Work / Polish attitude towards promotions at work [11]


No. Typical response is anger (why not me, why I have to sit in this s office on the 1 floor) and jealousy.

Real Estate / Question about Czynsz (Building maintenance fees/utilies) in Poland [129]


Until my czynsz (290zł pcm) is lower than Kowalski's czynsz (650zł pcm) who is living in the bulding on the other side of my street im not curious about any details. The general rule is: new building - low czynsz.

Work / Why is Polish workmanship so bad? [52]

I'm working as an Electrician at the moment and the most important thing which people check before paying me is the fastening of sockets so I'm paying a lot attention to this part of work :) 1. It is really possible to mount socket in stupid-proof way. 2. Usually it requires buying a new modern socket housing and new socket. I suppose this guy's problem is that labour is cheap but new socket not.

USA, Canada / Moving from United Kingdom to USA. Is it worth it? [136]


You should watch these films more carefully again. e.g someone was murdered. The crime tool is pneumatic nail gun. Conclusion: this tool is common there, it was invented because of: they are lazy|they hurry up|they build houses using timber. Beware of termites man ;)

Language / Weekend vs Łikend [15]


leżing and drinking happy time ;)

łykend is derived from łykać (to swallow)

Real Estate / Tips for Renting in Poznań? [8]


No, you don't


yup


I don't think so


yes, you can buy it from insurance broker, flat should have at least two certified locks in front door (e.g. Gerda, Wilka).


at the moment in Olsztyn you can find working pc near recycling bins on average once a month ;)
If you choose well housing estate you don't need an insurance (except water leak, it is very important).

Real Estate / How do i know if my Polish Flat is let living in UK [6]


Hmm. As an owner you can setup internet account in your electricity provider website and check the power consumption online :)

Life / Moving to Warszawa for 2 months for work: bank account, local culture, photography, people [10]


Don't bother that. Majority of us will be confused due to the lack of language skills ;)

Language / How do Poles feel about foreigners learning their language? [105]


Poles will be lost in admiration when someone struggle to communicate in the harder way ;)

Language / My struggle learning the Polish language [10]


Lucky one!
When living in UK I can talk or reply back but don't understand what people say to me.
They hurry up somewhere like speaker in a radio commercials and fade words endings ;)
To be honest I prefer American English.

Off-Topic / Countries and your associations in 5 words/descriptions. [56]

Great Britain: poor, isolated thing, saving-obsessed inhabitants, white stones, pink stones, cobble stones, rolling stones
Norway: boredom, cold, ships, mountains, black snails
Germany: beer, bratwurst, Berlin, S-Bahn, Aldi
Sweden: silence, calm, white wooden fences, meadows

Language / Tips on learning the Polish language! [25]

I learned English by using Google search engine (the exact phrase blank). If some phrase I constructed gave me more hits I considered it as correct ;) Next thing is a reading text in which you are really interested in (you are familiar with). eg I was IT guy and majority of manuals are written in English ;) Some of Polish satelite stations like TV Polonia broadcast tv series with en subtitles. Don't focus on grammar. Better learn phrases by heart.

powodzenia :)

Travel / Gdansk - where to go and what's cool to see? [25]


It's a beautiful city and you don't need any advice. Just keep you eyes wide open and you'll be delighted. Funny photo from the trip you can take there ;)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krzywy_Domek

Life / Driving across Poland (zigzag style) [15]


I think it is verboten in Germany and we shouldn't do it anymore due to increased number of bicyclists and scooters. They are almost still in comparison with the cars running about 130km/h

Life / Prices of cars in Poland? [88]


otomoto.pl

Travel / Krynica Morska - I'm planning on visiting this place very soon - any suggestions? [5]


a budget version is to take city bus in airport (service number 210) to get to Gdansk Główny (Railway Station) and then on foot, through tunnel, upstairs to Gdansk Główny (Bus Station) Shelter with the bigest queue will be right one ;) Be prepared for a horrendous traffic jam.

Life / Why are cars so expensive in Poland ? [23]


It is about 3000zł (labour)

Life / Why are cars so expensive in Poland ? [23]


Nowadays they are less expensive than in earlier times :)

Life / Injection Moulding in Poland [21]


no, but I'm an Electronics Technician and I was always curious how they do such a complicated
plastic parts of some electronics devices.

Life / Injection Moulding in Poland [21]


maybe you should search for two-colour moulding machine

wtryskarka dwukolorowa

wtryskarka dwustrumieniowa
wtryskarka sekwencyjna
wtryskarka dwuetapowa

Work / English with a Polish girlfriend. Experience in engineering, machines - working in Poland? [19]


yup, it is hidden survey ;)


no :)


How much they can pay? 5000zł pcm? I will apply tommorow ;)
Would you like to commute from Jaroty to Dywity for less than 3000zł? ;)

Why relocate from country where NMW is about 800 pounds pcm to Poland with about 1000zł?

Life / Where to get electrical parts in Warsaw? [5]


Castorama, OBI, Practiker

Study / Swedish folks in Poland! (I want to apply for university and live in Poland) [21]


Your fears aren't unfounded but always you can catch a late ferry to Ystad ;)

Law / A father (foreigner) of a Polish child. How to protect my/daughter's rights? [19]


It is pretty good amount pcm.


no, probably alimony will be less than your voluntary support.


It will be sign of trust lack. When she deny you a right to visit your child you can take the action.

Work / English with a Polish girlfriend. Experience in engineering, machines - working in Poland? [19]


Be aware that Poland especially northern and eastern part is still very poor. Young people earn about 300-400 pounds per month but prices are almost western. They study, live with parents as long as possible and don't know what to do next. There is no jobs around. For example in Olsztyn there is only one big employer Michelin but town has about 180ooo inhabitants.

It doesn't matter if you speak Polish or not. You are still foreigner. We aren't ready for western style of thinking yet. I can't imagine you in my work among us but what's worse especially my bosses can't imagine. They not always play fair.

We notorious think where to escape. UK again (oh no) or Germany (available soon) or Norway (land of milk and honey) and you suddenly appear and consider moving here ;)

Po polsku / W co inwestowac w Polsce? [34]


zacny ale trochę spóźniony, tak o dziesięć lat ;)


uczmy się optymizmu od zachodu kohani :)

News / Should government monitor the net in Poland? [38]


Every self-respecting troll has a prepaid sim card to gain gsm internet access :)

Work / is 2500zl a fair enough wage for on average 50 hours a week (Poland)? [22]


you were a very convincing candidate :)

Work / is 2500zl a fair enough wage for on average 50 hours a week (Poland)? [22]


yup. 2500zl sounds good for small town. Do they offer any contract (temp)?

Language / spojrzenie, podejmowac - correct word usage [15]


Yes I do. I hope I do ;)