dnz
4 Jul 2008
Work / Non Polish speaking Englishman working in Warsaw - is it a pipe dream? [9]
Any good at recruitment?
Any good at recruitment?
dnz
6 Jul 2008
Travel / Polish rutted roads [9]
I like the rally feel, Makes me feel like Macrae! (about to die through no fault of my own)
I like the rally feel, Makes me feel like Macrae! (about to die through no fault of my own)
dnz
7 Jul 2008
Law / Do EU members need RESIDENCE CARD IN POLAND [29]
I have just got my papers from the voivod office and there is no Pesal, What do I do in order to get a pesal? I want to replace my UK credit card with a Polish one to avoid paying all the overseas charges and as I live here now it seems to make sense? Any ideas?
I have just got my papers from the voivod office and there is no Pesal, What do I do in order to get a pesal? I want to replace my UK credit card with a Polish one to avoid paying all the overseas charges and as I live here now it seems to make sense? Any ideas?
dnz
7 Jul 2008
Life / Good Gym's in Poznań? [23]
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, Can anyone reccomend a good gym in Poznań that isn't full of BMW 316 driving shaven headed weirdo's? I've been to a few and felt quite unsafe, Any in hotels which offer outsiders membership etc?
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, Can anyone reccomend a good gym in Poznań that isn't full of BMW 316 driving shaven headed weirdo's? I've been to a few and felt quite unsafe, Any in hotels which offer outsiders membership etc?
dnz
7 Jul 2008
Travel / Is it safe to take a train in Poland? [35]
Drive! at least you will have air conditioning and decent seats! In my experience Polish trains are dreadful, slow, dirty and generally in poor condition and you really feel like you should have a shower the second you get off! Cheap though and reletively safe but I would still rather drive. First class makes no difference from what I can tell but not sure. Just to add I have never been on a train in any other country so I don't know how they compare.
Drive! at least you will have air conditioning and decent seats! In my experience Polish trains are dreadful, slow, dirty and generally in poor condition and you really feel like you should have a shower the second you get off! Cheap though and reletively safe but I would still rather drive. First class makes no difference from what I can tell but not sure. Just to add I have never been on a train in any other country so I don't know how they compare.
dnz
10 Jul 2008
Travel / road trip from Greece to Poland [5]
I've been stopped by police several times in poland and usually a few Marlboro's see's them on their way, Stories of corruption I have found to be unprecedented and the Police are generally very friendly. Car theft isn't a problem although when i left the BMW outside my house I came out one morning to find a door handle missing along with a fog light:) which just amused me slightly. 100 pln to replace. Polish roads are terrible but not really all that bad in all honesty, If you have alloy wheels try to change them for steelies as I keep bending my wheels and often scrape the underside on normal roads. Make sure you have comprehensive insurance to be on the safe side. Roads connecting big cities in my opinion aren't too bad at all but you need to be on the ball at all times as driving standards aren't all that high.
Keep some Octane boost in the car as the fuel here appears low quality too if you run a petrol, 98 octane in reality seems to be around 95 and my car hardly runs on it.
Enjoy the drive.
I've been stopped by police several times in poland and usually a few Marlboro's see's them on their way, Stories of corruption I have found to be unprecedented and the Police are generally very friendly. Car theft isn't a problem although when i left the BMW outside my house I came out one morning to find a door handle missing along with a fog light:) which just amused me slightly. 100 pln to replace. Polish roads are terrible but not really all that bad in all honesty, If you have alloy wheels try to change them for steelies as I keep bending my wheels and often scrape the underside on normal roads. Make sure you have comprehensive insurance to be on the safe side. Roads connecting big cities in my opinion aren't too bad at all but you need to be on the ball at all times as driving standards aren't all that high.
Keep some Octane boost in the car as the fuel here appears low quality too if you run a petrol, 98 octane in reality seems to be around 95 and my car hardly runs on it.
Enjoy the drive.
dnz
11 Jul 2008
Love / About Personal Problems (English / Polish relationships) [32]
Its probably down to culture differences, Whats acceptable behavior in one country might not be seen as acceptable in another, Most of the problems seem to occur in English-English relationships but nobody really talks about it and maybe by posting on a forum people like to try and find another reason for a relationship failing rather than just incompatibility?
Its probably down to culture differences, Whats acceptable behavior in one country might not be seen as acceptable in another, Most of the problems seem to occur in English-English relationships but nobody really talks about it and maybe by posting on a forum people like to try and find another reason for a relationship failing rather than just incompatibility?
dnz
11 Jul 2008
Life / Good Gym's in Poznań? [23]
I'll go in on Monday, I do a lot of work on the top floor, Never thought to check...
I'll go in on Monday, I do a lot of work on the top floor, Never thought to check...
dnz
11 Jul 2008
dnz
16 Jul 2008
Life / The Polish Flag Is White, with red tape! [32]
I had a police officer come round to my house after registering with voia voda (spelt wrong I know), I had a nasty hangover from the following day but everything seemed to be ok, Took ages though and lots of waiting.
Are you on UK reg plates WR? If so how do you go about getting an MOT in Poland?
I had a police officer come round to my house after registering with voia voda (spelt wrong I know), I had a nasty hangover from the following day but everything seemed to be ok, Took ages though and lots of waiting.
Are you on UK reg plates WR? If so how do you go about getting an MOT in Poland?
dnz
16 Jul 2008
Law / I'm an ex-pats in Poland and I made profit from my new business [13]
Are you a drug dealer? Good going dude, Its taken me 5 months to make a profit, Good times ahead though :)
Are you a drug dealer? Good going dude, Its taken me 5 months to make a profit, Good times ahead though :)
dnz
17 Jul 2008
Life / Good Gym's in Poznań? [23]
Nothing, Ive just done it!
Was referring to the stereotype hooligans in my district,
Vdunne,
Thanks I will go and check that place out tonight sounds ideal :D
Nothing, Ive just done it!
Was referring to the stereotype hooligans in my district,
Vdunne,
Thanks I will go and check that place out tonight sounds ideal :D
dnz
23 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Foreign drivers in the UK escape speeding fines [39]
UK drivers in europe escape speeding fines Ive been flashed several times and heard nothing else about it. It works both ways except cameras in the UK are there to make money rather than save lives.
UK drivers in europe escape speeding fines Ive been flashed several times and heard nothing else about it. It works both ways except cameras in the UK are there to make money rather than save lives.
dnz
23 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Foreign drivers in the UK escape speeding fines [39]
Just buy a foreign registered vehicle to drive in the UK it makes sense!
Just buy a foreign registered vehicle to drive in the UK it makes sense!
dnz
24 Jul 2008
News / Solaris - not so new but already famous Polish bus manufacturer [26]
My friend works for them and they do indeed seem a very impressive company,
My friend works for them and they do indeed seem a very impressive company,
dnz
24 Jul 2008
Travel / Ryanair cancelling flights to Poland at short notice [55]
I paid 293 gbp to fly back last week from Poznań to Stansted, The service is appalling, and These aforementioned priority boarding passes just make thhing entertaining, Why would you pay extra money to get on board a filthy, Poorly airconditioned plane 5 minutes before everyone else? I usually drive back now as its much more comfortable and not any more expensive than booking flights and renting a car at the other end.
I can't see Ryanair lasting that much longer with the current oil prices and the number of pi$$ed off customers.
I paid 293 gbp to fly back last week from Poznań to Stansted, The service is appalling, and These aforementioned priority boarding passes just make thhing entertaining, Why would you pay extra money to get on board a filthy, Poorly airconditioned plane 5 minutes before everyone else? I usually drive back now as its much more comfortable and not any more expensive than booking flights and renting a car at the other end.
I can't see Ryanair lasting that much longer with the current oil prices and the number of pi$$ed off customers.
dnz
30 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / British car with 3 wheels... [45]
youtube.com/watch?v=NwIhEDq6tdY
This is the best thing to do with one :D
youtube.com/watch?v=NwIhEDq6tdY
This is the best thing to do with one :D
dnz
1 Aug 2008
Travel / GBP Exchange rate at Polish cash machines? [15]
HSBC take around 2% commission so you will get 2% less than the xe.com rate, Make sure they give you free withdrawals abroad though, I know with HSBC it costs £5 to upgrade for a month to some sort of premier account so is worth it in the long term otherwise its £1.75 per transaction. They will consistantly stop your card though as they suspect fraud, Thats why I had to change.
HSBC take around 2% commission so you will get 2% less than the xe.com rate, Make sure they give you free withdrawals abroad though, I know with HSBC it costs £5 to upgrade for a month to some sort of premier account so is worth it in the long term otherwise its £1.75 per transaction. They will consistantly stop your card though as they suspect fraud, Thats why I had to change.
dnz
4 Aug 2008
Work / Moving to Poland in 3 weeks to study! [30]
You should be fine on that, Girls are ok, Slightly orange with a bit of attitude, City centre looks an awful place to live, Avoid Wilda (where i live) Debiec, And Lazarz, Try and find something at Rataje or piont kowo if possible its cheaper, safe and you get more for your cash, I'll ask around about a room to rent and see whats available you should get something for around 400pln, drop me a pm if you need any help when you get here, Oh and 300 pln gets you a fairly good night out, Its awesomely cheap.
You should be fine on that, Girls are ok, Slightly orange with a bit of attitude, City centre looks an awful place to live, Avoid Wilda (where i live) Debiec, And Lazarz, Try and find something at Rataje or piont kowo if possible its cheaper, safe and you get more for your cash, I'll ask around about a room to rent and see whats available you should get something for around 400pln, drop me a pm if you need any help when you get here, Oh and 300 pln gets you a fairly good night out, Its awesomely cheap.
dnz
4 Aug 2008
Love / Confused, a Polish girl disappeared after I talked and danced to her [44]
Its normal behaviour this is Poland.... To get the girls you need a battered bmw with gaffa tape wheel arches and to be an utter tosser, If you are a nice guy then they just won't like that at all,
Its normal behaviour this is Poland.... To get the girls you need a battered bmw with gaffa tape wheel arches and to be an utter tosser, If you are a nice guy then they just won't like that at all,
dnz
5 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Taking a UK-registered car to Poland [35]
I keep mine insured in the UK, road worthy by uk standards and its fine, Less police attention too :D
I keep mine insured in the UK, road worthy by uk standards and its fine, Less police attention too :D
dnz
5 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish is suing because she cannot speak english!!! [45]
right, I should sue my bank, landlord, woia woda, urzad miasta, era and orange then! My contracts are in polish :D
right, I should sue my bank, landlord, woia woda, urzad miasta, era and orange then! My contracts are in polish :D
dnz
7 Aug 2008
Life / HEAT IN POLAND (with no air-condition) [26]
Its really hot compared to the uk climate, Sleeping is nearly impossible will invest in a decent a/c system when I move. To make matters worse I spend most of the day in the car and the A/C compressor packed up the other week, A/c FTW
Its really hot compared to the uk climate, Sleeping is nearly impossible will invest in a decent a/c system when I move. To make matters worse I spend most of the day in the car and the A/C compressor packed up the other week, A/c FTW
dnz
7 Aug 2008
Life / What does a Ipod cost in Poland? [22]
About the same as a small house, Try ebay.com the us site the exchange rate is in your favour.
About the same as a small house, Try ebay.com the us site the exchange rate is in your favour.
dnz
9 Aug 2008
Love / HOW TO RESCUE MY PRINCESS... Finding a way to get my love to Poland. [34]
if you need a hand dude, I have a car albeit a fairly small one but would be happy to help at some point pm me if you need a hand.
if you need a hand dude, I have a car albeit a fairly small one but would be happy to help at some point pm me if you need a hand.
dnz
9 Aug 2008
Life / Poznan. The most hated city in Poland? [21]
People here in Poznan are very friendly, I was always told people in Warsaw are snobs.
People here in Poznan are very friendly, I was always told people in Warsaw are snobs.
dnz
9 Aug 2008
Love / HOW TO RESCUE MY PRINCESS... Finding a way to get my love to Poland. [34]
I would do the whole trip in one go if needed and fuel provided, Red bull FTW!
I would do the whole trip in one go if needed and fuel provided, Red bull FTW!
dnz
9 Aug 2008
Love / HOW TO RESCUE MY PRINCESS... Finding a way to get my love to Poland. [34]
Offer is for real, I love random roadtrips and am always happy to help people out when I'm not busy,
Offer is for real, I love random roadtrips and am always happy to help people out when I'm not busy,
dnz
11 Aug 2008
Life / The trials and tribulations of trying to obtain a Polish driving license [26]
They sound more incompentent than the DVLA and that really is saying something!, I would just reapply for you UK one as the police leave you well alone when you use the words "Anglik tourista i am very sorry, now what was that you said again" and offer them a cigarette.
Also a UK driving license means you passed a test and simply didn't collect tokens from cereal packets and send them off with a stamped adressed envelope in order to recieve a laminated piece of card which apparently allows you to drive like a d***head.,
just a thought
They sound more incompentent than the DVLA and that really is saying something!, I would just reapply for you UK one as the police leave you well alone when you use the words "Anglik tourista i am very sorry, now what was that you said again" and offer them a cigarette.
Also a UK driving license means you passed a test and simply didn't collect tokens from cereal packets and send them off with a stamped adressed envelope in order to recieve a laminated piece of card which apparently allows you to drive like a d***head.,
just a thought
dnz
14 Aug 2008
Law / Visitor In Love with a Polish girl, UK marriage/Polish residence question [17]
How can England being in the EU possibly cause a problem, The amount of English people in Poland (wanting to spend there hard earned cash in your economy) are minimal. I'm sure that we have the same rights when it come to buying property in Poland too. It seems that poles in the UK get much better treatment than anyone else from abroad living in Poland. You still expect foreign investment which quite frankly without, Polands economy clearly wouldn't be growing at the rate it is today but yet you still have the communist attitude towards people coming an living here.
Utter nonsense.
How can England being in the EU possibly cause a problem, The amount of English people in Poland (wanting to spend there hard earned cash in your economy) are minimal. I'm sure that we have the same rights when it come to buying property in Poland too. It seems that poles in the UK get much better treatment than anyone else from abroad living in Poland. You still expect foreign investment which quite frankly without, Polands economy clearly wouldn't be growing at the rate it is today but yet you still have the communist attitude towards people coming an living here.
Utter nonsense.