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Voluntary Migration (Poland ---> UK) - Coggle Diagram
Voluntary Migration (Poland ---> UK)
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(Only use one) Average hourly wage in Poland was £4.35 so there was a low standard of living
State benefits are very low compared to Scotland, who also have free healthcare
High unemployment rate in Poland has traditionally been high in recent years approx 20%
Increased mechanisation and privatisation of farms, rural unemployment has risen
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There is a well-established polish community in Scotland, which, makes transition into a new country easier and provides informal support to migrants
When Poland joined the EU in 2004, Poles were able to move freely to scotland making it easier as there was not a complicated visa process
When Poland joined the EU in 2004, many moved for quality-of-life decisions, including amenities, services, and bright lights such as entertainment facilities in large cities such as Glasgow
Higher wages of £9 per hour on average for 23yr olds - some people could earn up to five times more then they would back in poland
There are many cheaper flights between Scotland to Poland with airlines like Ryanair making it a simple and low-cost journey