Why I left California for Warsaw, Poland.

A question I get asked frequently is “why would you ever want to leave California for Poland?” It’s a sincere question, I don’t blame people for asking.

Why on earth would anyone ever want to leave utopic California, for…of all places…Poland?

Well, there are many reasons. And in this video, I present some of them!

[SandraHof]

I moved from California to Kraków Poland 8 1 /2 years ago. I love my city and the country of Poland. Everything you said is very true. I am 66 years old and live on a fixed income. I have a much better quality life here than I could in the States. I feel very safe here as well. I have come to have great respect for Poland and her people.

[katiekatie]

I love Poland and polish people! Brothers! Greetings from Slovakia!

[yaro_wa]

I’m Ukrainian, but studied in Poland. Last 6 years I live in USA, but I miss Poland so much.
There are definitely a lot of things which was better in Poland than US. And I know, that in last 6 years Poland changed a lot for better.

I don’t have polish language anymore on my keyboard, but I just want to say big DZIEKUJE to polish people for all the help provided to Ukraine during the war! We will never forget that.

[kraicek]

To chyba najbardziej pozytywny film o współczesnej Polsce na całym YT

[Nnnmmmkkk]

As a Pole, I wasn’t aware of the amazing stats you’ve mentioned. Thank you so much for making me ‘re—realize’ my country’s potential. Happy Holidays!

[BKCycles]

I'm a Brazilian/Italian who moved to Poland a few years ago to be able to pursue my career and dreams. No regrets! I felt at home from the very first day! Each time, I visit a new city in Poland I fall in love again!
Great video - Bravo Dominik!

[paxvera]

Thank you. As Canadian living in Poland for the last 5 years, I feel the same way as you do.

[attilakovacs]

Well, i'm just a simple Hungarian...., and you already know the rest of it.

[truthseeker]

I've been to 50 countries. 30 in Europe alone. Poland is amazing af. This country is growing like crazy. I've been to Gdansk, Zakopane, Warsaw, and 5 more cities. I'm definitely coming back soon.

[RamazanAy]

I'm a software engineer and I moved to Poland in 2017. To be honest, I was thinking to use Poland as a jump place to move to Western countries like Netherlands or UK. But then despite all of challenges that I had in Poland such language barrier, 50 shades of Grey wheather and so on, I kinda love living in there. I live in Kraków (it is a magnificent city) and I fell in love the atmosphere of this city. Not only city but the opportunities in tech market is another reason to stay here. Last but not the least, the cost of living is amazing when you work in IT companies. Finally, this year I started to learn Polish as I enjoy being here. Your video proved how a smart decision it was to live in Poland. Dziękuję bardzo dla video. ---Polska biało czerwoni ---

[rustyspace]

This did open my eyes a little bit about what Poland is nowadays. Didn't realize it had developed so quickly, just like our southern sister, Estonia. Best wishes from Finland :)

[MrPowerLine]

Po polsku być może zrozumie mnie mniej ludzi ale co tam, pomijając to ze ten materiał jest wybitny, zauważyłem w nim jedna rzecz, wręcz niebywałą kiedy słucham telewizji czy czytam internet, osoba w filmie wypowiada się o Polsce „NASZ kraj” nie „ten kraj”
Tylko „Nasz”, i moim zdaniem to
Jest najpiękniejsze w tym filmie, jako pracownik branży it, bardzo dziękuje za ten materiał !

[LoveMyPoland]

Very, very impressive, Dominik! It's great to have Americans of your caliber living here happily! 😊

[marwan.ux]

The quality of this video is awesome! You made me fall in love with Poland!

[thejackal]

I want to move to Warsaw within the next couple of years, a lot of my friends think I'm insane as they have little understanding of Poland and are fooled by many misconceptions and stereotypes. Thank you for making this video.

[lolek]

Ten film to jedna z najlepszych reklam Polski, jakie widziałem. Wymieniasz same suche i przede wszystkim prawdziwe fakty, o których my Polacy często zapominamy. Jeszcze kilka lat temu wyjechałem z Polski na półtora roku z powodów zarobkowych, ale mimo dobrych pieniędzy brakowało mi tego polskiego luzu i naszego podejścia do kontaktów międzyludzkich. Teraz czasem zastanawiam się nad wyjazdem, ale raczej typu 4-6 miesięcy w ciepłym kraju i 6-8 miesięcy w Polsce. Zarobki są jeszcze dalekie od naszych ambicji i powoli wszystko drożeje, ale żyje się lepiej z roku na rok. Mamy też przywiązanie do tradycji, której może już tak gorliwie nie praktykujemy, ale jednak nas spaja. Jesteśmy otwarci na świat, a także na ludzi, ale głównie na tych, którzy mają otwarty umysł, szanują naszą kulturę i tradycję, a także coś dają także od siebie. Już od jakiegoś czasu pojawiały mi się w głowie myśli, że niedługo to do Polski ludzie będą przyjeżdżać, zamiast z niej wyjeżdżać i to powoli się dzieje. Niemniej jeszcze sporo pracy przed nami i musimy więcej wymagać od ludzi, którzy z naszego wyboru rządzą krajem. Wielkie dzięki Dominiku za ten film. Zrobiłeś kawał fantastycznej roboty i cieszy, że tak uzdolnione osoby jak Ty osiadają w Polsce, a tym bardziej, że tu są niejako Twoje korzenie. Powodzenia!

[ronnie]

Wow, that is a very powerfull story about my eastern neighbours! Many thanks. When I was in my early twenties, the iron curtain was falling. But travelling to Eastern Europe was something we didn't do at that time, so I travelled every country in western Europe in my twenties. Now coming into an age that my (early)retirement is very close, I am already looking forward to travell much more into the Eastern countries as well. Polish people can really be very proud for what they have achieved. Next I also find it very interesting that quit a lot of US citizens are moving to Europe. That entrepeneur spirit of both US Citizens and Rebirth of Poland will definitely help Europe shine stronger in a time that there are so much challenges to be solved. Greetings from Switzerland.

[MaciejMankowski]

I am absolutely, undeniably impressed and humbled by your observations and analysis of the geopolitical situation and history of Poland. I left Poland 26 years ago for the US. Your video makes me proud and home sick. Keep up the good work!

[idanikamal]

Thank you! My grandmother was polish and was tough as nail, one of the most loving and accepting person, and I wish to return to Poland and open a company in her name so her legacy doesn't die off. Poland isn't just an amazing country, but it's people have the warmest hearts

[stanb]

Od 30-u lat zyje w US i nie mialem pojecia, ze Polska staje sie tak atrakcyjnym krajem jak mowisz. W kazdym razie kiedy sie Ciebie slucha naprawde serce rosnie .