We more and more often meet with the problem of the polish emigration. The most important reason why Polish people leave their native country is the lack of employing in Poland and desire for increase their existence at leaving parts. There are people, who work abroad, because their financial situation is very difficult. Other people leave Poland pursuing profession about high recognition and medium status. But most important reason of their escapes, is the difference in earnings between Poland and other countries.

The phenomenon of the emigration is nothing new – it lasts from many years. Almost all of us have someone from the family who lives and works abroad. My aunt was leaving in United States for 11 years. She experienced it by herself , what does it mean to leave as an emigrant. We say there’s no place like home. Is it true? Can we feel like one hundred percent Pole leaving abroad? I think, opinions are divided. Some of emigrants settle in very quickly and they feel very good in new environment. They feel like a fish in water and are satisfied with their lives. Unfortunately there are also people for who, it is very hard to get used to the new situation. Sometimes they feel alone, because of the language barrier. Everyday situations can became quite a big problem, e.g. visit at the pharmacy. This contributes to the low amount of friends from other nationalities. We keep in touch only with Polish people. Very often, when somebody leaves country, after few months, invites members of his/ her family or friends and offer a job at the same company if there is such an opportunity. Emigrants with great language abilities and good qualifications get work in big offices, restaurants or shop, where they meet many people from other countries. This helps to socialize the relationships, friendships between with other nationalities.

Is it hard to say, whether foreigners what to know anything about our culture. I think that there are many people who are fascinated by our customs and traditions, especially connected with food. There are many typical polish dishes, which taste for our friends abroad. In my opinion, culture is one of the most important things, which connects people together, but not only with foreigners, but between Poles too, especially during such holidays, like Christmas or Easter.

All of us has the desire to travel around the world. We settle in various places around the world, but we cannot forget about our roots. We can feel very good everywhere, but sometimes we miss our friends and family. To sum up, I think there no better place like home.

  Magda 14