dtaylor
17 Sep 2008
dtaylor
17 Sep 2008
Travel / Poor Edward in Kraków [28]
sometimes you can get a taxi for 60pln, sometimes its 100pln. bus to center is 2.50pln, and train still costs 7pln if i remember rightly.
sometimes you can get a taxi for 60pln, sometimes its 100pln. bus to center is 2.50pln, and train still costs 7pln if i remember rightly.
dtaylor
14 Sep 2008
Life / is there wireless internet in poland [19]
ive just not looked for them yet. but please share with us:) i know about the bars, but other places would be nice too:)
ive just not looked for them yet. but please share with us:) i know about the bars, but other places would be nice too:)
dtaylor
14 Sep 2008
Life / You know when you have been too long outside of Poland when... [23]
hehe thats my fault, sorry for stealing the laptop!!!!! :(:(:(
hehe
actually i have a confession i did just that ... i didnt read PF at all when i was in Krakow oooopppss lol
hehe thats my fault, sorry for stealing the laptop!!!!! :(:(:(
hehe
dtaylor
14 Sep 2008
Life / is there wireless internet in poland [19]
I doubt the guy was being ignorant, just maybe lacked the knowledge.
I get asked a few times if there are hotspots free of charge. Market square is the only one i know of. Plus onet, but thats a trade secret;)
I doubt the guy was being ignorant, just maybe lacked the knowledge.
I get asked a few times if there are hotspots free of charge. Market square is the only one i know of. Plus onet, but thats a trade secret;)
dtaylor
10 Sep 2008
Love / Tricky situation, should I refuse or accept? Forced to be an English teacher in Poland. [23]
I think you should charge for the lessons, or atleast the material. I think alot of people forget that when it comes to teaching English properly, then alot of prep should be done before-hand. Plus you have the age thing to consider, at that age it's alot more hard work.
Everyone's got to make a living, if you were a car salesman, would you let your family drive away with whatever?
I think you should charge for the lessons, or atleast the material. I think alot of people forget that when it comes to teaching English properly, then alot of prep should be done before-hand. Plus you have the age thing to consider, at that age it's alot more hard work.
Everyone's got to make a living, if you were a car salesman, would you let your family drive away with whatever?
dtaylor
8 Sep 2008
Real Estate / how should I understand this rent condition? [7]
Maybe ask them how long they will be there for?
If you have contract that say you rent the whole house, you can turf them out. Its not your problem....unless they want to pay have the rent;)
Maybe ask them how long they will be there for?
If you have contract that say you rent the whole house, you can turf them out. Its not your problem....unless they want to pay have the rent;)
dtaylor
8 Sep 2008
Real Estate / how should I understand this rent condition? [7]
yep, some guys, maybe doing work on the house are also living there. he is asking if you mind staying while they are working on it. they might possibly be living somewhere in the house if they are from out of town.
yep, some guys, maybe doing work on the house are also living there. he is asking if you mind staying while they are working on it. they might possibly be living somewhere in the house if they are from out of town.
dtaylor
8 Sep 2008
Life / Appreciate any remarks on life in Kraków [41]
Yup i agree, Warsaw is a boring normal city which can be found in every country, Krakow really is king in Poland.
Don't believe what you see written, i've been here for many years, never had trouble, and only really here of it rarely. Most locals i meet end up as friends, I lived in Nowa Huta for 6 months, and found the people from there quite friendly, though i am from Glasgow...
Yup i agree, Warsaw is a boring normal city which can be found in every country, Krakow really is king in Poland.
I have read some writings about the decreasing culture-level in Kraków
Don't believe what you see written, i've been here for many years, never had trouble, and only really here of it rarely. Most locals i meet end up as friends, I lived in Nowa Huta for 6 months, and found the people from there quite friendly, though i am from Glasgow...
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Integrating Polish people into the British society [150]
I dont think so, for every job in the NHS i had to fill which was of minimum wage, i had maybe only 2 brits applying, most of the time these people could hardly walk let alone work. So i would have a simple choice most of the time, hire a person who had many many jobs before, quitting because they didnt get what they want or were fired bacause they were too "wasted" to work, or hire someone from Poland who could work steady, not complain all day about money, and didnt spend every monday phoning in sick!
Why not? are you trying to tell me that speaking your mother tounge means your entitled to a job that pays huge amounts of money?
but the argument that the British are lazy is just one the media
I dont think so, for every job in the NHS i had to fill which was of minimum wage, i had maybe only 2 brits applying, most of the time these people could hardly walk let alone work. So i would have a simple choice most of the time, hire a person who had many many jobs before, quitting because they didnt get what they want or were fired bacause they were too "wasted" to work, or hire someone from Poland who could work steady, not complain all day about money, and didnt spend every monday phoning in sick!
Why should we work for minimum wage. If you speak fluent English like we Brits do then you can find a job on much more than the minimum wage in no time.
Why not? are you trying to tell me that speaking your mother tounge means your entitled to a job that pays huge amounts of money?
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Integrating Polish people into the British society [150]
Considering half the NHS is based on immagrant employees cause good old Brits cant be arsed working for minimum wage, that arguement has feck all basis.
The issue of immagration hasnt been around for only 18 months, its been there for many years. Us Brits complain they are taking advantage of the system, maybe its us who are too lazy, unwilling to take advantage ourselves.
need the NHS as all the women seem to be pregnant, married with kids and wives who are expecting again".
Considering half the NHS is based on immagrant employees cause good old Brits cant be arsed working for minimum wage, that arguement has feck all basis.
The issue of immagration hasnt been around for only 18 months, its been there for many years. Us Brits complain they are taking advantage of the system, maybe its us who are too lazy, unwilling to take advantage ourselves.
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]
I hated the situation, not the people. I rented my spare room out, then to have it used as a hostel. After i expressed my view that i didnt like having 8 people sleeping in my spare room, pushing up the bills ect, i ws called a racist because of it!
Stupid kunts, racist because i didnt want my home used as a drop in center for all southern asians who wanted a place to crash. idiots!
You are free to hate.
I hated the situation, not the people. I rented my spare room out, then to have it used as a hostel. After i expressed my view that i didnt like having 8 people sleeping in my spare room, pushing up the bills ect, i ws called a racist because of it!
Stupid kunts, racist because i didnt want my home used as a drop in center for all southern asians who wanted a place to crash. idiots!
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]
Ah get away, i spent last year living with Indians, and came to hate it more than anything. Most of the girls i knew refused to come to the house because they found out how these people lived.
Ah get away, i spent last year living with Indians, and came to hate it more than anything. Most of the girls i knew refused to come to the house because they found out how these people lived.
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Integrating Polish people into the British society [150]
Many dont understand it, but they voted for it. They voted for this somehow ****** government, but they voted for them, and up to 3 years ago, nobody was complaining. The only people therefore u can blame, is your fellow British.
I don't think we quite voted for this, I don't think many follow politics that closely to know the manifesto small print, but I see what you mean.
Many dont understand it, but they voted for it. They voted for this somehow ****** government, but they voted for them, and up to 3 years ago, nobody was complaining. The only people therefore u can blame, is your fellow British.
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
Life / Indian moved to Poland [532]
He might not have another few wives back home...
Maybe ask yourself why a "european" man is top of that list???
Man, ask yourself what this pakistani has that a european woman will ever fall for him?
He might not have another few wives back home...
Man, ask yourself what this pakistani has that a european woman will ever fall for him? I
Maybe ask yourself why a "european" man is top of that list???
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Integrating Polish people into the British society [150]
Dont see how. us Brits voted for this, only ourselves to blame.
have to want to integrate BUT
Dont see how. us Brits voted for this, only ourselves to blame.
dtaylor
31 Aug 2008
Life / First Racial Attack for me in Poland [158]
I think your not so intelligent to be able to comprehend anything that doesnt go with your own stupid views.
I disreguard anything from those people that they call facts.
I think your not so intelligent to be able to comprehend anything that doesnt go with your own stupid views.
dtaylor
30 Aug 2008
Real Estate / Land Around Krakow, Poland - how to find it? [22]
Unfortunately not, this "contact" is in polish, and explained in english. Which would be the first give away for anyone who has been here for a while. For those coming, Always ask for a translation, you pay for a service, and that should give you a legal contract which has been translated. If not, think hard about the seller.
This sounds a much more better way of doing things. Though im a little confused about what it means. Do you pay a fee to the agent before seeing property? or only after you have accepted it?
I would encourage these owners not to do that, by doing so they are only going to get a select group of people who can afford this easily. As i have said in older postings, the fact remains, the market should remain fair not only to those relocating here, but to those who live here. These high demands will only lead to people having the impression that krakow is far too expensive, and to look else where. As someone who help alot of people move here for work or other reasons, i think its the wrong way to go.
I believe that is highly unethical. Is it even legal under Polish law?
Unfortunately not, this "contact" is in polish, and explained in english. Which would be the first give away for anyone who has been here for a while. For those coming, Always ask for a translation, you pay for a service, and that should give you a legal contract which has been translated. If not, think hard about the seller.
Basically, this is how it should work. You see a property advertised which you like and contact the agency.
This sounds a much more better way of doing things. Though im a little confused about what it means. Do you pay a fee to the agent before seeing property? or only after you have accepted it?
Mostly we still only take 1 month's rental amount as a security deposit, though I have noticed more owners recently asking for a larger deposit, particularly if there is any doubt about the tenants, i.e. they are students, for example, or a risk in some way.
I would encourage these owners not to do that, by doing so they are only going to get a select group of people who can afford this easily. As i have said in older postings, the fact remains, the market should remain fair not only to those relocating here, but to those who live here. These high demands will only lead to people having the impression that krakow is far too expensive, and to look else where. As someone who help alot of people move here for work or other reasons, i think its the wrong way to go.
dtaylor
28 Aug 2008
Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]
A bit of a wild statement, i seen nothing racist in that post. Then again im not one who is looking for a racist to be offended by...
Excellent post- uber racist- not only towards Poles but also Asian community
A bit of a wild statement, i seen nothing racist in that post. Then again im not one who is looking for a racist to be offended by...
dtaylor
28 Aug 2008
Life / People with Down Syndrome/Mental disability in Poland [26]
The fact is simple, when genes are not exposed to outside integration, then they become more pure. Simply put, would don't get pure bred dogs because they are mixed with other breeds.
The fact is simple, when genes are not exposed to outside integration, then they become more pure. Simply put, would don't get pure bred dogs because they are mixed with other breeds.
dtaylor
28 Aug 2008
Real Estate / Land Around Krakow, Poland - how to find it? [22]
I'm sure that there are some good Estate agents out there. Unfortunately they seem to be very hard to come by, and as you said, with people not having much time look around, they are often stung by greedy agents. One example is with a client i have dealt with in the past month. The process she went through is this. After finding the place she wanted through the internet, she visited the Agent to get more info, and to arrange a viewing. Before she could arrange a viewing of the flat, she had to pay a "signing on" fee of 500pln, if she did not want to take the flat, and the agent couldnt find her a suitable one, she would have to pay a 1000pln cancellation fee. Luckily she took the flat, and paid further fee's such as, 2500pln finders fee to the agent, a months rent - 2500pln, plus 2 months rent as a deposit, returnable on completion of contract. So in total, before she even spent one night in the flat, she paid 10500pln! approx 2500pounds. Now this is an extreme example of cowboy agents, but the fact is, though there are some good agents in the city, its all too easy to get stung.
Another thing which is starting to be all more common recently, is this deposit equivalent to 2 months deposit. Whether this is desperate landlords noticing that the market is turning, and trying to grab as much as possible now, or that its a normal thing.
I'm sure that there are some good Estate agents out there. Unfortunately they seem to be very hard to come by, and as you said, with people not having much time look around, they are often stung by greedy agents. One example is with a client i have dealt with in the past month. The process she went through is this. After finding the place she wanted through the internet, she visited the Agent to get more info, and to arrange a viewing. Before she could arrange a viewing of the flat, she had to pay a "signing on" fee of 500pln, if she did not want to take the flat, and the agent couldnt find her a suitable one, she would have to pay a 1000pln cancellation fee. Luckily she took the flat, and paid further fee's such as, 2500pln finders fee to the agent, a months rent - 2500pln, plus 2 months rent as a deposit, returnable on completion of contract. So in total, before she even spent one night in the flat, she paid 10500pln! approx 2500pounds. Now this is an extreme example of cowboy agents, but the fact is, though there are some good agents in the city, its all too easy to get stung.
Another thing which is starting to be all more common recently, is this deposit equivalent to 2 months deposit. Whether this is desperate landlords noticing that the market is turning, and trying to grab as much as possible now, or that its a normal thing.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
Typo, i was stating my opinion.
I just think as long as people keep moaning about something they cant fix, then they will never move on.
Deaths during WW2, civilian...
1st China 16,200,000
2nd Russia 11,400,000
3rd Dutch East Indies 4,000,000
I never hear them bleeting on and on about how much they deserve something from the world. Atleast they have moved on. History is a good thing to debate, but not to the point you sound like some poor loser.
This is where you dropped your clanger.
Typo, i was stating my opinion.
I just think as long as people keep moaning about something they cant fix, then they will never move on.
Deaths during WW2, civilian...
1st China 16,200,000
2nd Russia 11,400,000
3rd Dutch East Indies 4,000,000
I never hear them bleeting on and on about how much they deserve something from the world. Atleast they have moved on. History is a good thing to debate, but not to the point you sound like some poor loser.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
Sorry, but when did i do that. was i not stating my own opinions....or should no one but Poles have an opinion about their own history....Norman Davies should shut up on your opinion then?
I've lived here for long enough, and therefore hold the right to have my opinion on Polish attitudes with every aspect of life.
Why not? Are you banned from commenting?
Poles only bring up the past when people like you come onto Polish forums and threaten the Honour and Dignity of Polands EXTREMELY sensitive and tragic history - to open ones mouth without knowing what the deal is.
Sorry, but when did i do that. was i not stating my own opinions....or should no one but Poles have an opinion about their own history....Norman Davies should shut up on your opinion then?
I've lived here for long enough, and therefore hold the right to have my opinion on Polish attitudes with every aspect of life.
I would not dream of commenting on the complicated problems in N Ireland.
Why not? Are you banned from commenting?
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Cold and ignorant Polish girls living in the UK [128]
from everything youhave written, im guessing your not from an English speaking country. Sounds like you've got a case of sour grapes, or just don't like Polish people as one of your comments went..
sorry, do they not "put out" as much as English girls?
its normal too like and love your wife, at the end of the day it is only my view, i come and ask the question for my benifit too try too understand these women better
from everything youhave written, im guessing your not from an English speaking country. Sounds like you've got a case of sour grapes, or just don't like Polish people as one of your comments went..
the nickname in my pub for polish girls is mona-lisas, if i ask who is in the pub , i get a reply some regulars and a few mona lisas
sorry, do they not "put out" as much as English girls?
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
She looking for the truth, and spreading as much stuff about as possible. Sorry, but she is doing more harm than good. It's people like her and the politicians who will send us back into WW3.
you don't care you don't read. Clinski has lost her family and she is looking for truth
She looking for the truth, and spreading as much stuff about as possible. Sorry, but she is doing more harm than good. It's people like her and the politicians who will send us back into WW3.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
I've lost family members in N.Ireland. But as much as i hate the others who commited it, i cant hold a grudge forever. Part of Polands problem for not progressing is the fact that they cant move on. Big news here, but hardly anyone in the world cares about Polands history, the world has moved on from 50years ago.
Don't mean to be offensive - but it's obvious that you -
your relatives - the people around you - your country
has not been fu*ked in the a*s for a loooong time.
your relatives - the people around you - your country
has not been fu*ked in the a*s for a loooong time.
I've lost family members in N.Ireland. But as much as i hate the others who commited it, i cant hold a grudge forever. Part of Polands problem for not progressing is the fact that they cant move on. Big news here, but hardly anyone in the world cares about Polands history, the world has moved on from 50years ago.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
For nothing celinski. sad fact is that this sort of thing has always happened in human history. Sorry for your family's lost, but it seems like the only thing your interested in doing is making everybody else cry about your history. If you really want to help the world or whatever, drop you hate against old enemies, and do something constructive for the millions of people who are dying today because of genocide ect.
Unarmed men that were unarmed. 22,000 for what?
For nothing celinski. sad fact is that this sort of thing has always happened in human history. Sorry for your family's lost, but it seems like the only thing your interested in doing is making everybody else cry about your history. If you really want to help the world or whatever, drop you hate against old enemies, and do something constructive for the millions of people who are dying today because of genocide ect.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
That could be said about any part of a countries history. Human kind does not have the ability to change its ways. Unfortunately its called sick human behaviour.
It should never be forgotten, we are talking about someones son, fathers, husbands, uncles and grandfathers.
That could be said about any part of a countries history. Human kind does not have the ability to change its ways. Unfortunately its called sick human behaviour.
dtaylor
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
It should be left in the past, and forgotten maybe.
It should be left in the past, and forgotten maybe.