Our family left Poland when I was 5 y.o. Living in Sweden for the past 50 years we decided to move back to Poland 2020. Best decision in my life. Agree with you on all points, welcome to be a part of the Polish community.
@@planetkrakowplease reconsider your decision. Poland is a seasonal country always was as always will be . Poland exists as a country then it doesn't exist . That's our history of Poland
30~40 lat temu to było nie do pomyślenia, żeby obywatele USA przeprowadzali się do Polski, było zupełnie odwrotnie - to Polacy uciekali do Stanów. To naprawdę niesamowite, jak ten kraj się rozwinął. Pozdrowienia z Bydgoszczy 😊.
Correct. from 1992 until 2023 I have a very good comparison of what Poland and US is and used to be...like Phoenix Poland rose from ashes...at the opposite things are getting really bad in US = never cured racism problem, crime & gun violence, corruption, very bad and expensive education and health care system and now debt and inflation. I have to share that I am one of many victims of police-court corruption, racism and cover up of latino drug gang/organized crime = things they did to me... If it wasn't covid19 lock-down I would have move back in 2019. I am coming back home in less than a month and I'm so happy. Wracam do Domu i nigdy wiecej ameryki.@@maciejwyzgowski
My cousin worked in hospital in New York for many years. She have damaged her back at work. It would cost her thousands of dollars and she been told, they have no idea if she will walk. She come to Poland on wheelchair , fixed her back paying minimum money and she is walking. 🎄
Welcome in Poland. The USA used to be a paradise, now when I watch those documentaries about drug zombies, poverty, health care I really feel sorry for the Americans and what has happened to the US.
@@tomzphone exactly when? The 80’s here were wonderful for high rollers with coke and wallstreet addictions. The 90’s saw a lot more prosperity for working class people but it didn’t last long. The 2000 saw an incoming recession that made people abandon their homes in the middle of the night. Now, we’ve got a woke nightmare where it’s easier to get gender reassignment than it is to afford basic dental and healthcare. We came here in the 80’s and we were extremely poor. Poor throughout the decades is still poor! You can call it lower middle class now, working class, or simply employed but homeless. ALL the same! It’s never been a good time for people that don’t have enough here.
Poland is the sucsess story of europe after ww2 after the holocaust cant wait to get back there. Nina seems lovely ,always happy,enjoy christmas, merry christmas to europe fromAussieland
Spot on. Buying proper farm eggs, hand made cheeses and smoked sausages at the Stary Kleparz is something special. I've been coming here for over 20 years. A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same. I do wish that the prices had stayed the same but I guess some things are inevitable! Due to the crazy decision that was "Brexit" I am looking into getting a Polish passport in the near future. I don't think anywhere in the world is perfect but Krakow comes pretty damn close!
......Brexit was not crazy. European Union is hopelessly corrupt and Poland will be leaving sooner than later. They saved the Zloty - never were intending to stay. Poland is receiving war reparations from Germany indirectly via europe.
Napić ale niekoniecznie ich tutaj ściągać na stałe. Opuścili ojczyznę jak szczury tonący (jak mniemali) okręt a teraz wracają z pofkulonym ogonem??? No fucking way
@@helenakurcewiczowna6695 Jestes ignorantem ! Ludzie opuscili w wiekszosci Polske jadac za chlebem. Polskie fabryki i wszystko co polskie zostaly sprzedane za grosze dla Zydow z Holandii , Wloch , Niemiec , z Ameryki itp. A Polki zostaly sprzataczkami w Europie (czesto wuksztalcone ) i nie tylko ! Hush Up !
So great to hear your comments about Poland, my native country. I'm proud to be Polish even though I live in the UK, being married to a British guy. Sadly, I have to confirm your comments about the desperate decline of England. 😢
You made a wonderful decision!!! America is being destroyed by design, by the Democrats AND Republicans. But, Poland needs to be aware of their strong relationship with America because America will bring their woke thinking and politics to the Polish people. I am 2nd generation Polish and live in America and wish you and Nina a magical Christmas and all the best in 2024!! 🌲🌟
I trust in the intelligence and discernment of the polish not to fall for everything american. This is contrast to the English who have lost any sense of discernment and capacity for critical thinking.
Wow! That’s a huge decision. Congratulations.🍾 ❤ very happy for you and Nina. I have been following your channel since your first video in Krakow three years ago. You could tell that from the very first time there was something that felt special to you about Krakow, despite the overall gloomy state of things back then in Covid. I think Krakow has that effect on many people. And all the reasons you bring up are so on point. I moved to the US as a teenager over three decades ago and visited Poland this past summer, first time in 20 years. I was so impressed and loved seeing my kids enjoy their first visit there. They genuinely loved it. In fact, my teenage son still talks about the trip and how much he wants to go back. Btw, I would add one more great reason to the list… and that is safety. We loved being able to walk everywhere at any time of day or night and feel safe. We live in a very safe area in the States, but do not feel anywhere near the same comfort of safety. It was so refreshing to have that sort of freedom from constantly worrying about your surrounding. Anyway, congratulations again!
Thank you for sharing, especially the medical stories. Amazing. I've heard from a few Polish born Americans, had they known how Poland would change, they 'd never move to the US
My family was forced out of Poland. My father was a well know revolutionary that fought against the Communist government decades ago. I was a child and understood some but didn’t want to leave my family or friends. We would have been killed had we stayed. It’s unfortunate we ended up in the USA because our friends were sent to France, Australia, or stayed in Germany. As the daughter of someone who fought an oppressive system, America at the current trajectory doesn’t sit well with me. People don’t want to change here because they think it will make it worse for them. They vote to pass laws that hurt them and their neighbors. We vote crooked men into politics that will basically ruin the nation and destroy the average citizen here. I’m not happy here anymore.
Kraj piękny tylko rządzący tym pięknym krajem to ksenofodzy. Tusk i jego podwładni podczas swoich poprzednich rządów doprowadzili gospodarkę Polski do ruiny.
What a great video. So informative and covering areas of major importance about the country. I'm Scottish and I see similarities between the people there and here. I hope the Polish tourist board is paying you, boy! Because you and the delightful Nina are doing their work for them 😉 All the very best to you for life in your beautiful new home country 😊
Wow, i'm very surprised and i didn't expect that. Welcome to Poland :) I wish you a very pleasant stay, great friendships, lot of good food and stay healthy, man ! And thank you for your kind words about my homeland.
Mieszkam w Kanadzie i USA od 1964 roku . Jestem tutaj zpowodu pracy . Naprawde niema tutaj nic specjalnego wporuwnaniu do naszej pieknej POLSKI !!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a Polish citizen having a USA Green Card currently. I visited Poland after 22 years, best time of my life. Poland has changed a lot, we are a great nation, we love our country and overall we always welcome people like You who want to be part of it. I do not understand how anyone can migrate to a different country and try to change it or worse, hate his/her new country of living. Good luck to you, especially with the Polish language lol God bless!
Witamy w nowym domu :). Bardzo ładnie opowiedziane. Piszę po polsku by Cię zmotywować, bo nic Wam tu tak nie pomoże jak znać język, ale i po angielsku trochę umiemy :). Pozdrawiam.
I confirm the UK. I had a bike crash - one hour before the ambulance arrived. (London not a middle of the nowhere) they took me to the hospital, I waited in pain for 5 hrs lying on the floor for the doctor to see me. The UK is now the failed state but the rich gets richer like in the US. The system which Mr Menzen and Balcerowicz love so much.
Our medical system in the USA is horrible. It exists for the benefit of drug companies and big medical conglomerates. Your health means nothing to them. Only your money matters.
Great video. I am 50 living in the US since age of 14 coming from Poland. I can retire in 6 or so years. Where do you think I am moving when I retire? Hopefully Poland won't be going down the hill in those 6 years.
Jak nas ruskie nie najadą to będzie jeszcze lepiej. Ty pogoń Jankesów aby zapewnili nam ochronę militarną to będzie dobrze. Ukrainie trzeba pomóc bo konserwatyści są chciwi, a jak ruskie przejdą Ukrainę to fajnie nie będzie.
@MarieClaireMonterey Are u bloody serious? Just 2 days ago, the internet found a video of the Democrat party, Senator Cardin staffer who filmed himself having 0rgy inside the US capital. What in the world is wrong with you people? Even NBC news put out an article on it.
No to się narobiło. I kto by pomyślał? Jasna dupa, jak tak dalej pójdzie to wyjdzie na to, że Polska to potęga, a nie kraj na dorobku wielkości serwetki i będziemy musieli stawiać płoty na wszystkich granicach. Gapię się na to jak głupi i nie wierzę własnym zmysłom, że tak jest. 😊😊
Hi Ged,your so spot on with regards the your decision to stay in Poland. Watcing your vids for sometime I am so impressed hoh the country wishes to move forward wnd not loosing touch with tradional values. In UK Im surrounded by dirty streets, poor and filthy transport, high prices and the dam WOKE. Best wishes to you and Nina from Kent.
Thank you for this video sharing your experience in Poland. It makes me happy to hear. I'm Polish living in US, and for the last 5 years have been plotting how to move back to Poland. I travel there frequently to visit family, and I too have fell in love with my home country again. I would go there 20 yrs ago, and be like "oh I see why my parents left" but then over last 5 years going back several times for a few months to stay with family. And its shocking how much its developed, and how much better it is. Every trip, there was a new highway, or a new train station. I started to feel a bit crazy when I tell people Poland is definitely doing better than where I live in US. There is to me just a feeling that Poland is on the rise. Like is this in my head, am I romanticizing? So its so great to hear someone else say similar things about what you see there.
Thank you for your perspective. I have a Polish birth certificate but I'm an American citizen and don't wish to remain in the USA, if I can help it! My family and I came to the USA to escape Communism decades ago. However, over the years the US has become a nightmare for me. The lack of care here, the overtly gross competition, the lie that anyone can make it in the USA, the crime, homelessness and simply lots of unhappy people. Poland has a happiness score similar to the Scandinavia countries and for a good reason. Now to find an international job or become a digital nomad and I am done and gone! As a Polish born person, unfortunately, I've never felt like I've belonged in the US. Over the years, I'm begining to realize that I will never retire in the USA, I will end up in poverty as an older person, or I will work until I die here. I simply can't afford to remain in the USA that's a huge part of it too.
Jak masz polskie papiery i dobre wykształcenie i jesteś fachowcem to wracaj ale licz się też z tym, że w Polsce też nie jest tak różowo. Też mamy problemy i może nie być łatwo ale fachowców potrzebujemy. Ptaszki ćwierkają, że Polska staje się krzemową doliną dla gigantów z USA. To wszystko się teraz przenosi do Polski. To idzie powoli i nie jest jeszcze powszechnie znane ale Intel, Microsoft i Google coś knują. 😊😊
@@matrixmannnI'm aware that Poland is becoming a tech hub in Europe. Unfortunately, my education is whatever I was able to afford. My parents were never able to help me and I received very little help with education here. When you're poor in the USA a good education is simply unaffordable now as well as in the past. I'm probably going to have to wait until retirement to leave unless I'm able to secure an international job in the next 5-6 years. Sadly, once you are here when you don't make a lot of money America becomes your prison.
You're the real deal Ged. I have a lot of fellow foreign friends in Kraków and there is so much complaining about Poland. You have a great outlook and it's very refreshing. Enjoy Poland!
This video (with Polish subtitles) should be watched by everyone, especially young Poles. Maybe they will finally get rid of this cursed and imposed feeling that Poles are inferior to Germans, French, British or Americans. Maybe they will finally free themselves from the so-called leftist "shame education"! Personally, I would like to thank you for this - often emotional - statement about Poland. In fact, you talked about your love for your home in Krakow, for Poland. I am sure that few Poles can express their feelings so openly - you know that Poles are world champions in complaining! And I will write the rest of the comment in bullet points: 1. You talked about the multi-layered beauty of Poland and Poles. This multi-layered beauty is the result of Poles' attachment to the Christian and Latin civilization, which built the power of Europe. 2. You appreciated my work as a 65-year-old computer science teacher at universities. Therefore, I can write with a clear conscience that I contributed to building the power of Polish IT. 3. The Polish National Anthem begins with the words "Poland has not yet perished...". Do you agree with my opinion that if Poland does not perish, there is some hope for the so-called "old Europeans"? I wish Mr. and Mrs. Nina only happy days in Poland. And if not all of them are happy, then SURSUM CORDA.
I agree with this "complete disgrace" of the Western elites. However, I hope that Poles (and not only them) will wake up millions of people living in Western Europe and the USA. Probably, this awakening will mean some bloody revolution...@@planetkrakow
Congratulations! I wish you all the best. I try to visit Poland as often as I can, just to see and feel Krakow again... As a citizen of Canada ( I love my second Fatherland dearly), I miss only one thing in Poland- POUTINE🤣😋❤. All the best again❣️
Gread decision welcome to our Polish Nation this decision means you have Poland in heart.You wont be disapointed wish you many years in happines and all the best in new 2024 year. Merry Christmas We might be mean we might be sad we might be moaning about every day but this is hiw we are true not fake. If we dont like it you will get it in the most harsh way we have a saying Best is the worst true from the most beautyfull lie or say how it is true the lie will always come out soon or later if you like this you must have White and Red heart in you. All the best New Polish Brother
Hi Ged, thank you for all the information you provide for us newbies. I'm Polish American and thinking of retiring here. Can you recommend a good internist? I'm diabetic and don't want to see a GP, because of several medical problems. Appreciate and enjoy all your videos!
Great comments. I have been living in the U.S.A. for almost 44 years and I would pretty much agree with your conclusions. We too plan to relocate to Poland soon, and through many contacts with other Polish people recently we hear the same more and more. With all those quickly disappearing traditional values all over the world, and mostly so called developed western countries, it seems that a few countries like Poland are still on the guard of those values based in old, but somehow neglected christian tradition. What will become of us if we allow it, if we allow any kind of moral chaos, forgotten tradition, lack of mutual respect, fast growing egocentric approach, general looseness, missing love, fast falling principles and some kind of savagery? Would we try to prove this way false belief in some regressive evolutionary descent from an animal to behave like one now? Let us hope, that maybe Poland will become a safe haven for normality or at least partial normality in this quickly falling true social order. However, it is so inspiring to hear these observations and such good compliments about our fatherland from someone who isn't Polish or perhaps he already is. Mary Christmas to you and all yours, brother. /
Thank You for falling in love with Krakow the city I was born and left for Melbourne Australia in 1980's. Have there extended family. Visiting Poland few times and ready to be there soon.. CHEERS
My Polacy dziekujemy wam, ze tak wam się podoba, nam to samo, Polakom tylko Niemcy psują nam wszystko, grają nie fer z Polską, nie wiem czy to bedzie się wam podobało, bo Tusk im w tym pomaga
I am from Germany and I used to travel to the USA a lot years ago. But since the last 6 years we travel to Poland. The country, the people, the food., the nature.....just wonderful.
Thank you for such positive words and the credit our country receives from anyone who decides to take such a step. Although we know that Poland is not perfect.... we are working on it :) Now, I would like to point out one thing...from the very moment you decided to live here and more importantly call it home, please don't say they, say WE! as You are now officially part of Poland. I wish you a truly beautiful Christmas, many reasons for happiness throughout the new year, and lots of health as it's one of those things you can not buy.
Poland won you over! :) I agree with a lot youre saying, Polish people and the country are definitely developing, growing, improving their economy but they are very proud of their country and patriotic and want to preserve some of their traditions. What I found amusing was that my late father lived in Poland and he had a better local recycling system compared to my city in Australia, which you would never expect! Also their medical system has greatly improved from the old days :) Luckily, the Australian health system is amazing compared to the US, a mix of private and public, I also have chronic illness and get free treatment and doctors appointments.
Hello, so time is really relative. It's been three years, yet it seems like we met just yesterday. I have to finaly come to Kraków and let you take me to your favorite restaurant (on me) :))) Its interesting that you have to renounce the green card. I thought it expires if you leave the US and don't return within 6 months or one year? You are right, we Poles are more on the conservative side, so far, but I am afraid the woke culture might come to Poland if its not finaly rooted out completely. Well anyway, I'm glad you like living here and wish you all the best. Say hello to Nina :)
Well the green card is evidence of permanent residency. The green card can expire but, unless you renounce, you are still a perm resident (and have to pay taxes to Uncle Sam)
Dear Sir, I am happy you found what you were looking for. You will find that more people are leaving USA. "The land of the free, and the home of the brave", is gone. You don't see folks going out for walks at night, children playing outside, riding bikes. Most people realize that a child unattended could disappear, get killed. School shootings, you can't cross a street without someone trying to run you down. USA It's not what it was in 60ties, 70, etc. It's reaching the point where murders, all types of crimes are happening during the day. Government wants all law biding citizens to register their weapons, and how many criminals will register their illigal forearms?
💯 agree with every comment, I wish all Polish people could see it and stop complainig. I was in Poland for three months in summer, totally impressed with everything..I am fed up with South Cali and its ideology, lack of values, lack of morals, etc...Great decision! I wish you and Nina all the best!
I've been surprised by the strong response, if anything I was too kind to the US as my focus was on why I love Poland. The US has really become a total disaster
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The only requirement to retain your permanent status in the USA (Green Card) is to travel there once a year. I wouldn't burn all bridges. In two more years, you could receive US citizenship and live in Poland for the rest of your life if this is your desire. US citizenship is permanent no matter where you live. I was planning to settle in Poland, for my retirement, but I noticed that my taxes there would be three times higher. If I stay in Poland for more than six months in a year, then Polish taxes apply, even if my income is from America.
When i first moved there from the UK 25 years ago it was a different place, much more family oriented and warm. But it went downhill sadly and now is a place filled with so much animosity, incompetence and hatred😕
@@planetkrakow Agree. Been a few times on holiday, and always glad to leave. When you use public transport a lot you see a different side to the place.
Hope you will have only good experience in Poland. I am Polish and I am just leaving the job because I realised I have been surrounded by fake and dishonest Polish people. That kind of people are everythere unfortunately....
Uważajmy ,żeby kumple z USA nie użyli nas tak samo jak Ukraińców.Jako mięso armatnie i miejsce zarobku dla ich kompleksu militarnego. Bardzo chętnie wyciągną gruszki z popiołu naszymi rękoma . Wojny już u nas były . Dziękujemy bardzo za takie propozycje współpracy.
There is no such thing as free health care, because if you work, you are insured and they collect money from you in taxes for the National Health Fund (NFZ), and this system is hopeless because you have to wait forever for an appointment. If you are treated privately, or insured by private companies and use private clinics, it is a different matter...
Agree with the outlook in the UK. It’s continuing along a downward trajectory! The IT sector (an industry I’m apart of) is growing rapidly. I agree with the beauty of the old and new architecture near Rynek is fantastic. Florianska street (Hope I got this right) is our favourite
Życzę ci dużo pomyślności w twoim nowym kraju😊 i mam nadzieję że będzisz w nim szczęśliwy 😊 a jak coś... To zapraszam do Łańcuta a przy okazji do siebie na kawę jeśli pijesz i przepraszam że piszę ty 😅 pozdrawiam
Oh Ged, I cried and cried and cried some more listening to your video. I share your sentiments 100% and have spoken very similar words about my love, Krakow, Poland. I used to watch your videos all the time, from your first days out of L.A.. Then I stopped, as it was too painful...I fell in love with Krakow (and Poland in general), in 2017. I returned in 2018 for three months. Again in 2019 for three months. Could not wait to return in 2020, but the pandemic hit, borders closed and I have been grieving ever since. I mean deeply! The reason for the only three months was due to the restrictions placed on USA citizens. I dreaded having to leave Poland! In any case the pandemic stoppage did me in, in more ways than I can comment here. Health issues kept me in place and it has been horrid. I am so grateful to your video because I am surrounded by people who do not have a clue why I abhor being where I am and long to be in Poland-my souls home! Alas, I am hoping, after all these years of longing to return and to fibd a way to stay. Like you, I feel the things you expressed. So, thank you, as it has been lonely not be around others that get it!
Wow - to elicit such an emotional response. People that haven't truly lived in these countries don't really understand. Having lived in Poland 3 years now, and in the US (New York and LA) for 22 years before that, I think I have a very real and clear opinion on how things really are. Those around you want to believe the US is still the place to be and they are misguided!
My buddy's neighbor was polish, in Canada for many decades. Returned to Poland last year. Not sure if he still has Canadian passport. Regadless. This country has lost the plot. Poland has not.
Hello you . I am from the older generation,we Poles were very keen to maintain Polish traditions,customs and at all costs to maintain this our way of life. More traditional. Modernity,progress,technology,especially if they make people's daily life easier,this is a good direction and is very much needed. Everyone wants to see progress and modernity in their country, and not a soulless machine, which on the way to progress, will destroy the lives of others, destroy the spirit of the nation and its identity.We are afraid of such changes, so far it has been avoided, but will it be for long? It is necessary to slow down, look around you, look at other people and the beauty of the world and today, promoted haste, chasing a career, wealth and money can not buy everything. You can not buy happiness , health or peace of mind, and life is only one. But without them, you can't live either. It is important that politics does not forget why it exists. Because it is supposed to serve the people and often it is not, and a lot of bad things are happening and people in many countries are living harder and harder. I am glad that so many people come to Poland and appreciate what we have, what we are like and see the beauty of our country.We are happy to welcome to Poland people with a good heart, sensitive and willing to live and work in peace. It is not important nationality, where you are from, but what you are like. If you have chosen this country as your place on Earth, I wish you from the heart, all the best and many happy days.
Ciekawe czy również byś był taki optymistyczny jakbyś musiał żyć z polskiej emerytury. Druga sprawa. Ludzie czekają miesiącami na wizytę u specjalisty więc nie jest tak że wchodzisz z ulicy i masz wszystko przebadane jak jakbyś był jakimś VIPem. Podkolorowałeś rzeczywistość do granic absurdu jeśli chodzi o publiczną opiekę medyczną. Ty poprostu chodzisz prywatnie do lekarza i tyle. Większość polaków nie.
Onya mate i,d like to retire in poland from sydney,Australia.My wife and i arr coming next christmas for a winter wonderland,i was in krakow back in 89 but couldn,t see much because of the communist regime. I would love to meet you guys as i hate woke bullshit too mate. My problem is that we dont speak polish,but we are coming.
I know many foreigners that live or work in Poland and language is not such a huge problem. Majority of people speak English or at least can communicate a bit so in everyday life this is not a problem. However to feel really concerned it is better to learn polish which is really hard actually. It is 3th or 4th hardest language on the planet.
Great video, thank you! I always say that you have to live in the US for more then a decade to appreciate polish healthcare, public transportation, people's mentality, history and culture. Maybe only American landscape parallels if not exceeds Poland in some areas, but that's only because the size of the country. The only thing I ponder on is closing door so permanently on the Green Card (I understand taxes part). We plan to keep both citizenships to keep door open just in case, not to mention access to full social security and investments. However, everyone's situation is different. Pragmatism is just another characteristic of polish DNA 😀
Ged, what is the name of the group you went to in Krakow that you said was helpful for you regarding immigration issues and settling in, during your early days in Krakow? Do they also assist with obtaining citizenship via ancestry?
When I left the UK, people were shaking their heads. I've never regretted it. So many Poles do not appreciate what they have. Ged, thank you for these words.
When i headed to the US from the UK people shook their heads, and then again when I came to Krakow 3 years ago. I am very happy if I can help Poles to appreciate what they have
Im an American with a Polish wife of 14 years. We live in America, but own property in Poland. How were you able to establish Polish citizenship in 3 years? Currently, there are over 30,000 renunciation cases filed in the US, meaning it may take years for this to complete. Until your case has been heard, you must continue to file taxes in the USA annually, even if you owe nothing. Perhaps you are aware of this. I cannot wait to relocate. As you mentioned, the quality of life in the USA is on the decline.
Not citizenship but residency that I was able to secure long term just before Brexit. Still working through the process with my US attorney maybe will post an update later - really the flavor of the video was more to explain why Poland offers so much as a place to choose to live compared to US, which I think a lot of people are still surprised to hear, but you understand I think!
Ged, I know you live in Krakow and bought your home there, but I have been watching some of your older videos and wondered if you ever bought any property in Montenegro as well, or decided not to?
We didn't, but we were close. We had a fantastic property in our sights there and I was going to go freelance...but the opportunity in Krakow was too good to pass up
Only 3-6 years in California and you speak VERY WELL. No foreign accent at all. You didn't come to the US from Poland... Are you British? How about cold weather here, all 4 seasons? In LA there is nice summer, hot summer and the wet summer from Oct. to April. The US healthcare is 21% of the GDP. It used to be just 6% in 1979. ...are we going the same direction? Bureaucracy in PL today is much worse here than in America [most of the time]. Specially in the last 20 years all governing parties created almost half million pages of regulations
I was in the US for 22 years but originally from the UK - so it's why I compare life in Poland to both those countries. Already it feels like I need a part 2 of the video as a lot more could be discussed!
Ged, nie rozumiem do końca co mówisz,ale domyślam się na podstawie pojedyńczych słów, że miło ci się tu mieszka,że znalazłeś tu swój dom, przyjaciół. To jest piękne.❤ Życzę Wam wszystkiego najlepszego. Jak to w życiu bywa, raz na wozie, raz pod wozem. W takich momentach nie zrażajcie się 😊. Pozdrawiam gorąco z Torunia
More power to you my Man ! I'm super curious though. Why the return of US Green Card ? More of a symbolic or practical reasons ? I know US is perhaps the only one in the world that expects one to pay their Taxes no matter of place of work/residence, is that the reason ? What would happen to your Social Security benefits earned while working in US if you take this step ? Thanks.
I could make another whole video if I was to go through all the considerations, but the channel is Planet Krakow and we talk about life in Poland so wanted to focus on that
Our family left Poland when I was 5 y.o. Living in Sweden for the past 50 years we decided to move back to Poland 2020. Best decision in my life. Agree with you on all points, welcome to be a part of the Polish community.
Thank you for the welcome!
Miło było wysłuchać tyle dobrych słów o Polsce. Życzę Panu wszystkiego dobrego.
Thank you
Great decision ,and welcome to our big Polish family:)Happy holidays ❤🇵🇱
Happy Holidays🇵🇱🎅🏻🎄🇵🇱
It’s not Happy Holidays here in Poland it’s Happy Christmas we are a Catholic country
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@@planetkrakowplease reconsider your decision.
Poland is a seasonal country always was as always will be .
Poland exists as a country then it doesn't exist .
That's our history of Poland
@@donbabilio8298🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
30~40 lat temu to było nie do pomyślenia, żeby obywatele USA przeprowadzali się do Polski, było zupełnie odwrotnie - to Polacy uciekali do Stanów. To naprawdę niesamowite, jak ten kraj się rozwinął. Pozdrowienia z Bydgoszczy 😊.
Trust me, on my other social media I'm seeing how other nationalities are really waking up to the beauty of Poland
@@planetkrakow Thanks, that's nice.
I was brought to US in 1992, being a young kid. I am moving back to Poland in January, 2024 and I can't wait.
@@xywa23 Ah, the 1990s. Inflation was raging and Poland was truly bankrupt.
Correct. from 1992 until 2023 I have a very good comparison of what Poland and US is and used to be...like Phoenix Poland rose from ashes...at the opposite things are getting really bad in US = never cured racism problem, crime & gun violence, corruption, very bad and expensive education and health care system and now debt and inflation. I have to share that I am one of many victims of police-court corruption, racism and cover up of latino drug gang/organized crime = things they did to me... If it wasn't covid19 lock-down I would have move back in 2019. I am coming back home in less than a month and I'm so happy.
Wracam do Domu i nigdy wiecej ameryki.@@maciejwyzgowski
My cousin worked in hospital in New York for many years. She have damaged her back at work. It would cost her thousands of dollars and she been told, they have no idea if she will walk. She come to Poland on wheelchair , fixed her back paying minimum money and she is walking. 🎄
Yes, this is exactly how it is
Dla mnie Polska to matka. Jak się nie popłakać , gdy ktoś tak pięknie o niej mówi . Thank you .
Welcome in Poland.
The USA used to be a paradise, now when I watch those documentaries about drug zombies, poverty, health care I really feel sorry for the Americans and what has happened to the US.
Yep!
Paradise, when?
I don't have to watch it , I experience it every day living in Southern California, 💯 agree
@@tomzphone exactly when? The 80’s here were wonderful for high rollers with coke and wallstreet addictions. The 90’s saw a lot more prosperity for working class people but it didn’t last long. The 2000 saw an incoming recession that made people abandon their homes in the middle of the night. Now, we’ve got a woke nightmare where it’s easier to get gender reassignment than it is to afford basic dental and healthcare. We came here in the 80’s and we were extremely poor. Poor throughout the decades is still poor! You can call it lower middle class now, working class, or simply employed but homeless. ALL the same! It’s never been a good time for people that don’t have enough here.
Poland is the sucsess story of europe after ww2 after the holocaust cant wait to get back there. Nina seems lovely ,always happy,enjoy christmas, merry christmas to europe fromAussieland
The future is bright! Merry Christmas!
Spot on.
Buying proper farm eggs, hand made cheeses and smoked sausages at the Stary Kleparz is something special.
I've been coming here for over 20 years. A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same. I do wish that the prices had stayed the same but I guess some things are inevitable!
Due to the crazy decision that was "Brexit" I am looking into getting a Polish passport in the near future.
I don't think anywhere in the world is perfect but Krakow comes pretty damn close!
Amen brother!
......Brexit was not crazy. European Union is hopelessly corrupt and Poland will be leaving sooner than later. They saved the Zloty - never were intending to stay. Poland is receiving war reparations from Germany indirectly via europe.
Kto szanuje naszą historię i tradycje zawsze może się z nami napić.
Cheers to that!
Tak jest i powinno byc w każdym kraju .Ale niestety nie wszyscy sie do tego dostosowują, stąd PR is so much against iligal migration.
Napić ale niekoniecznie ich tutaj ściągać na stałe. Opuścili ojczyznę jak szczury tonący (jak mniemali) okręt a teraz wracają z pofkulonym ogonem??? No fucking way
@@helenakurcewiczowna6695 Jestes ignorantem ! Ludzie opuscili w wiekszosci Polske jadac za chlebem. Polskie fabryki i wszystko co polskie zostaly sprzedane za grosze dla Zydow z Holandii , Wloch , Niemiec , z Ameryki itp. A Polki zostaly sprzataczkami w Europie (czesto wuksztalcone ) i nie tylko ! Hush Up !
@@helenakurcewiczowna6695 nie do końca tak jest. To w większości są potomkowie emigrantów, więc czemu winne są dzieci czy wnuki?
I certainly enjoyed working in Krakow. If there were a country I would want to move to, Poland would be near the top of the list.
So great to hear your comments about Poland, my native country. I'm proud to be Polish even though I live in the UK, being married to a British guy. Sadly, I have to confirm your comments about the desperate decline of England. 😢
I know, it was so sad for me and I went to beautiful Cornwall 🙁
You made a wonderful decision!!! America is being destroyed by design, by the Democrats AND Republicans. But, Poland needs to be aware of their strong relationship with America because America will bring their woke thinking and politics to the Polish people. I am 2nd generation Polish and live in America and wish you and Nina a magical Christmas and all the best in 2024!! 🌲🌟
Agree, don't want to see what has happened in the US happen here
It won't happen, majority of us see this WOKE c.r.a.p. as unnatural and idiocy.
I trust in the intelligence and discernment of the polish not to fall for everything american. This is contrast to the English who have lost any sense of discernment and capacity for critical thinking.
Wow! That’s a huge decision. Congratulations.🍾 ❤ very happy for you and Nina. I have been following your channel since your first video in Krakow three years ago. You could tell that from the very first time there was something that felt special to you about Krakow, despite the overall gloomy state of things back then in Covid. I think Krakow has that effect on many people.
And all the reasons you bring up are so on point. I moved to the US as a teenager over three decades ago and visited Poland this past summer, first time in 20 years. I was so impressed and loved seeing my kids enjoy their first visit there. They genuinely loved it. In fact, my teenage son still talks about the trip and how much he wants to go back. Btw, I would add one more great reason to the list… and that is safety. We loved being able to walk everywhere at any time of day or night and feel safe. We live in a very safe area in the States, but do not feel anywhere near the same comfort of safety. It was so refreshing to have that sort of freedom from constantly worrying about your surrounding.
Anyway, congratulations again!
You are completely right about safety and I should have included that - it's a huge plus. Thanks for watching for soooo long!
Excellent points and could not agree more with you! Been here for two years! A superb country with great people, and with so much potential.
Thank you Ted!
Gosh I remember watching your first video, I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by.
I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos
Merry Christmas 🤶
Thank you, more to come! Merry Christmas
I am glad that you like Poland and I wish you all the best!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing, especially the medical stories. Amazing. I've heard from a few Polish born Americans, had they known how Poland would change, they 'd never move to the US
Totally get it
My family was forced out of Poland. My father was a well know revolutionary that fought against the Communist government decades ago. I was a child and understood some but didn’t want to leave my family or friends. We would have been killed had we stayed. It’s unfortunate we ended up in the USA because our friends were sent to France, Australia, or stayed in Germany. As the daughter of someone who fought an oppressive system, America at the current trajectory doesn’t sit well with me. People don’t want to change here because they think it will make it worse for them. They vote to pass laws that hurt them and their neighbors. We vote crooked men into politics that will basically ruin the nation and destroy the average citizen here. I’m not happy here anymore.
Witaj w nowym domu w Polsce. Polska to piękny kraj.😀🤍❤🤍❤
Thank you!
Kraj piękny tylko rządzący tym pięknym krajem to ksenofodzy. Tusk i jego podwładni podczas swoich poprzednich rządów doprowadzili gospodarkę Polski do ruiny.
What a great video. So informative and covering areas of major importance about the country. I'm Scottish and I see similarities between the people there and here. I hope the Polish tourist board is paying you, boy! Because you and the delightful Nina are doing their work for them 😉 All the very best to you for life in your beautiful new home country 😊
Thank you...did you hear that Polish Tourist Board?
Wow, i'm very surprised and i didn't expect that. Welcome to Poland :) I wish you a very pleasant stay, great friendships, lot of good food and stay healthy, man ! And thank you for your kind words about my homeland.
Happy to be here!
@@planetkrakow By the way. Kraków was our second capitol city. First one was GNIEZNO, Then Kraków, and now we have Warsaw.
Tak ,tak Zydzi wracaja do Polski po tym , co zrobili w Ameryce !
Mieszkam w Kanadzie i USA od 1964 roku . Jestem tutaj zpowodu pracy . Naprawde niema tutaj nic specjalnego wporuwnaniu do naszej pieknej POLSKI !!!!!!!!!!!!
Wroc.... ja probowalem i sie poddalem... polska mentalnosc sie nie zmienila
The best of luck to you, it looks like an amazing place to live. I'm visiting Krakow in May and I cannot wait. Have loved following your channel!
Thank you
I'm a Polish citizen having a USA Green Card currently. I visited Poland after 22 years, best time of my life. Poland has changed a lot, we are a great nation, we love our country and overall we always welcome people like You who want to be part of it. I do not understand how anyone can migrate to a different country and try to change it or worse, hate his/her new country of living. Good luck to you, especially with the Polish language lol God bless!
Nie jestem z Krakowa, ale również twierdzę, że to jedno z najpiękniejszych miast na świecie, nasza historyczna polska perełka. ❤️💐
Yes indeed
Kraków jest przepiekny
Szkoda że śmierdzi spalonym wunglem.
Witamy w nowym domu :). Bardzo ładnie opowiedziane. Piszę po polsku by Cię zmotywować, bo nic Wam tu tak nie pomoże jak znać język, ale i po angielsku trochę umiemy :). Pozdrawiam.
Thank you - I can translate :)
Poland, the best destination for all fed up with the woke culture of the West.
Or one of them
Exactly 👍
I confirm the UK. I had a bike crash - one hour before the ambulance arrived. (London not a middle of the nowhere) they took me to the hospital, I waited in pain for 5 hrs lying on the floor for the doctor to see me.
The UK is now the failed state but the rich gets richer like in the US.
The system which Mr Menzen and Balcerowicz love so much.
Yeah, it's awful the healthcare waiting in the UK
Our medical system in the USA is horrible. It exists for the benefit of drug companies and big medical conglomerates. Your health means nothing to them. Only your money matters.
We love you Ged ❤. 🎉🎉 Been watching you since the beginning 🎉
You get a medal for watching for that long 😂 Thank you!
What a fantastic decision to make. Am looking af relocating myself. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year - yes great to visit, even better to live here 😀
Great video. I am 50 living in the US since age of 14 coming from Poland. I can retire in 6 or so years. Where do you think I am moving when I retire? Hopefully Poland won't be going down the hill in those 6 years.
Let's hope so!
Jak nas ruskie nie najadą to będzie jeszcze lepiej. Ty pogoń Jankesów aby zapewnili nam ochronę militarną to będzie dobrze. Ukrainie trzeba pomóc bo konserwatyści są chciwi, a jak ruskie przejdą Ukrainę to fajnie nie będzie.
As long as Trump doesn`t get re-elected, Poland will be fine.
@MarieClaireMonterey Are u bloody serious? Just 2 days ago, the internet found a video of the Democrat party, Senator Cardin staffer who filmed himself having 0rgy inside the US capital.
What in the world is wrong with you people?
Even NBC news put out an article on it.
I hope he gets re-elected otherwise Joe is going to ruin the US.. @@MarieClaireMonterey
No to się narobiło. I kto by pomyślał? Jasna dupa, jak tak dalej pójdzie to wyjdzie na to, że Polska to potęga, a nie kraj na dorobku wielkości serwetki i będziemy musieli stawiać płoty na wszystkich granicach. Gapię się na to jak głupi i nie wierzę własnym zmysłom, że tak jest. 😊😊
Chopie zobacz sobie niemieckie, czeskie, indyjskie, chińskie, koreańskie, arabskie i inne kanały - wszyscy walą do polandii
Polacy to pracowity naród i poradzić sobie w każdych warunkach komuna nas tego nauczyła ale zachód niszczy nas
@@Gutek.1 Synku, a ty skąd do mnie piszesz?
@@matrixmannn a ty skąd domnie piszesz synku
@@Gutek.1 A no z Polski dziadku i nawet nie używam translatora.
Hi Ged,your so spot on with regards the your decision to stay in Poland.
Watcing your vids for sometime I am so impressed hoh the country wishes to move forward wnd not loosing touch with tradional values. In UK Im surrounded by dirty streets, poor and filthy transport, high prices and the dam WOKE.
Best wishes to you and Nina from Kent.
I missed mentioning safety too, another huge PLUS
Yet again your on yhe ball@@planetkrakow
Thank you for this video sharing your experience in Poland. It makes me happy to hear. I'm Polish living in US, and for the last 5 years have been plotting how to move back to Poland. I travel there frequently to visit family, and I too have fell in love with my home country again. I would go there 20 yrs ago, and be like "oh I see why my parents left" but then over last 5 years going back several times for a few months to stay with family. And its shocking how much its developed, and how much better it is. Every trip, there was a new highway, or a new train station. I started to feel a bit crazy when I tell people Poland is definitely doing better than where I live in US. There is to me just a feeling that Poland is on the rise. Like is this in my head, am I romanticizing? So its so great to hear someone else say similar things about what you see there.
You are definitely not romanticizing
Hope You and Nina will be happy here or anywhere you decide to call home in the future Ged. Cheers
Thank you!
Thank you for your perspective. I have a Polish birth certificate but I'm an American citizen and don't wish to remain in the USA, if I can help it! My family and I came to the USA to escape Communism decades ago. However, over the years the US has become a nightmare for me. The lack of care here, the overtly gross competition, the lie that anyone can make it in the USA, the crime, homelessness and simply lots of unhappy people. Poland has a happiness score similar to the Scandinavia countries and for a good reason. Now to find an international job or become a digital nomad and I am done and gone! As a Polish born person, unfortunately, I've never felt like I've belonged in the US. Over the years, I'm begining to realize that I will never retire in the USA, I will end up in poverty as an older person, or I will work until I die here. I simply can't afford to remain in the USA that's a huge part of it too.
Everything you say resonates, unfortunately. Do it!
W Polsce jest bezpieczniej i opieka jest lepsza bezpłatna oczywiście płatna jest lepsza
Jak masz polskie papiery i dobre wykształcenie i jesteś fachowcem to wracaj ale licz się też z tym, że w Polsce też nie jest tak różowo. Też mamy problemy i może nie być łatwo ale fachowców potrzebujemy. Ptaszki ćwierkają, że Polska staje się krzemową doliną dla gigantów z USA. To wszystko się teraz przenosi do Polski. To idzie powoli i nie jest jeszcze powszechnie znane ale Intel, Microsoft i Google coś knują. 😊😊
jak ma dobre wykształcenie to i w stanach dobrze zarobi
@@matrixmannn
@@matrixmannnI'm aware that Poland is becoming a tech hub in Europe. Unfortunately, my education is whatever I was able to afford. My parents were never able to help me and I received very little help with education here. When you're poor in the USA a good education is simply unaffordable now as well as in the past. I'm probably going to have to wait until retirement to leave unless I'm able to secure an international job in the next 5-6 years. Sadly, once you are here when you don't make a lot of money America becomes your prison.
You're the real deal Ged. I have a lot of fellow foreign friends in Kraków and there is so much complaining about Poland. You have a great outlook and it's very refreshing. Enjoy Poland!
Thank you, I can only speak for me :)
This video (with Polish subtitles) should be watched by everyone, especially young Poles. Maybe they will finally get rid of this cursed and imposed feeling that Poles are inferior to Germans, French, British or Americans. Maybe they will finally free themselves from the so-called leftist "shame education"!
Personally, I would like to thank you for this - often emotional - statement about Poland. In fact, you talked about your love for your home in Krakow, for Poland. I am sure that few Poles can express their feelings so openly - you know that Poles are world champions in complaining!
And I will write the rest of the comment in bullet points:
1. You talked about the multi-layered beauty of Poland and Poles. This multi-layered beauty is the result of Poles' attachment to the Christian and Latin civilization, which built the power of Europe.
2. You appreciated my work as a 65-year-old computer science teacher at universities. Therefore, I can write with a clear conscience that I contributed to building the power of Polish IT.
3. The Polish National Anthem begins with the words "Poland has not yet perished...". Do you agree with my opinion that if Poland does not perish, there is some hope for the so-called "old Europeans"?
I wish Mr. and Mrs. Nina only happy days in Poland.
And if not all of them are happy, then SURSUM CORDA.
Mr and Mrs Nina 😂😂😂
Poland is a hope, the UK and USA have been a complete disgrace as the leaders of the free world and role models of democracy and capitalism.
I agree with this "complete disgrace" of the Western elites.
However, I hope that Poles (and not only them) will wake up millions of people living in Western Europe and the USA.
Probably, this awakening will mean some bloody revolution...@@planetkrakow
Young poles know english.
Congratulations! I wish you all the best. I try to visit Poland as often as I can, just to see and feel Krakow again... As a citizen of Canada ( I love my second Fatherland dearly), I miss only one thing in Poland- POUTINE🤣😋❤. All the best again❣️
We have a Poutine place in Old Town :)
@@planetkrakow yeeees🥰
Gread decision welcome to our Polish Nation this decision means you have Poland in heart.You wont be disapointed wish you many years in happines and all the best in new 2024 year. Merry Christmas
We might be mean we might be sad we might be moaning about every day but this is hiw we are true not fake. If we dont like it you will get it in the most harsh way we have a saying
Best is the worst true from the most beautyfull lie or say how it is true the lie will always come out soon or later if you like this you must have White and Red heart in you. All the best New Polish Brother
Thank you Polish brother and all the best for '24
Hi Ged, thank you for all the information you provide for us newbies. I'm Polish American and thinking of retiring here. Can you recommend a good internist? I'm diabetic and don't want to see a GP, because of several medical problems. Appreciate and enjoy all your videos!
My pleasure - sorry I don't know an internist to suggest. Glad you enjoy the vids
Great comments.
I have been living in the U.S.A. for almost 44 years and I would pretty much agree with your conclusions.
We too plan to relocate to Poland soon, and through many contacts with other Polish people recently we hear the same more and more.
With all those quickly disappearing traditional values all over the world, and mostly so called developed western countries, it seems that a few countries like Poland are still on the guard of those values based in old, but somehow neglected christian tradition. What will become of us if we allow it, if we allow any kind of moral chaos, forgotten tradition, lack of mutual respect, fast growing egocentric approach, general looseness, missing love, fast falling principles and some kind of savagery? Would we try to prove this way false belief in some regressive evolutionary descent from an animal to behave like one now?
Let us hope, that maybe Poland will become a safe haven for normality or at least partial normality in this quickly falling true social order.
However, it is so inspiring to hear these observations and such good compliments about our fatherland from someone who isn't Polish or perhaps he already is.
Mary Christmas to you and all yours, brother.
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Thank you brother. Glad you appreciated my commentary. Merry Christmas
Thank You for falling in love with Krakow the city I was born and left for Melbourne Australia in 1980's. Have there extended family.
Visiting Poland few times and ready to be there soon.. CHEERS
You are welcome :)
Thank you for shering all that wonderful feelings .
My Polacy dziekujemy wam, ze tak wam się podoba, nam to samo, Polakom tylko Niemcy psują nam wszystko, grają nie fer z Polską, nie wiem czy to bedzie się wam podobało, bo Tusk im w tym pomaga
Zawsze możesz jeszcze leczyć paranoje idź do specjalisty
@@pepperoni-zr7klco tam bełkoczesz buraku
@@wojteksjiok7060 Burak to cię robił kołku
I am from Germany and I used to travel to the USA a lot years ago. But since the last 6 years we travel to Poland. The country, the people, the food., the nature.....just wonderful.
Holy hell... Welcome back! :)
Thank you for such positive words and the credit our country receives from anyone who decides to take such a step.
Although we know that Poland is not perfect.... we are working on it :)
Now, I would like to point out one thing...from the very moment you decided to live here and more importantly call it home, please don't say they, say WE! as You are now officially part of Poland.
I wish you a truly beautiful Christmas, many reasons for happiness throughout the new year, and lots of health as it's one of those things you can not buy.
Świetny komentarz. Pozdro!
Such a cool thing to say, I am very touched🥲
Welcome home Brother 🇵🇱
Thank you brother 🇵🇱
Poland won you over! :) I agree with a lot youre saying, Polish people and the country are definitely developing, growing, improving their economy but they are very proud of their country and patriotic and want to preserve some of their traditions. What I found amusing was that my late father lived in Poland and he had a better local recycling system compared to my city in Australia, which you would never expect! Also their medical system has greatly improved from the old days :) Luckily, the Australian health system is amazing compared to the US, a mix of private and public, I also have chronic illness and get free treatment and doctors appointments.
Yeah I can only compare to the UK and US, but boy oh boy is that comparison favourable
Hello, so time is really relative. It's been three years, yet it seems like we met just yesterday. I have to finaly come to Kraków and let you take me to your favorite restaurant (on me) :))) Its interesting that you have to renounce the green card. I thought it expires if you leave the US and don't return within 6 months or one year? You are right, we Poles are more on the conservative side, so far, but I am afraid the woke culture might come to Poland if its not finaly rooted out completely. Well anyway, I'm glad you like living here and wish you all the best. Say hello to Nina :)
Well the green card is evidence of permanent residency. The green card can expire but, unless you renounce, you are still a perm resident (and have to pay taxes to Uncle Sam)
Nina says Hi and we still lookd forward to seeing you in Kraków
Dear Sir, I am happy you found what you were looking for. You will find that more people are leaving USA. "The land of the free, and the home of the brave", is gone. You don't see folks going out for walks at night, children playing outside, riding bikes. Most people realize that a child unattended could disappear, get killed. School shootings, you can't cross a street without someone trying to run you down. USA It's not what it was in 60ties, 70, etc. It's reaching the point where murders, all types of crimes are happening during the day. Government wants all law biding citizens to register their weapons, and how many criminals will register their illigal forearms?
they want to take your weapons, registration is just the first step.
Yeah, it's absolutely not what it was
💯 agree with every comment, I wish all Polish people could see it and stop complainig. I was in Poland for three months in summer, totally impressed with everything..I am fed up with South Cali and its ideology, lack of values, lack of morals, etc...Great decision! I wish you and Nina all the best!
I've been surprised by the strong response, if anything I was too kind to the US as my focus was on why I love Poland. The US has really become a total disaster
Hello, I am from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Samarkand city, my BF is polish guy, he lives in North Caroline in US, we are planning to get married this summer in 🇵🇱 Poland, he has mother, she lives in Poland, we are planning to buy a house from Poland 🇵🇱
good decision, I am really thinking of going back to Poland
Thank you
The only requirement to retain your permanent status in the USA (Green Card) is to travel there once a year. I wouldn't burn all bridges. In two more years, you could receive US citizenship and live in Poland for the rest of your life if this is your desire. US citizenship is permanent no matter where you live. I was planning to settle in Poland, for my retirement, but I noticed that my taxes there would be three times higher. If I stay in Poland for more than six months in a year, then Polish taxes apply, even if my income is from America.
Gave my green card up in 1997 after 13 years. Back in my home country, UK.
I don't know why anyone would want to live in the USA if they have a choice.
When i first moved there from the UK 25 years ago it was a different place, much more family oriented and warm. But it went downhill sadly and now is a place filled with so much animosity, incompetence and hatred😕
@@planetkrakow Agree. Been a few times on holiday, and always glad to leave. When you use public transport a lot you see a different side to the place.
Hope you will have only good experience in Poland. I am Polish and I am just leaving the job because I realised I have been surrounded by fake and dishonest Polish people. That kind of people are everythere unfortunately....
Sad to hear
YES MY FRIEND! Love this! Teraz nauczmy się razem polskiego 🇵🇱🤗
Thank you, no- one shows off the beauty of Poland more than you !
Yeah with US high pension life is affordable in Poland
30 lat wolności mamy jako Polska więc wszystko się dopiero rozkręca :D
That's it, you have the chance to do it right and not mess things up like the UK and US
Uważajmy ,żeby kumple z USA nie użyli nas tak samo jak Ukraińców.Jako mięso armatnie i miejsce zarobku dla ich kompleksu militarnego.
Bardzo chętnie wyciągną gruszki z popiołu naszymi rękoma .
Wojny już u nas były .
Dziękujemy bardzo za takie propozycje współpracy.
And we, the Polish, love very much!!!
Powiem tylko- Dziękuję
Good luck man! Don't be surprised, polish people in Poland may be different than in America.
I'm sure they are
Amerykanski Sen skonczyl sie jakies 15 lat temu
I agree
There is no such thing as free health care, because if you work, you are insured and they collect money from you in taxes for the National Health Fund (NFZ), and this system is hopeless because you have to wait forever for an appointment. If you are treated privately, or insured by private companies and use private clinics, it is a different matter...
Agree with you
This put a smile on my face as a Pole:) Thank you!
Agree with the outlook in the UK. It’s continuing along a downward trajectory! The IT sector (an industry I’m apart of) is growing rapidly.
I agree with the beauty of the old and new architecture near Rynek is fantastic. Florianska street (Hope I got this right) is our favourite
Życzę ci dużo pomyślności w twoim nowym kraju😊 i mam nadzieję że będzisz w nim szczęśliwy 😊 a jak coś... To zapraszam do Łańcuta a przy okazji do siebie na kawę jeśli pijesz i przepraszam że piszę ty 😅 pozdrawiam
Thank u for the invite!
Oh Ged, I cried and cried and cried some more listening to your video. I share your sentiments 100% and have spoken very similar words about my love, Krakow, Poland.
I used to watch your videos all the time, from your first days out of L.A.. Then I stopped, as it was too painful...I fell in love with Krakow (and Poland in general), in 2017. I returned in 2018 for three months. Again in 2019 for three months. Could not wait to return in 2020, but the pandemic hit, borders closed and I have been grieving ever since. I mean deeply! The reason for the only three months was due to the restrictions placed on USA citizens. I dreaded having to leave Poland! In any case the pandemic stoppage did me in, in more ways than I can comment here. Health issues kept me in place and it has been horrid. I am so grateful to your video because I am surrounded by people who do not have a clue why I abhor being where I am and long to be in Poland-my souls home! Alas, I am hoping, after all these years of longing to return and to fibd a way to stay. Like you, I feel the things you expressed. So, thank you, as it has been lonely not be around others that get it!
Wow - to elicit such an emotional response. People that haven't truly lived in these countries don't really understand. Having lived in Poland 3 years now, and in the US (New York and LA) for 22 years before that, I think I have a very real and clear opinion on how things really are. Those around you want to believe the US is still the place to be and they are misguided!
My buddy's neighbor was polish, in Canada for many decades. Returned to Poland last year. Not sure if he still has Canadian passport. Regadless. This country has lost the plot. Poland has not.
Pozdrawiam z Podlasia🦬🦬🦬🌲🌲🌲
Hello you . I am from the older generation,we Poles were very keen to maintain Polish traditions,customs and at all costs to maintain this our way of life. More traditional. Modernity,progress,technology,especially if they make people's daily life easier,this is a good direction and is very much needed. Everyone wants to see progress and modernity in their country, and not a soulless machine, which on the way to progress, will destroy the lives of others, destroy the spirit of the nation and its identity.We are afraid of such changes, so far it has been avoided, but will it be for long? It is necessary to slow down, look around you, look at other people and the beauty of the world and today, promoted haste, chasing a career, wealth and money can not buy everything. You can not buy happiness , health or peace of mind, and life is only one. But without them, you can't live either. It is important that politics does not forget why it exists. Because it is supposed to serve the people and often it is not, and a lot of bad things are happening and people in many countries are living harder and harder. I am glad that so many people come to Poland and appreciate what we have, what we are like and see the beauty of our country.We are happy to welcome to Poland people with a good heart, sensitive and willing to live and work in peace. It is not important nationality, where you are from, but what you are like. If you have chosen this country as your place on Earth, I wish you from the heart, all the best and many happy days.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, agree with you completely
Ciekawe czy również byś był taki optymistyczny jakbyś musiał żyć z polskiej emerytury. Druga sprawa. Ludzie czekają miesiącami na wizytę u specjalisty więc nie jest tak że wchodzisz z ulicy i masz wszystko przebadane jak jakbyś był jakimś VIPem. Podkolorowałeś rzeczywistość do granic absurdu jeśli chodzi o publiczną opiekę medyczną. Ty poprostu chodzisz prywatnie do lekarza i tyle. Większość polaków nie.
Compared to the UK and the US it's far far far better. I am not making this from the perspective of a Polish pensioner
Wish you all happiness....all the best
Thank you!!!!
Good luck in Poland.
Thank you!
Pogadamy o tej ekscytacji gdy Polska zrówna się walutowo z resztą Europy.
love you very much
All I can say Sir is: welcome 🙃 hope you'll find your second home here.
Onya mate i,d like to retire in poland from sydney,Australia.My wife and i arr coming next christmas for a winter wonderland,i was in krakow back in 89 but couldn,t see much because of the communist regime. I would love to meet you guys as i hate woke bullshit too mate. My problem is that we dont speak polish,but we are coming.
I could have made that a good point too - English is very widely spoken in Krakow - you'll have no problem at all mate
Język to nie problem kiedyś tak było dzisiaj każdy uczy się w szkole angielskiego
@@Gutek.1 what does that mean in english
I know many foreigners that live or work in Poland and language is not such a huge problem. Majority of people speak English or at least can communicate a bit so in everyday life this is not a problem. However to feel really concerned it is better to learn polish which is really hard actually. It is 3th or 4th hardest language on the planet.
Thank you!
Great video, thank you! I always say that you have to live in the US for more then a decade to appreciate polish healthcare, public transportation, people's mentality, history and culture. Maybe only American landscape parallels if not exceeds Poland in some areas, but that's only because the size of the country.
The only thing I ponder on is closing door so permanently on the Green Card (I understand taxes part). We plan to keep both citizenships to keep door open just in case, not to mention access to full social security and investments. However, everyone's situation is different. Pragmatism is just another characteristic of polish DNA 😀
Good and valid questions - the video did not intend to address all but to focus more on why Poland
Thank you for interesting remarks. Difficult times makes strong people - that's our history. Nice staying in Poland. With us, Polish.
Ged, what is the name of the group you went to in Krakow that you said was helpful for you regarding immigration issues and settling in, during your early days in Krakow? Do they also assist with obtaining citizenship via ancestry?
They are called KRAKSPIRE - we even made a video with them.
Not sure about citizen ship via ancestry
When I left the UK, people were shaking their heads. I've never regretted it. So many Poles do not appreciate what they have. Ged, thank you for these words.
When i headed to the US from the UK people shook their heads, and then again when I came to Krakow 3 years ago. I am very happy if I can help Poles to appreciate what they have
Im an American with a Polish wife of 14 years. We live in America, but own property in Poland.
How were you able to establish Polish citizenship in 3 years?
Currently, there are over 30,000 renunciation cases filed in the US, meaning it may take years for this to complete. Until your case has been heard, you must continue to file taxes in the USA annually, even if you owe nothing. Perhaps you are aware of this.
I cannot wait to relocate. As you mentioned, the quality of life in the USA is on the decline.
Not citizenship but residency that I was able to secure long term just before Brexit. Still working through the process with my US attorney maybe will post an update later - really the flavor of the video was more to explain why Poland offers so much as a place to choose to live compared to US, which I think a lot of people are still surprised to hear, but you understand I think!
good choice live is better in Poland
Yes, yes and yes
Bravo!!! Witamy serdecznie!
Thank you for your amazing vibes and videos ❤
Best regards and good luck in my homeland...
Thank you Danuta
And a Cracovia supporter too XD Enjoy your stay here.
You have to watch my earlier vids!
Ged, I know you live in Krakow and bought your home there, but I have been watching some of your older videos and wondered if you ever bought any property in Montenegro as well, or decided not to?
We didn't, but we were close. We had a fantastic property in our sights there and I was going to go freelance...but the opportunity in Krakow was too good to pass up
That saddest me... IT shows degree of corrodeinest of american socialyty. We have leftist too, they do demages,but less than in status.
States*
Only 3-6 years in California and you speak VERY WELL.
No foreign accent at all. You didn't come to the US from Poland...
Are you British? How about cold weather here, all 4 seasons?
In LA there is nice summer, hot summer and the wet summer from Oct. to April.
The US healthcare is 21% of the GDP. It used to be just 6% in 1979. ...are we going the same direction?
Bureaucracy in PL today is much worse here than in America [most of the time].
Specially in the last 20 years all governing parties created almost half million pages of regulations
I was in the US for 22 years but originally from the UK - so it's why I compare life in Poland to both those countries. Already it feels like I need a part 2 of the video as a lot more could be discussed!
Ged, nie rozumiem do końca co mówisz,ale domyślam się na podstawie pojedyńczych słów, że miło ci się tu mieszka,że znalazłeś tu swój dom, przyjaciół. To jest piękne.❤ Życzę Wam wszystkiego najlepszego. Jak to w życiu bywa, raz na wozie, raz pod wozem. W takich momentach nie zrażajcie się 😊. Pozdrawiam gorąco z Torunia
There are Polish subtitles...and thank you❤️
You talk like you're in love.
More power to you my Man ! I'm super curious though. Why the return of US Green Card ? More of a symbolic or practical reasons ? I know US is perhaps the only one in the world that expects one to pay their Taxes no matter of place of work/residence, is that the reason ? What would happen to your Social Security benefits earned while working in US if you take this step ? Thanks.
I could make another whole video if I was to go through all the considerations, but the channel is Planet Krakow and we talk about life in Poland so wanted to focus on that
And you pay taxes on worldwide income in Poland too
Welcome on bord.
Thank you for that beautiful words about my old country. Good luck
Thank you! 😃
❤🎉💯