USA, Canada / VISA TRAVEL TO USA [32]

I think the current average percentage rate of receiving a visa to USA by Polish citizen is about 70% (so out of 10 people 3 will not get a visa).

USA, Canada / NO VISAS to Canada for Poles in the near future [62]


I don't know why not? The government don't need lazy people who stay on unemployment benefits, pay no or little tax, use free health care. They need entrepreneurs who set up their own companies, pay big taxes, can afford their health insurance, follow the law, ... and send their kids to school to do the same in the future. If needed, Poles can be great cleaning people/construction workers or doctors and engineers - you name it.

USA, Canada / NO VISAS to Canada for Poles in the near future [62]


In Polish Radio in the US they claim otherwise - that Poles will have no visa requirements to Canada in about 8 months.

USA, Canada / NO VISAS to Canada for Poles in the near future [62]

Now this is what I call a government that actually has enough brains to think about the future. Poles as group of people are IDEAL to be invited and live in another country:

- they are hardworking,
- they pay taxes, follow the laws of the country they live in,
- they are intelligent and honest at the same time,
- they like buying goods and services - even the most luxurious ones, which drive the economy,
- they are religious,
- they aren't violent, aren't into drugs etc.

The US government still doesn't get it and prefers their country to become another Mexican or Puerto-Rican state where people don't spend money (but send them abroad), avoid paying taxes, and are likely to commit crimes (with all due respect to other nations).

But soon the US may wise up and will be sending free invitations to Poles just for them to settle in the US..

Again, congratulations to Canada and their government, it's a good and long-term investment in your country.

Love / wanna meet a nice polish girl in Chicago [10]

You need to hurry up as many young Poles go back to Europe to get a better paid jobs in the UK, for example. Living without a SS or drivers license is not fun in the US anymore..

But you can always check English-Polish language schools where young Poles learn English. Or Polish bars/pubs like jedynka.com, accentcafe.com, jollyinn.com, bobak.com and similar. There is also Copernicus Center where there are often Polish bands, theaters etc.

Travel / anyone know of any cheap hotels in otwock? [6]

I don't think there are many hotels in Otwock - so most should be cheap, especially out of the season.

UK, Ireland / Chicken cottage staff speaking polish in East London [8]

I noticed that too many people of different nationalities speak or understand Polish. So I try to be careful and not to talk about them.

Travel / 1st time visitor's opinion on Poland (funny clip) [28]

Here is a funny video too ("Polish poet")

News / Predictions for Polish Presidential Candidates 2010 [23]


Just the opposite, I'm stating what I think is the fact. I don't personally think liberalism is a good route for the Polish political and social scene.


Me neither. In this aspect Poland and USA have the same problem.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

I know USA is "in trouble", but did you read the other part of the saying? A recession of USA will affect the whole world and now there's nothing to be happy about - whether you are an American, a Pole, or any nother nationality.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

There is a nice saying, something like: During a recession the fat (USA in this case) will get hungry, but the slim (economically poor countries) will die.

Travel / skiing close to poland-maybe Slovakia? [7]

Why not in Poland?

Love / Why my Polish girlfriend's mother started to ignore me? [74]

Why would you care so much about your girlfriend mother's attention? I would personally be happy :)

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


The topic is about US dollar, not Soviet Union versus USA.

Study / Drama/acting qualifications/schools in Poland [7]

Sure there are - in Lodz is the best, I think. Then in Warsaw.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

First official was France, now Canada, who's next? I expect some other EU countries. I guess too much people buy from the US now and it hurts. Those who say the debt is "lower" now should realize debt is to be paid off in increments and besides - debtors are never in a hurry to pay debt so this argument doesn't hold much water.


reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN0827798020071108

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

But why millions of young Poles work in the UK and other EU countries (not to mention the US)? If the economic situation is as you describe - maybe they don't like Polish culture, wheather, or way of life...

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


This is what I was writing about before. Some of them may have computers, cars, cell phones, and laptops, but they still live with their parents or grand parents as they cannot afford a decent house.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


I've never had an American-made care; either Japanes or European. But will Europe be better off when they have lots of products in magazines? Who will be buying from them if Americans stop buying?

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

Yes, FL is nice, but not if you go there every year ;). But some other areas to discover, even Alaska in summer or Hawaii in winter.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

I realize I won't be able to travel abroad (to Poland especially) as long as the US dollar continues to fall. I don't care about the American status as I feel Polish, not American. I don't think it was a master plan with the dollar, I think it just happened and then the US government didn't even expect that. But after a while their realized it's actually not a bad situation for the US economy to have the US dollar weak so they just don't do much about it.

Frustration - when I go to Poland and have brand clothes, laptop, and other "expensive goods" it feels like people in Poland consider me to be rich when in fact it's something normal here. Then I talk to Polish doctors, engineer's, or other people with university degrees and they complain they have 20 years to pay off their apartment or need to take a loan to buy a small car. That's where I feel the frustration.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

Yes. But the question is - what's a country worth if it's hard to live in it? How much your salary is able to buy you goods and services is the most important measure. How long in Poland you'll have to work to afford a small apartment versus in the US? Same for other big-ticket goods like cars or even clothes.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

I'm from Poland myself and I understand the frustration of Poles in Poland. But the argument that the Polish Zloty is strong and people should be happy becasue of it is as silly as propaganda. Look at the bottom line - US dollar is weak abroad, but Americans still can afford a new car every 5 years, new computers (PC and laptop) every 2 year, changing oil every 3000 miles. Compare it to Poland... When I go to Poland people window-shop for goods that Americans buy once a month.

Nice charts, but no goods and empty wallet doesn't equal the quality of life.

Study / US student on Politechnika Gdańska - will it be hard to survive? [9]

Are you really good at math and physics? Do you speak Polish well enough? Your bilingual skills and access to the newest technology and learning methods will be a good advantage for you. I think you should do well.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

The European leaders start to calculate and it's not looking as bright for Europe (or Poland) as some here suggest:

Sarkozy's complaints that the U.S. currency's drop against the euro is undermining European competitiveness.

Sarkozy said yesterday that Toulouse, France-based Airbus SAS, the world's biggest planemaker, loses about 1 billion euros ($1.5 billion) for every 10-cent increase against the dollar.

Bloomberg news
bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601083&sid=aZUhDckICL7w&refer=currency

News / Polish Chat Rooms, any popular? [6]

The biggest ones are the least popular.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

The fact something is traded in one currency doesn't make it weaker or stronger. Why the British pound is so strong - what do they trade in?

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


I totally agree. Now tell me who holds 50% or more of the global Internet technologies and revenue? It will grow much more in the next years.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


The bottom line is the most Americans don't care either. They could buy a hamburger for $1 10 years ago and they can buy it today for $1. They can buy a BMW for $30K while the same BMW costs $50K in Europe. Most of them realize the US dollar is weak when they go abroad only.. If anything, the weak US dollar may first have negative impact abroad. About the oil, the US spent billions of dollars to get to the biggest reservoir of oil in the world (Iraq), so their interests are covered. Another thing is if it was ethical or not.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]


Do you mean Poland doesn't trade with USA? What about the F-16, GM or Ford-owned cars, not to mention Polish businesses in Iraq.

Either way, I notice Polish beer is very expensive in the US (like $16 per 6-pack) -- people won't buy it..