lowfunk99
26 Nov 2010
lowfunk99
23 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]
I don't drink or study medicine. :-p
In fact, the biggest threat to most ESL teachers in Poland is from useless American "native speakers" who only want beer money while they study medicine or similar.
I don't drink or study medicine. :-p
lowfunk99
19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
6 & VD is a bad area, not the worst however.
I used to work right by there.
Detroit is getting better slowly. It's going to take at least another 2-3 years.
There is no where in Poland that is as bad as inner city Detroit.
However, there is no place as nice as where I live that I have seen.
6 & VD is a bad area, not the worst however.
I used to work right by there.
Detroit is getting better slowly. It's going to take at least another 2-3 years.
There is no where in Poland that is as bad as inner city Detroit.
However, there is no place as nice as where I live that I have seen.
lowfunk99
16 Nov 2010
Life / Driving test, English speaking driving school in Warsaw? [95]
Where can I get a copy of the test prep in English?
I was told that since I already have a drivers license all I have to do is take the test.
Where does one take the test and what is the cost?
Where can I get a copy of the test prep in English?
I was told that since I already have a drivers license all I have to do is take the test.
Where does one take the test and what is the cost?
lowfunk99
9 Sep 2010
Love / Any English guys give me advice please. Are Polish women very different to English women? [46]
Just be yourself and don't be an idiot. You will make plenty of mistakes.
My Polish GF was one of the most confusing people I have ever met. While I loved her dearly she was a major pain in the a$$ at times. She never ever knew what she wanted.
Just be yourself and don't be an idiot. You will make plenty of mistakes.
My Polish GF was one of the most confusing people I have ever met. While I loved her dearly she was a major pain in the a$$ at times. She never ever knew what she wanted.
lowfunk99
30 Aug 2010
Travel / My (short) Poland experiences - bad luck? [142]
I never found this to be true. I found people to be warm, friendly and helpful.
They say what you see is often a reflection of self.
I never found this to be true. I found people to be warm, friendly and helpful.
They say what you see is often a reflection of self.
lowfunk99
28 Aug 2010
USA, Canada / PolAms -- do you regard yourselves only as 'white Americans'? [187]
Wow, Mrs. Carrot, that's funny.....
I was watching an American TV show with someone with the last name "Marchewka"
Wow, Mrs. Carrot, that's funny.....
lowfunk99
27 Aug 2010
Travel / Any PRACTICAL advice for a new visitor to Warsaw? [29]
I leave in a bit more then 2 weeks....
I can't wait to go back...
I get to stay, work and play....
I have to get to Warsaw this time...
I leave in a bit more then 2 weeks....
I can't wait to go back...
I get to stay, work and play....
I have to get to Warsaw this time...
lowfunk99
25 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Too many Poles in UK? [52]
Are you even a native Brit?
Your spelling leads me to believe not.......................
Are you even a native Brit?
Your spelling leads me to believe not.......................
lowfunk99
22 Aug 2010
Language / I NEED TO LEARN POLISH QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY! [45]
I know many people like rosetta stone. You can find a bit torrent of it for free.
You can down load byki for free at their website byki.com.
Get a good phrase book.
Its not an easy language. I have been working on it for almost 3 years and it's just now starting to make sense.
The easy thing about Polish is that the pronunciation is much more consistant then English.
I know many people like rosetta stone. You can find a bit torrent of it for free.
You can down load byki for free at their website byki.com.
Get a good phrase book.
Its not an easy language. I have been working on it for almost 3 years and it's just now starting to make sense.
The easy thing about Polish is that the pronunciation is much more consistant then English.
lowfunk99
22 Aug 2010
USA, Canada / Michigan Polish markets and places? [20]
There are many Polish stores.
I go to Michigan for the lakes only. I take all my stuff (food) from Chicago though as I don't count on finding Polish stores there
There are many Polish stores.
lowfunk99
21 Aug 2010
Work / Getting an entertainment Gig in Poland - how to go about it? [8]
Cowpunk?
Now I have this picture of cows up on stage playing the romones and the stooges.
Cowpunk?
Now I have this picture of cows up on stage playing the romones and the stooges.
lowfunk99
6 Aug 2010
Law / Advice required about opening a Serbian restaurant in Krakow [24]
What is needed to start a company?
I assume you need a NIP and PESEL.
What is needed to start a company?
I assume you need a NIP and PESEL.
lowfunk99
4 Aug 2010
lowfunk99
24 Jul 2010
Food / No Vernor's ginger ale in Poland? [29]
Rootbeer used to be made with sassafras. They found it had a chemical that could cause cancer. They came up with a formula that has wintergreen. That's why it can taste like toothpaste.
Rootbeer used to be made with sassafras. They found it had a chemical that could cause cancer. They came up with a formula that has wintergreen. That's why it can taste like toothpaste.
lowfunk99
24 Jul 2010
Food / No Vernor's ginger ale in Poland? [29]
To be honest its a regional thing. Its not even as good as it used to be. Old Vernors used to make you sneeze it was so strong. Ahhhh! Those were the days!
To be honest its a regional thing. Its not even as good as it used to be. Old Vernors used to make you sneeze it was so strong. Ahhhh! Those were the days!
lowfunk99
22 Jul 2010
Life / What are the things which cause culture shock in Poland? [164]
I forgot about that!
3. Cabbage with everything else. Mexican food for instance.
I forgot about that!
lowfunk99
21 Jul 2010
lowfunk99
21 Jul 2010
Life / What are the things which cause culture shock in Poland? [164]
This is a great question.
1. cabbage on hamburgers
2. cabbage on hotdogs
This is a great question.
1. cabbage on hamburgers
2. cabbage on hotdogs
lowfunk99
16 Jul 2010
USA, Canada / A Canadian citizen overstayed Visa in Poland [35]
I am in your corner after having a similar thing happen. The law is the law and they don't see a gray area.
However, I think you will just have to serve your time.
I am in your corner after having a similar thing happen. The law is the law and they don't see a gray area.
However, I think you will just have to serve your time.
lowfunk99
16 Jul 2010
Classifieds / English speaking AA meetings in Wroclaw? [23]
Unless someone offers me a job I will not be coming back. It has gotten to difficult for schools to hire non-EU.
Like we say in NA, alcohol is a drug. :-)
Unless someone offers me a job I will not be coming back. It has gotten to difficult for schools to hire non-EU.
Like we say in NA, alcohol is a drug. :-)
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
There wern't that many non EU teachers coming before. It's too bad the whole system is such a cluster f**k!
If I wanted to go to asia they would even fly me there.
I know I am not entitled to anything but why do they make it so difficult.
There wern't that many non EU teachers coming before. It's too bad the whole system is such a cluster f**k!
If I wanted to go to asia they would even fly me there.
I know I am not entitled to anything but why do they make it so difficult.
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I will not go back to Poland without a job or papers. I don't plan on being asked to leave again. Is it more difficult, yes. Is it impossible, no. There are well over 2000 schools in Poland that teach English.
I have experience, CELTA and a degree.
I will not go back to Poland without a job or papers. I don't plan on being asked to leave again. Is it more difficult, yes. Is it impossible, no. There are well over 2000 schools in Poland that teach English.
I have experience, CELTA and a degree.
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
Work / International House - Kracow school - any chances of being offered a job there [59]
What a pain in the A$$!
Or of course, they can hire a EU citizen who can turn up and work. Who gets the job?
What a pain in the A$$!
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
What schools are those?
I only know two schools in Poznan willing to bother with it!
What schools are those?
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
Has it slowed down on the teaching front? I have had a hard time finding anything.
Has it slowed down on the teaching front? I have had a hard time finding anything.
lowfunk99
14 Jul 2010
USA, Canada / A Canadian citizen overstayed Visa in Poland [35]
Why didn't you put in for a student visa?
I also overstayed and got a ban for a year. Just serve your time and go back.
Its not worth fighting because by the time you do it will be time to go back.
Why didn't you put in for a student visa?
I also overstayed and got a ban for a year. Just serve your time and go back.
Its not worth fighting because by the time you do it will be time to go back.
lowfunk99
30 Jun 2010
History / Warsaw Uprising - The Forgotten Soldiers [117]
I am sure that some helped and some didn't. I have read many books on the ghettos and learned that many Poles helped children escape. Probably, much has been hidden.
I am sure that some helped and some didn't. I have read many books on the ghettos and learned that many Poles helped children escape. Probably, much has been hidden.
lowfunk99
27 Jun 2010
Work / International House - Kracow school - any chances of being offered a job there [59]
I don't think there is all that much more they have to do. They have to send you an offer of work so you can get work papers.
Once you are in country all they have to do is give proof of income and another thing or 2.
It's really not that much extra work.
The non-EU person has to do all the work. I have a binder full of papers they asked for.
There is a certain degree of demand for non-EU speakers. Not much, given the hassle involved, but some schools are willing to bother.
I don't think there is all that much more they have to do. They have to send you an offer of work so you can get work papers.
Once you are in country all they have to do is give proof of income and another thing or 2.
It's really not that much extra work.
The non-EU person has to do all the work. I have a binder full of papers they asked for.