Love / Polish honey's rules and regulations [14]

Unless the guy is a certified financial planner or professional debt counsellor, don't do it. There are plenty of free services out there if you are in too deep.

Travel / One thing i Really hate about most Restaurants in Poland! [14]

Could be worse. You could spill your overpriced pepsi, then have to wipe it up with those pathetic things they call paper napkins / serviettes. :-)

Love / WHY DO YOUNGER POLES FEAR MARRIAGE? [6]

Can't say that it is a uniquely Polish phenomenon. Many kids today want to finish school, bum around for a year, start and get well established in a career before they settle down. There are so many more women in the workforce now (compared to 40 years ago...), and in more senior positions in corporations. They feel the need to out-compete men, just to be seen as "on the same level as them", that time devoted to family falls by the wayside. This is common in Canada and the US.

Life / Do dogs need a muzzle in Poland? [10]


If she is big enough to cause damage to another dog, has an nervous temperament, and is prone to bite, then yes, a muzzle is a good idea.

Life / Why do a lot of Polish people stare and why is good personal hygeine shunned? [108]


I get nasty bed-head in the morning. It makes me uglier than usual. A shower in the morning also tends to wake me up, and I feel fresh. If I get filthy enough during the day, I will have a quickie in the evening, so as not to soil the sheets.

UK, Ireland / Recruitment agencies advertise for Polish only workers [162]


Or because of fear of a beating or losing their job, they need to get the numbers out, in order for it to remain cheap and nasty.

Love / Polish girls devils or angels? [15]

Bit of both at times. ;-)

UK, Ireland / What do Polish people in Ireland think of Irish food? [90]

A real Irish stew if you would.

Sorry to interrupt, but I love food.

UK, Ireland / What do Polish people in Ireland think of Irish food? [90]

Just after dinner here in Canader :-)

USA, Canada / POLAND -- A RETIREMENT HAVEN FOR POL-AMS? [30]

There is an interesting blog, published by a retired American of Polish descent, who also happens to be a member of PF. He is keenly interested in geneaology, and moved to Poznan well over a year ago with his wife. It's interesting to follow his day to day activities, adventures and misadventures.

You can read it: david-polanddavid.blogspot.com

News / could someone explain about finance shops please [11]

Could it be like the Payday Loan schemes we have here in Canada?

Somebody with a job, but is very short on money presents his ID, proof of employment and a copy of a pay stub to the payday loan company. The company verifies all of the said information and makes a loan to the person who is short of money, on the premise that when the next pay comes in, they will pay off the loan. In the mean time extortionary interest rates are charged on the loan.

The sad thing is, once you get started, it is almost impossible to get off this "roller coaster". Think about it. If you are so broke that you need next week's pay today, how are you ever going to get ahead again, when the fees are so high, and you are constantly living off of next week's pay?

This practice is currently under review here in Canada.

Language / difficult English words for Polish speakers? [119]

Hard for some native English speakers ;-)

News / could someone explain about finance shops please [11]

I have been in situations where payday has been monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly and weekly. Just depends on the employer.

Regardless (or is that irregardless?), some people may find themselves in the situation where they need to access this kind of "service".

USA, Canada / POLAND -- A RETIREMENT HAVEN FOR POL-AMS? [30]

I still think their perspective is a valid one. David's status does fit your original context:


His lovely wife Joan, not so much.

Also, I know people who have been out of Poland for as little as 15 years, who find it hard to adjust going back for visits, let alone living there. Things have changed dramatically in that time.

USA, Canada / POLAND -- A RETIREMENT HAVEN FOR POL-AMS? [30]


A website with a focus on retiring abroad
internationalliving.com

They don't really have a lot to say about Poland (that I could find anyway)....

News / could someone explain about finance shops please [11]

I can't say for sure. Just throwing out a possibility. Would be good if a native Pole would comment....

Love / SHIFTLESS POLISH MALES FORCE WOMEN TO TAKE CHARGE???? [10]


And some pay extra for the privilege.

Love / SHIFTLESS POLISH MALES FORCE WOMEN TO TAKE CHARGE???? [10]


I am sure my wife would object :-(

Language / Things Polish people who speak English language say [180]

Farther.

UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]


Doesn't need to be based on greed. It is called incentive. The province of Quebec provided a variety of incentives (cash, tax relief, subsidized day care) to promote a higher birth rate. Guess what... It worked.

UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]


Also from NoImmi's/Kerbkrawler's Profile:

UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]


That is up to the electorate to decide.

UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]

In Canada, the system of medicare and pension schemes was set up when there were 3+ children per family. Those people now benefitting from that system are facing a problem now that families are opting for <2 kids. Not enough people paying into the system to keep it afloat. A country could resort to immigration, but that brings a host of new problems along the way.

Japan is on the brink of a demographic crisis. Why do you think they are relying so heavily on the development of robots to do tasks like elder care. Not enough children being born when times were booming.

UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]


I don't see the average rising to 2.5 any time soon from the current citizen base. The only way it will rise will be from immigration. Those immigrants will likely still have the notion that a family consists of 4 or more children, at least for a generation or two.

Here is the Japanese health care robots I mentioned earlier... Scary.

youtube.com/watch?v=697FJZnFvJs

Life / Love for Dangerous Dog Breeds in Poland [9]

And you found that out by rubbing chocolate in your rectum.

UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]


You will as Scottish Society decays.

UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]

No, I meant when the SNP gets into power!

:-)

UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]


I am aware of that, hence the smiley face. :-)

By the way, I am still waiting for an authentic Irish Stew recipe (from page 1 of your food thread).....
Please and thanks.

UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]


Somebody claims there may be a bit of Irish in me genes, from Waaay back. So I guess I could put a little Irish soul into it. And if I play James Brown in the background while making said stew, well then.......


Either would be my preference! What cut of lamb is best? I have some relatively lean stuff sitting in the freezer....

Travel / Driving from Warsaw to Gdansk (Jurata) | Driving Route and Time [4]

Been there. Stole some sand from the beach. Watched some parachutists drop from the sky. Saw a fake German / American battle. Kids loved it.