MrBubbles
28 Jul 2008
Life / Antisemitism in Poland; is it safe for a Jew to live in Poland? [193]
What was Israel called before 1947?
We are the native inhabitants. Look it up in your Bible.
What was Israel called before 1947?
MrBubbles
28 Jul 2008
Life / Antisemitism in Poland; is it safe for a Jew to live in Poland? [193]
With other people's money at the expense of the native inhabitants
we built a wonderful country
With other people's money at the expense of the native inhabitants
MrBubbles
27 Jul 2008
News / Poles honour 'Cold Warrior' Ronald Reagan [92]
Spot on, Masks. Under Reagan, the division between rich and poor in America increased dramatically, the religious right entered US politics in a big way, ethnic minorities were pressured through the War on Drugs and the world permanently teetered on the brink of nuclear destruction, or at least that was what we were told, while Reagan pushed the ridiculous Star Wars defence programme.
If there were any justice, people whould have spat on him when they saw him in the street.
Reagan extended his reach to the middle east, Africa, and South America, where he can boast an atrocious record of murderous, counter-democratic actions. Anyone responsible for such things are criminals and justly hated as such.
Spot on, Masks. Under Reagan, the division between rich and poor in America increased dramatically, the religious right entered US politics in a big way, ethnic minorities were pressured through the War on Drugs and the world permanently teetered on the brink of nuclear destruction, or at least that was what we were told, while Reagan pushed the ridiculous Star Wars defence programme.
If there were any justice, people whould have spat on him when they saw him in the street.
MrBubbles
16 Jul 2008
Work / Any english teachers in Poland here with tips to share? [55]
Thanks Masks. At least someone here believes in free speech
Another good point. Echidna, if you'd read my post before your righteous indignation took over and forced you to clatter your hands across your dusty keyboard you'd have understood that I am criticising the Polish EFL industry. How would starting my own successful school prove anything apart from the fact that I am a big a crook as the rest of them?
I too know a couple of good Polish teachers but I also know a far greater number of good Native speakers. The Natives I've met not only have a much deeper understanding of the language but are motivated enough to go abroad and teach because they find it interesting and challenging, rather than being processed out of a pedagogy course at Uni, believing they are owed a job for 5 years' dossing around. Take a school director away and the Natives will still be working.
Echidna, what a strange perspective you seem to have on life. You seriously believe that if I dilligently perform my duties to the best of my abilities, then the director will notice me and benevolently grant me a pay rise and more responsibility? Well there's not a lot I can say to a man who seems to be this far gone. The best of luck to you in your career and I look forward to working for you one day, although between you and me I won't be holding my breath.
Why are people so frickin touchy, he complained about his experience teaching here, big deal - is he NOT supposed to complain?
Thanks Masks. At least someone here believes in free speech
And why suggest that he set up his own school?
Another good point. Echidna, if you'd read my post before your righteous indignation took over and forced you to clatter your hands across your dusty keyboard you'd have understood that I am criticising the Polish EFL industry. How would starting my own successful school prove anything apart from the fact that I am a big a crook as the rest of them?
I know a lot of good Polish teachers. They tell me that they are paid worse than native speakers and language schools make profits with them..
I too know a couple of good Polish teachers but I also know a far greater number of good Native speakers. The Natives I've met not only have a much deeper understanding of the language but are motivated enough to go abroad and teach because they find it interesting and challenging, rather than being processed out of a pedagogy course at Uni, believing they are owed a job for 5 years' dossing around. Take a school director away and the Natives will still be working.
your attitude will prevent you from being a really good teacher or gaining respect and promotion
Echidna, what a strange perspective you seem to have on life. You seriously believe that if I dilligently perform my duties to the best of my abilities, then the director will notice me and benevolently grant me a pay rise and more responsibility? Well there's not a lot I can say to a man who seems to be this far gone. The best of luck to you in your career and I look forward to working for you one day, although between you and me I won't be holding my breath.
MrBubbles
16 Jul 2008
Work / Any english teachers in Poland here with tips to share? [55]
I am Polish, I married a Pole, I've bought a flat in Poland.
I stand by my statement. One day you too will work with one of these idiots and you will be thanking Bubbles for this gem.
Obviously not
And why do you think that? You think I should be grateful for my job? I put in the hours and perform to a standard above that of what my keepers demand - a standard considerably higher than my Polish colleagues I might add - and yet you seem to believe the employer is doing me a favour in some way.
Let me tell you about two of my esteemed colleagues for a moment. Mr x (not real name) spends the whole 90 minute lesson chatting in Polish, as do his students. Apart from an occasional short tape recording, you won't hear more than 5 words of badly pronounced English for the whole session. Mrs Y speaks English for the whole class (well, 80% of it) but nothing else happens - her students don't get a chance to say anything as they make desultory notes in their books and mutter to each other in Polish. At the end of the class, she manages a fair impression of Daley Thompson as she sprints down the corridor and towards the exit, leaving the class to pick up their things and wonder why they ever signed up to a language course.
Admittedly these ar the worst examples but they are indicative of the low standards within the Polish EFL market. Low standards brought on by poor pay and employment conditions, pikey money grabbing school policies and above all the low standard of training that Polish teachers undergo.
Thank you. I take that to be a compliment.
Well you'd better sit down a moment because I have news for you - schools are money making ventures not charity organisations. Handing a fistful of creased notes in return for the service I described above sums up entirely the grubby world of EFL. Having a school methodologist lecture someone on teaching methodology is akin to Stalin delivering a lecture on Human rights. Why the cash? A lot of schools are probably fronts for money laundering operations.
nteresting that Mr Bubbles doesn't like the work there, but remains anyway. Maybe it is all the young women waiting to get married that is the attraction.
I am Polish, I married a Pole, I've bought a flat in Poland.
"Methodologists are the school's ar sehole. Each school has one and they are usually full of sht".
I stand by my statement. One day you too will work with one of these idiots and you will be thanking Bubbles for this gem.
I think ...
Obviously not
...it is very arrogant way to respond and really impolite to speak that way about one's employer in a foreign country.
And why do you think that? You think I should be grateful for my job? I put in the hours and perform to a standard above that of what my keepers demand - a standard considerably higher than my Polish colleagues I might add - and yet you seem to believe the employer is doing me a favour in some way.
Let me tell you about two of my esteemed colleagues for a moment. Mr x (not real name) spends the whole 90 minute lesson chatting in Polish, as do his students. Apart from an occasional short tape recording, you won't hear more than 5 words of badly pronounced English for the whole session. Mrs Y speaks English for the whole class (well, 80% of it) but nothing else happens - her students don't get a chance to say anything as they make desultory notes in their books and mutter to each other in Polish. At the end of the class, she manages a fair impression of Daley Thompson as she sprints down the corridor and towards the exit, leaving the class to pick up their things and wonder why they ever signed up to a language course.
Admittedly these ar the worst examples but they are indicative of the low standards within the Polish EFL market. Low standards brought on by poor pay and employment conditions, pikey money grabbing school policies and above all the low standard of training that Polish teachers undergo.
MrBubbles is the typical representative of a wise-ass.
Thank you. I take that to be a compliment.
Cash money just by customers were counted next to your classroom. Was it a lack of a business accountant, or what? Is there a cash culture (do renka)?
Well you'd better sit down a moment because I have news for you - schools are money making ventures not charity organisations. Handing a fistful of creased notes in return for the service I described above sums up entirely the grubby world of EFL. Having a school methodologist lecture someone on teaching methodology is akin to Stalin delivering a lecture on Human rights. Why the cash? A lot of schools are probably fronts for money laundering operations.
MrBubbles
9 Jul 2008
Work / Any english teachers in Poland here with tips to share? [55]
So what would be the best time of the year to seek teaching position ?
Any time really. If you get your cv in early (March April) you get a head start on the others
What are the contracts like?
Bad usually and getting worse. Expect low pay and a significant amount of paperwork to justify it. This is a job for young women waiting to get married, not a career option
How do they typically structure the pay, salary or per hour ?
Some of the Foreign schools (Bell, IH) take you on for a number of hours a week and then try to fill your time. If you're taken on for 21 hours you might only end up working 19 but you'll be expected to help out around the school and be ready to take on other classes (anytime, anyone, anywhere). Otherwise you'll be take on per hour.
Do the schools set up a curriculum or do you design your own?
The school curriculum is usually the coursebook. You might have some input in choosing the coursebook or not. You might be able to play fast and loose with the lesson content or the school 'methodologist' might keep an iron grip on the controls. Depends on the school. You can anticipate that you will be either a teacher or a director - it's rare to have middle management, such as curriculum designers, in a school since they are probably seen as an unproductive waste of money. Why have a nutritionist working an a McDonalds franchise?
How often is there someone observing your class ?
Depends on the school. I told my handlers they could kiss my butt but I've been teaching for a while. Foreign franchises will require something like one obs every semester and these should be announced in advance and be accompanied with some sort of guidance / feedback. Other schools might just have someone charging into your lesson and staring at you.
Methodologists are the school's ar sehole. Each school has one and they are usually full of sht
I’m not a teacher by trade as you already know so I’m planning on getting TESOL/TEFL certified here…I’m assuming that would help me find work and make me more valuable right?
If you get a degree in food science, will this look good on your CV when looking for a job in McDonalds?
So what would be the best time of the year to seek teaching position ?
Any time really. If you get your cv in early (March April) you get a head start on the others
What are the contracts like?
Bad usually and getting worse. Expect low pay and a significant amount of paperwork to justify it. This is a job for young women waiting to get married, not a career option
How do they typically structure the pay, salary or per hour ?
Some of the Foreign schools (Bell, IH) take you on for a number of hours a week and then try to fill your time. If you're taken on for 21 hours you might only end up working 19 but you'll be expected to help out around the school and be ready to take on other classes (anytime, anyone, anywhere). Otherwise you'll be take on per hour.
Do the schools set up a curriculum or do you design your own?
The school curriculum is usually the coursebook. You might have some input in choosing the coursebook or not. You might be able to play fast and loose with the lesson content or the school 'methodologist' might keep an iron grip on the controls. Depends on the school. You can anticipate that you will be either a teacher or a director - it's rare to have middle management, such as curriculum designers, in a school since they are probably seen as an unproductive waste of money. Why have a nutritionist working an a McDonalds franchise?
How often is there someone observing your class ?
Depends on the school. I told my handlers they could kiss my butt but I've been teaching for a while. Foreign franchises will require something like one obs every semester and these should be announced in advance and be accompanied with some sort of guidance / feedback. Other schools might just have someone charging into your lesson and staring at you.
Methodologists are the school's ar sehole. Each school has one and they are usually full of sht
I’m not a teacher by trade as you already know so I’m planning on getting TESOL/TEFL certified here…I’m assuming that would help me find work and make me more valuable right?
If you get a degree in food science, will this look good on your CV when looking for a job in McDonalds?
MrBubbles
7 Jul 2008
Language / I know "się" is the only reflexive personal pronoun..but "jak się masz?" [34]
Can you decline 'się'?
się is the only reflexive pronoun
Can you decline 'się'?
MrBubbles
7 Jul 2008
Language / I know "się" is the only reflexive personal pronoun..but "jak się masz?" [34]
But couldn't you put a lot of your examples for się usage down to either:
1) Lack of obvious agent
2) Agent = Patient?
I think the problem is not about the meaning of 'się' but about Polish reflexive verbs.
But couldn't you put a lot of your examples for się usage down to either:
1) Lack of obvious agent
2) Agent = Patient?
MrBubbles
7 Jul 2008
Food / Krakow Restaurant Recommendations [17]
If you're passing by, I totally recommend CK Browar (www ckbrowar krakow pl) - it's half restaurant and half minibrewery. Near the centre and not too pricey :)
If you're passing by, I totally recommend CK Browar (www ckbrowar krakow pl) - it's half restaurant and half minibrewery. Near the centre and not too pricey :)
MrBubbles
6 Jul 2008
Language / I know "się" is the only reflexive personal pronoun..but "jak się masz?" [34]
It's certainly not a prononun. It's more like a marker of ergativity - some verbs take it to designate lack of agent. There's no direct equivalent in English I know about.
It's certainly not a prononun. It's more like a marker of ergativity - some verbs take it to designate lack of agent. There's no direct equivalent in English I know about.
MrBubbles
28 Jun 2008
Life / Customer Service in Poland, what are your experiences? [106]
She was probably just about to finish her shift and needed to total up all her takings for the day
Yet the waitress came and asked me to pay as I was half way through eating.
She was probably just about to finish her shift and needed to total up all her takings for the day
MrBubbles
28 Jun 2008
Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]
What are you waiting for? The Army's desperate for recruits go find a gun and get stuck in with the boys.
they will not fight liek men they hide behind woman and kids and run and hide
What are you waiting for? The Army's desperate for recruits go find a gun and get stuck in with the boys.
MrBubbles
27 Jun 2008
News / ARE LATVIANS AND OTHER 'BALTICS' HOSTILE TOWARDS POLES? [60]
I remember a friend in Opole chatting to a group of Polish friends about an upcoming trip she was planning to Lithuania. Her friends were shocked, "Oh be careful it's really dangerous...it's full of Mafia...my friend had his car stolen.." and so on. Undeterred, she went ahead with the trip and had a wonderful time.
One evening, she was in a bar in Vilnius, chatting to some Lithuanians she'd met ion her travels and mentioned that she'd been living in Opole for the past few years. They were shocked, "Oh be careful it's really dangerous...it's full of Mafia...my friend had his car stolen....." :)
I remember a friend in Opole chatting to a group of Polish friends about an upcoming trip she was planning to Lithuania. Her friends were shocked, "Oh be careful it's really dangerous...it's full of Mafia...my friend had his car stolen.." and so on. Undeterred, she went ahead with the trip and had a wonderful time.
One evening, she was in a bar in Vilnius, chatting to some Lithuanians she'd met ion her travels and mentioned that she'd been living in Opole for the past few years. They were shocked, "Oh be careful it's really dangerous...it's full of Mafia...my friend had his car stolen....." :)
MrBubbles
25 Jun 2008
Life / Health food/natural skin care shop in Lodz? [4]
You coudl try Galeria Lodzka - there's a new organic food shop on the ground floor along with a Lithuanian soap shop - they might have something. I know there's a hippy food place in one of the alleys off piotrkowska - somewhere around 150 I think. Loads of organi samosas and stuff.
Or try some of the market stalls?
You coudl try Galeria Lodzka - there's a new organic food shop on the ground floor along with a Lithuanian soap shop - they might have something. I know there's a hippy food place in one of the alleys off piotrkowska - somewhere around 150 I think. Loads of organi samosas and stuff.
Or try some of the market stalls?
MrBubbles
24 Jun 2008
Law / POLISH CITIZENSHIP FROM MY POLISH GRANDFATHER [20]
Enlodecaro - do what telefonitka says and check with the Polish embassy. Screw the lawyers (for now)
Enlodecaro - do what telefonitka says and check with the Polish embassy. Screw the lawyers (for now)
MrBubbles
21 Jun 2008
UK, Ireland / Poland V's UK - staying or leaving? [11]
Some do, some don't.
Don't the Polish have any pride in their homeland ?
Some do, some don't.
MrBubbles
18 Jun 2008
Love / My polish g/f can be a nightmare,is it always like this [262]
Go see a lawyer. Maybe apply for an order to keep her away from you. Seriously. If there's any sort of physical confrontation between you, however small, the pigs will bring you in for assault. The problem is that in the UK, 90% of the juries will vote in favour of the wife / girlfriend.
The police did say that legally i am still allowed back into the house as my name is still on the agreement,and he said that we need to sit down and talk about what happens next.
Go see a lawyer. Maybe apply for an order to keep her away from you. Seriously. If there's any sort of physical confrontation between you, however small, the pigs will bring you in for assault. The problem is that in the UK, 90% of the juries will vote in favour of the wife / girlfriend.
MrBubbles
17 Jun 2008
Work / Any english teachers in Poland here with tips to share? [55]
You can try, but you need contacts. Get your foot in the door at the BC and start kissing asses. Kiss llike a madman. Do the lecture circuit - IATEFL poland for example. If you can get in at a Uni, that might help with a Polish publisher. Kiss asses. See if you can get in as an examiner (Cambridge ESOL if you have the time). Hang around the luvvies at IH training days. Kiss their asses.
Visit the wonderful english droid. for more info
And don't forget to kiss lots of asses
I'm trying proofreading, I want to see if its possible to get in on some writing for any of the english publications...
You can try, but you need contacts. Get your foot in the door at the BC and start kissing asses. Kiss llike a madman. Do the lecture circuit - IATEFL poland for example. If you can get in at a Uni, that might help with a Polish publisher. Kiss asses. See if you can get in as an examiner (Cambridge ESOL if you have the time). Hang around the luvvies at IH training days. Kiss their asses.
Visit the wonderful english droid. for more info
And don't forget to kiss lots of asses
MrBubbles
13 Jun 2008
Life / GAY PARADE IN WARSAW, PL [87]
That could be it. The one on the aerobics studio. Apparently, they might not have been chicks, but they definitely didn't have d***s.
That could be it. The one on the aerobics studio. Apparently, they might not have been chicks, but they definitely didn't have d***s.
MrBubbles
13 Jun 2008
Life / GAY PARADE IN WARSAW, PL [87]
Wasn't that video of the Eric Prydz song in the aerobics gym actually filmed with a load of transexuals?
Wasn't that video of the Eric Prydz song in the aerobics gym actually filmed with a load of transexuals?
MrBubbles
13 Jun 2008
Life / Polish Youth - are they violent? [71]
You could be right there. Everyone knows each other and they might have scores o settle on Friday night... Plus some of those farmers are big guys...
In my opinion small cities and country-yard areas may be ocasionally more dangerous
You could be right there. Everyone knows each other and they might have scores o settle on Friday night... Plus some of those farmers are big guys...
MrBubbles
13 Jun 2008
Life / Polish Youth - are they violent? [71]
You think so? Maybe that's a bit extreme bit I think you could have a point there. The vast majority of low income Poles may not have been abroad further than the Czech republic or Slowakja.
That really is the fast route to A&E in the UK.
Well there is the daily macho posturing on the streetbut you can pick subtler forms up at work. My wife has recently had problems with a male workmate who continually grabbed her and made fun of her in front of other staff. Of course he'll never actually go up to a superior and do that to their face but he'll pick on anyone who tries to cut him a break. If you treat people with respect in this country, 70% of the time it'll be seen as weakness and they'll try to walk all over you.
And of course Poles never travel. So they can't possibly know what life is like beyond their borders, can they ?
You think so? Maybe that's a bit extreme bit I think you could have a point there. The vast majority of low income Poles may not have been abroad further than the Czech republic or Slowakja.
I just look at people with a blank expression which apparently looks like a glare
That really is the fast route to A&E in the UK.
Have such intimidating youths always been so visible in Poland or is it an increasing trend?
Well there is the daily macho posturing on the streetbut you can pick subtler forms up at work. My wife has recently had problems with a male workmate who continually grabbed her and made fun of her in front of other staff. Of course he'll never actually go up to a superior and do that to their face but he'll pick on anyone who tries to cut him a break. If you treat people with respect in this country, 70% of the time it'll be seen as weakness and they'll try to walk all over you.
MrBubbles
12 Jun 2008
Life / Polish Youth - are they violent? [71]
Ah, Shelley, it's good to see that you have woken up from your medication. You deny that Poles seem rude sometimes? That was the topic of my post, after all. Oh you forgot to mention the rivers of blood by the way.
The problem is to a large extent, ignorance. There is ignorance in every country of course, but at least British citizens have grown up alongside other races and it's "no big find" to see someone a bit different. The Poles, however only have the egregious black stereotypes from Hollywood and MTV to refer to so every black man is a rapper or a boxer.
Anyway, it's time for your next session of meds and I don't want to tire you out, dragging your finger across the screen as you do.
If you dont like then move! ... just because Polish people dont particularly want a racially mixed country
Ah, Shelley, it's good to see that you have woken up from your medication. You deny that Poles seem rude sometimes? That was the topic of my post, after all. Oh you forgot to mention the rivers of blood by the way.
The problem is to a large extent, ignorance. There is ignorance in every country of course, but at least British citizens have grown up alongside other races and it's "no big find" to see someone a bit different. The Poles, however only have the egregious black stereotypes from Hollywood and MTV to refer to so every black man is a rapper or a boxer.
Anyway, it's time for your next session of meds and I don't want to tire you out, dragging your finger across the screen as you do.
MrBubbles
12 Jun 2008
Life / Polish Youth - are they violent? [71]
A lot of Poles are naturally very rude by Anglo Saxon standards. What annoys me is having people stare me down on the tram / bus. Nodding and smiling doesn't do anything, even blowing them a kiss. It's just something they've been brought up with I guess.
Sorry to hear you're having trouble with the teens. A lot of them, boys and girls, have inherited unhealthy attitudes from their parents - I've seen 10 year old boys strutting round the streets in tracksuits, spitting and swearing and even younger girls wandering the streets dressed like hookers.
It's not easy but try to ignore them. Show them there's better things to aspire to than drunken wife beating and benefit fraud.
A lot of Poles are naturally very rude by Anglo Saxon standards. What annoys me is having people stare me down on the tram / bus. Nodding and smiling doesn't do anything, even blowing them a kiss. It's just something they've been brought up with I guess.
Sorry to hear you're having trouble with the teens. A lot of them, boys and girls, have inherited unhealthy attitudes from their parents - I've seen 10 year old boys strutting round the streets in tracksuits, spitting and swearing and even younger girls wandering the streets dressed like hookers.
It's not easy but try to ignore them. Show them there's better things to aspire to than drunken wife beating and benefit fraud.
MrBubbles
12 Jun 2008
News / What does Poland mean to you? [66]
Sorry, Iris, I think you need to spend some time in Poland before you start criticising the migrant Pole's motives. Going abroad and trying to make a success of your life takes a lot more courage and determination than sitting safely at home and 'supporting your country' by being ripped off as slave labour. Contrary to popular opinion, most workers are genuinely coming to work, partly to earn more money but also to progress their careers more than is possible in Poland and to experience a more enlightened work culture. Hopefully they will bring this back to Poland.
I'd question your definition of what a 'true Pole' is. This sounds a lot like the older generation speaking, an older generation, which in your case, as kilkline has pointed out, has benefitted from moving away from their home country. Maybe it wasn't their personal choice to leave Poland, it wasn't for my folks either, but to sit back and shout down their coutrymen for trying to better their lot and improve their home country sounds like nothing more than bitterness.
I have bad news for you here. After ww2, the Poles, Czechs, Hungarians et al were actually labelled as rabble rousers and potential fascist agitators who were against our benevalent friend in the East, uncle Joe Stalin. Anti-Polish graffitti could be found everywhere, plastered by the same kind of idiot who spends their idle hours dreaming about the majesty of their wonderful nation and bemoaning anyone more successful than they are.
I'm afraid that's the world, Iris. Look at the Brits abroad in Spain.
The current hoard of Polish imports have come over to bleed the UK dry for good wages, benefits, health care etc.. because they lack the backbone, courage and character of true Poles as they were
Sorry, Iris, I think you need to spend some time in Poland before you start criticising the migrant Pole's motives. Going abroad and trying to make a success of your life takes a lot more courage and determination than sitting safely at home and 'supporting your country' by being ripped off as slave labour. Contrary to popular opinion, most workers are genuinely coming to work, partly to earn more money but also to progress their careers more than is possible in Poland and to experience a more enlightened work culture. Hopefully they will bring this back to Poland.
I'd question your definition of what a 'true Pole' is. This sounds a lot like the older generation speaking, an older generation, which in your case, as kilkline has pointed out, has benefitted from moving away from their home country. Maybe it wasn't their personal choice to leave Poland, it wasn't for my folks either, but to sit back and shout down their coutrymen for trying to better their lot and improve their home country sounds like nothing more than bitterness.
The Ploes used to have such a wonderful reputation in the Uk having come over after the war and helped in the UK war effort.. these days you are seen as parasites, for good reason..
I have bad news for you here. After ww2, the Poles, Czechs, Hungarians et al were actually labelled as rabble rousers and potential fascist agitators who were against our benevalent friend in the East, uncle Joe Stalin. Anti-Polish graffitti could be found everywhere, plastered by the same kind of idiot who spends their idle hours dreaming about the majesty of their wonderful nation and bemoaning anyone more successful than they are.
These days it seems to have descended into a place full of deceipt , greed and cowardice. I think it is ridiculous that so many Poles to come to the UK and want to have everything Polish.
I'm afraid that's the world, Iris. Look at the Brits abroad in Spain.
MrBubbles
11 Jun 2008
Love / HELP! SEXY POLISH FEMALE STUDENT ISSUES [57]
Oh ha ha ha! (Dries eyes) hoooo ha ha ha ...(collapses)
It is this kind of bs that will do damage to other English teachers reputations;
Oh ha ha ha! (Dries eyes) hoooo ha ha ha ...(collapses)
MrBubbles
7 Jun 2008
Life / Poland's youth & their way of living [16]
Integration is a two way thing. The locals need to make just as much of an effort to accept people as the migrants do.
Good luck Kirby. Maybe find some way to integrate the locals into the group?
Many Poles have admitted to making England a mini-Poland.
Integration is a two way thing. The locals need to make just as much of an effort to accept people as the migrants do.
Sorry! I'm hoping to establish some youth work in East Hants to support young Polish people.
Good luck Kirby. Maybe find some way to integrate the locals into the group?
MrBubbles
7 Jun 2008
News / 14 year old rape victim from Warsaw denied abortion! [348]
But you agree that the church exploits ignorance and spreads disinformation to further its own policies? The condom video mentioned above is a classic example. You've also given no reason why the church should take such an aggressive astance on abortion.
The church object condoms because of different reason thus whether this is effective or not does not matter from their perspective.
But you agree that the church exploits ignorance and spreads disinformation to further its own policies? The condom video mentioned above is a classic example. You've also given no reason why the church should take such an aggressive astance on abortion.
MrBubbles
2 Jun 2008
Law / Citizenship problems - my dad's name has Polish letters. Help! [12]
Thanks! I'll try it
Now you've got your citizenship confirmed it shouldn't take too much more time to get the passport and part of that is also being given a PESEL (it's in the passport).
Thanks! I'll try it
MrBubbles
1 Jun 2008
Law / Citizenship problems - my dad's name has Polish letters. Help! [12]
Thanks! Yep, managed to find a translator who'd do it (for the marriage cert, and that was only accepted because it was supported by the cert of no impediment from the British Consulate - 500 frickin zloty) but the USC don't want to accept it. Like Ben says, it has to match up exactly...
Well, that's the next step but I'm reluctant to use more documents than necessary - the more you give these people, the more reasons they have to delay things and cause problems... Still, it might be the only way.
So I absolutely must have a PESEL?
Get an officially translated birth cert and make sure it has the crossed L [£]
Thanks! Yep, managed to find a translator who'd do it (for the marriage cert, and that was only accepted because it was supported by the cert of no impediment from the British Consulate - 500 frickin zloty) but the USC don't want to accept it. Like Ben says, it has to match up exactly...
Naturalization Records might have both versions. Just a guess.
Well, that's the next step but I'm reluctant to use more documents than necessary - the more you give these people, the more reasons they have to delay things and cause problems... Still, it might be the only way.
So I absolutely must have a PESEL?