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Arien   
3 Sep 2009
Love / what do polish guys think of spanish girls? [42]

Well, you're the one who's asking what Polish guys think of Spanish girls.. I guess there aren't too many Polish guys on here at the moment?

;)
Arien   
2 Sep 2009
News / Poland Remembers start of WW2 [200]

It's good to remember history in order to learn its many lessons.

I agree, but I'm afraid some people will never learn.
Arien   
20 Jul 2009
Love / Real relationship with a polish girl [26]

i think these people need to turn of their computers and open the front door to their house.

I agree with you. There's only one problem. I open the front door, I walk through town for my usual dose of daily abuse. So far, I've always managed to reach the bar or club in one piece, only to find out that most people my age aren't there, because they probably don't enjoy this type of atmosphere that much either. Or could it be they are simply too busy chatting back home?

I could probably understand a lot of people who are looking for friends or even companionship this way. It's hard to make new friends when you're still single in your late twenties, and especially when you're working shifts. (I usually have to work when normal people are sleeping, and I usually have to sleep when normal people are working!) I have to miss a lot of Friday nights because of my work.

Dilemma.

I myself never had a webcam, and you won't find me on social networking sites either! I think it's gay. (Or lesbian, whatever!) I prefer eye-contact aswell, but like I've said, I could probably understand a lot of people. Especially when you're a boy or a man, it can be really rough out there when you're walking alone.

;)
Arien   
17 Jul 2009
Love / My Perfect Love Story so I thought [73]

Alright, so in those two years you've never met her, and you've never slept with her?

Hey, too bad, you've waited far too long with meeting her, (Okay, maybe you've tried, and maybe you couldn't!) and now she has met someone else! That's just how it works.. You have to actually be there for her.. So move on?

:)
Arien   
17 Jul 2009
Life / What kind of horses are popular in Poland? [21]

Who's trying to degrade Fresians? They're the strongest working horses in the world! (Okay, maybe not the fastest!) So enlighten me, what's so dumb about historical facts? Hey, we've got our pride too you know!

:P

..besides, if you mess with Krysia, you're going to have to mess with me!
Arien   
16 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

I think they have been doing this for the last l0 years.

Oh, I know all too well, that's why I've been alone, not being able to achieve anything for myself for the last ten years. (I would get a job, I would lose my job within a few months, I would spend all my saved money on rent, insurance policies and groceries to fill the gaps in between, whilst looking for a new job!)

So spare me, I'm just speaking my mind about how I think society should work. (Just because I know it's possible!) Futile? Perhaps. I'm not bothered, I'm not going anywhere, so if I'm going to waste my time, I might aswell try to exchange my vieuws, along with some positive ideas?

Big companies are in this for the money not the social wellbeing of the society in which they invest.

I know that! I'm just telling you that they could do both, if only they would use their grey matter!

Oh, but they do...

I said most people don't, and for good reasons. (Which ofcourse means that some people do!)
Arien   
15 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

I said it preaches that, Arien, not practises and therein lies the crucial difference.

Well, I'm all for practice what you preach! (Or don't preach at all!) I think we've seen enough hypocrisy and false pretentions?

There are many intrinsic and extrinsic factors connected with motivation, Arien, not just cash.

Well, if you can't even pay your bills, or just barely, you'll find out what it's like when you only live to work. When you only live to work, you'll see that your life will become meaningless, pointless and very lonely. (This causes anger, disappointment, and stress for a lot of people!) How do you expect someone to stay motivated when there is no room for improvement, self development, or even a social life? That's one.

If an employee recieves a bonus when Management does, the employee will know he or she recieves a fair treatment, and won't feel used. Also, the employee will know that when the company does well for itself, he or she might benefit from this too! (Which also creates an atmosphere of teamwork and spirit!) Again, everyone within a company works for the company, so everyone is responsible for its eventual success or failure? (As a team!) So I really don't see why Management should have the exclusive right to bonuses! Alright, there will always be a difference in salary, but to some degree this is very understandable. (Even for me!) That's two.

It will make Management think twice about exorbitant bonuses, knowing that they will have to share eventual success with all employees. (Which is only fair in the first place!) It will prevent this grabbing culture from getting even worse! That's three.

:)

Famine as a means of population control is a biggie.

Well, I'm informed.

;)
Arien   
15 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

However, giving people a chance in life is something that the West preaches so we should recognise that and stick by it.

This has nothing to do with a chance in life and you know it. It's all about slavery and cheap labour. If the West really wants to give people a chance in life they should invest in countries like Poland, and perhaps Africa.. So all those people can make a decent wage for themselves, in their own countries. Immigration is a fairytale. It will never work, because of this simple reason..

Most people only migrate to wealthier countries, they're probably never going to migrate to poorer countries. Result? Wealthier countries will get overcrowded eventually, and the poorer countries will eventually miss the people they need the most to become a wealthier economy.. Not even mentioning the fact that they could become a healthier trade partner, which would help other countries, aswell the investing parties!

:)

Oh, and if everybody deserves a chance in life, why doesn't that philosophy work for the local people? (Especially not for younger people!)

Let's not blame the immigrants too much as there are so many businesspeople ruining the world and getting HUGE salaries for doing so. Redistribute the wealth and give to those who want to earn an honest living.

How about having a salary that's 20 times the salary of the lowest paid worker out there? (Which should be more than enough!) If Management wants a bonus, they will have to give the employee a bonus too! If Management wants a raise, they will have to raise the employees wages too!

Now *that* would be fair. It would also motivate people to work. It would definitely restore some trust..

Listen to Bill Hicks and recognise that we spend more to kill than to cure, reverse that!

I agree wholeheartedly! (Oh, and if people could be convinced to have less children for a few generations, than that would be one of the best solutions too!) Why kill eachother if we can all decide to create more space for future generations?

:)

Hey, what do I know? I'm talking rubbish right?
Arien   
13 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

I condemn all violent attacks on innocent people, regardless of nationality. I blame my government, especially this man

Cool, I just want to make sure people speak out against this behaviour at all times. (You know, we had a member here once, called No Immigration, and he thought burning Polish people was something to laugh about..

We can complain about everything, and I don't blame anyone for doing that, but really, I think we should organize ourselves and join our Labour Unions en massé? (I really think that would change atleast something!)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but most young people aren't really aware of, or interested in joining their Labour Unions or Trade Unions anymore? (It's one of those things I've noticed around me, and I've gathered that much from the usual bit of conversation!)

You just know there's something profoundly wrong with your society when one person recieves a bonus for wrecking a company, and the other gets fired because he or she works too hard!

Bertie? Who's that?

Big business does gain through undercutting. The local population loses out but nobody said the world was fair. As best you can, you just have to be yourself and clock in for the ride.

Nobody said the world was fair. Ofcourse. I've heard that one far too many times. So basically you're saying.. It's okay for these people to rip us off? Basically they're stealing from everyone. Oh, and another thing.. You can't build a house without a solid foundation, so if you undermine your local economy, you'll see that it will become everyone's problem sooner or later.

..and probably sooner than you might think!
Arien   
13 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

I do however, condemn these little idiots who go stabbing foreigners with screwdrivers. I have no sympathy for this kind of behaviour whatsoever.

So whatever you choose to do, don't blame these foreigners for your situation. They're poor people just like you, trying to survive just like you. It's the employers (Not ALL employers!) businessmen and politicians who are responsible for all this mess in the first place. (And please don't give me any excuses about how easy it is to blame people up in the office, because they simply are responsible in this case!)

Another gory detail: We pay taxes to support agricultural business, but these farmers will not or hire as less Dutch people as possible. So they are the worst parasites I can think of in my society.

They're okay with the fact I pay taxes, (For THEM!) but they don't want to hire me? WTF? Is this having a sense of community?? Yeah, I'm pissed off. People like us are being played against eachother here, and the worst part is, some of us actually buy all this crap and get violent to one another.

I think better solutions are petitions, researches, questionnaires, and a lot of protesting. (Just like they do in France!) In other words, solidarity. We're decent people right?
Arien   
12 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]

Bull. I recall numerous visits to the local Job Centre, and they told me on various occasions employers weren't employing at the time, because they didn't have work. I know my area like the back of my hand, and lived here all my life, so ofcourse I found out this wasn't the truth.

Truth is, these employers liked the cheap wages, and didn't tell the Job Centre they had work. (Or someone at the Job Centre was lying, because I've also experienced on quite a few occasions that someone at the Job Centre would direct me to a recruitment agency for a job!)

Most Brits would not work for the lousy wages and poor job security that they offer.

I'll be honest, that's probably true in most cases, but I would've preferred a lousy long-term job over a few months of work. (Hey, you have to start somewhere?)

How far above minimum wage is bar work ? Not very much I would have thought.

I don't know about Britain, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was actually below minimum wage.

If you want decent staff, then you have to be prepared to pay them enough to live on and I would suspect that his rate attracted those at the bottom of the British barrell.

Yup..

This "oh the Polish work so hard and the British are so lazy" stuff is such a crock of shite.

Definitely! It seems it's a trend in all Western European countries? When you think of it though, what more could politicians ask for? You'll get lower salaries, and you'll get rid of those pesky working class people with their complaining about safety, wages, working conditions, rights and ofcourse it helps to exterminate their annoying Trade Unions.

I have no problems with a few foreigners who are coming over for work, if there's a place for them. (I mean only to occupy the empty spots!) I have huge problems with this recent development. (I think it started to get extreme somewhere in 2003?) The truth is, we're being replaced and told to stop complaining about it..

''Get more competitive.''

Okay. So how do we do that if we can't even get, or keep a job anywhere? Study? Yeah sure. So where can I earn money to finance a study? I'm sure that some of you can see it can quickly become a vicious circle. One that's not easy to come out of..
Arien   
25 Jun 2009
Feedback / Polishforums.com - the iPhone App [9]

I wouldn't. I'm busy enough as it is, and when people invite me or come along themselves, you won't ever see me play with my mobile phone.

:)

Just my personal opinion where it concerns me, but if it would benefit you guys as a team, then I'd say go for it!
Arien   
18 Jun 2009
Life / Are Polish people civilised or not? My thoughts... [52]

Our taxes are being hiked to pay for these unemployed migrant workers

Blame your (Probably Irish!) employers.

;)

Are they embarasses???

Oh, and another thing, people who don't want to work at a farm, in production or at construction sites because they're too good for this sort of work when nothing else is available, that would be an embarrassment!

The Polish you talk about, work for their money because they're getting the opportunity. Now, imagine yourself when Ireland gets poor, and that there wouldn't be much work for you anymore. Would you consider working in Holland for a better wage when you were offered a job? Or would you rather be such a good patriot and sit on your ass all day, being utterly useless?

No my friend, anyone who does honest work is not an embarrassment and shouldn't be ashamed for anything.

:)

I've worked with an Irish guy in Holland eight years ago. He recieved benefits aswell for a short while. But then again, he worked for his money earlier, so that means he had paid his taxes too..

;)

In other words, he has the same rights!
Arien   
18 Jun 2009
Life / Are Polish people civilised or not? My thoughts... [52]

I'm aware of that, thanks for the reminder, Arien san :)

Oh, don't even mention it, you're very welcome Seanus! Your quote was just an opportunity to voice something.

I think we all know about some hypocrits on here who think it's necessary to PM inexperienced and young ladies about how they're doing something evil, or about how they're such a slut, when in fact, those very same people have had multiple partners or casual dates themselves..

;)

Nothing wrong with that either! But why do some weaklings always feel the need to boost their shrunken ego's at the expense of someone else?

So who's brave enough to be honest today? Hmm? Does anyone care to elaborate? No? Well, have yourselves a lovely evening all together!

:)

Hypocrits.
Arien   
15 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live? [205]

I think so...what do you say?

I think it's pretty logical to conclude that in general, big cities all over the world are usually more of a mess than all the smaller towns out there. I really don't think Manchester or London are any dirtier than Rotterdam or Amsterdam!

:)

As for those of you who dont think England is dirty, Ive travelled enough to see how other European countries look and we are filthy in comparison and should be ashamed!

I don't think so. You should check out your rural areas more often, and you'll see that most people have nothing to be ashamed of.

;)
Arien   
25 May 2009
History / Territories of eastern Germany should rightfully belong to Poland? [161]

I think so too, but I do support humanism.

Which means I try my best to respect someone else whatever his or her vieuws may be, and that I prefer to think outside the box when it comes to a variety of matters, and learn as much as I can from people around me.

It's not white, it's black, it's usually grey. Like my grandfather used to say; ''Only fascists know everything with full certainty.''

:)

So ofcourse I'm going to say something that some of you might find incredibly stupid again, (But I feel like saying it, so heck, why not?) which would be that this whole damn planet rightfully belongs to any human being who was born on it.

;)

But we do have our laws, interests and societies to take care of, so it's not like I'm promoting total anarchy or mass-immigration all of a sudden!
Arien   
18 May 2009
News / Polish priest publishes sex guide [97]

Yeah, I get that a lot..

;)

I guess I'll just stick with my stork theory then.

oops.

Oh, so that explains why she didn't have a baby!

:D

Phew! What a relief!
Arien   
18 May 2009
News / Polish priest publishes sex guide [97]

Which part don't you understand.? ;PP

Any part?

;p

I still believe in the flight of the stork really!
Arien   
18 May 2009
News / Polish priest publishes sex guide [97]

I'm extremely blonde all of a sudden, so could you perhaps demonstrate what you mean?

;)

*Skittles off to play with his dinkytoys*
Arien   
18 May 2009
Love / Confused English man: is she stringing me along or is she confused? [62]

A woman always knows what she wants, if she says she doesnt know it typically translates into "i dont want to give you what you want but i want you around" so be prepared to be her "friend" untill she meets a guy she fancies and dumps you like trash.

Yup..
Arien   
17 May 2009
Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]

some young punk comes along and trys to mess with my girls.. he better be wearing extra padding on his rump.

How old are your daughters?

;p

I just really like a challenge!
Arien   
4 May 2009
Work / Opportunities for Fluent English/Polish Speakers? [7]

I'm a native English speaker and about C1 CEFR level Polish fluency. I took ACTFL oral test and I scored "superior". I also have a Bachelors degree. I know I can get work teaching English easily but what type of bargaining leverage does being bilingual give me in general for any job? Is it a "big deal" or just another skill?

There will definitely be work for you as an English/Polish teacher, or perhaps as a translator, writer or even narrator.

(And if you don't mind me asking, a Bachelor's degree in what direction exactly? Could you be more specific?)

To be honest, if there isn't anything, or little else you have to offer besides being bilingual, then I'd say you shouldn't get your hopes up too high, or expect too many options in other branches of business.

A lot of specialized people are bilingual these days? (Even I am, and I'm just an Electrician!)

You never know what might be available for you, it all depends on who you know, and who you'll get in touch with? So I suppose you'll have to see for yourself.

:)

Good luck!