Po polsku / Czy mogę pracować jako programista tylko z dyplomem Bakalavra w Polsce? [8]

W branży IT najważniejsze są umiejętności. Jeśli jesteś dobry w różnych językach programowania albo dobrym specjalistą w jednym z nich, masz jakieś doświadczenie to znajdziesz pracę. Wyższe wykształcenie jest wymagane raczej przede wszystkim na państwowych posadach i w bardziej wymagających przedsiębiorstwach. Atutem jest też język angielski (nie wspominając o polskim w Polsce), no i oczywiście doświadczenie. Ale są również oferty gdzie przyjmują na staż pracowników bez większego doświadczenia, oczywiście nie ma wtedy większych pieniędzy.

Law / Kat C+E license in Poland - exchanging a USA drivers license for Polish [5]


pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawo_jazdy_w_Polsce

So it is easier to drive over there having only Polish license it seems. It's only a shame that in regards to Visa entry everything is opposite. But it's another issue.

Law / Kat C+E license in Poland - exchanging a USA drivers license for Polish [5]

According to the Polish law, there is full convertibility of the national driving license issued abroad for his Polish equivalent only if it complies with the requirements specified in the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, and USA is not a party to the aforementioned Convention. So you will be obligated to pass the teoretical exam in order to obtain Polish Kat C+E license. But first unfortunately you have to wait long for a confirmation of the authenticity of your drivers license by the American authorities. And it is not smooth process at all.

I'll give an example about someone from Illinois who got through the whole process of convertion his American license into the Polish documents. He had CDL Class B drivers license and he wanted to obtain comparable license in Poland. But it's Polish Kat. C, not B of course. And here might be first problem, because people from city office here need to recognize the difference. Another more important issue came up - the US Class B CDL licence includes a "L" restriction - that the air brakes are not allowed, and it was stated on the translation. And this restriction has no equivalent in the Polish law, which makes it difficult or even impossible to exchange this document. Wanting to satisfactorily solve this problem, the exchanging office issued a decision on the basis of which the person concerned was granted to Polish category C1 drivers license. In making its decision, the office acted on the assumption that the vehicles listed in this category - with a maximum mass does not exceeds 7.5 tonnes - and as a lighter vehicles usually are not equipped with air brakes, but only hydraulic.

Over two years ago a parliamentary question to the Polish Minister of Transport was reported regarding some legislation changes to adapt the needs of people returning from the US who want to replace the American drivers license into Polish without too much hassle. Unfortunately, the answer was clear - the Ministry does not see a need to change anything. The Department considers it right that in the process of conversion the foreign drivers license, the additional written exam is required.

Genealogy / Felix Rawisinski from Lodz, Poland [6]


Try this Polish genealogy website - I have already included the search for Rawisinski surname:
geneteka.genealodzy.pl/index.php?rid=A&from_date=&to_date=&search_lastname=rawisinski&search_lastname2=&rpp1=0&bdm=A&w=05ld&op=gt&lang=eng

The Rawisinski sounds Polish. Although it's rather very rare name now. The more "Polish" spelling would be Feliks Rawisiński. The feminine form of this name is Rawisińska.

Little more info about Rawisinski (probably himself) here:
listakrzystka.pl/?p=240260

Australia / Polish wedding in NZ [3]

It's long after the wedding already, and I hope you both are doing well together! I found two Polish weddings in the Wellington area - beautiful pictures and nice online coverage. Since I haven't found any typical Polish catering company there - it would be good idea to reach for advice from the people who were more directly involved in such event (if somebody from this place would like to get married someday yet - also in a "Polish" style)

wellington-photo.com/ania-and-dales-wedding-at-brackenridge-wairarapa
fotografica.co.nz/weddings/tim-anna-a-polish-tradition

Law / Demand Draft payments in Poland [2]


In Poland the name for those securities is 'weksel trasowany' or 'trata'.
Most banks should accept it, but you may first try to contact with Bank Pekao:
pekao.com.pl/?s,main,language=EN
Another term which is related to the Demand Drafts is a conditional form of payment called 'Inkaso'

Work / How much is a salary of a travel agency employee in Warsaw, Poland? [8]


Good point. I mean a guide:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_guide


In other words, I can give only approximates and examples since the rates differ. But it's still more valuable answer than your comment.

Work / How much is a salary of a travel agency employee in Warsaw, Poland? [8]

Earnings are not bad, but for a Polish reality. On the other hand there are rumors that people with one year experience gets only the lowest national pay.. So also much depends also from one's luck. However in Warsaw it should be 2000 zł netto plus bonuses depended on the sale. And again some of this extra money are paid once for 3 months, and others pay it on a monthly basis.

The pilots makes a good money, though they sweat sometimes from morning to night - frequent flights, climate change and time zones, exposure to the customers whims, unreliable guides and contractors etc. But they can get more than 4000 netto.

The pilot receives a rate per day of his work. The best organizers, with good budgets offers net salary eg. 500 zł per day for an experienced specialist. The pilot has also provided the same benefits as a group - food, accommodation, transport and insurance.

Satisfactory rate for many professionals is 400 zł net per day (though it's of course very relative), but lower wages prevail - I know, that there are organizers which the pilots rate of 300 zł per day consider as one of the high.

Everything of course depends from the departure type, the budget of the event, the organizer, the client (there are those who prefer the cheapest trips), and finally from the contract with the pilot.

Most pilots, however, works on so called self-employed basis or on a contract work, combining this job with his studies or an another job.

Life / Czas honoru (Time of honoru) TV serial [38]

Nobody knows for sure, but rather not. The last one was not great in general, but of course couple of threads looks not finished yet (like usual - we should get used to it watching Polish TV shows..)

Law / Questions regarding providing a paper proving place of stay in Poland for work permit process [12]

You need to register your stay in the City Hall.

Prepare the following documents:
- completed and signed application form for temporary stay lasting more than 3 months,
- for inspection a document confirming the legal title to the premises,
- your visa (or eg. a travel document if visa is not necessary)

Here is the example, how this form looks like:
bip.gliwice.eu/pub/boi/SO_17_3.pdf

USA, Canada / St. John Cantius Parish a Polish Parish in Detroit has been closed. [2]

Closing churches is now a serious problem in the US. As the most common reason for such decision are given financial problems and lack of parish priests.

It is known that Detroit looks like a ghost city in some areas, but couple of Polish Churches and Parishes still survived (yet). Here's a list containing other (apart from the St. John Cantius) known Polish parishes and churches in Detroit

St. Wojciech/St. Albertus Roman Catholic Church
At the beginning it is worth to mention the oldest Polish church in Detroit, built in 1885 by Polish immigrants (mostly Polish Kashubians) - it lasted till 1989/90 so is now inactive.

St. Hyacinth's Roman Catholic Parish
The parish was founded in 1907. It is a multi-ethnic parish situated in the eastern part of Detroit - in Polish neighborhood - Poletown. Currently run by Reverend Janusz Iwan. Polish masses are celebrated at Saturdays 4PM, and at Holidays 11:00AM.

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Westside
The another multi-ethnic parish was founded in 1923, the masses are celebrated in both English and Polish language. Rev. Jaroslaw Pilus

St. Cunegunda Catholic Church
This church was built in 1951, it is considered as a Polish ethnic parish. Rev. Zbigniew Grankowski is the current pastor. South region of Detroit.

Transfiguration - Our Lady Help of Heaven Catholic Church
The multi-ethnic parish located in the northern part of Detroit, founded in 1929, at the present Rev. Andrew Wesley is the pastor there.

St. Louis the King Roman Catholic Church
This church was opened in 1959, however as a parish was founded in 1923. Unfortunately the last Holy Mass there will be celebrated on August 31, 2015. Detroit diocese authorities decided to close the parish due to debt and declining attendance at the Masses.

St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Hamtramck)
Founded in 1921, this place will share the fate of the St. Louis church and will also be closed. The closing date has not yet been given, but this is to be expected very soon.

When the Detroit's Archdiocese begun closing and merging parishes, Transfiguration and St. Ladislaus parish was combined with St. Louis to form the current Blessed John Paul II Parish in Detroit.

UK, Ireland / Anyone used FHC dentist in Dublin? [2]

You was talking about this Family Health Centre?
fhc.ie/en/specialists_main.html

All of the specialists from there comes from Poland.
I also wonder if it is so much cheaper as you have said? Maybe you know already the anwer.

But of course in Poland must be still way more affordable than in Ireland? (although maybe not for Poles who lives on Poland's wages)

Travel / Where to park a car safely in the Old Town of Warsaw? [2]



Yes - it's not for residents only.


It still exist.


As I see, it is marked as guarded now.

Check this map for all guarded parking lots in the area of Old Town in Warsaw:
mapa.targeo.pl/platny-parking-strzezony-calodobowy-ztp,miejsce_5303592

Real Estate / Zakopane. Thinking of buying property, any tips or pitfalls ? [3]

I assume you want to make money on the renting, and at the same time have a second home - for recreational or prestigious purposes?

In that case the location is very important. It is worth considering to buying a property in the area that provide tourists the access to attractions in both winter and summer period. Such attractions are the ski lifts and the proximity of sports and recreational infrastructure, such as SPA and wellness centers. Noteworthy is the purchase of an apartment in the area with the extensive conference facilities, which will encourage entrepreneurs and businessmen for conferences, training or corporate events.

A good solution would be also cooperation with an administering agency. Administrators offer so-called guaranteed rental service, under which they are obliged to get a tenant, and paid you a fixed amount of money every month, regardless of occupancy premises. In addition, the administrator deals with advertising and promotion, keeps the reservation system, deals with cleaning and do all necessary repairs. The guaranteed rental is advantageous because it provides a continuous supply of money from which you can, for example, pay off the loan. It is also convenient and saves time. You are not bothered with current affairs related to the monthly payments of utility bills.

The disadvantage of this solution are however some limitations to the disposal of the apartment - the date by which you will need the house should be determined in advance with the administrator.

While the good location of the property may increase the demand and income, no less important is the decor and furnishings. We can not solely follow our own preferences, since we should fit within universal tastes of the larger group of our potential recipients. You should also note that the apartment for rent should be properly equipped. The standard is of course not only tableware, crockery set, washing machine, but also dishwasher, small household appliances, Internet and satellite TV.

Life / Who can tell me the most popular IC web in Poland ? [12]

To report your case try to contact with police in Warsaw via this mail - economic crimes department:
ksp.wpg@policja.waw.pl

But it would be better to hire a legal representative in Poland.

History / The sketch of scenes in Poland in 1970 [7]

Check this Poland's newsreels from the 60-70 time-line. It would be best if you understood Polish language though.

Language / Correct grammatical use of mogę and mógłbym? [3]

It means the same basically. Not much difference. I'm not an expert, but for me it's like mogę?=can I? and mógłbym=I wish I can.

Still, better not to dig up too deep in Polish language - it may only arise confusion ;)

Travel / Where is the best place to snowboard in Poland? [8]

It depends also which part of Poland you are relating to. As a rule, you can still go skiing, but the conditions are not the best then. As far I know, from the place where I live, the slopes are snowed better in the Czech Republic - I am saying about Krkonose and Izera mountains at southwestern border - Karpacz and Szklarska Poreba area.

Life / Who can tell me the most popular IC web in Poland ? [12]

Yes, allegro is most popular in Poland. Nowadays electronics come from China mostly and is selling everywhere.

Real Estate / Suggestions for companies in Warsaw which carry out interior apartment fittings? [5]

Hola Design in Warsaw should do everything you need. They design, make the project and offer possibility of cooperating with decent contractors, producers and distributors.

hola-design.com/an_oferta.html

Law / Employment contract question - part-time teacher in a language school in Poland [4]


In principle, this occurrence should not have happened. Teacher should be employed for an indefinite period.

BUT there is an exception to this rule.


source: Karta Nauczyciela Art. 10, paragraph 7
It says that in case of a need resulting from organization of teaching or replacement of the absent teacher employment is established on the basis of a contract of employment for a definite period (such as Umowa o Dzieło).

This form of 'teaching organisation' is not precisely specified. But since your teacher works just for a few hours a week - maybe it fits the rule. Better ask an lawyer to be sure.

Poor teacher.. (and of course you, as an employer in Poland - you don't have a paradise here)

Life / Where to buy a plasma TV as a gift for someone in Poland? [9]

Try to contact this outlet in Warsaw:
multioutlet24.pl/web/kontakt.htm

They offer not only repubrished RTV and electronics, but they are open to any cooperation.

But maybe go to the more direct source and call them?
diskount-ak.com/deutsch/angebot/multimedia-elektronik

The outlet I mentioned above cooperates with this warehouse - it looks for a Polish-German company based on the western side of the Polish border.

Travel / Recommendations for which parts of Project Riese underground complex in Poland are worth seeing? [3]

Without a doubt you must see:

Podziemne Miasto Osówka (The Underground Town Osowka) - lying in a mysterious Triangle: Głuszyca, Jedlina-Zdroj, Walim - this is just the beginning of the Riese Project sensational story - the rest is just to be discovered.

Take the RIESE Expedition - it takes about three hours [+ underground premises]
osowka.pl
linktopoland.com/en/mysterious-underground-town-gluszyca-the-osowka-complex/

Ksiaz Castle - does not really need a description
en.ksiaz.walbrzych.pl
and its undergrounds connected with the Riese Project:
lowersilesia.info.pl/dokumenty,the-underground-of-the-ksiaz-castle,doc4-344.html

Life / Cost of sending a package in Poland (from Warsaw to Lublin)? How to fill the Post printing? [6]

The second one should be sufficient. Here you have an example how to fill this print.



In the first window you enter your address information and the phone number.
Below you may give again phone number for the delivery confirmation SMS.
Next you check which post service you choose.
If the weight of your package does not exceed 10kg, the EXTRA24 service will cost 25.50zl, PACZKA24 - 20.50zł, PACZKA48 - 19zł
On the right side you may check if you want insurance for it (amount of zł) and/or acknowledgment of receipt.
Where it says "Inne" - you may wish to delivery for ex. at Saturday - this cost extra.
"Zawartość przesyłki" means contents of the shipment (for example books, gift, etc.)
Podpis=sign
ADRESAT=the addressee data
Doręczenie po 17 = delivery after 17 (5PM)
Ostrożnie - caution
Masa= weight
Opłata=fee (but the last two will be filled by the postal clerk)

Life / Whats with going to sauna naked in Poland? [41]


I don't know nothing about it and I visited some Polish saunas in my life. Never naked of course - never in a public place among strangers.

Travel / A good 1 day trip from Warsaw [6]

Kazimierz Dolny seems to be a nice place in Poland. Check other Forum users reviews:
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/travel/poland-visit-kazimierz-dolny-10613/
https://polishforums.com/travel/poland-beautiful-small-towns-villages-51844/

But I think one of the best "must see" places in Poland is the Salt Mine in Wieliczka.
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/travel/poland-wieliczka-salt-12016/
https://polishforums.com/travel/wieliczka-salt-receiving-intense-interest-year-55504/

Life / List of available medicines in Poland [8]

Yes it is - look here:
leki-informacje.pl/jamnik/img/galeriaplikow/11/wykaz_lekow2014.pdf

Travel / Any kantors in Warsaw that will accept coins? [4]

Kantors generally don't like coins. It may be not easy to find one which will accept it. But try to ask, maybe I'm wrong. But they may also want to lower the exchange rate for coins. You should change it near the Czech border earlier - there might be easier to do that..

History / Polish 304 SQUADRON IN THE RAF IN WW2 - Davidstow in Cornwall [16]


Couple times this squadron appeared in different threads on this forum. Check the link below: ?phrase=304+SQUADRON

Life / Cost of health insurance, living, public transportation in Poland. What should I expect after moving here? [3]

It depend from the place / city in Poland - amounts may vary.
Such questions appeared before on PF. I suggest to search the site a little:

Health insurance:

Costs of living in Poland: do search.