UK, Ireland / for polish people in uk-do u find it easy to live in this country? [19]

Living it the Uk is a great deal easier. I arrived here with my English husband and 2 kids.He lived in POland for 13 years before and we decided it was time for a change. We didn't come here for better financial opportunities, but simply for a better and easier quality of life. The red tape in POland is horrendous.In the Uk I find it a lot easier and more relaxed. My child, who is bilingual loves her school and I can see the fantastic progress she makes. I love the British countryside, I live in a quiet village in Essex, people are friendly, smile, the pace of life is soooo pleasant.Back in POland I ran a busy school for kids and I was quite well off.But I had no time for the kids, the stress running a company was enormous.Here, I am happy.Im home.My home is here and my heart is here as well.I do miss the family, but I able to be a mother, we are able to live easily on my husbands salary, I can spend time with the children.It is easy to be a normal family, to have hobbies, interests and live simple, pleasant life.I don't agree with thousands of Polish people coming here, gold diggers, and sponging of the system.Yes, it is a lot easier and with the benefits POles are entilted to in the Uk it seems almost too good to be true.I despise of people, who have loads of property in POland and came here to stay, you they are claiming every possible benefit, hiding and disguisung their income and wealth in POland.It is well out of order. I think there should be some rule, and poeple should give something to the system here, rather than just benefit from it because they can.I am involved with our little community here, I feel I have a lot of more in common with the Brits than I have with the POles, but I am ready to give. I feel more British than POlish and I feel this country isn my home.I am embarrased by POlish people abusing the system. This should be stopped. LIfe should be easier here, but for the people who are willing to fit, give, as well as take and them they will feel a lot more welcome here.

UK, Ireland / Polish Thoughts on Britain and the British [273]

I agree entirely. How can someone came to a country to work and live here without knowing a word of English??? That is either disrespect or pure and utter stupidity. People like that WILL feel alienated, they will not be treated fairly and will not be understood.And it is their fault .hat's it.Cameron's policy on immigrants seems appropriate to some extent!I suggest a basic English test for new migrants!That would certainly clamp on the flooding!

UK, Ireland / Parcels from UK to Poland [7]

I also heard the coach driver idea is great and works. And there apparently loads of cheap companies shipping to Poland, but it seems like they are doing big, massive orders for customers,rather than for individuals.l

UK, Ireland / Polish Thoughts on Britain and the British [273]

On secong thoughts......I read somewhere about a big company in Wales.They employ so many POlish people that the signs and regulations and basic papers are translated into POlish for their workers.BAsically, the whole floor was labelled and sign posted in POlish. So, some would take to it like a duck to water. They are not encouraged to mingle and to integrate with other people.They have a very easy set up.That leads to laziness and to lack of motivation. But, hey, all the best to them!!! MAybe they will learn one day through 'immersion'!