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Default Re: AW: Re: Germany top job destination for Polish workers

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Originally Posted by Phlegethon
I've heard different stories. And of course you can get rich if you work in the west illegally because you don't pay a single cent taxes. Ten Euros per hour is a pretty good wage if it is tax-free. Most people make a whole lot less.

If someone makes ten times as much money as the average Pole, returns home and that becomes known in his town problems arise. Pretty simple, isn't it?
They will still pay taxes on goods, just not income taxes. They will also have to pay for food, shelter, transportation etc. They still have expenses, almost as much as the average German does.

You should also understand, that many people also make 'unofficial' money on the side in Poland, and any official figure you come across, is probably less than what it is in reality.

Life in Poland has also become much more expensive. Most of these people aren't returning home 'wealthy', just with some money... Perhaps for a used car, or to pay off some debt.
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