UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Of course, it's all about seeing it for what it is. In Scotland, you know we say that 'finding a job is a job in itself'. It is a time-consuming process and your CV can very often be at the bottom of a very large pile. The stopgap money gives you security that you can buy the necessities and continue your search more effectively. That's what I found anyway. You can plough through money too easily in Scotland as it is pretty pricey in parts.

Those that take the mickey should be hit harder by the system. No fob offs should be accepted by the DSS.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

BE, then don't presume. I've watched a couple of films and some documentaries plus I'm Scottish myself so I know the score. Face it, Scotland has a lot of spongers and embarrassingly stupid people. We also have some of the brightest which is quite a polarity. It's been part of the Scottish debating stage for a long time, how to address the sponging issue. Instead of alleviating the burden, it has been exacerbated by making it too attractive to be on the dole. Me? I was on the dole for a very short time in Scotland but I saw it as a stopgap. It buys you time til you get back on your feet again.

It just depends what confidence you have in people. On the one hand, JSA handouts are positive in that they acknowledge the reality on the streets that unemployment is here and with us due to a lack of job creation for all. On the other hand, set it too high and you pave the way for a lazy generation that only talks a good game about working and doesn't set the ball in motion.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Yeah, GB has really gone down the tubes by becoming a benefit state. The wages for some jobs have been driven down to such an extent that it makes living on benefits the better life. Sad but true and my contacts in Scotland confirm it to be the case.

UK, Ireland / Nursing staff from Eastern Europe about to 'flood' into UK ? [45]

My dad will be able to confirm the true position from the BS. He has been a nurse teacher since 1981 and highly active in different nursing institutions. He is well placed to comment.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Not at all. The internet doesn't show how you'd be in a class, let's say. Dave will tell you that. You still haven't got the wind-up notion yet as you over-analyse things.

You love to tattle, admit it?

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

The internet doesn't show who you are, really. There is no substitute for real contact with people and not key tapping.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

It's quite easy Gaelic, really. Dave might translate it. If not, I can.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

The Scots understand each other quite well, Paulina. Dave and I like the patter and that's that. He's a good lad :) It's just an internet persona and you take it quite seriously. The Poles are easy to wind up and they take the bait hook, line and sinker :)

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Ceut mille fhailte, zetigrek :) Ciamar a tha sibh? Dè tha thu a dèanamh?

An toir thu dhomh pňg? Answer Cha toir, ach bheir mi dhut sgailc!, LOL

Nach i tha teth an-diugh, David?

David's question to me, Cň an caora sin cňmhla riut a chunnaic mi an-raoir? ROTFL

My answer, Cha b'e sin caora, 'se sin mo chèile a bha innte!, LOL

A bheil Gŕidhlig agaibh, zetigrek?

This is maybe why Scotland (west coast) is bad for foreigners, LOL. I can only imagine their faces after the above. Especially with the particular pronunciation. It's pretty hard but ok when you get into it. I know Doric dialect MUCH better :)

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

We need to in order to wear our kilts well :) Aye, tisnae sae fine fin yiv only got yon spindly wee thingies :)

Yup, can't beat the third leg. The heat really works wonders on it :) Aye, tis fair hingin oot iv noo. Danglin awa :)

We have to be, it's a matter of honour. We can't disappoint the lassies :) Quines cannae be thinkin thit wir a feel an at ;)

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

It's part of the mystical allure, not being understood ;) ;)

Tis nae fir ye tae ken fit it's a aboot :)

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Good old Scottish humour. There is great banter in pubs there. Why would it be bad for Poles?

Couldn't help yourself, exactly :)

News / The chances for Warsaw to become capital of eventual Slavic confederation? [183]

Scandinavians have reached common ground due to perceived common culture. They tend to know how to speak one another's languages.

Slavs, well, they have many false friends waiting for them.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

It can't be worse than here. It was SOOOO stuffy and airless, then a massive storm came but didn't clear it up. My flat is like a sauna and I need to go out to the corridor to get fresh air. The weather is awful here.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Funny that you always come back for more :) :) A tittle-tattler is in our midst ;)

What is bad for Poles in Scotland?

News / The chances for Warsaw to become capital of eventual Slavic confederation? [183]

Strong Poland in relation to whom, Crow? I'm enjoying the debate between Nathan and Sasha above, two of my favourite posters on Slavic affairs. I had a 1-2-1 discussion last night with a Polish guy about ages with me. He is highly disappointed at the bickering that goes on in his country and laughed at the idea that Slavs could reach agreement without some kind of 'yeah but' at the end.

History / CONSIDERATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF POLAND April 1772 [12]

You know damn well how contemporary history works. Yes, they read one another's work to gain more understanding and you know that very well. They left an indelible imprint on constitutional thinking.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

It works so I roll with it.

You'd be very surprised :0

Like you'd know :)

I wasn't saying you personally. Just people generally.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

He is Scottish but also has roots from/in another country. He'll tell you which.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

More than likely, my friend, more than likely :)

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Well, they are dumb because we have 'S' grades and the English have 'O' grades, LOL

Maybe they should write a Letter to America :)

UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]

Enkidu, some Poles like you need to get out more. I've noticed a total lack of awareness in some people here. Brits almost invented sarcasm so don't be telling me that you need to explain it to me.

UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]

Harry, you need to go back to reading objective history books and not campaign pamphlets ;) ;)

Paulina, I meant what I said. If you don't like it, hop it! I see many good things here in Poland and I open the eyes of some here to their own country. That's the benefit of a positive mindset and not just gripes about poor me and self-piteous drivel. You don't like Scotland, you have free movement out of there :) :) :)

Love / Please Stop insult for polish girls [17]

I didn't know that term either guys. Apparently it means a hot body but a mediocre face. I had never heard of it until my wife taught me it. I still think she has pulled it from a dark corner ;)

UK, Ireland / Are the working class in the UK now shunned in the 'new' Poland? [53]

Yeah, certain systems are exclusionist. Only the private middle class can compete sometimes. Still, provided there is job creation for the working class, who really cares how they are perceived?

Travel / Silesian tram network [5]

I think it has more to do with the Mayor's son complaining about the dirling effect on his flat tbh. Politics works that way and the local council made a bad call.

UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]

Let off the Bible??? I just won't be sodomising any man in my life.

UK, Ireland / Are the working class in the UK now shunned in the 'new' Poland? [53]

Some employers do take that line, zetigrek. Many Poles can back me up on this.

What's wrong with constructive criticism?

UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]

Well, I guess you'd know, enkidu.

Travel / Silesian tram network [5]

Yeah, it's pretty impressive! They decommissioned them here in Gliwice but they still run in other parts of Upper Silesia. It wasn't the most popular decision of Frankiewicz.