Poland in international migrations : the perspective of world systems theory
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Published Online: Apr 30, 2020
Page range: 94 - 103
Received: Aug 27, 2019
Accepted: Feb 07, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2020-0005
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Comparison of Polish and native labour markets by migrants in Poland (excluding respondents without employee experience in the country of origin) (in percentages, N=67)
| Where it is easier to: | Poland | Native country | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| find the first job | 40.3 | 29.9 | 16.4 | 13.4 | 100.0 |
| keep work | 40.3 | 13.4 | 34.3 | 11.9 | 100.0 |
| change jobs | 53.7 | 7.5 | 20.9 | 17.9 | 100.0 |
| lose a job | 23.9 | 25.4 | 32.8 | 17.9 | 100.0 |
| work legally | 22.4 | 35.8 | 22.4 | 19.4 | 100.0 |
| make savings | 94.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 100.0 |
| be promoted | 13.4 | 19.4 | 11.9 | 55.2 | 100.0 |
| get a raise | 49.3 | 4.5 | 22.4 | 23.9 | 100.0 |
| combine work and private life | 25.4 | 40.3 | 25.4 | 9.0 | 100.0 |
| work according to qualifications | 16.4 | 20.9 | 40.3 | 22.4 | 100.0 |
| get new qualifications | 28.4 | 7.5 | 19.4 | 44.5 | 100.0 |
Forecasts regarding the economic situation in the native country and the country of emigration by migrants (in percentages, N=100+100)
| Differences between native country and the country of economic emigration in 10 years ... | Poles in the UK and Germany | Immigrants in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| will remain unchanged | 10.0 | 16.0 |
| will increase | 6.0 | 48.0 |
| will decrease | 14.0 | 9.0 |
| will even out | 19.0 | 2.0 |
| hard to say | 51.0 | 25.0 |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Comparison of selected social benefits in Poland and abroad by Polish migrants in the UK and Germany (in percentages, N=100)
| Where it is more profitable to apply for: | Poland | Abroad | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| child benefit | 0 | 51.0 | 5.0 | 44.0 | 100.0 |
| allowances for mothers/parents | 0 | 41.0 | 3.0 | 56.0 | 100.0 |
| housing benefits | 0 | 55.0 | 4.0 | 41.0 | 100.0 |
| pension | 2.0 | 42.0 | 3.0 | 53.0 | 100.0 |
Comparison of assistance from institutions related to the labour market in Poland and abroad by Polish migrants in the UK and Germany (in percentages, N=100)
| Where it is easier to get: | Poland | Abroad | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| information on the rights of workers and the unemployed | 19.0 | 37.0 | 17.0 | 27.0 | 100.0 |
| benefits for the unemployed | 8.0 | 56.0 | 7.0 | 29.0 | 100.0 |
| assistance in finding work | 7.0 | 53.0 | 14.0 | 26.0 | 100.0 |
| help in upgrading qualifications | 10.0 | 43.0 | 11.0 | 36.0 | 100.0 |
| help in changing profession | 9.0 | 37.0 | 10.0 | 44.0 | 100.0 |
| free medical assistance | 8.0 | 38.0 | 31.0 | 23.0 | 100.0 |
Comparison of assistance from institutions related to the labour market in Poland and in the country of origin by migrants in Poland (in percentages, N=100)
| Where it is easier to get: | Poland | Native country | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| information on the rights of workers and the unemployed | 29.0 | 18.0 | 25.0 | 28.0 | 100.0 |
| benefits for the unemployed | 36.0 | 25.0 | 16.0 | 23.0 | 100.0 |
| assistance in finding work | 38.0 | 8.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | 100.0 |
| help in upgrading qualifications | 29.0 | 11.0 | 18.0 | 42.0 | 100.0 |
| help in changing profession | 24.0 | 10.0 | 16.0 | 50.0 | 100.0 |
| free medical assistance | 17.0 | 17.0 | 29.0 | 37.0 | 100.0 |
Comparison of the labour market in Poland and the emigration country by Polish migrants in the UK and Germany (excluding respondents without work experience in Poland) (in percentages, N=80)
| Where it is easier to: | Poland | Abroad | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| find the first job | 1.3 | 70.0 | 20.0 | 8.8 | 100.0 |
| remain in work | 1.3 | 43.8 | 32.5 | 22.5 | 100.0 |
| change jobs | 2.5 | 78.8 | 6.3 | 12.5 | 100.0 |
| lose a job | 61.3 | 2.5 | 17.5 | 18.8 | 100.0 |
| work legally | 3.8 | 25.0 | 35.0 | 36.3 | 100.0 |
| make savings | 0 | 97.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100.0 |
| be promoted | 16.3 | 22.5 | 12.5 | 48.8 | 100.0 |
| get a raise | 6.3 | 57.5 | 10.0 | 26.3 | 100.0 |
| reconcile work and private life | 35.0 | 37.5 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 100.0 |
| work according to qualifications | 16.3 | 26.3 | 30.0 | 27.5 | 100.0 |
| get new qualifications | 6.3 | 28.8 | 11.3 | 53.8 | 100.0 |
Comparison of selected social benefits in Poland and the country of origin by migrants in Poland (in percentages, N=100)
| Where it is more profitable to apply for: | Poland | Native country | The same | Hard to say | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| child benefit | 32.0 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 45.0 | 100.0 |
| allowances for mothers/parents | 20.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 66.0 | 100.0 |
| housing benefits | 7.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 82.0 | 100.0 |
| pension | 24.0 | 18.0 | 12.0 | 46.0 | 100.0 |