UK, Ireland / Working in Europe - some info for people interested! [4]

Hi Telefonitika

Just read your post has given me a few other places to look if I do consider moving to Poland.
Eures is quite a useful site shame the job adverts (for other country's) can't be veiwed in your home language but hope to rectify that when I learn a bit more polish

UK, Ireland / Working in Europe - some info for people interested! [4]

I'm actually a Plumber In the UK so I shouldn't really have too much trouble finding a job but saving a bit of money first though but going back to krakow in March to learn some polish. I've looked into doing lessons here but no college course here in north essex and private lessons are really expensive.

Life / Do Poles celebrate Valentines day? [29]

Hi

Was going to mention "Names day" which I came across on-line last night but looks like it's been mentioned in other posts.

Was myself thinking of sending a Valentines card to someone in Poland but I'd don't think it would be the best thing to do.

I hear remembering somebody's "name day" that its quite tradtional to celebrate
in Poland would it be better sending a "Names day" card instead? i'm sure she'd impressed that I even had a clue.

any thoughts welcome

Life / Do Poles celebrate Valentines day? [29]

Hi Iwona

I sort of stumbled on the "names day" thing while looking at info on Valentines day so know what day her name day is.

It doesn't really help that I don't know if she's interested I'm probably chasing a lost cause again I seem to be good at that

Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [220]

Merged: Help!!! Can't pronounce the polish alphabet

Hi

In Krakow learning polish until the end of next week but finding it really hard to pronounce some if not all of your alphabet.

any easier way for me to learn? anyone in Krakow want to help me?? I'd be really grateful

Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [220]

Thanks for the tip:)

Think I had very HIGH expectations before I came over to Krakow now realising how difficult polish can be for an english speaker!

It's left me feeling a bit depressed but I've got to keep ploding on as they say only one more week left at this language school

Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [220]

Thanks again for another tip

actually came across apronus and dowloaded some audio stuff but didn't realise that I'll give it a look

I actually am in a better mood since writing the last post one of my classmates told me that he thinks I'm trying really hard in class it was good to hear after a very frustrating week

dzienkuje bardzo :)

Language / Can anyone help with spelling of Grandmother [53]

I've been learning about grandmother in my polish language lessons in Krakow just the otherday

and it's def Babcia

Life / Thinking of relocating from Ireland to Poland! [5]

I agree about the language

I've been in Krakow these last two weeks if you've never really studied Polish you might be in for a shock

I came to Krakow only knowing some basic Polish I thought I would be quite good after a couple of weeks but really struggled but you may be a quick learner so don't let me put you off!

I wish I had another couple of weeks here then I think my Polish might be a lot better

Law / Poland's Home Improvement Market? [14]

I know they all moved over here! Due in part to the VERY POOR wages they are paid in Poland another thing I've looked at

All I need to Know are the chances of establishing a business in this sector viable?

I know I'll never make mega bucks thats not my reasons for trying to establish a business in the first place

so any sensable advise please

Law / Poland's Home Improvement Market? [14]

Thanks for your advise James sounds like you know alot about this sector

The one thing I've not researched is the Building regs yet

My Idea was to start up on on my own but as my Polish is very limited I knew I would have to employ a Native Polish/English speaker to talk with the customers

the good thing is that I'm still young so willing to take a hands on-role.
Sounds like I should up-skill myself before I start anything least then if I do employ someone else my only skill will not be just Plumbing


To be honest I want to Challange myself more the current job I'm in just has no satisifaction, no sence of achivement even if i manage to sort a very time consuming Plumbing problem (do I get any thanks... do I F**K just more moans )

I Know it would be easier to start something here in the UK but i don't want to follow the crowd I want to do something different

Study / Polish language courses in Krakow [14]

I came back from a two week course in Krakow recently at Prolog Language school I did learn some stuff during my two weeks but some of the other students I spoke with had been at the school for 4 weeks. I found it pretty tough with all the words and grammar everyday but I feel I benifited from being in Poland


I have to agree with you my learning has slowed since I arrived back in the UK

Law / Considering Buying a Polish Business [8]

Well the business I'm looking at is Electrical installations been established 40 yrs and now the current owner is selling in on and going to offer support for at least a year

so sounds like it might be tough then raising the money?

Law / Considering Buying a Polish Business [8]

mmm...

so might be a good idea to go and see the owner of the business during my trip least I can see if it's worth the interest

thanks

Law / Considering Buying a Polish Business [8]

No still in the early stages Bubbawoo

so not commited yet done some searching on the net for advice in regards to purchasing a business especially as it is my first time.

thanks