InWroclaw
14 Jan 2015
Work / Moving Wroclaw/ Salary negotiations as a senior research engineer with PHD [23]
See threads on: PhD Poland.
See threads on: PhD Poland.
InWroclaw
14 Jan 2015
Life / Most UK DAB radios don't work on Poland's DAB network [12]
Thank you kpc :)
I went to some shops today. Nobody had a 1500mA 5V, although they had lower spec mA, priced at 75 zl. A new DVBT box (at Neonet) is 99zl.
Thank you kpc :)
I went to some shops today. Nobody had a 1500mA 5V, although they had lower spec mA, priced at 75 zl. A new DVBT box (at Neonet) is 99zl.
InWroclaw
14 Jan 2015
Work / Moving Wroclaw/ Salary negotiations as a senior research engineer with PHD [23]
A search on the forum has all the answers - this question has been asked many times.
A search on the forum has all the answers - this question has been asked many times.
InWroclaw
14 Jan 2015
Life / Most UK DAB radios don't work on Poland's DAB network [12]
Hi KPC, it's bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-25813198
(yes they make electronics too, I have an excellent DVD player from their UK distributor, but the Polska TV box adaptor seems to have been made badly)
I can't find a cheap adaptor pushing out 1500mA here and 5V. It's cheaper to buy a whole new box.
Hi KPC, it's bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-25813198
(yes they make electronics too, I have an excellent DVD player from their UK distributor, but the Polska TV box adaptor seems to have been made badly)
I can't find a cheap adaptor pushing out 1500mA here and 5V. It's cheaper to buy a whole new box.
InWroclaw
14 Jan 2015
Life / Most UK DAB radios don't work on Poland's DAB network [12]
Thanks kpc.
I have had a Poland DVB box for 2 years, made by a company beginning with H, and the mains adaptor has packed up after not using it for a year (stored in a dry flat). It's 1.5A and 5V, so not the easiest to replace. When I plugged in a temporary 5V adaptor of 800mA, the box would not work and just gave me a flickering LED light.
Thanks kpc.
I have had a Poland DVB box for 2 years, made by a company beginning with H, and the mains adaptor has packed up after not using it for a year (stored in a dry flat). It's 1.5A and 5V, so not the easiest to replace. When I plugged in a temporary 5V adaptor of 800mA, the box would not work and just gave me a flickering LED light.
InWroclaw
13 Jan 2015
Life / Most UK DAB radios don't work on Poland's DAB network [12]
Do you mean that a Polish DVB box for Polish digital TV will not send a video signal to a British standard TV set via the scart or any video cable? Oh terrific...
They should play just audio only in Polish DVB-T :) Without the vision. Because the difference is in the standard of video encoding.
Do you mean that a Polish DVB box for Polish digital TV will not send a video signal to a British standard TV set via the scart or any video cable? Oh terrific...
InWroclaw
12 Jan 2015
Life / Most UK DAB radios don't work on Poland's DAB network [12]
Having finally got round to checking my UK DAB radios here, I see they don't pick up any Polish DAB signals except a vague mention in the text window of Polskie Radio but no audio.
This it seems is because Poland uses DAB Plus or DAB+ and although the transmitters are the same the audio encoding is not, hence silence.
A very few DAB radios allow a firmware upgrade to facilitate DAB. But mine seem to not have that happy option.
Poland's TV is now apparently fully digital (like the UK's) which I think means there is at least hope for my UK TV if I use an encoder box for free-to-air Poland TV. Traditionally, UK TVs would not play Poland TV audio, but with the analogue signal now off they'll play absolutely nothing unless a Poland standard Freeview or similar box is hooked up to the TV.
Having finally got round to checking my UK DAB radios here, I see they don't pick up any Polish DAB signals except a vague mention in the text window of Polskie Radio but no audio.
This it seems is because Poland uses DAB Plus or DAB+ and although the transmitters are the same the audio encoding is not, hence silence.
A very few DAB radios allow a firmware upgrade to facilitate DAB. But mine seem to not have that happy option.
Poland's TV is now apparently fully digital (like the UK's) which I think means there is at least hope for my UK TV if I use an encoder box for free-to-air Poland TV. Traditionally, UK TVs would not play Poland TV audio, but with the analogue signal now off they'll play absolutely nothing unless a Poland standard Freeview or similar box is hooked up to the TV.
InWroclaw
8 Jan 2015
Classifieds / Warsaw Speed Dating Event [34]
Here you go: speed-dates.pl/events.php?cityid=25
I am pretty new in Warsaw and wanted to check if any one of you has attended a Speed dating event in Warsaw?
Here you go: speed-dates.pl/events.php?cityid=25
InWroclaw
8 Jan 2015
Work / Overtime no honoured by employer in Poland [7]
If they paid you until 5pm but let you go at 3pm, I would doubt there's anything positive that would come of raising it as an issue with HR. If you're unhappy or resent your employer or managers, perhaps start applying for other employment while still in this job because it's usually easier to find a different job when already in a job.
(btw If they deducted 2 hours' pay because they unilaterally decided to shorten the day, you might have a grievance if you really want to be bothered with it, depending on your contract.)
If they paid you until 5pm but let you go at 3pm, I would doubt there's anything positive that would come of raising it as an issue with HR. If you're unhappy or resent your employer or managers, perhaps start applying for other employment while still in this job because it's usually easier to find a different job when already in a job.
(btw If they deducted 2 hours' pay because they unilaterally decided to shorten the day, you might have a grievance if you really want to be bothered with it, depending on your contract.)
InWroclaw
6 Jan 2015
Life / How do the Polish feel about air pollution in their cities? [35]
Big fine possibly looming due to alleged failure to get pollution within the limits agreed
thenews.pl/1/6/Artykul/192717,Air-pollution-costing-Poland-millions
Sadly very evident not just in the city centre but greener areas like Krzyki, Sepolno and similar
This is perhaps due to wood or coal being used to heat houses as well as older diesel vehicles clattering up and down the streets, rubbing shoulders with the latest megabuck BMW and Subarus and an assortment of Chelsea tractors that are seen here all over the place, somewhat curiously.
Big fine possibly looming due to alleged failure to get pollution within the limits agreed
thenews.pl/1/6/Artykul/192717,Air-pollution-costing-Poland-millions
Sadly very evident not just in the city centre but greener areas like Krzyki, Sepolno and similar
This is perhaps due to wood or coal being used to heat houses as well as older diesel vehicles clattering up and down the streets, rubbing shoulders with the latest megabuck BMW and Subarus and an assortment of Chelsea tractors that are seen here all over the place, somewhat curiously.
InWroclaw
6 Jan 2015
Love / Addressing your Polish in-laws or boy/girlfriend's parents? [49]
When I was at school, we used to call teachers Miss or sir. But I am advised that in many schools it became just first names after that - I'm not sure that's a good thing in a youngsters' school environment.
I can see what you're saying as it's how in the UK we would address teachers etc, but unless someone has the in-laws from hell, I'm guessing that it wouldn't take that long after first addressing them as Pan/Pani, for them to want to be called by first names. If they don't, then how they are addressed is likely to be the least problem someone will have.
When I was at school, we used to call teachers Miss or sir. But I am advised that in many schools it became just first names after that - I'm not sure that's a good thing in a youngsters' school environment.
InWroclaw
6 Jan 2015
Love / Addressing your Polish in-laws or boy/girlfriend's parents? [49]
Interesting post, and I suspect that sadly it's largely true.
The problem with using titles when address in-laws is this:
Interesting post, and I suspect that sadly it's largely true.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
Law / PESEL for EU citizen working for a EU company (not Polish) in Poland [42]
No they do not issue it automatically. A person needs to go to the city building and show their rental contract and passport and blue card (or equivalent) and then the PESEL is posted to the registered address. There is no automatic PESEL issue here, I don't know about where you are. I repeat, no automatic PESEL issue here :)
(unless they recently changed procedures)
The point is PESEL will be issued automatically by Urzad Gminy/miasto after registering your permanent address, Which yours was or are you saying you had to fill an application for it?
No they do not issue it automatically. A person needs to go to the city building and show their rental contract and passport and blue card (or equivalent) and then the PESEL is posted to the registered address. There is no automatic PESEL issue here, I don't know about where you are. I repeat, no automatic PESEL issue here :)
(unless they recently changed procedures)
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
News / Doctors' surgeries and many clinics closed here in Poland - pretty chaotic [9]
Well, I'm not asking for sympathy but that wouldn't be affordable for me, even if it is loose change for someone high-ranking at Credit Sewers. Those of us on local and unremarkable money cannot hope to afford it.
news.yahoo/polish-doctors-clash-minister-shuts-many-surgeries-124603305.html
Yes, it's spread here, certainly seems to be a lot of closed surgeries, and there's now talk of a wider strike in the news media.
Definitely, and it's more affordable than many people think.
Well, I'm not asking for sympathy but that wouldn't be affordable for me, even if it is loose change for someone high-ranking at Credit Sewers. Those of us on local and unremarkable money cannot hope to afford it.
Tens of thousands of patients in Poland are without medical care after some doctors shut their surgeries in protest at new cancer treatment procedures...Hundreds of doctors refused to sign the new plan and have kept their surgeries closed since Jan. 1, mainly in northern and eastern Poland. They are getting growing support from doctors across the nation.
news.yahoo/polish-doctors-clash-minister-shuts-many-surgeries-124603305.html
Yes, it's spread here, certainly seems to be a lot of closed surgeries, and there's now talk of a wider strike in the news media.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
News / Doctors' surgeries and many clinics closed here in Poland - pretty chaotic [9]
But as you can guess, there is the danger that someone who's seriously ill won't get an ambulance because it's called out to something comparatively trivial. And I speak with bitter experience from my time in the UK.
But as you can guess, there is the danger that someone who's seriously ill won't get an ambulance because it's called out to something comparatively trivial. And I speak with bitter experience from my time in the UK.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
Law / PESEL for EU citizen working for a EU company (not Polish) in Poland [42]
:D Nope and nope, I am 100% sure that is not the way it went here. So that's either a new procedure or is not universally applied.
"To get a PESEL number you need to fulfil a couple of legal obligations that hang over a foreigner.
:D Nope and nope, I am 100% sure that is not the way it went here. So that's either a new procedure or is not universally applied.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
Law / PESEL for EU citizen working for a EU company (not Polish) in Poland [42]
They don't issue the PESEL automatically in every city or region, that's for sure. There seems to be some variation between administrative centres.
within three months he will have his PESEL automatically.
They don't issue the PESEL automatically in every city or region, that's for sure. There seems to be some variation between administrative centres.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
Law / PESEL for EU citizen working for a EU company (not Polish) in Poland [42]
You mean the
It's a blue card here.
actually a white piece of paper
You mean the
zaswiadczenie o zarejestrowanie pobytu obywatela unii europejskiej ?
It's a blue card here.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
Law / PESEL for EU citizen working for a EU company (not Polish) in Poland [42]
I think you need to get the stay registration blue card from the Foreigners' Office (it certifies you as registered to stay) and then you go to the city council office with your flat's tenancy agreement or deed if you bought a flat plus your passport and the blue card, and they will issue you with a PESEL in a few weeks. They might also issue one on the strength of your employer's letter confirming employment, but I think when that's the case it's for your employer to get the PESEL for you.
I think you need to get the stay registration blue card from the Foreigners' Office (it certifies you as registered to stay) and then you go to the city council office with your flat's tenancy agreement or deed if you bought a flat plus your passport and the blue card, and they will issue you with a PESEL in a few weeks. They might also issue one on the strength of your employer's letter confirming employment, but I think when that's the case it's for your employer to get the PESEL for you.
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
News / Doctors' surgeries and many clinics closed here in Poland - pretty chaotic [9]
Looker, thank you
Although I acknowledge there are many dedicated medics caught in the middle of this mess, I must agree with you.
The headline in the local paper says 64 clinics closed. Let me tell you, dear reader, Wroclaw is not as big as you may think and 64 seems to be a very large proportion of them, so there seems to be nowhere to go in effect.
Local paper headline
gazetawroclawska
Looker, thank you
One thing is for sure.This is not a time to be ill in Poland, unless you have MONEY and access to a private doctor or clinic.If you are unwell - go straight to Accident and Emergency....do not suffer in silence.
Although I acknowledge there are many dedicated medics caught in the middle of this mess, I must agree with you.
The headline in the local paper says 64 clinics closed. Let me tell you, dear reader, Wroclaw is not as big as you may think and 64 seems to be a very large proportion of them, so there seems to be nowhere to go in effect.
Local paper headline
Wroclaw: 64 clinics closed. Hospitals do not want to issue prescriptions for refundable drugs
Although from Friday in Wroclaw does not work up to 64 GP practices, for now citizens of Wroclaw, do not listen to the appeal of the Minister of Health - they do not change massively physicians for other. Few people use the assistance of a hospital. But hospital doctors have already warned: it will be a problem with the issuing of prescriptions for refundable drugs. Without the medical records is difficult to risk, because after all NFZ will account us for it.
Although from Friday in Wroclaw does not work up to 64 GP practices, for now citizens of Wroclaw, do not listen to the appeal of the Minister of Health - they do not change massively physicians for other. Few people use the assistance of a hospital. But hospital doctors have already warned: it will be a problem with the issuing of prescriptions for refundable drugs. Without the medical records is difficult to risk, because after all NFZ will account us for it.
gazetawroclawska
InWroclaw
5 Jan 2015
News / Doctors' surgeries and many clinics closed here in Poland - pretty chaotic [9]
How are things in you area of Poland?
There is some dispute between the Poland government and physicians or clinics (I am not sure exactly) and as a result the surgeries (doctor's offices) near me are mostly closed and the 1 or 2 that are open aren't taking any patients and say "go to accident & emergency" and then just hang up, or simply don't answer the phone. One of the local surgeries has a sign outside saying "closed indefinitely". Phoning round the remaining doctors and open clinics, the response is "no appointments left" or "go to A & E".
That's if a person can get through, as the lines are engaged and it takes a lot of redialling to actually speak to someone.
I should think the queues/lines at A&E are on to the street.
Any comments on what this mess that's causing a lot of patient hardship is about exactly, and what the likely outcome or resolution might be (and when!).
Thanks.
(Here's a summary of the situation in English, but it seems far worse than just 1 in 5 in this area
thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/192488,Patient-queues-growing-as-medical-centres-still-without-contracts-for-2015)
How are things in you area of Poland?
There is some dispute between the Poland government and physicians or clinics (I am not sure exactly) and as a result the surgeries (doctor's offices) near me are mostly closed and the 1 or 2 that are open aren't taking any patients and say "go to accident & emergency" and then just hang up, or simply don't answer the phone. One of the local surgeries has a sign outside saying "closed indefinitely". Phoning round the remaining doctors and open clinics, the response is "no appointments left" or "go to A & E".
That's if a person can get through, as the lines are engaged and it takes a lot of redialling to actually speak to someone.
I should think the queues/lines at A&E are on to the street.
Any comments on what this mess that's causing a lot of patient hardship is about exactly, and what the likely outcome or resolution might be (and when!).
Thanks.
(Here's a summary of the situation in English, but it seems far worse than just 1 in 5 in this area
thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/192488,Patient-queues-growing-as-medical-centres-still-without-contracts-for-2015)
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Looking for real estate in Poland (away from the 'city') [11]
Between cities in Poland or from Poland to Britain? Because it's closer to 2 hours or more if the latter depending on where in the UK or Poland you're flying between.
Can't you rent for 6 months and see if you all like it in PL longer term, before committing to The Big Return? I would, if I were you guys.
Btw you're not a troll, I hope and assume, because some things in your post squeak a little. No offence intended.
and of course 1hr flights for my wife to visit her family in Poland.
Between cities in Poland or from Poland to Britain? Because it's closer to 2 hours or more if the latter depending on where in the UK or Poland you're flying between.
Can't you rent for 6 months and see if you all like it in PL longer term, before committing to The Big Return? I would, if I were you guys.
Btw you're not a troll, I hope and assume, because some things in your post squeak a little. No offence intended.
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
News / Poland allowed birds and animals to be sent through the postal service? [5]
Quite, one should always ensure the bird's head is at the other end of the envelope, i.e. the top left above the recipient address and also quickly switch off the power (or quickly press the 'Bird Consignment' button on later models) before the whole packet goes between the rollers and into the mail out sack. The problem is, it's all to easy to fall fowl of the regulations if a sender just wings it.
putting it through the office franking machine was probably a mistake.
Quite, one should always ensure the bird's head is at the other end of the envelope, i.e. the top left above the recipient address and also quickly switch off the power (or quickly press the 'Bird Consignment' button on later models) before the whole packet goes between the rollers and into the mail out sack. The problem is, it's all to easy to fall fowl of the regulations if a sender just wings it.
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
News / Poland allowed birds and animals to be sent through the postal service? [5]
Yes, beakcause it would be cruel.
I mean you wouldn't just stick one in a jiffy bag and put it through the automated sorting office...
Yes, beakcause it would be cruel.
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
News / Poland allowed birds and animals to be sent through the postal service? [5]
It seems that living birds can or could be mail-ordered and sent via Poczta Polska, together with a piece of apple as a water substitute!
Rabbits too, apparently.
I find this incredible. Customers are certainly not allowed to send any living thing (except some insect categories) through the UK mail service, for fear of killing or injuring it. How does or how did PP manage to deliver these living creatures in good health with all the likely hazards en route - through cold depots, boxes at risk of falling on them, etc?
(UK Royal Mail - prohibited to send living creatures
Why do I ask? Because I was browsing a discussion site discussing pet birds and it talked about successfully sending birds by post to buyers. It seems that the law possibly changed in Poland, but up until 2013 it was legal although may not be any longer. I am very surprised that it was ever allowed in Poland.
It seems that living birds can or could be mail-ordered and sent via Poczta Polska, together with a piece of apple as a water substitute!
Rabbits too, apparently.
I find this incredible. Customers are certainly not allowed to send any living thing (except some insect categories) through the UK mail service, for fear of killing or injuring it. How does or how did PP manage to deliver these living creatures in good health with all the likely hazards en route - through cold depots, boxes at risk of falling on them, etc?
(UK Royal Mail - prohibited to send living creatures
Why do I ask? Because I was browsing a discussion site discussing pet birds and it talked about successfully sending birds by post to buyers. It seems that the law possibly changed in Poland, but up until 2013 it was legal although may not be any longer. I am very surprised that it was ever allowed in Poland.
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Law / Agricultural business. Registering as self employed in Poland. [18]
Sounds good! I am getting a good sense of the benefits! Where can I sign up? ;)
from other experience if you can qualify as "farmer" or into that category you get loads of benefits from EU subsidies and tax reliefs.
Sounds good! I am getting a good sense of the benefits! Where can I sign up? ;)
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Law / How to register a new business in Poland [129]
Merged: Starting a new business in Poland - beware of registration scammers
This article highlights how scammers are taking money from new traders to register their business.
gazetawroclawska
Merged: Starting a new business in Poland - beware of registration scammers
This article highlights how scammers are taking money from new traders to register their business.
Jesteś początkującym przedsiębiorcą? Uważaj na oszustów, którzy chcą wpisać twój biznes do rejestru firm. I przy okazji wyłudzić kwotę od kilkudziesięciu do kilkuset złotych. Translation of extract: "Are you a novice trader? Beware of scammers who offer to register/list your business in the official Poland register of companies and rip people off in amounts varying from a few dozen to several hundred zlotys..."
The Poland's Ministry of Economy in 2011 introduced a uniform model for the registration of economic activity. Despite these improvements new entrepreneurs still lurking various threats.
The Poland's Ministry of Economy in 2011 introduced a uniform model for the registration of economic activity. Despite these improvements new entrepreneurs still lurking various threats.
gazetawroclawska
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Life / Cheap Laundry places in Warsaw [7]
Surely the cheapest solution is to flirt outrageously with your elderly neighbour and in so doing get her (or him) to open their big drum for your regular gratification. An occasional bag of washing aids may be all they expect from this 'neighbours with benefits' arrangement.
Surely the cheapest solution is to flirt outrageously with your elderly neighbour and in so doing get her (or him) to open their big drum for your regular gratification. An occasional bag of washing aids may be all they expect from this 'neighbours with benefits' arrangement.
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Law / Agricultural business. Registering as self employed in Poland. [18]
I see :D
Can't all new businesses get reduced ZUS every month for Year 1? Something like 400 zl. That's quite a bit less than any large initial ZUS needing 100 fares, surely?
The business a cabbie is "Off Farm Activities".
I see :D
They dont get zero taxation - they merely avoid the upfront zus cost which for an average cabbie they probably need about 100 punters to cover it. If that loophole is now closed i am sure they will either find a new one or keep some of those falling gas price for themselves
Can't all new businesses get reduced ZUS every month for Year 1? Something like 400 zl. That's quite a bit less than any large initial ZUS needing 100 fares, surely?
InWroclaw
4 Jan 2015
Law / Agricultural business. Registering as self employed in Poland. [18]
Peter Veg may know more about this than I, but I thought there was a lot of paperwork for anyone before starting a farm, whether a Pole or foreigner (although I assume foreigners are excluded until 2016)
Additionally, I have no idea how a cabbie with 2 ha of agricultural land somehow gets the benefit of reduced or zero taxation for his taxi driving earnings - if he does. Sounds too good to be true.
Peter Veg may know more about this than I, but I thought there was a lot of paperwork for anyone before starting a farm, whether a Pole or foreigner (although I assume foreigners are excluded until 2016)
Additionally, I have no idea how a cabbie with 2 ha of agricultural land somehow gets the benefit of reduced or zero taxation for his taxi driving earnings - if he does. Sounds too good to be true.