UK, Ireland / 800K of Polish immigrants in UK don't pay taxes -what do the poles think [190]

noimmigration,

What is your point regarding the article. It is simply about the free movement of people, benefits they are entitled to and the fact that they are living like normal families. The article actually shows them fitting into society.

UK, Ireland / 800K of Polish immigrants in UK don't pay taxes -what do the poles think [190]


Not me. Because I actually read the article. The article just gives facts on numbers. It doesn't mention anyone breaking the law. So, that makes it a non-issue.

Life / Good Polish Music: disco polo, rock, and club music [33]


Most people know who they are, but they are not in the big league, yet

Genealogy / Looking for my old friend Kamil Jochelson. [8]

I don't know how old the page is, but he is still listed as a player.

Why don't you contact a member of the management.

His profile shows a photo, but no text.

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]


In a word, yes.

One pays back money according to ones pay scale and investment that has been made. Saving up a lump sum on top of your normal bills is not so easy.

edit. Maybe it would be better if this thread were deleted. Sorry J

Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]


Think of UHT milk as long-life milk. It can last for months, if unopened.

Pasturized will only last a couple of days.

I imagine that the heating process is similar.

Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]

You can buy fresh 3.2%, 2% (and coloured water, 1.5%)

Look in the shop fridge near the yogurt, butter etc.

It might be near the maślanka. Don't confuse the two.

It comes in either a plastic bottle or a tall carton.

Whatever you do, don't buy the stuff in a plastic bag. It's worse for you than UHT.

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]

I might be misunderstanding some of the problem, but it seems that Justysia's boyfriend joined up before he met her. This means that he signed a 3, 6 or nine year contract. If he is in the middle of the contract he has to buy himself out. The only way he can do that is by taking on a role that gives him more money, and quickly.

Another point is that he is trying to handle the situation as best he can, without putting Justysia through too much distress. In other words: He has to go and there is no way out of it.

The rights and wrongs of war have fcuk all to do with the problem.

I've got to say this: Some of you haven't a clue about the British military and how it works. And using someones thread to sneak in your point of view on the Middle East and the situation there is well out of order.

Please, have some respect for the feelings of others, especially a respected member of the forum.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]


Hope it all works out for the best.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]


Then he should stay married for the time being. It will be easier for him. Then when he has been here for a while he can sort out what he really wants.

He will have to stay somewhere when he gets here. That's another problem, because in the real world he would be staying with his wife. And he will need her to help with documents.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]


Maybe to return the favour and/or visit family.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]


I think this is measured in years. There are details about this on the forum somewhere. He/she should be able to find info on a Polish government website.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]

He should find out, through the embassy, if he is entitled to work and a long term stay in the EU. Either as a divorced or married man.

He won't gain much with EU documents. His problem is finding work or showing that he can support himself.
Once he has work and is paying tax, in other words... legal, then he should be able to get a long term visa or equivalent.

Will she be coming back to Europe with him or not ?

She should phone the embassy as a married woman.

He should phone as a divorced man.

Then compare notes.

USA, Canada / Polish-US marriage and divorce. [26]


Is this about you, Bitter_Cat ?

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]


SeanBM, you have no idea how the military works. Your aguements are pointless and not helping at all. Please understand that he is going and that's that.

We are here to provide support to a friend. And the problem is about seperation.

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]


I would have thought that that was bloody obvious. He is being sent on attachment or he has been posted. He will probably be travelling with the rest of his battalion. There is no link here to your comment of 'just following orders'

If a soldier doesn't turn up for duty, he is then AWOL. This is something that can lead to time in a cell and a discharge with accompanying paper work that says 'unemployable'

How is that going to help anyone.
If he is in a place of safety then the only worry is the time spent in separation.

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]


A link has been provided. It is one of the best routes, if only to find that you're not alone.

I'm sure Justysia understands a little more than she did an hour ago. The topic is something a few of us seem to have been through. At least something similar.

Arguements about the validity of war don't help much in this case though.

Travel / What has changed (travel-wise) after Poland's joining the Schengen zone? [15]


There isn't one. But there might be police on either side of what was the border. They will only stop you if they are bored or looking for something specific.

Love / Soldier born in Poland / living in England. Fiance going away for ages. Complicated... [205]

Justysia,

Are you near his barracks ? If so there might be a support group that you could join. Although you might have problems getting into such a group because you are not a dependant.

The emotions you are going through are typical, but there is a way to cope with them.
You will feel selfish if he stays and sorry if he goes. Normal I think.
You do have to understand the military way of life. Many of his reasons for him going come from his training and army way of life. Even when he leaves the army there will be things, emotions, stories that he'll never lose. He is going through a serious life experience.

I think you also know how important you are to his morale, so if you give up on the relationship you will feel more guilt for having done so. A difficult one to deal with.

I'm curious. How is it that he could just leave the army. Has he done his 3,6 or 9yrs.
And even if he leaves won't he end up in the reserve. Or have I got this bit wrong. It's a long time since I served queen and country.

Genealogy / I need to validate my sisters existence!!! [6]

I would check to see if any death records show up.

If not then I would try: Facebook, MySpace etc. With some of these sites age can be added to the search... narrows it down a bit.

School, university websites.

Have you tried entering her name in your search box... sometimes you get a link straight to a school photo or something. If they have achieved something in life you may get a work related link.

Your major problem is did she change her name upon marriage. This would give a problem with death details and other obvious problems.

Love / moving to poland to be together is this the right decision? [67]


You seem to have resoved your problem right here.

But he still may be a little closer to his ex wife than he cares to admit.

Also, it does occur to me that he might be a little embarassed by your success.

If your lifestyle allows you to move to Poland. Then go for it.

I would ask admin to remove the first three paragraphs of post 17.

Love / moving to poland to be together is this the right decision? [67]


I find this rather strange. You seem to be resisting a meeting for some reason.

If you meet the family then you might find clues as to why he is resisting your move to Poland.

My first thought was that he is shagging someone else, but I'm not so sure.

There is certainly something odd in the way both of you treat this relationship.

Is there a big age difference, children, difference in ethnic background ?

Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]

A gift for the baby.

A gift for mother

And plenty of fine compliments. (to mother and father, if he is there).

That way you don't leave anyone out.

Love / moving to poland to be together is this the right decision? [67]


The clue to any problem is right here.

Are you sure that he has even mentioned you to his family ? And if so, in what capacity ?

It's not clear if you have actually met his family.

If you are looking for advice, I have to ask questions.

UK, Ireland / U.S. Visa in the U.K. [3]

Just a guess. If you are resident in Scotland then you should be able to do it there.

You need to make a phone call.

UK, Ireland / Poland V's UK - staying or leaving? [11]


Some will stay. Some will come home, but will be replaced by others.

The movement of people depends on the economies of each country. At the moment the cost of living is noticably going up here in Poland. And Wroclaw might not be the best place to return to as it has the second highest cost of living, after Warsaw.

I also think that when the time is right many more Poles will move to Holland, France or Germany. And possibly Russia when it comes to business.

Study / Last Day Of School in Poland [4]


This is so true.

I also forgot to mention that in some families they may have children in different schools. This can mean that Grandmother is press ganged into helping out. I have children in three different schools, so it sometimes means a lot of running about.

Love / My polish g/f can be a nightmare,is it always like this [262]

I find myself in agreement.

Travel / Getting from Wroclaw to Krakow [15]

According to the airport timetable. No