UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


Yes,I agree it is a problem with the rules/law.Most problems in the UK could be corrected by changing the rules.The biggest problem is our own British people who have never worked but get taxpayers money forever.

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


The employers seem to be the people benefitting most from the influx of Polish labour.The problem now is that some companies are recruiting new workers directly from Poland and not offering the jobs to local British people.This is understandable (the Polish work harder) but it is not good for some locals.


I was referring just about those workers getting tax credits.Much of the money they spend will actually be money they get from the UK taxpayers.

News / OK, how bad is the economic situation in Poland? [47]


It depends how materialistic each individual is.If someone (a couple without children))has a large house,big garden,2-3 new cars,several overseas holidays each year and they are still not content and want more things -then they will never be happy.They can migrate to the USA with its 2 weeks per year holidays and longer hours and have a bigger house with a swimming pool but they will probably still want more.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


Yes,you were wrong because you asked why Pakistanis are not loved in the UK.The reason they are unloved is because they cause the Islamic extremist problems.I think you will get a shock if you ever come to UK because unlike Oz black people can live here without too many problems.Hannah Pool - a journalist for the London Evening Standard just returned from Sydney and I wish her report was available online(she is black).I guess the difference between the 2 countries is that Britain admits and tackles its problems while in Oz too many (like you Lef) kid yourselves things are perfect.


That's right -blame the Brits.Struth mate,learn your own history - aborgines were being hounded to death as recently as the 1970s/80s - oh I forgot,it cannot have been Aussies because they are perfect.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


I agree - which is why Lef talks rubbish when he kids himself Australia is perfect.

News / OK, how bad is the economic situation in Poland? [47]


Nonsense - they will return to Poland with a lot of money.British currency is the world's strongest currency at the moment and when they return to Poland with £ 10,000- £ 25000 cash they will definitely not think they have made a mistake.Wake up.


Wel Wujek,I think you need to actually experience life in other countries.They will buy their car in the UK where cars are much cheaper than Poland.They will then drive back to Poland with their car and their cash and they will either buy a house and look for a job or they will start a business.If you tell these Polish people they are making a big mistake working in the UK,Ireland etc they will just laugh.


2 sorts of English people move abroad.

1.Retired people.They like England and have worked all their lives but they do not want to spend every January-May shivering indoors worrying about the heating bills,so they go to Spain,Australia for the sun and cheaper costs(especially if they sell their UK house they will have plenty of money)

2.Whinging Poms.You know these people-they have a good life-even easy life but they are always complaining and see USA etc on TV and think everything is better there.I know a

couple without children here in the UK with a joint income of £100,000,nice house,many holidays etc but they always complain about taxes,quality of life etc.They want to go to USA etc and I tell them to try it.The problem in Britain is many people are spoilt and expect too much (materially) from life.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


It has a better record than Australia - ask the aborigines or any black person in Australia.


You yourself are complaining about the Islamists

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


Actually,I know many with children.If they actually settle here it would be a good thing.

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


It would be better if they did stay.If they work here for 5 years on a low wage and receive tax credits then they will return to Poland with money but having contributed nothing to the UK.Do you know about tax credits? It means someone (single parent) on minimum wage with 2 children earns £10000 per year,pays £2000 tax but gets back £6000 per year in tax credit payments.Plus free education for 5 years-how is that helping the UK?

Yes Polish people are harder workers and prouder than the English chavs.

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


Yes there are students but surely you must be aware of the many Polish workers who are not students and have lower paid jobs.Like you I do not have a problem with the Polish but sometimes the tax/benefits system means things do not work out as expected.

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


Your useless government is 2 years too late.Local UK councils and trade unions are already doing this (some have been doing this for 2 years).Many already provide translation services,Polish language housing/registration advice.


One problem Shelley is that after 1 year they are entitled to Tax Credits.This means a Polish worker on minimum wage does not actually pay taxes(they get it back as tax credits) and those on low wages with children are receiving both tax credits and free education and other services.

UK, Ireland / BEWARE when coming over UK [363]

How do you know most are exploited? I have worked with many Polish who get the same pay and conditions as British people.If it was so bad they would not keep coming.Many UK schools are now having problems with the sudden influx of Polish children because they were not prepared.

Talking to Polish people some have been exploited - often by other Polish people.
If you just turn up in another country with no job and no language skills you will find it difficult-but even many of these people find jobs far better than they ever had in Poland.It depends on the person and can be applied to most countries in the world.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]

Well Lef that is a surprising statement because the Pakistanis and many of the Islamic extremists are the same people (surely you must know that).Here in the UK we have no problem with anyone except them.

A new survey says 33% of Londoners are non white.In addition there are the many 100000s Turkish and Arabs(they are counted as white) and many other immigrants from all over the world and Europe but we only have a big problem with one group.Why do you think that is?


They say the same about most countries they go.

UK, Ireland / Stop the exploitation of Polish workers in the UK [101]


It is only Britain,Ireland and Sweden that allows this.I agree it is the government that caused this problem and can solve it.Regarding exploitation there are some good reputable agencies which recruit mostly eastern Europeans.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


Dear IndianPolishGurl please ignore this idiot (howzit_tjommie)

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]

It depends -also,not Brits but Londoners.They can be different like New Yorkers are different to other Americans.Sometimes the tube is very crowded and people actually find it difficult to stop and help because of the pressure of the crowd behind.But some Londoners on the tube can be a bit weird.Sometimes when they see children on the train they stare like they are aliens.

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]


Never go to London in summer-it is dirty and polluted.In winter and autumn it is great.Get the tube to Leicester Square tube station.Walk out and you can see Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus,Chinatown,Trafalgar Square,Covent Garden,National Portrait Gallery,British Museum all for free.Cheap food can be found in Chinatown.Other Places to see are Natural History Museum,Science Museum,Victoria & Albert museum and many more for free(they used to cost £8 each to enter).London has so much to see at no cost-parks,gardens,other galleries etc.


Yes,unfortunately this is true of the London Underground passengers,

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]


Please look at the Lonely Planet Guide to Britain or Rough Guide to Britain for ideas (from bookshops/library).

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]


Actually,there are many beautiful towns in the UK like Chester,parts of Bath etc-but not so many in the South-East (but many pleasant historic villages/market towns etc)

Travel / pickpockets or gangsters in poland? [49]


Imagine this:you are a black student living in a Russian town with strong anti-foreigner feelings.In such towns black students have been killed by thugs and even beaten by the police.So you would never report such attacks to the police/authorities because the police will just laugh and then beat you.So according to the official police statistics for this town things are perfect and there are no racial problems.

That is just one example of why statistics mean nothing.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


Welcome to the global economy.

Travel / pickpockets or gangsters in poland? [49]


As you know statistics mean nothing.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]

Poland is receiving billions in aid from UK,Germany,France etc to build up its infastructure.Don't think they will give you this money for nothing.


Good luck.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


So you have have been in the EU for just 2 years and you think you have influence? You will get a shock just like those before (Spain etc).

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]


Peterborough is a large town without character.I can tell you best parts of London to see in one day(avoid when hot).Polish people all seem to live in the worst towns-I guess because they are cheaper for renting.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


I don't care where people came from hundreds/thousands of years ago.You could say that we are all originally descended from a tribe in Africa.It means nothing.If the Jews have lived in Europe for hundreds of years and are white skinned like Europeans then as far as I am concerned they are Europeans.


Actually,things are getting stricter now-they are finally throwing these people in jails etc.I don't know why they allowed it so long.Now you are in the EU you must accept the conditions as well as the benefits.This means it will happen in Poland but be much,much worse.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


In UK they are considered Europeans-maybe not in Poland.

Travel / pickpockets or gangsters in poland? [49]


Not really true.Previous Conservative govt said BBC was anti-govt and this (Labour)govt says the same.I agree the BBC is too leftie.The Daily mail has always been an anti Labour newspaper so do not believe everything they say.In 1930s they were the only British paper to say Hitler was great.

News / Poland in big development - what are the negative results? [37]


This is why the Polish are so similar to the British.

Life / Corruption in Poland [14]


It has happened in all the post communist states-I guess its much worse in Russia and China.The same people who would have had you imprisoned/shot for running a business are now themselves earning millions for owning ex state owned businesses.Its a disgrace and also a disgrace that our(British)government allows all these Russian millionaires who stole their wealth to live in London like kings.