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Thanks for adding these points, and we'd love to explain them in more detail, as it seems you might have missed some critical information when going through the journey with English Wizards.
When it comes to the different ways one can work in Poland, there are 3 options depending on the passport you hold. We provide this information publicly on our website and our welcome centre here: https://community.englishwizards.org/c/welcome-to-english-wizards/3-visa-pathways-comparison
It's true that a lot of schools do prefer the incubator pathway, as the taxes and social security costs in Poland are some of the highest in the world. That being said, we provide access to a database of private schools that are registered with the ministry of education. These schools not only bypass the need for a work permit but also have almost a 100% chance of offering direct employment contracts. Keeping in mind that this means the individual will have a lower take-home pay.
When it comes to finding work and jobs. Unless one has paid EW specifically for our placement program (and been accepted), everyone must look for their own work. We do not employ anyone, so you are not considered our employees, but you are our customers! We provide some tools to make this process faster so you don't have to spend as much time as you would alone. Time is money, right?
We have 3 different databases for everyone: online/hybrid schools, language centers, & private schools registered with the government. We also have a job board that typically peaks around hiring seasons and our job hut guide, which gives information on the ESL industry in Poland. So, if your mission is purely direct employment, you can achieve this with no problems!
Twoj Startup, at last we heard, was involved in a visa scandel in 2023 and has been banned from work permits. This may have changed or will change, but for now, due to their immense size, the customer service is vastly lower than our current partners.
If there are any other concerns or topics you'd like further clarification on, let us know!