Real Estate / Flat 'shortage' in Wrocław [11]

What is "unrealistic" to you? I have friends renting their apartments:

1. a studio apt = PLN 1200 (Lubuska)
2. a one bdrm = PLN 1700 (Zielinskiego)
3. a one bdrm = PLN 2200 (Powstancow Slaskich)
4. a one bdrm = PLN 2500 (Powstancow/Galeriowiec)
5. a two bdrm = PLN 2800 (Powstancow/Galeriowiec)

That is reasonable for Wroclaw, but I don't know your price range.
There are also apartments for rent for up to PLN 10.000 around Rynek (e.g. Wiezienna). You will find places for PLN 1000 a well, a s--hole in the middle of nowhere.

Work / Access to Live in Poland to raise my son [13]

There you go, good point. Translation: you can be kicked out of the US any time, so your plan B is Poland (your child). I'm assuming you visa won't last forever in the US. You gotta think quick in that case and prepare. Like I said before, I feel bad for your wife and the child. Another fatherless family. Good deal that your wife got out of it. I'm sure she regrets it big time. Couldn't blame her. So stop with your bs. you probably never had good intentions to begin with.

Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]

Just like guys might wanna try something new with a Polish girl, Polish girls might wanna try something new with "exotic" guys. There is a big shortage of "exotic" in Poland, you know. Curiosity, excitement, fun, alcohol maybe, there you go. I'm assuming you are talking about legal age girls. Underage girls would not move for good to another country without parental supervision I don't think. Or maybe it's just being open-minded, not "easy" or "slutty".

Work / Are 2k€ enough to live in Warsaw? [11]

Do you know what your pay will be?

2000 Euro?

Love / Getting Engaged in Wroclaw, Poland - Need Location Ideas. [6]

Hi there,

Ostrow Tumski by night :) It's a very old part of Wroclaw, the cathedral is right there, the river is right there, a beautiful little park with benches, lights, a lot of people actually wed there, the scenery is very picturesque, she'll love it :) Romantic, a bit mysterious surroundings, really nice ....

Good luck! :)

News / What are the economical chances of Poland? [30]

You sound like Adolf Hitler.
What does Germany have to offer: schnitzels and swastika?

News / What are the economical chances of Poland? [30]

Sobottka,

You're kidding, right?

You sound so "righteous" and pompous at the same time, it's actually sickening. And that lecturing tone of your posts... I don't think you're looking to get any answers here. I hate to admit it, but an "expert" you claim to be should know what Poland can offer, from the economical standpoint, of course. And the economical situation of Germany has gone downhill compared to what it used to be years ago which, I'm sure an expert like yourself, should be aware of that fact as well.

I get the feeling you're trying to belittle Poland's potential and at the same time put Germany on the pedestal. Not for nothing, but Germany is not that attractive economically any more. You should know it. I'm not saying it's hit the lowest bottom. So, let's be objective here, otherwise this discussion serves no purpose whatsoever.

News / What are the economical chances of Poland? [30]

You are all over the map. Go ahead and work for the EU or the United Nations where you can present your opinions and get something resolved. I don't think this forum will satisfy your ambitions. Anyways, good luck to you with whatever it is you are trying to accomplish.

Love / Getting Engaged in Wroclaw, Poland - Need Location Ideas. [6]

Yeah!!! That's a great suggestion, too!!! That would be my number 2 or 1. Both these places are great and romantic :)

Love / Why are Polish, Slavic women so sensitive? [21]

Hi all,

I am a Slavic woman :) I am A woman, translation: I am emotional, I cry, I yell, I curse, I am passionate, I can bite sometimes LOL , I am temperamental, sometimes unstable emotionally (confused maybe?) .... The list is long, gentlemen :)

That's not a Slavic thing, that's simply being a woman LOL
What else? I am hormonal, I PMS every month, it's a nightmare! LOL

Now, seriously: there might be some cultural differences between women of different descent, but for the most part women of all nations are quite similar.

Travel / Misconceptions of tourists about Poland [14]

Was she from Texas? LOL

Travel / Travel to PL from US w/ dual citizenship - any problems on borders? [26]

I have dual citizenship, never experienced any problems though. I just carry both passports on me. To get back into the US you need the US passport, otherwise you are fine. If you are planning to stay in Poland for not more that 90 days, you don't need a Polish passport. For the US you are the Us citizen, for Poland you are the Polish (EU) citizen. It's pretty simplistic :)

Travel / Misconceptions of tourists about Poland [14]

LOL That's hilarious :)

Law / Personal loan in Poland? (not paid off) [11]

Before she gives her mother a heart attack, she should take care of it: pay it off!

She seems quite irresponsible to me. They can locate her no problem, it's just a matter of time. They might even stop her while she's crossing the border. My advice is: get a lawyer and let him take care of it.

What is she needs to take another loan in the future? That will show on her record.

Law / Personal loan in Poland? (not paid off) [11]

That was my point exactly. I'm assuming she will want to visit her mother one day, right? She will have to cross the border. She is living in the EU now, so finding her shouldn't be a problem I don't think. Plus, why is she being so stubborn? Just pay off the damn thing overtime in small portions. It would be better for her than not doing a thing about it, but running away.

Law / Personal loan in Poland? (not paid off) [11]

So, where is this friend of yours living?

Work / Living on the certain income in Poland [30]

Hi,

With PLN 5000 gross in Wroclaw you should be ok, but your net income will be around 3500. You will be tight with money, but it depends on your lifestyle. Wroclaw is quite expensive, not as much as Warsaw, but still. Rental prices vary depending on the property and location, size of course etc. With 3500 in Wroclaw you will be living paycheck to paycheck I'm afraid.

Work / Living on the certain income in Poland [30]

Well, if you are getting hired full-time, which was my assumption, you will be covered for medical. Poland does not have insurance companies, for instance. The health care system in Poland works in a different way than in the USA. And if you have to go to a doctor and pay out of pocket, it's quite affordable (private sector). I honestly wouldn't recommend (sometimes) depending on the public health care system as you might end up waiting for an appointment for a looonnnggg time. You will be fine.

Law / Polish citizenship eligibility [2]

Hi,

I suggest that she contact the Polish consulate or the embassy. They should be able to point her in the right direction :) Looks to me like her case is pretty complex, though. Good luck :)

News / how to use SMS to send message to cell phone in poland [30]

You got too many digits. To any cell in Poland you dial 011 48 + cell phone number without a zero, e.g.

011 48 608 XXX XXX

The same works for text messaging :)

GAB

News / how to use SMS to send message to cell phone in poland [30]

I'm not sure about that. I always text for a cell phone to a cell phone :)

Real Estate / Flat 'shortage' in Wrocław [11]

No, sorry :)

Love / My Polish boyfriend is down, he wants to go home [7]

I don't know all your history, but based on what you've said it looks to me like he is really homesick, and maybe lonely. Being an immigrant is not an easy thing, you know. I am Polish myself, but living in NYC, and it is not easy for me either. Often times what happens is that the partners of immigrants do not fully understand the repercussions of living away from home and, more importantly, the immigrant experience. And I don't blame them, how could they?

What you can do is to be supportive of him. I know, sounds like a cliche... Would his work schedule allow him to visit home more often? That might help him a great deal. Would you be ok with this? Would you be comfortable if he went home once in a while without you? You can build up your trust in him that way.

I know it's also not easy on you. He is depressed, you don't know what to do etc. It's gonna take him a few years to fully adjust. Some people never fully adjust, but they can adjust enough so both of you are happy and comfortable.

Cross-cultural relationships are not that easy as you know. But you have to be patient with him and don't pressure him. He has to deal with this situation on his own. That's what it will come down to. Now, to better understand his position, try to reverse the situation. What would it be like for you if you were to relocate to another country? Would you miss your family and friends? Probably so. Would you want to go back for certain holidays? You probably would.

I miss Poland, too, but I have worked out a way of dealing with it. It's a matter of compromise. You have to work out your compromise.

Good luck to you both :)

GAB

Life / Cosmetics in Poland [14]

What are tanning beds? LOL Never heard of them LOL

Work / How much Poles earn compared to foreigners! [29]

Doctors in Poland are constantly underpaid (from the public sector) and so are nurses. It's an outrage. I have a few friends in Poland who are doctors and some of them have a gross salary around PLN 1700. They have to put extra hours to be able to survive and provide for their families.

The ones working for private clinics (sometimes it is their second job) are sitting pretty well though.

My dentist friends are making very good money.

Poland's health care system is on the verge of bankruptcy. I was making much more than my peers who were doctors, and my job wasn't saving the lives of others.

I agree, it's sickening. That's why a lot of good doctors and nurses left the country and moved to the British Isles, as a result of which there is a shortage of specialists in Poland. Quite ironic, ain't it?

Work / How much Poles earn compared to foreigners! [29]

I agree :)

News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]

To change Poland, you'd have to start from the very top. It's not the people of Poland that suck, neither is it the tradition. You can't blame alcohol for Poland's problems, no. It's the freaking government that sucks and the incompetent people that pull all the strings and make the biggest decisions for the entire nation. Of course you can find some flaws in any nation, no doubt about that. But the bottom line is that this country is in critical need for smart people to govern it and "reshape" it.

Life / Calling Emergency Services in Poland [6]

112 is a universal emergency number in Poland (fire dept / police / paramedics). You don't have to remember three different numbers. Kind of like 911 in the USA.

Study / Moving to Poland/Finished High School in USA/How I Get Into PL College [12]

I would contact the university you have chosen and inquire within. Different schools have different regulations. I would get all my transcripts ready in advance, both from highschool and college. Quite frankly, I don't know how this will work. Make necessary phonecalls or go to the website and find more about the issue online.

Now, $7000 is not as much as it might seem, even in Poland. It will get you by for a little while, but you must be realistic. You are practically out of highschool, so in Poland you will have limited choices as far as your employment potential. Now, you haven't chosen the cheapest city to live in. It is not as expensive as the capital, but it is not the cheapest either.

I don't want to come across too negative, but it is going to be a huge move for you and with lots of adjustments ahead. Research the local job market beforehand. And try to determine what it might be that you could do for a living.

You might want to consider "studia zaoczne" if you want to study and work at the same time.

Study / Moving to Poland/Finished High School in USA/How I Get Into PL College [12]

I agree with all the other forum members. You have to be realistic. Maybe you would consider tutoring on the side (English as a Second Language)? Private classes can be of great help once you establish a few relationships with students.

3000 PLN for 2 people in Gdynia.... I'd say for one person, maybe, but quite tight.

Good luck :)