convex
30 Nov 2010
Life / Why Poland is "surprised" by winter and snow every year? [192]
You have any scrap metal? Can mount a plow to the front of the Niva.
You have any scrap metal? Can mount a plow to the front of the Niva.
convex
30 Nov 2010
Life / Why Poland is "surprised" by winter and snow every year? [192]
It's terrible. Who was the person that screamed out with glee, "I hope we get a lot of snow" from her house where it doesn't freeze?
Evil evil woman!
I'm (finally) buying a Niva and only leaving the house to get more beer.
how is it to drive and commute in your city? what's the situation overall?
It's terrible. Who was the person that screamed out with glee, "I hope we get a lot of snow" from her house where it doesn't freeze?
Evil evil woman!
how do you deal with that stress? :)
I'm (finally) buying a Niva and only leaving the house to get more beer.
convex
30 Nov 2010
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
If you're going to make outlandish nonsense claims, at least give us a link to ridicule.
If you're going to make outlandish nonsense claims, at least give us a link to ridicule.
convex
30 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / EXCHANGE RATES BETWEEN POLISH ZLOTY AND BRITISH POUND [73]
How so? Poland resembles the Nazi Germany economy more more than China does. Nazi Germany built itself on debt to become one of the largest debtor nations in the world, China has done the opposite. In 1939 Germany imported more than it exported, China will not have that problem considering their purchases into stakes of oil and gas fields, as well as domestic energy production.
Moving right back on topic...
Poland is going further and further into debt. Any country that becomes a debtor country is beholden to outside interests. That's why the next few years will be crucial. If Polish finances are bad enough, I would guess they would charge towards the Euro safe haven as quickly as possible, and squeak by. The economy would take a hit through ERM, but, they'd get in.
How so? Poland resembles the Nazi Germany economy more more than China does. Nazi Germany built itself on debt to become one of the largest debtor nations in the world, China has done the opposite. In 1939 Germany imported more than it exported, China will not have that problem considering their purchases into stakes of oil and gas fields, as well as domestic energy production.
Moving right back on topic...
Poland is going further and further into debt. Any country that becomes a debtor country is beholden to outside interests. That's why the next few years will be crucial. If Polish finances are bad enough, I would guess they would charge towards the Euro safe haven as quickly as possible, and squeak by. The economy would take a hit through ERM, but, they'd get in.
convex
29 Nov 2010
News / Polish Foreign Ministry 'prepared' for new Wikileaks material [100]
They will partially know the same thing as the people that we have represented to make decisions for us. Those people should be carrying out OUR WILL after all. "We" can't make an informed decision unless we know all the facts. The people that want to be ruled by elites with privy to information...well, that sounds like the old boss here in Poland...
Something tells me you don't know what you're talking about. Look at how many people have been shot in cold blood, not by accident. I think you would change your opinion fairly quickly.
How is this information going to benefit the bus driver in Leeds or the Kansas City school teacher?
They will partially know the same thing as the people that we have represented to make decisions for us. Those people should be carrying out OUR WILL after all. "We" can't make an informed decision unless we know all the facts. The people that want to be ruled by elites with privy to information...well, that sounds like the old boss here in Poland...
Something tells me that the terrorists ain't even near the American numbers.
Something tells me you don't know what you're talking about. Look at how many people have been shot in cold blood, not by accident. I think you would change your opinion fairly quickly.
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / DELL shifting ops from Ire to PL [30]
It's not a legal problem, it's an ethical one. It seems a bit shady that EU money brought Dell to Ireland, and then €54.5m of EU funds was used to move bring the plant to Poland. I'm not sure that's how it was all supposed to work... The Irish workers at the Dell plant effectively paid to lose their jobs. Once the candy runs out in Poland, Dell will of course move on.
Dell is a private firm that can move operations if it so chooses. As long as they don't trangress any legal boundaries, what's the problem?
It's not a legal problem, it's an ethical one. It seems a bit shady that EU money brought Dell to Ireland, and then €54.5m of EU funds was used to move bring the plant to Poland. I'm not sure that's how it was all supposed to work... The Irish workers at the Dell plant effectively paid to lose their jobs. Once the candy runs out in Poland, Dell will of course move on.
convex
28 Nov 2010
Life / What on earth is the fascination of Indians, Pakistanis and Nepalese with Poland? [112]
What on earth is the fascination of Dutch, Scots, English, Irish, Serbs, Americans, and Germans with Poland?
What on earth is the fascination of Dutch, Scots, English, Irish, Serbs, Americans, and Germans with Poland?
convex
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
Because there hasn't been any investment in power generation for a long time, and demand will outstrip capacity. There won't be black outs, the consumers will just be milked even worse than they are now, and the power generating companies will go to the government for a handout.
Because there hasn't been any investment in power generation for a long time, and demand will outstrip capacity. There won't be black outs, the consumers will just be milked even worse than they are now, and the power generating companies will go to the government for a handout.
convex
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
That's a decision left for the Sejm. They are legally held back from risky investments :)
That's a decision left for the Sejm. They are legally held back from risky investments :)
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Oklahoma was pushing it too. The thing is, you have to have on the job training meshed in. That is what makes the German program successful, in the US, we have vo-tech, but that's not enough. The business/education relationship in Germany is much tighter. That is, 2 days of school, 3 days of apprenticeship. We don't have that in the US :(
Oklahoma was pushing it too. The thing is, you have to have on the job training meshed in. That is what makes the German program successful, in the US, we have vo-tech, but that's not enough. The business/education relationship in Germany is much tighter. That is, 2 days of school, 3 days of apprenticeship. We don't have that in the US :(
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
No :( Only govt. handouts.
The problem in the US is with the accountants, not with the people. Throw on top of that regulation that is second to none in developed countries, and you have a huge mess. Tax rates kills the thing entirely. Over the last 30 years, the US has shifted from innovation to surviving on handouts that the gracious government provides (follow corp income rates). SMEs in the US are dependent on govt. contracts. That is disgusting, but, unfortunately true.
Germany has nearly as many foreign born as the US. The difference is, they aren't all thrown into college. There is a strong apprenticeship program which I think would do incredibly well in the US.
Indeed you do, and the best way to make connections, and adjust to changes, is with a direct line to a decision maker.
Those aren't the hidden champions :)
What, no suitcases of cash? ;-)
No :( Only govt. handouts.
Peaks and valleys.. this is natural for the most part. I don't think our ship is that far adrift.
The problem in the US is with the accountants, not with the people. Throw on top of that regulation that is second to none in developed countries, and you have a huge mess. Tax rates kills the thing entirely. Over the last 30 years, the US has shifted from innovation to surviving on handouts that the gracious government provides (follow corp income rates). SMEs in the US are dependent on govt. contracts. That is disgusting, but, unfortunately true.
Germany has nearly as many foreign born as the US. The difference is, they aren't all thrown into college. There is a strong apprenticeship program which I think would do incredibly well in the US.
You need to understand different cultures , supply chains.
Indeed you do, and the best way to make connections, and adjust to changes, is with a direct line to a decision maker.
I did recently see Consumer Reports auto special recently.. they all gave BMW , Mercedes and Audi even Porsche pretty low grades for quality, defects etc. And they're are typically pretty objective .. and usually praise the hell out of those companies.
Those aren't the hidden champions :)
convex
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
Polish banks are much more disciplined in their lending than Irish banks. The private and commercial banking sector aren't comparable.
Sure. The topic makes perfect sense when you look at political debate within the country. It's self defeating. Evil jews pointing out politics which make Poland weaker!
Though it is a lesson for Poland to learn, whether to join the Euro and have that kind of potential behind it, or to continue what it is doing now.
Polish banks are much more disciplined in their lending than Irish banks. The private and commercial banking sector aren't comparable.
Don't listen to the New York Times is a Jewish paper only talking bs about Poland
Sure. The topic makes perfect sense when you look at political debate within the country. It's self defeating. Evil jews pointing out politics which make Poland weaker!
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Yup, but less and less. You are starting to see a lot more innovation coming out of our "supplier nations".
Small to Medium Enterprise. Not VW and Siemens.
Not to actually make money. The hidden champions are mostly private companies...which is "crazy" today considering how much you could make floating a profitable company...and that's the exact reason that they're successful. Private ownership, management has the companies best interest at hand. That makes winners. Less distance between owner and worker. Better feedback system.
I hear you.. Well, I think still a lot of R&D is done by smaller companies in the US. Big companies outsource a lot of it. I'm pretty sure that Apple just bought the patent to the iPod, etc.
Yup, but less and less. You are starting to see a lot more innovation coming out of our "supplier nations".
What's an SME.. Small Market Entity?
Small to Medium Enterprise. Not VW and Siemens.
If there's hidden gems as you say, what's the problem.. they don't want the global presence or something? I know Europeans go about business in a lot different fashion. Less glitz and b.s., however sometimes you need that stuff.
Not to actually make money. The hidden champions are mostly private companies...which is "crazy" today considering how much you could make floating a profitable company...and that's the exact reason that they're successful. Private ownership, management has the companies best interest at hand. That makes winners. Less distance between owner and worker. Better feedback system.
convex
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
The Irish screwed themselves...disagree? Start a topic about it.
The Irish screwed themselves...disagree? Start a topic about it.
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Yup, and I agree with you on the US. There used to be quite a few hidden champions in the US. They were knocked out by regulation which favored huge companies (cost of compliance). Poland can absolutely not allow this to happen, or else it's doomed.
Yup, and I agree with you on the US. There used to be quite a few hidden champions in the US. They were knocked out by regulation which favored huge companies (cost of compliance). Poland can absolutely not allow this to happen, or else it's doomed.
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Yea, they are. But, the Austrians also do quite a bit aerospace wise that you don;t hear about. Same goes for Polish companies in manufacturing...and IT for that matter. Lots of SMEs making the money. Look at Germany, the big boys aren't driving the economy, it's the medium sized businesses. The ones building forklifts, bearings, rock crushers, panels for aircraft, screens for plasma tvs, etc. Poland should follow the same model.
Yea, they are. But, the Austrians also do quite a bit aerospace wise that you don;t hear about. Same goes for Polish companies in manufacturing...and IT for that matter. Lots of SMEs making the money. Look at Germany, the big boys aren't driving the economy, it's the medium sized businesses. The ones building forklifts, bearings, rock crushers, panels for aircraft, screens for plasma tvs, etc. Poland should follow the same model.
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
The winners are the brands you never hear about. Poland and Germany are very much alike here. Lots of hidden champions that you've never heard about. It's good that way :)
I'm not sure Poles have gravitated to that idea as of yet.
The winners are the brands you never hear about. Poland and Germany are very much alike here. Lots of hidden champions that you've never heard about. It's good that way :)
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Spirits are actually a good start. Sobieski with old man Willis, Belvedere, Chopin...
Spirits are actually a good start. Sobieski with old man Willis, Belvedere, Chopin...
convex
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
Holy bejeebus, you've just summed up the entire program in the title!
Holy bejeebus, you've just summed up the entire program in the title!
convex
28 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
No, of course not. Until Polish universities start ranking amongst the top in the world, parents will probably be apprehensive. Same goes for products, are there any Polish producers known for their quality around the world? I mean, for the latter, it's something measurable. Which Polish products should I as a German buy? Or I as a Frenchman, Italian, Swiss, etc?
No, of course not. Until Polish universities start ranking amongst the top in the world, parents will probably be apprehensive. Same goes for products, are there any Polish producers known for their quality around the world? I mean, for the latter, it's something measurable. Which Polish products should I as a German buy? Or I as a Frenchman, Italian, Swiss, etc?
convex
27 Nov 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Why rush when you have a beautiful country on the coast with some of the most expensive slip fees in the world? ...nah, just relax :)
Just don't get Montenegrins in to do the roadworks.
Why rush when you have a beautiful country on the coast with some of the most expensive slip fees in the world? ...nah, just relax :)
convex
27 Nov 2010
Work / part-time job in Poland needs work permit? [40]
Which would mean either he's not as well off as you, or a million times better off.
What does it matter? It was a simple question. Poland was the so called "3rd world" a couple of years back.
Which would mean either he's not as well off as you, or a million times better off.
Are you from 3rd world country?
What does it matter? It was a simple question. Poland was the so called "3rd world" a couple of years back.
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
I've never seen a star or Orlen station in Germany... On a side note, I stop at the place that looks like it has clean bathrooms..
So they are actually using the Orlen brand name too, between others...and I too have no idea why they should have problems, and of course they don't have any!
I've never seen a star or Orlen station in Germany... On a side note, I stop at the place that looks like it has clean bathrooms..
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Ask Zeti, her post :) Read a bit further up in the thread..
Ask Zeti, her post :) Read a bit further up in the thread..
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Indeed if it was advertised as Smyk (Polish brand) anywhere outside of Poland, you'd probably have the same reaction. There is an active thread about Poland and branding....
Genau, but Orlen, that would go over quite well in Germany. They didn't buy anyone out. I don't know why there was a need to change the brand....
It was about business not about Germans :)
Indeed if it was advertised as Smyk (Polish brand) anywhere outside of Poland, you'd probably have the same reaction. There is an active thread about Poland and branding....
As I showed, BP aquired Aral and kept an in Germany well known brand name (since 1924), the same with Spiele-Max instead of changing it to unknown "Smyk".
Genau, but Orlen, that would go over quite well in Germany. They didn't buy anyone out. I don't know why there was a need to change the brand....
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
But fuel? How many Germans can even name a Polish brand? I think Orlen would do well in Germany as "Orlen". If the stores were nice, no one cares. Looks like quality=perception of quality.
Expensive goods on the other hand are thought about much more before buying, names and images are most important!
But fuel? How many Germans can even name a Polish brand? I think Orlen would do well in Germany as "Orlen". If the stores were nice, no one cares. Looks like quality=perception of quality.
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
In Poland, "Pingo Doce" is operated as "Biedronka". Same concept.
In Poland, "Pingo Doce" is operated as "Biedronka". Same concept.
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
Exxon is Esso...
Those brands are trying to get as much of a "feel good" sensation from the consumers as possible. Their entire reason for being is to get money, nothing else. Path of least resistance...
Do you think it's a question of trust? Chinese products are purchased without a second thought.
Exxon is Esso...
Those brands are trying to get as much of a "feel good" sensation from the consumers as possible. Their entire reason for being is to get money, nothing else. Path of least resistance...
Do you think it's a question of trust? Chinese products are purchased without a second thought.
convex
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]
BP does business in Germany under the "Aral" brand.
I wonder how many other such case there are...
BP does business in Germany under the "Aral" brand.
convex
26 Nov 2010
News / New Polish Light Tank - Anders [74]
The Leopard and the Anders aren't meant for the same mission.
*sigh*, I see 1200 smoldering heaps of twisted metal if crap did make contact with the fan... Tanks, in the open...every ground attack pilots dream.
Why don't you buy more Leopards??? They are the best and you make your neighbour happy...
The Leopard and the Anders aren't meant for the same mission.
Kinda like cavalry - imagine 1200 Anders Light Tanks charging through Polish lowlands!
*sigh*, I see 1200 smoldering heaps of twisted metal if crap did make contact with the fan... Tanks, in the open...every ground attack pilots dream.