Food / Polish food at home or out? [57]


That's cheap.

lets talk money, I will pull a price of a random average meal from a restaurant and one at home (here in Poland).

Just a meal for one in a restaurant, meat, potatoes and veg, costs about 19-24 zloty (about 7-9 dollars).

Where as you could spend the same amount and have food for two people for two days.
(Veg is really cheap from a green grocers or farmer's market, it's the meat that costs).


I remember some statistic that Poles go out the least to restaurants in Europe and this was slowly changing due to an increase expendable income.

Food / Polish food at home or out? [57]


Ever watch Super size me?
It's great.


Does it not depend?
I am only relating what I was told, so I am in no position to argue with anyone on this.

Food / Polish food at home or out? [57]

I was talking to an American friend of mine about this because the issue was raised on PF that it is cheaper to eat out than at home in the States.

According to my friend's account, you can usually only buy huge packets of food in a supermarket and it is not cheap, whereas you can buy a ready cooked meal for one for very little.

I know one particular American who only eats take aways, can barely make it out of her flat she is that big and even eats off disposable plates to save on washing, I am not saying it's the norm but it is unthinkable here.

This is in complete contrast to what it is like here, the food in restaurants is more expensive and I would say of average quality (depending).

And despite the absolute horseshit you hear from some people on these forums, McDonalds is considered cheap, poor quality and just fast food (i.e. nothing special).

I generally do two shoppings for food here, one from super markets: Carrefour (I'd say average priced) biedronka (cheap as chips) and from a green grocers or farmer's market (very fresh, usually local, only in season, fruits and veg).


None of the above, I can't remember even seeing a microwave dinner but they are probably there if I looked.


I cook about 90% of my meals at home, the 10% is only if I work over time or when friends/family are over.


I am not sure if you mean traditional Polish meals verses Thai or something or the actual ingredients.
I would not consider porridge a traditional Polish breakfast but the stuff I eat for breakfast most days, comes from Poland, if you know what I mean.

So most of the food I eat is Polish but not all of it would be considered traditional.

Best food in Poland is cooked by babcias, that's why milk bars (Bar Mleczny) sometimes have the best food for eating out and really are cheap.

News / 2011 Netherlands discuss Polish deportation plan [118]


But it is through your and Warski's argument that I learn something.


Hey, the U.N. should also read PF, they might learn a thing or three :)

Now come on, we are going off topic here.

Is the amount of racism in The Netherlands any more or less than other E.U. country?

Is the economic crises the reason for the rise in far right? why aren't bankers being blamed for their mistakes?

And I am still a bit mystified about the actual details, if I work in Utrecht for longer than 6 months. lose my job and am gainfully seeking employment, I can claim the social welfare or do they want to send me on the next bus back to where I popped out of my Mum?

News / 2011 Netherlands discuss Polish deportation plan [118]

Stu, what do you make of that fella Geert Wilders?

Is BP Dutch? I thought BP was British Petroleum?

I lived in Holland and think it's a wonderful country, truly the most forward thinking in Europe, I learned a lot there.

Interesting discussion between Warszawski and Stu.
Don't worry Stu, all our countries get a bashing from time to time, the interesting thing is, for the reader, to see the discourse between two apposing ideas, not the bashing itself.

Love / Poland wow wife [52]


Learn Polish would be the main thing, it will make you less isolated and give you greater opportunities for other business activities.

By the look of your English skills, I am not sure you would make such a great English teacher, I am not trying to offend you, just an observation from the little I have read of yours on here.

Be polite, you start off by calling people (even from Limerick) arse holes, it's not very endearing, just check the responses you got compared to any other thread where the original poster says he is moving to Poland, we can be quite helpful on here, it all depends on attitude.

I am Irish, I have lived in Poland on and off for ten years, I really enjoy living here.
There are very many differences between our two nations,
Poles are quiet, loudness is considered rude.
There is not a pub culture, not the way we know it.
You will probably see a lot of stone faces, Poles do not tend to smile with their mouths but with their eyes.
Poles have no problem with eye contact, it is not a confrontational thing like it is in Ireland.
It is best to line up a job or a load of interviews before you get here, no point in coming here and then looking.

The list goes on, it really depends on what particular information you are looking for.
You can't get Barry's tea, Tayto crisps, a great pint of Guinness, the sausages and rashers are completely different here.
Eat local foods, the beer is great (be careful:), try to live in a city at first, the country side is even more Polish (I am in the countryside) and if you don't speak Polish and are not used to the culture, it's more difficult for most.

Don't be afraid, Poles reciprocate very well when approached in a friendly and genuine manner.


YYYYYyyyyyyeeeeeeessssssssssssssss MMMMmmmmmmoooOOOoooommmmMMMM ;)


Worst limerick I have read of yours.
Must do better ;x

So I take it from this, that the better side of your family (cough cough) is from Limerick? :)

Love / Hot Polish girls in clubs - why don't they dance/talk with the most attractive men only? [148]


Jeez Jarnowa, what are you like?

You obviously see yourself as an attractive guy, maybe you are (I don't care).
But really when women run from you like you have the plague, do you not wonder?

So Jarnowa, turn the tables a bit here, would you have a relationship with an attractive woman who you were physically attracted to but didn't like?

News / 2011 Netherlands discuss Polish deportation plan [118]


Well that's that then.
If people work, contribute and it is the E.U. law, that's it, shouldn't be allowed.

I don't like that fella Geert, there seems to be always a rise of the far right during economic problems.

Just out of interest, how much have the Dutch government paid the banks for messing everything up?

Edit*

The Dutch government set aside approximately 20 billion euros to help out its financial institutions.

And they go after people who claim benefits that they contributed towards.

Bankers need to be hung up by the goolies from the nearest lamppost, they are the true leeches of the state.

News / 2011 Netherlands discuss Polish deportation plan [118]

Warszawski have you got a link to the artical, please?

Great posts Bartolome and probably closer to the truth than either extreme.

Social welfare is for people who have been contributing and have lost their jobs but are actively seeking employment, not leeches or criminals.

Love / Hot Polish girls in clubs - why don't they dance/talk with the most attractive men only? [148]


Did you ever think they have more to offer than just looks?

Love / Poland wow wife [52]


How utterly distasteful, this forum has reached a new low.

Love / Poland wow wife [52]

A mate from the States sent me a postcard from a place called ''Intercourse''.

To make it even funnier it is ''Amish country" :)



So next time someone asks you "where the fuck's that?" you can say Pennsylvania.

Love / Poland wow wife [52]

It's near Ballsbridge.

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]


I think it makes perfect sense to compare to others especially when difficult times are ahead, how else can you avoid pitfalls and make strategically advantageous moves? read PF? :)



Reuters

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]



This is what happens when you don't look at the links provided, you misunderstand what is meant.

The [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_by_public_debt] 47th public debt refers to place compared to other countries not the debt itself.

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]


Where'd you get that figure? and how'd they calculate it?

I wonder what Poland's is, anyone?

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]


I have pointed this out to you before and you either missed it or ignored it.

It's still much lower comparatively.

27th External
47th public debt

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]


You have officially wiped yourself off Milky's Christmas card list :)


But it does effect imports and exports and you can manage your inflation better without it.

But these are the hard times, the Euro (if you don't listen to the UKIP) is more stable, dropping 30% could have had a catastrophic effect.


Just change your mind and the forecast will get better ;)

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]


I don't believe that is true Stu, it is of course a contributing factor, one which the old E.U. designed themselves to have a level playing field in the Euro zone.

I'm not an economist but here are contributing factors that I think really helped, in no particular order:

1. The strict banking policies which didn't allow so much bad credit like in Ireland (same reason why what is happening in Ireland won't happen here in Poland).

They have just made it even harder to get a mortgage, something I used to complain about but now I really see the benefits.

2.The two million Polish people who emigrated, not only gave rise to employment figures and had a direct result on wages going up here but also they sent back billions each year, making up part of Poland's GDP.

3. Not joining the Euro meant that the Zloty fell about 30%, increasing exports and decreasing imports.

It's a win win, so long as you stay in Poland (here I am, not the only reason but a contributing one :)

4. Highly educated yet relatively cheap labour for foreign investment.

Life / "Tele PRLe" Are they Kidding! [6]

I haven't a tele and cant find it on TVN Poland.


Says the guy on social welfare living in north America.
Grubas, of all the asses on here, you make them look good.

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]


Jonny, Jonny, Jonny this is the guy who forsakes his weekend nightclubing/socialising to go to clubs to "c#ckblocked" people.

And you dare ask what he has done for Poland? ask not what Poland can do for you but ask how can you be the most pathetic ****** you can be and blame it on "in the name of Poland"!!! (brave heart music plays in Background with some race obsessed ass with a painted face in the Foreground).

Life / WHO IS CONSIDERED TO BE POOR IN POLAND? [8]

Minimum wage is 1,386 Polish złotych per month (523. U.S. dollars).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minimum_wages_by_country#cite_note-55


1$ is 2.6 Polish zloty which is not what most people earn, even on the black.

I think you may have your dollar to zloty exchange rates mixed up.


This is true, educated and skilled work force = WIN!

News / Will many Poles migrate to Germany in May 2011 (after opening labor market)? [157]

One of the main things that interest me about you BB, is that you live(d?) in East Germany during communism.
You really have many things to educate me on about this period and are very informative about it.
But (always a but) back then, you and Poland were the "enemy".
Youz were gonna come over to us in "West" Europe and be the enemy within.
By infiltration and manipulation turn us free loving people into some kinda commie paradise.
I am building up my question here...;)

What's the difference?
People want better lives, the media and politicians spin it and we (the people) divide.
While the bankers, politicians and some multinationals not only get bailouts (from ******* tax payers no less) and pats on the back for driving their companies into the ground but also get away Scot free.

I say **** Europe for Europeans, I say criminals be put in prison despite race, colour, creed or nationality.

Rant over :)

Life / Expats, are you happy with your life in Poland? [43]


Short answer:
YES.

It is really beautiful where I live and work, I mean really beautiful, up the mountains in the forest.
I have a small but solid group of friends, these days the people I work with are good, hard working people, even though some are going through some really bad times (death and illness in the family).

Long answer:

The "are you happy with your life" part of the title stands out.
Location is mostly irrelevant compared to happiness.

(I am fully aware my short answer is longer than my long one but the long one is more to meditate on, I guess:)

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I was thinking a rating for posts might be a good idea, like on movie sites.
you could have five stars, 2.5 lit up (being average) and then people could vote on the post, lighting up or down according to the vote.

Then we wouldn't all have to say that convex's post#3 put it nicely or that shelly post 10# has nothing to say but that's never stopped her.

Travel / Irish Couple getting married in Zakopane. A nice hotel? [15]


It's wonderful, good choice.

It is in the centre of Zakopane but quiet and luxurious.

News / Polish scientists hope to patent graphene mass-production technology [11]

That looks amazing, great!

Life / Did you already bless your Święconka? [31]

Did you already bless your Swięconka?

Nie, ale malowałem moje jajka.

History / Poland's 1945 - 1989 under communism or during socialism? [65]

Under the right conditions, it is the best model I have ever come across.
The Nordic socialists have a much better distribution of wealth while at the same time adhering to all the things I like about capitalism and democracy.

History / Poland's 1945 - 1989 under communism or during socialism? [65]


To clarify when I speak, I use the term Nordic model or the Scandinavian model.

Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]

Are you a lawyer Seanus?
I thought I read you say you studied law.