UK, Ireland / Fao Poles living in the UK [107]

about 3.5 million Irish in Ireland. 70 million Irish world wide.
The Poles are the new Irish. The Brits, well they are still Brits, this thread is as old as the hills.

News / I love Poland because... (in 10 words or less) [182]

Forrests, 6 seasons(in Ireland only rainy season), the way people smile with their eyes, beer, mountains, women, hospitality, food, the nature, probably all the reasons i love life, I know I went over ten words but the list is endless

Travel / Going to Poland this summer -- US dollar prediction... [34]


Don't worry you can come to Poland work illegaly, slowly bring your family over live 5 familys in one room work for less than minimun wage and in squalid conditions and send the Zloty back to America and live like a king. It's the Polish dream, the streets are paved with gold

Travel / Your favourite Polish region/city, etc [32]


I agree Zakopane and Krakow, the mountains the mad mountain people and the beuty of Krakow.

Work / Scot going to Poland for work [13]

Hello Phil and welcome to Polish Forum.

Just out of curiosity why Poland?

I recommend that you do a T.E.F.L. (teaching English as a foreign language) course.
It will give you a basic qualification so you can teach english in most places in the world.

Learning a few polite words before you go to any country is advisable, hello, thank you, I don't understand, good bye etc.

You did not state where in the world you are from, I am from Ireland, so for me Poland is a big country and is very diverse, mountains in the South, the sea in the North and it is a matter of opinioun where it is best (in my humble opinioun Cracow and the mountains one hour away is the nicest).

And enjoy yourself, There is some beurocracy here but you could probably applie for a job from your own country, get then to organise a place to stay for you (Years ago they would even pay for your plane ticket)

If you have any further questions, I am sure that the people on this forum will help as much as possible.

Just a warning to the wise you will fall in love here, I did and I am very happy. You'll love it

UK, Ireland / National Holiday To Celebrate Britishness Could Be On It's Way [83]


Are you talking about national front?

Work / Scot going to Poland for work [13]

To feck with it, you are young and free, another alternative is work for a bit where you are and get ryan air or any of the other cheap flights over, the british pound goes a long way anywhere.

Real Estate / What is normal expectation for furniture from Polish renters? [10]

Hello bdo and KasiaG,
I agree with KasiaG statments.
I find generally Ikea is a good standard for furnishing a flat. It is in all the T.V. series here.
And make it clear that the deposit is to repair or pay for any damages and for cleaning if it dirty, but you know yourself if you rent to students you can't be too tough. I recommend letting to students who are in their 3rd or 4th year, they tend to be more responsibly.

You are on the pigs back if you get a private company to rent from you, it depends on the area etc...

Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]

Poland and North America should learn from Ireland, Good auld fashioned Catholic schools, where sports and arts are the least of your worries, a strong hand and cane will toughen you up, and a good old fashioned molesting 3 times a week is good for the soul.

Religion 2 times a week, will tell you all you need to know about the world, how abortion is performed with a coat hanger, how Mary was a virgin, how you are all born sinners and you are all going to hell and not Dante's holiday camp 9 circle thing, I remember sex education, a woman had a big picture of a sperm and said " this is not a tadpole" with amazing effectiveness 40 kids simultaneously thought tadpole.

It never did me any harm, the hair growing on my tongue has nothing to do with it.

USA, Canada / Be greatful Poland that you are spared St patrick's Day [24]

Happy St. Patricks Day Polish Forum!, Have a beer.

Wheater you hetrosexual, by sexual or gay,
everybody's irish on St, Patricks day

News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]

I agree with you. I am sure there will be an onslaught of negitive comments but I am sure you expected it Wroclaw Boy.India and China are set to be world powers and if Europe do not come together we will fall throught the cracks. And of course we are not one big happy family but we are not killing each other and have chosen co-operation instead.

I am from Ireland, what did the E.U. ever do for Ireland? (Life of Brian)

News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]


What are you talking about?

News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]

I see what you mean.


The EU has used Ireland as their golden boy (rightfully so), like Tusk saying Poland will be the next Ireland.

News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]

So here we are, people from Poland , Netherlands, England, Ireland and goodness knows where else, discussing (disagreeing) about the EU.
I hope the EU hasn't and doesn't become a dictatorship of our countries, yet we must unite to be competitive in the world market. There is no country in the EU or outside that does not have a dark past. One of the things I like about the EU is at least the pretence that our differences make us stronger.

And as far as what happened and is happening I hope Poland can do simular to Ireland and improve where we have not. One of the best things about the human race is the ability to learn from other peoples mistakes.

The EU are never going to be one big happy family (nor are we on pf) but I do think we can get along co-operate and achieve positive results for all member states.

Real Estate / Change of land use from agricultural to tourist in Poland [2]

Visit the local town council, ask them, first thing is to find out is if they have a general plan i.e. have they divided the area for different uses, residential, commercial and you are looking for recreational.

I imagine that it is south of Debica in the mountains.
Investigate the area fully before committing. Are there enough tourist/campers to make a living off it would be my biggest concern.
Expect many visits to many offices,

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it just has to be done, do not let it dishearten you.
Good luck!

Real Estate / What is normal expectation for furniture from Polish renters? [10]

Is it only in the case when tenants register themselves in your flat, that it is difficult to get them out?

Life / Cultural readjustment... returning to Poland from the West. [58]

May I start by saying this is one of the most interesting threads I have read.


Myself and my better half have just moved back to Poland from such a banana republic and Poland is like a proper western country in comparison, it still has some way to go but nothing too crazy.

I think for me a big thing is where in Poland you live, not somewhere out in the sticks, or too close to the family.

I know from personal experience, London is fast and furious, and moving to a small town is boring.
I will be paying close attention to this thread, keep'em coming

UK, Ireland / Poles leaving Dublin? [14]


Where did you get that figure?
I am curious too.
I don't think anyone really knows. but more than 12000 I would say?.


Dublin is not part of britain.


I suggest moving to Poland then?

Language / Accusative Case [44]


I got accused of that once, I say only the boring stay straight

UK, Ireland / Polish Entrepreneurs wanted to expand in Europe [19]

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Why?
Your website is as evasive as you are being. It does seem suspicious when people are not forthcoming with information and what they want.

UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]


In fairness I think when you live in another country you ought to learn their language, not visa versa, I live in Poland, I therefore, take the responsibility of learning Polish. It is a bit unfair to to suggest English people should learn Polish. Although I understand your sentiment, English speakers (not just English people) generally are bad at learning foreign languages, I think, because today it is the main language and tomorrow, when it is Mandarin or Hindi I wonder will it be different?


Really? I do not mean to be insulting but your English is not all that great.

UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]


Excuse me, I must have pressed the wrong quote button.


Fair enough, I have spell check set up on this, I can't spell, thank goodness for it.

I have worked in different places in England and years ago I was referred to as a F!"king Paddy Bast"£$£ by some English people (now it is kinda fashionable to be Irish). I find that some Polish will have to go through that as well, as I see it the Poles are the new Irish, the main difference is that Polish people don't generally speak perfect English (ha ha, I am not saying that Irish people do either) , you gave us your language and we gave you back literature ;)

But there is no bad blood between Polish and English, so I am very interested about this topic.

UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]


I hope so too.
It is amazing how people project their narrow understanding on you. Who or what you are is almost immaterial.
I suppose categorising is a simple way to form order out of chaos.

UK, Ireland / Polish Entrepreneurs wanted to expand in Europe [19]


Once in a lfe time opertunity
Ever feel sad?
Ever loose someone close?
Ever feel insecure?
Have woken up just not wanting to go to work?
Well for a nominal fee you can change, through away the shackles of your old self and be all you can be.
Jesus, I am good at this (scary), I tell you, it has never been the same since Scientology, the separation of religion and business were blurred.

Feck it I might set up my own religion/self improvement business.
Anyone? you just have to give me all your worldly possession, LondonChick?

UK, Ireland / Polish Entrepreneurs wanted to expand in Europe [19]

I am now calling your bluff, if you do have something on the level, tell us all now.
Why will you not expand upon on what it is you are looking for?
You have and always had the power to stop this post from being in a sad state.
And if it is a genuine offer, who knows it could be to everyone's benefit.
But I think you will not tell us any more information, prove me wrong

UK, Ireland / Polish Entrepreneurs wanted to expand in Europe [19]


Go girl!!!
P.S. You forgot to say "You're Fired", at the end

Life / How long can I survive with 60.000 zloty in Poland? [13]

Also look at average monthly wage, that will give you an idea of how much other people not only drink but pay mrtgages,school fees, food etc etc

Life / Well You visited and/or lived in Poland, tell us what its like. [41]


I agree, I also love it here


I do not understand why people on this forum are so negative, it seems almost like if someone does have some positive view they are belittled, nowhere is perfect (so why say that), but if valmoe1 or I enjoy living here why would it bother you, I am not having a go at you Patrycja19 and I do apologise if it looks that way, this is my first forum and maybe it has something more fundamental to do with people who use forums.

I have just given up telling people that I REALLY enjoy living here and that things are good. I have lived in far worse place, believe me.

I suppose it is also part of the human condition, just watch the news, read a news paper, doom and gloom, happy stories dont sell, people are just not interested

Life / Well You visited and/or lived in Poland, tell us what its like. [41]

I think life is too short to mope around making non-constructive negative opinions.


I agree, If I understand you correctly, if you change the way you perceive things, the things you perceive change.
I like to think of myself as a realist with a tint of optimism.


I do not understand what you are trying to say? could you please clarify.
I also think sometimes people like wallowing in misery, like a pig in mud.
Life is difficult enough, I suppose I just like to look at it and laugh, beats crying.

UK, Ireland / Entering the UK on just a karta pobytu? [7]

Yes you are free, go forth and multiply.
And good luck