Love / Very disappointed in Polish women. They prefer Spanish men. [24]


Me neither. Anyone feeling the need to compare nationalities - probably - hasn't scored at all.

Love / "Marian" complex of Polish women [16]


Actually...there's plenty of those types around at the minute ;)

It's quite amusing to see how many of them have suddenly appeared in the centre of the city, dressed to impress so to speak.

Real Estate / What do you pay in rent/mortgage in Poland? [144]


Haven't you figured out yet that Fuzzy had a hard life in Poland and is desperately trying to prove to himself that it's the country that failed him, not himself?

Heck, the poor man didn't even know about the existence of drive through restaurants, which tells you about how much he actually got around.

All his comments about "goracy kubek" seem to be personal experience, too.

Law / PESEL urgently need - Current order of applications? [10]


Correct. It can be done on the same day, however. Usually the de-registration and re-registration is done at the same time. You then have to go back for the PESEL a couple of weeks later once it's created.

Law / Investing money in Poland - what are the best areas / ways to invest private money? [23]

Is it difficult to set up/run a Delaware company from outside of the US?

UK, Ireland / Polish immigrants in the UK - the next generation [87]


From your link : gov.uk/apply-for-a-uk-residence-card


Boom!

The only time that the registration certificate comes into play in the UK is when you want a non-EEA family member to join you. You must then formally exercise your "treaty rights" to do so - but this is a formality.

So - for Poles - it simply isn't required at all.

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]

It could be that the real estate agents are getting very afraid - and thus they're dropping prices now to make more money before the law changes.

(the law will change soon - and the profession will become deregulated)

Life / A loss to Krakow. [20]


Why do you assume that the director is supporting the Government, especially in a heavy PiS city like Krakow?


Could be that they simply aren't interested - is the zoo there owned by the city?

Life / A loss to Krakow. [20]


No idea. The aquarium is definitely closing by the way (just checked with someone who knows this sort of thing) - so the story might be true enough.

Life / A loss to Krakow. [20]

Is it the same guy who owns several hostels too? I think I know who he is...

That's probably entirely due to the PAN paying diabolically low salaries, even by Polish standards.

Work / Salary of architects or building engineers in Poland cities [12]


There are no salaries for non-Polish speakers.

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]


Very very common, I'd say. There is a very weird habit of being afraid to take less money - I've seen it in other areas, too.

I reckon the problem will get worse as Babcia dies - more and more young people (without a clue) will suddenly inherit property and will demand ridiculous prices.

One can only hope that the forthcoming reforms coming in real estate agencies will change things dramatically.

News / British senior politician compares Poland to South Africa during apartheid [129]


Even the players themselves say that they've been victims of racism in the past. Do keep trying.


Could that be because the Polish teacher training system is somewhat of a joke and it in no way prepares students for the reality of the classroom?

A friend of mine (totally monolingual) obtained the 'right to teach' by attending an EU-funded pedagogical course. 80% attendance was required, no exams and assessment. And the first stage was completed on the basis of made-up paperwork, hastily compiled at the end of the first year. He now has full rights to teach in the EU, despite actually learning nothing.

UK, Ireland / Are british getting ready to expell "Eastern Europeans" ? [16]


Win-win for everyone, don't you think? ;)

I'm certainly quite happy that much of the unemployed were exported to the UK - less for me to support!


Been reading much of your own posts, have we?

Travel / Free tennis courts in Wroclaw? [3]

I know it's rather oldfashioned, but you could just pick up the phone and ask. They do speak English in Poland, you know.

News / British senior politician compares Poland to South Africa during apartheid [129]


I'd agree with this, actually. The amount of football-related violence in general that seems to go unpunished is unbelievable.

It's changing, but until every single act of football-related violence is punished severely, it's not going to go away.

(off topic, slightly, but there was a riot last night in Poznan)

UK, Ireland / Are british getting ready to expell "Eastern Europeans" ? [16]


I think you ought to be more appreciative towards a country that took in much of your unemployable village peasants.


He seems completely obsessed with Britain, don't you think?

I'd say it's a certainty that he's working in a factory, perhaps as the son of a Polish immigrant. It certainly explains all the anger towards the UK - because - you know, his father told him about how great Poland was in his time.

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]


No. The price increases are also down to other reasons, such as salaries dramatically rising in some areas and the simple emergence of a middle class.


You've completely failed to take into account that the mortgage lending criteria were considerably toughened at the start of the year.

Work / Going to be teaching English in Krakow Poland (Tefl certification); service advertizing, taxes [9]

Indeed. If he wants to try being unemployed in Poland, Krakow is a great place to start.

Law / Tourist visa to Poland for Indian citizen, invitation letter. [57]


Or just book two weeks accommodation, prove his income, get health insurance and make sure that it's obvious that it's just a holiday.

Travel / Lodz to Poznan (trains?) [7]


Yes, it's possible.

Train :

Lodz Kaliska to Kutno, Regio train, Depart 14:22 arrive 15:49
Kutno to Poznan, EC train, depart 16:05 arrive 17:28

Total ticket price - 103.50zl.

Life / Which services is Poland still waiting for? [218]


So why didn't you?

The fact that they don't come "as standard" is much to do with the climate not requiring them.


You certainly must have been if you didn't know about the existence of 10zl bug screens and drive through restaurants.

Travel / Will I get instantly laid with my American accent when I speak Polish? [30]


I'd say that girls will be thoroughly excited by the prospect of meeting an American who can also speak their languages.

Most girls can't speak English very well (they're more into traditional things, like homemaking and cooking in PL) - so your Polish skills will be a great help!

Just make sure they understand that you have options.

Life / Which services is Poland still waiting for? [218]


Then...install an air conditioning unit.


Your flat didn't have them because you'd be expected to buy them yourself. That's quite normal in Poland - people prefer to highly customise their flats themselves rather than letting the developer do it. They're so incredibly cheap and easy to install that a child could do it.

As for not seeing windows with them - where on earth were you hanging out? Tell you what - I'll be in Wroclaw soon - I'll take pictures of bug screens in/around the Rynek for you.


I can think of several in Poznan. Perhaps you simply didn't look in the right places?

UK, Ireland / Polish immigrants in the UK - the next generation [87]


Totally wrong.

In the UK, while an EEA Residence Certificate exists, there is absolutely no obligation to hold one. In fact, the UK Border Agency makes it clear that such registration is entirely voluntary.

Law / British man Marrying Polish Woman in POLAND [29]


Yep, usually no more than 6 months old.


The same priest that married us did the pre-marriage classes, so you can imagine that they were actually quite good fun :D

The stuff on "natural contraception" was a great laugh, it was done in one class by this psycho guy. I gave up listening after he started ranting about Stalin, Lenin and Mickiewicz :/

USA, Canada / Marriage certificate required for Polish passport (I'm a Polish-American) [9]


If they're asking for it - they're asking for it. It might not be legal, or correct - but it's usually just much easier to give them what they want.

But as Harry wisely says - ask for the legal basis on which they base the request. Everything (if legal) has a basis in law - they cannot ask for something imaginary. However, if they're asking for it (and they will have plenty of experience with such people) - then it suggests that there may indeed be a legal requirement for you to obtain a Polish marriage certificate.

I wonder how you'd obtain such a thing, however...

Law / British man Marrying Polish Woman in POLAND [29]

Indeed, and it's also quite possible that the priest will demand additional (non-compulsory in the eyes of the church, but compulsory in his eyes) paperwork/requirements.

Life / Moving to Poland - what is the most important thing I need to do, once I'm in Poland? [51]

No obligation to exchange an EU licence - and in fact, there is little benefit unless you're a permanent resident. Temporary residents must pay fines "on the spot" - and also get points. Other licence holders must pay on the spot - but no points, unless you're stupid enough to tell them that you have a PESEL.

Genealogy / Being ashamed of Polish ancestry? [156]


Biased article?

I urge you not to be so utterly precious and instead read it for what it is - an observation that both sides need to start growing up and stop acting like children.