries. You can find also job in harvesting fruits (but this is seasonal job, only during vacations). Employer gives food and accommodation. Sometimes you can find such offers on our community page.
Other jobs are difficult (but not impossible) because you need to speak polish. Following document is very useful for Legal information about Education and Work for Foreigners in Poland:
Also please see this post on finding part time jobs in Poland with more details:
Q3. l have got a job offer for food packaging industry / meat industry through one agency and I am currently in India. Agency is asking money(anything around 1-5 lac Rs) for migration and after 6 months they offer TRC also. Is it real or worthy to come ?
Beware of many fraud agents who would promise you give a job in Poland with valid work permit and TRC in future. They will ask you give 3-4 lac rupees or even more to process your visa, work permit and give you a job in packaging factory, meat factory or some other blue collar job. In reality, you will get such job but it will be very hard for you to save / recover the money you have spend already for coming to Poland.
Please read more on post below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Polandian/permalink/10160704050370061/
Q3. I have got job in Poland, I have a work permit and type D Visa. My Spouse also has Type D visa, Can my spouse work in Poland without work permit?
No, your spouse needs get a job and his / her employer should apply for her work permit.
Q4. What are types of contracts in Poland (umowa) ?
You have a number of different types of contracts (umowa) in Poland. The most common ones are:
Umowa o pracę (contract of emplyment)- a job contract that entitles you to benefits such as paid holidays, company paid ZUS (healthcare) payments.
Employees are entitled to some benefits described in the Labour Code (e.g. paid holidays)
Employer is obliged to pay your social contributions
Protection in case of contract termination (only in case if your contract is for unlimited time, in other cases employer can fire you without giving reasons)
Minimum wage guarantee
Can be concluded: for a trial period, for an indefinite period, for a definite period (including for the purpose of replacing an employee).
There are also, however, some cons to contracts of employment:
Reduced flexibility (specific time and place of performing work)
Impossible to delegate your work to subcontractors
2. Umowa zlecenie (contract of mandate):
Pros of contracts of mandate:
possbility to delegate work to a subcontractor;
freedom (limited employer supervisory over tasks delegated to an employee);
short notice (unless prearranged otherwise with an employer);
higher salary for students younger than 26 (no obligation to pay healthcare contributions by an employer).
Compulsory insurance: health, pension, disability pension and accident insurance (Article 6 paragraph 1 item 4, Article 12 paragraph 1 of the Act of October 13, 1998 on the social security system and Article 66 paragraph 1 point 1 letter e of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds). Additionally, on a voluntary basis, the contractors can join the sickness insurance, but only on condition that the social contributions are obligatory.
regulated by Civil Court
Cons of contracts of mandate:
no privileges coming from the Labour Law (paid holidays, paid overtime etc.);
no maternity, paternity or sick leave or pay for downtime
no accident insurance or severance pay;s
short notice (unless prearranged otherwise with an employer);
smaller access to e.g. bank loans.
It can be concluded in any way, including verbally and even implicitly.
The period of work on the basis of a contract of mandate is not included in the work period, unless in-company regulations provide otherwise.
3. Umowa o dzieło (contract of work):
given only for specific work
Cons of contracts of mandate:
no privileges coming from the Labour Law (paid holidays, paid overtime etc.);
no maternity, paternity or sick leave;
no accident insurance or severance pay;s
short notice (unless prearranged otherwise with an employer);
no access to e.g. bank loans.
no social insurance
Ask specifically what you will be provided
Q5. What means in Salaries: netto (net, in hand, after taxes), brutto (gross, before taxes) ?
In most jobs you will be quoted the brutto (gross amount).
For an umowa o pracę, you should get about 66% of your brutto as netto (in hand). This does include ZUS payments by the company. The company deducts your taxes and gives you the netto.
For or umowa zlecenie its quite similar then umowa o pracę, only differences are in benefits and sick insurance (voluntary).
For umowa o dzieło your brutto is what you get in hand + VAT (if applicable). You have to pay by your own all taxes.
You can calculate your salary after taxes here.
Q6. Do I get health insurance from employer ?
In general as an employee you are covered by Govt Insurance called ZUS. It is mandatory here in case of umowa o pracę (other agreements is always voluntary). It is like Indian Government Hospitals but a better version.
Many employers are offering private insurance. If you are used to private hospitals back home, then try to get insurance from your employer (if possible).
Q7. How to fill income tax return / PIT ??
See here If you need help in filling income tax contact our team here.
Q8. Can Indian work in Poland?
To work in Poland you will need a work permit. Work permit is usually applied by the employer for the employee.
Q9. How can I get a job in Poland?
To get a job in Poland re recommend to use polish job search engines such as pracuj.pl and LinkedIn.We highly discourage to use of any kind of agent who promises you to get a job in Poland and ask money from you for giving you a job most of them are fake please be cautious
Q10. How can I work in Poland?
To work in Poland you need to find an employer who is ready to apply for you a work permit. Please read our are frequently asked questions on how you can work in Poland and how you can find a job.
Q11. How much can I earn in Poland?
Based on government sources the average salary in Poland is about 3,500 PLN which is roughly equivalent to 70000 Indian rupees. Although if you have nice skills such as IT you might learn much more depending on your experience
Q12. Is Poland good for a job?
Polish economy is currently driving and there are lots of job opportunities especially if you are IN IT sector and have some niche skills you have a good chance to get a job
Q13. Is it hard to get a job in Poland?
It depends on your skills, education and experience, like in any other country. Vita command to search jobs through polish job search engines and LinkedIn. Do not fall in the trap of agents.
Q14. Can I get a work permit for Poland?
To get the work permit first you should apply to the job and your employer must apply for a work permit if any agents promises you that he will get you the work permit most probably he is cheating you, do not fall in such trap
Q15. What is the most common job in Poland?
Based on official sources the most common jobs in Poland are industrial and Manufacturing engineers, concrete technology engineer, electrical engineer, doctors and nurses, computer system analyst, Information Systems development specialist, Network and multimedia Developers, application Developers, designers in database administrators, system computer administrators Etc
Q16. What jobs are in demand in Poland?
High-demand professions in Poland include information technology engineering and general business sectors. If you are an IT specialist there's a good possibility to get a job.
Q17. Is Poland a good place to work?
Poland is a very good country to work because there are lots of Rights of workers such as paid leaves, medical leaves and parental leaves. Polish people have very good work ethics.
Q18. How much uber eats / taxi driver earn in Poland
An average taxi driver earns about 2000-3000 PLN a month, which is about 40-60 thousand Indian rupees. This amount is barely sufficient to live in Warsaw or in any other City.
Q19. Can foreigners work in Poland?
Indian citizens are not allowed to work in Poland without a work permit.
Q20. Is it easy to get a work permit in Poland?
As always, it depends on your education, experience and skills
Q21. Do I need a visa to work in Poland?
Yes, you need a visa if you are Indian citizen. In addition to that do you need a work permit to work in Poland.
Q22. Can I work in Poland with a tourist visa?
No, you are not allowed to work on a tourist visa.
Q23. What is the basic salary in Poland?
Based on government data of 2020, the basic salary in Poland is 2600 PLN which is about 1900 PLN in hand.To give you an idea it will be around 38,000 rupees. The average salary in Poland is about 3500 in hand which is about seventy thousand rupees.
Q24. Is Poland a good country to work?
Yes Poland is a very good country to work with very good work ethics, work culture and employee benefits.