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kaprys   
19 May 2018
Travel / Poland - never again [593]

@Rich Mazur
If it it had been a real emergency or an accident, you would have been helped.
In such cases they sort the insurance out afterwards.
If you're really Polish and left the country as a graduate in the 60s you probably expected free medical care in Poland as you used to have it as a kid. But right now you don't pay into the system. You're probably not covered by ZUS in any other way either. As for your American insurance, it's probably not that great if you couldn't use it in the situation in question.

And 120 zł is not that much really. Why not have it in cash?
It's really sad that you visit a country you haven't been to for decades and complain about having to spend 122 zł (doctor+toilet).

Weren't you just slightly disappointed that Poland was not as cheap as you had thought?
kaprys   
18 May 2018
USA, Canada / Polish or American Education? [180]

Are you sure what you're saying confirms your statement that American universities are so good?
Think it over.
kaprys   
18 May 2018
Travel / Poland - never again [593]

Should this be merged with the thread about Polish people complaining? ;)

Dear Rich,
to make things worse you wouldn't be able to pay in dollars in any other EU country as far as I know. I don't know for sure, though, as I find it pretty obvious to get the local currency if I go abroad.

Or you could use an ATM ...
It's not 1966 anymore, the 'mighty' dollar doesn't make people awe.
I bet there were you came across a babcia klozetowa or two back then, too. Is 2zl or so that much?
I bet American graffiti is so much better.
And people get free medical treatment with no recognisable medical insurance.
And that form - 12 pages? So much writing.
Good to hear you're safe and sound at home now ;)
kaprys   
18 May 2018
USA, Canada / Polish or American Education? [180]

Sorry, I don't buy it.
How do I tell the difference?
I bet the diploma doesn't show it.
I have a friend who graduated from an Ivy League university (or whatever it's called) but that's one of the most hard working people I know. I just can't imagine that person studied with people who basically paid to get enrolled or that all American universities let people in just because they pay.
kaprys   
18 May 2018
USA, Canada / Polish or American Education? [180]

How can a university be good if it lets in students who don't even understand the language?
kaprys   
17 May 2018
UK, Ireland / Letter from Polish Prosecutor??!! [34]

Oh dear,
I need to develop a more healthy distance because I didn't accuse the op of making the story up and tried to come up with a logical explanation? Ok ...

Yes, they can do it on the phone. Google it yourself if you don't believe me. I still can't see where the article, I linked to, says it doesn't apply to the court. Care to quote?

Anyway, the op's gone and doesn't seem to care. Why should we?
kaprys   
14 May 2018
UK, Ireland / Letter from Polish Prosecutor??!! [34]

Where does it explain it doesn't apply to the court?
Was the op to be interviewed in the court of law two years ago? It might have been the police station - unless I missed something.

As for the envelope, it might be szara koperta which kind of looks orange.

Anyway it's best to sort it out and contact them .
kaprys   
14 May 2018
UK, Ireland / Letter from Polish Prosecutor??!! [34]

prawo.gazetaprawna.pl/artykuly/953026,wezwanie-na-policje-swiadek-zeznania-prawa-obowiazki.html

They can do it on the phone.
I think this one is about niestawienie się w sądzie. If you're worried it's a scam, contact them yourself.
kaprys   
13 May 2018
News / Rescue underway for miners trapped underground after tremor hits mine in South Poland [9]

I remember a story when a live miner was found after several days. I googled it today.He was found after five days.
It's been nine days in this case - a really long time. What's worse the area is flooded and they need to pump the water out. On top of that because of methane they can't use an electric pump.

Hope dies last though.
I'm sure the rescue team will do their best to find him.
kaprys   
13 May 2018
Life / Mothers day in Poland [19]

Poles usually visit mums on that day and give them flowers or small gifts.
Children make cards (laurka) or small gifts for their mums at school or at home.
Dads pay for the gifts/flowers if they want to buy something.
Father's Day is on 23rd June. And it's pretty much the same but this time it's mums who make sure dads are given a card or a gift.
kaprys   
12 May 2018
Life / Relocating Family and Business to Poland - I'm from America, lived in Switzerland [5]

@Robert511
Contact several estate agencies and language schools in Warsaw to see what they can offer.
There are some Erasmus students in Warsaw so I guess there must be some agencies specialising in short term rentals.
Organising a course of Polish for over 10 people shouldn't be a problem. Even if they split you in two groups depending on your level. I guess you may even ask for an in-company course.
kaprys   
9 May 2018
Po polsku / POWRÓT do Polski - od czego zacząć? [22]

How come there are mistakes in both the Polish and English version of the post?

It is very kind of you to praise that company online, though.
kaprys   
9 May 2018
Work / Job offer in Lodz, gross 1000€/4260PLN. Apartment and healthcare paid for. Good in Poland? [46]

No, you can't retire at 45 with krus ;)
You googled something wrong.

I really don't know where you come from in Poland but where I live people in towns don't keep farm animals.
People in the country may kill their own farm animals for family and friends but won't sell the meat to a random Swedish guy ... Why would they kill them in front of his eyes, I don't know.

There are certain regulations concerning slaughtering animals.
kaprys   
9 May 2018
Work / Job offer in Lodz, gross 1000€/4260PLN. Apartment and healthcare paid for. Good in Poland? [46]

People in towns don't slaughter animals in front of you so that you can buy fresh meat. Wtf. Neither do people in small villages.

KRUS isn't superior to ZUS. Lol. What business do you have with KRUS, Dirk?

Mike, if you want to gain some experience and don't need to pay the rent, that salary should be ok. You won't save much, though. I'm sure your colleagues will give you lots on advice where to buy groceries, go out etc.
kaprys   
8 May 2018
Language / Do English-speakers sound funny when we speak Polish? [49]

@Alex885
There's a French chef of Polish origin called Pascal Brodnicki. He speaks Polish with a very strong French accent - his TV show was pretty popular years ago because of how he spoke Polish.