LondonChick
29 Apr 2008
LondonChick
29 Apr 2008
Work / low pay in poland leads to academic brain drain [11]
Interesting article, however it is well known that unless you get some major industry sponsor academia (in any country) is not particularly well paid.
Interesting article, however it is well known that unless you get some major industry sponsor academia (in any country) is not particularly well paid.
LondonChick
28 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Survey of Poles in the UK [24]
yup - that's about the size of BBC reporting these days
it's a probable fail of a first year business studies student questionnaire.
yup - that's about the size of BBC reporting these days
LondonChick
28 Apr 2008
LondonChick
28 Apr 2008
Life / My girlfriend wants to go back to Poland as she thinks lifes better there [36]
Aside from the economic factors, maybe she just misses friends and family, as welll as familiar home comforts.
Aside from the economic factors, maybe she just misses friends and family, as welll as familiar home comforts.
LondonChick
28 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Survey of Poles in the UK [24]
Hmmm.... I don't think that the Beeb is worthy of its reputation these days. I've noticed an increase in lazy reporting.
i would expect more from the beeb
Hmmm.... I don't think that the Beeb is worthy of its reputation these days. I've noticed an increase in lazy reporting.
LondonChick
27 Apr 2008
Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]
Ooooh how confusing - I never posted those comments....
In fact, I do see Wizz in a v. strong position. I received a press release the other day, announcing that they were creating a hub in the Ukraine.
Ooooh how confusing - I never posted those comments....
In fact, I do see Wizz in a v. strong position. I received a press release the other day, announcing that they were creating a hub in the Ukraine.
LondonChick
27 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Survey of Poles in the UK [24]
A poll of Poles.... LOL!
The stats can be manipulated many ways - who are these 135? A group of builders waiting for Wicks in Croydon to open, or white-collar types working in recruitment agencies and courier companies in Hammersmith?
A poll of Poles.... LOL!
The stats can be manipulated many ways - who are these 135? A group of builders waiting for Wicks in Croydon to open, or white-collar types working in recruitment agencies and courier companies in Hammersmith?
LondonChick
27 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish students are rising to the top of the class [30]
It is no guarantee - the Alpha females at my school (you know the type - straight As, prefects, prefects, leads in the school orchestra, hockey and netball captains etc) didn't go on to be particularly successful in adult life.
I think that most of this so strongly motivated people will achieve what they want, we have some univ. in Poland where we create that kind of people and we see that it is very good investemnt (they are successful).
It is no guarantee - the Alpha females at my school (you know the type - straight As, prefects, prefects, leads in the school orchestra, hockey and netball captains etc) didn't go on to be particularly successful in adult life.
LondonChick
27 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish students are rising to the top of the class [30]
Interesting article, though I am not sure why you are using this to justify that massive chip that you have on your shoulder, Lukasz :)
A couple of highly talented Polish pupils have been given an amazing opportunity. Good on them!!
Getting straight As in an environment like Cheltenham College is however no indication of success in real life.
Interesting article, though I am not sure why you are using this to justify that massive chip that you have on your shoulder, Lukasz :)
A couple of highly talented Polish pupils have been given an amazing opportunity. Good on them!!
Getting straight As in an environment like Cheltenham College is however no indication of success in real life.
LondonChick
27 Apr 2008
Life / Nasty polish guys in Bialystok [36]
A little harsh, but yes - I generally agree with you there
A little harsh, but yes - I generally agree with you there
LondonChick
25 Apr 2008
LondonChick
24 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
How about two yoghurt pots and a very long piece of string?
Smokeyone - are you calling from an office? If you are, that might be the reason that you have some problems.
How about two yoghurt pots and a very long piece of string?
Smokeyone - are you calling from an office? If you are, that might be the reason that you have some problems.
LondonChick
24 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
Ooooh guess what happend to me this morning?? Just tried to call a business number in Poland using the 0844 and I got the same :)
Ooooh guess what happend to me this morning?? Just tried to call a business number in Poland using the 0844 and I got the same :)
LondonChick
23 Apr 2008
Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]
It's called profiteering ;)
BTW, what's up with prices of water in airports and on the plane??!!
It's called profiteering ;)
LondonChick
23 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / How to avoid bad tension in workplace Pole in UK/Ireland [18]
Aww come on - Apprentice is great - those candidates are a bunch of clowns!!
No, I don't think that you're a problem - you maybe just need to lighten the mood a little and break some ice. Your colleagues don't need to be your best buddies for life, but it makes life sweeter if you can have a laugh with them.
Break the ice - no idea where you come from, but I am guessing Poland. Get a big bag of those cow toffees and take them into the office - offer them around. Have any of them ever visited Poland? What did they think? Anyone planning to go there any time soon? Teach them they papaya dance....
Aww come on - Apprentice is great - those candidates are a bunch of clowns!!
No, I don't think that you're a problem - you maybe just need to lighten the mood a little and break some ice. Your colleagues don't need to be your best buddies for life, but it makes life sweeter if you can have a laugh with them.
Break the ice - no idea where you come from, but I am guessing Poland. Get a big bag of those cow toffees and take them into the office - offer them around. Have any of them ever visited Poland? What did they think? Anyone planning to go there any time soon? Teach them they papaya dance....
LondonChick
23 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / How to avoid bad tension in workplace Pole in UK/Ireland [18]
I don't know your background, where you come from or what you do, or even what kind of place you work in, but maybe they see you reading a thick book and think that you are a bit of an introvert?
Can you round them up for beers after work? Maybe there is one or two that you get on well with, so might want to ask out for coffee one lunchtime?
Is there any banter in your office? "Hey who was watching the Apprentice last night?" or "OMG, Ken is such a plonker - I'm backing Borris in the elections" Ok, this probably seems a little banal, but you never know what happens once you break the ice....
I don't know your background, where you come from or what you do, or even what kind of place you work in, but maybe they see you reading a thick book and think that you are a bit of an introvert?
Can you round them up for beers after work? Maybe there is one or two that you get on well with, so might want to ask out for coffee one lunchtime?
Is there any banter in your office? "Hey who was watching the Apprentice last night?" or "OMG, Ken is such a plonker - I'm backing Borris in the elections" Ok, this probably seems a little banal, but you never know what happens once you break the ice....
LondonChick
23 Apr 2008
Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]
Hmm... so maybe I was wrong LOL!
These must be tough times for these budget airlines - the other day, a friend was telling me that things were looking a little shaky at Air Berlin.
Hmm... so maybe I was wrong LOL!
These must be tough times for these budget airlines - the other day, a friend was telling me that things were looking a little shaky at Air Berlin.
LondonChick
23 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / How to avoid bad tension in workplace Pole in UK/Ireland [18]
Sorry to hear about this, mate. I am sure that it is not intentional - especially if they are otherwise a friendly bunch of people. Tough it out - a friend of mine from Russia came to London about 6 years ago, and since that time, her English has improved very quickly.
Maybe this is true, but I found exactly the same when I was living and working in Germany and Italy, getting to grips with German / Italian.
on daily basis I must deal with constantly ostracism and inteligent slur
Sorry to hear about this, mate. I am sure that it is not intentional - especially if they are otherwise a friendly bunch of people. Tough it out - a friend of mine from Russia came to London about 6 years ago, and since that time, her English has improved very quickly.
When brits are starting losting in conversation they start to use slang and smile to themselfs.
Maybe this is true, but I found exactly the same when I was living and working in Germany and Italy, getting to grips with German / Italian.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Love / Polish men: conservative and structured? [12]
What about your colleagues? Round them up for dinner one Friday night - and ask them to bring some friends along... the more the merrier.
working 24 hours!!
What about your colleagues? Round them up for dinner one Friday night - and ask them to bring some friends along... the more the merrier.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Love / Polish men: conservative and structured? [12]
Disagree - if you're in Poland already, that's a good start. Can you get friends to introduce you to their single male friends? Do you have any hobbies or interests that might bring you into contact with a few new faces?
Take it easy, go with the flow, and if you don't meet Mr Right straight away, you'll probably end up with a whole new bunch of mates in the process.
Disagree - if you're in Poland already, that's a good start. Can you get friends to introduce you to their single male friends? Do you have any hobbies or interests that might bring you into contact with a few new faces?
Take it easy, go with the flow, and if you don't meet Mr Right straight away, you'll probably end up with a whole new bunch of mates in the process.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Love / Polish men: conservative and structured? [12]
some are and some aren't...
do you know any socially? friends of friends who can perhaps sort out an introduction?
Are polish men as conservative and structured as they look
some are and some aren't...
Tips to approach 40+ men please for friendship and possible fun.
do you know any socially? friends of friends who can perhaps sort out an introduction?
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
I just called a hotel using 0844....I am seriously tempted to come round to your house to sort out the problem.
I just called a hotel using 0844....I am seriously tempted to come round to your house to sort out the problem.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
what kind of landline do you have? or are you calling from a mobile?
what kind of landline do you have? or are you calling from a mobile?
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
Really? I called a publisher there this morning and used that number, and it worked.
Just tried 0844 200 9898 - I did dial 0048 - and the message said I would like to call the UK...........
Really? I called a publisher there this morning and used that number, and it worked.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]
They've never seen how many pairs of shoes I need for a weekend break LOL!
so they believe hand lugagge will suffice!
They've never seen how many pairs of shoes I need for a weekend break LOL!
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Life / current pound zl exchange rate [14]
If that the case, we'd all make a mint hedging on forex...
Is it possible find predictions of exchange rates in the near future?
If that the case, we'd all make a mint hedging on forex...
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Who do you use to make calls to Poland? [33]
I use the 0844 numbers given on the international call checker on moneysavingexpert.com at the moment, I call 0844 200 9898 and then dial the landline number in Poland - costs 0.5p a min.
I use the 0844 numbers given on the international call checker on moneysavingexpert.com at the moment, I call 0844 200 9898 and then dial the landline number in Poland - costs 0.5p a min.
LondonChick
22 Apr 2008
Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]
£3 each way with credit card? I can't think of any way to book a Wizz flight that doesn't involve a credit card. I doubt that they'd appreciate the contents of my piggy bank in a jiffy bag.
Central Wings seems to be the only airline to Poland that isn't taking the Pis5. For now at least.
£3 each way with credit card? I can't think of any way to book a Wizz flight that doesn't involve a credit card. I doubt that they'd appreciate the contents of my piggy bank in a jiffy bag.
Central Wings seems to be the only airline to Poland that isn't taking the Pis5. For now at least.
LondonChick
21 Apr 2008
Love / Polish mail order brides? [89]
...untill they run away to the big smoke, find an employer who is pie-eyed enough to take care of her work permit etc. and then demand a divorce. And then continue to climb their way up the ladder.
Quite clever really.
well, they make all those males who are not able to get a wife in their own country happy.
...untill they run away to the big smoke, find an employer who is pie-eyed enough to take care of her work permit etc. and then demand a divorce. And then continue to climb their way up the ladder.
Quite clever really.