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08/26/2026 · By PLJobs Editorial Team

Changing Jobs in Poland as a Ukrainian Worker: Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes

A practical decision guide: compare contracts, confirm the new employer’s process and avoid gaps or misunderstandings when changing jobs.

A better offer can be a positive step, but changing jobs should be planned rather than rushed. The most useful comparison is not only the salary; it is the complete package of contract, schedule, commute, stability and administrative process.

Why this matters now

Before resigning, ask the future employer for a written description of the position and start date. Explain your current status honestly and ask what the employer must do to formalise your new employment.

A practical plan

  1. Compare the old and new offer line by line: pay, type of contract, hours, location and notice period.
  2. Ask what documents the new employer needs and who will complete the employment formalities.
  3. Keep evidence of your final payment, leave settlement and employment end date from the previous job.

What to check before you act

Do not assume that a process used by one employer automatically applies in the same way to another. For status-specific questions, confirm the current procedure with an official source or legal adviser.

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Useful official sources: https://help.unhcr.org/poland/2026/03/04/important-legal-changes-from-4-march-2026-for-refugees-from-ukraine/

Rules, local procedures and availability of services may change. Check your individual situation with an official authority or qualified adviser before making a legal or financial decision.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first?

Compare the old and new offer line by line: pay, type of contract, hours, location and notice period.

Which documents should I keep?

Keep evidence of your final payment, leave settlement and employment end date from the previous job.

Where can I get help?

Useful official sources: https://help.unhcr.org/poland/2026/03/04/important-legal-changes-from-4-march-2026-for-refugees-from-ukraine/

How can I stay safe?

Do not assume that a process used by one employer automatically applies in the same way to another. For status-specific questions, confirm the current procedure with an official source or legal adviser.

How often should I check updates?

Rules, local procedures and availability of services may change. Check your individual situation with an official authority or qualified adviser before making a legal or financial decision.