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Working in Poland after 40: what difficulties candidates face and how we help them
16.05.2025
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Working in Poland after 40 – is it realistic? Many foreigners who have reached the age of 40 or 45 are wondering: how to find a job in Poland at 40, especially if they do not know the language, and their last work experience was several years ago. Despite stereotypes, the labor market in Poland offers formal vacancies for older women and men. In this article we will tell you what difficulties candidates face and how to get a job in Poland after 45, even if you have just moved to the country or do not speak Polish.
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Biased attitude of employers
Although Polish employers value experience and responsibility, stereotypes still exist. It is often believed that people over 40 have a harder time adapting to new conditions, are less flexible and less productive. We fight this stereotype every day – first of all, by explaining to employers that mature employees are often highly disciplined, stable and responsible.
We try to cooperate with companies that value people of all ages. And when selecting vacancies, we take into account not only qualifications, but also personal characteristics, so that the person feels comfortable in the new place.
Language barrier
Many are afraid that without knowledge of the Polish language it will be difficult to get a job. This can really be a barrier, especially in more skilled positions. But we help and here we select vacancies where knowledge of the language is not critical.
In addition, we are always ready to help with communication with the employer at all stages of employment.
Fear of change
Often it’s not even about employers, but about the internal barriers of the candidate himself. After 40, it’s not so easy to decide to change everything, go to another country, start a new life. People are afraid of the unknown, uncertainty, lack of support. We understand this – and therefore we pay great attention to psychological support.
Our recruiters are always there: from the first call to the start of work. We tell you how adaptation goes, what to expect from the first weeks in Poland, and what documents to fill out. This helps relieve stress and take a step forward with confidence.
Medical restrictions
After 40, many people develop chronic illnesses or physical limitations. We take this into account when selecting vacancies – we do not offer heavy physical work to those who cannot cope. We find a compromise: vacancies with a moderate load, shift schedule, work in warm premises.
How we help
Our goal is not just to get a person a job, but to make his experience in Poland successful and safe. Therefore we:
We provide free consultations.
We help with documents and visas.
We provide support at all stages of employment.
We select employers who respect age and experience.
We help you adapt to a new place: with housing, medicine, language.
We at KONO daily help foreigners over 40 to find official work in Poland. Even if you have no experience in the country, if you are afraid of the language barrier or doubt how to get a job in Poland after 45, we will show that it is possible. Our vacancies in Poland for men and women over 40 include coordinator support, assistance with documents, housing and adaptation.
Contact us and start a new professional chapter without fear.
My name is Oleksandra, and I have been working as a recruiter at KONO for 2 years now. My role is to help candidates find employment in Poland by focusing on labor market needs and employer requirements. In my free time, I work as a copywriter, so all the texts on our website combine my recruiting expertise with a passion for clear and concise communication. Read my articles on the KONO blog to learn more about the intricacies of legal employment in Poland!