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


Also from NoImmi's/Kerbkrawler's Profile:

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.

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

Farther.

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


I am sure my wife would object :-(

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


And some pay extra for the privilege.

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....

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)....

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.

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".

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

Hard for some native English speakers ;-)

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.

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

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

Just after dinner here in Canader :-)

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.

Love / Polish girls devils or angels? [15]

Bit of both at times. ;-)

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.

USA, Canada / American Polish Festivals Information [12]

See you in Toronto in 70 Days?

polishfestival.ca/2009/2009-roncesvalles-polish-festival-accepting-applicants-now/ - Roncessvales Polish Festival

Edit - listening to the Don't be Cruel, great voice!

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.