News / How will BREXIT affect the immigrants in UK and Poland. [1114]

I did hear that if Britain pulls out of the EU - all non-British nationals will have to apply for a 'working visa'.
All British nationals currently in Poland will also have to apply for visas.
All British nationals wanting to visit Poland as tourists will have to apply for a tourist visa, in the same way as all Polish nationals wanting to visit Britain will have to apply for a 'tourist visa'.

The only people who will decide on Britain's future in the EU are those who will bother to get off their behind and go and VOTE. Every vote WILL count. The campaign will no doubt, get REALLY UGLY in the next few weeks. All dirty washing and all skeletons in the cupboards will see the light of day. There are thousands of people who are working on digging out dirt.

Life / Whats that thing when Polish people take a shot of vodka by locking arms and after saying first names? [20]

I remember hearing Ms. Bardot (French actres somwhat known) saying that the worst thing her father ever did to her, was to tell her she was to address him as 'Pan' (in French).

And just to make it clear - not everyone in Poland is under 30 years old. I take on board that in multi-national companies the form 'ty' (you) could be used, but never ever when you go and buy something in a shop, when you ask someone for directions or anything else. We are not talking about any other country and what people do there - we are talking about Poland where this form exists and is well used. There is also another form (wy) (you in the plural) which is used in villages to older people.

Life / Whats that thing when Polish people take a shot of vodka by locking arms and after saying first names? [20]


Just try it. If anyone would 'dare' to call me by my first name, they would get such a dressing down, they would have 'ants in their pants'. Many people, even after 20-30 years of knowing each other call themselves 'Pan, Pani', even when they are in the throws of an extremely verbal exchange of words.

@Lyzko,
Yes, you are right, it is the Bruederschaft trinken.

Travel / BBC'S Hairy Bikers come to Poland [13]

The episode has been shown previously. Presents a good view of Polish hospitality.

Life / Whats that thing when Polish people take a shot of vodka by locking arms and after saying first names? [20]

Yes, this practice still exists and is done frequently. I think it is called brudershaft - or something similar.
You do this when you want to start calling someone by their first name and referring to them by 'ty' (you) (instead of Pan, Pani). To a Polish person, calling them by their first name (Adam, Ewa, Gosia, franek, whatever) is a great insult unless you have gone through this practice.

Law / How to bring your savings to Poland [9]

Read up on this please. I think you can bring to Poland the equivalent of 10,000 Euros (in cash) without any trouble, but if any official asks you, you must tell him. Chances are that you do not intend to bring this much.

Real Estate / Real Estate Help - Private Rental of Apartment in Poland / Obtaining Deeds [6]

@ dolphin0
You do not need to have the actual deeds in your hands (for selling a property) as long as your name is actually registered on them as being the rightful owner. (This is called Ksiega Wieczysta). The notary who undertakes the transaction will ensure that the deeds are clear of any debts attached to it. You will need to go through a notary (Notariusz) when conducting the sale, so I would not worry about it beforehand.

News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]

In Poland the ONLY person who will DECIDE on everything for everyone is the Prezes (Jaroslaw Kaczynski). No one else. He is the ONE who has more power than the Prime Minister or the President of Poland.

Democracy is alive and well in Poland - ONE person decides and everyone has to do his bidding.

Law / Advice on rights for an unborn child in Poland [23]

In order to have any RIGHTS as a father, you must PROVE to the court that you are paying for the child.
If your name is not on the birth certificate, you CAN go to Court....but you will be liable for the CHILD. Usually 15% of your net salary.

Get all the evidence you can now. Keep all records relating to any purchases. Never give her cash and always make her sign for everything.

Love / Polish traditions and customs in a relationship - payments [39]

Sorry, my mistake. What a stupid mistake to make. I meant to say ...everything you OWN..
She'll probably tell everyone how she had to save to pay for the fertility treatment, how badly you treated her, how you were never there....

Heart rules your head....well then, stay with her and DO NOT grumble...be happy that she is with you. Give her everything you OWN...because my dear, you will be paying her for the rest of your life.

Do not wake up one day, when she's taken you to the cleaners...and give us the excuse 'that you loved her'. She doesn't love you and it's debatable whether she ever has...You know it and we all know it. You MUST really enjoy being a mug being taken for a ride.

Love / Polish traditions and customs in a relationship - payments [39]

In your position I would seek legal advice IMMEDIATELY. When you get divorced, she will get all her savings, and half of everything you owe. I bet she keeps a record of any money she has given you.

Do you really see your life with her for the next 20 years?
If 'yes', then put up with the situation and shut up about it. Your bed - you lie on it.
If not, get a divorce immediately.

Study / Medical exemption from a Polish doctor to justify my absence - Hospital Warsaw. [12]

I've read the whole thread very carefully.
In my case, my problem was that I only hold a British passport (with the EHIC card), but I needed a prescription from a doctor. This was not an emergency or any other doctor/hospital treatment. I understand that in case where an emergency happens, (e.g. you get knocked down, you fall and break your leg), Polish NFZ treatment is covered, but before any treatment is offered (unless life-threatening), this has to be agreed with your own holiday insurance company.

I know of a man who had an unexpected heart attack, he went to hospital and the treatment he received was speedy and excellent - he said that had he been in Scotland (where he came from) he would have been dead.

Life / Medical / Healthcare Questions in smaller towns in Poland [10]

I had 4 of my teeth out (at different times) without any gas, just some injections and voila...all was well. This was in a private dentist in Krakow. Cost approx. 200-300 pln each).

Study / Medical exemption from a Polish doctor to justify my absence - Hospital Warsaw. [12]

All I can say is that when I needed a prescription (I knew exactly which items I needed), I had to find a private doctor (cost 100 pln) for him to write me a prescription, which I paid in full at a cost of 25 pln. I could not buy the items myself as they needed to be on prescription.

It is unlikely that a Polish doctor from NFZ will issue 'a note' for nothing. That was my point.

Study / Medical exemption from a Polish doctor to justify my absence - Hospital Warsaw. [12]

The EHIC card is for treatment only. It is not for a doctor to do a sick-note excusing you from anything. You will have to find a private doctor (approx cost 100-150 pln) who will do such a note for you.

And if, perchance you do have to use a przychodnia, make sure that you have your Passport with you and evidence of where you live.

Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]

>>>>it has to be the negative attitude which many Poles adopt by default.
This is an inherently fundamental part of being a Polish person. Even if things go well, or extremely well - they always have to find a downside to it.

The other is - never smile and never ever look happy (your neighbour might think you are up to something).
This is like Cassandra all over again.

Real Estate / Why are toilets and sinks in Poland always separated by a door? [33]

You find evidence of 'the doors' at Polish airports, esp. Balice in Krakow.

Study / Primary school education for children (PRIVATE) [14]

My best advice would be to go and actually visit all the schools in your area, talk to the parents - get their opinions.
I understand exactly where you are coming from - but remember, a private school is in reality a business for profit. Whether they have the best teachers (seek opinion from parents outside the school) is debatable.

Study / Primary school education for children (PRIVATE) [14]

Is there nothing on the web to suggest that such schools exist, how much they charge, their results, what happens to students afterwards?

Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]

A man who has never been hungry, will never understand a hungry man.

Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]

Re: nettles. I was advised by my doctor to have nettle tea as nettles contain a lot of IRON necessary for good blood.

Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]

Nowhere in my post did I say that it is the English language, which prospective employers may seek. Please read my posts carefully. The Indian population speak at least 25 different languages and business may be connected with firms speaking one of those languages. Do not assume that ALL business is connected in the English language.

Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]

1. It may just happen that for certain functions (communication with foreign clients) a native speaker is required and that's why the jobs are offered to those native speakers.

2. There may not be sufficient calibre of candidates with the required experience to fill advertised positions.
3. Everybody sells themselves on the labour market - it is just a question of money.

Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]

I will add my two pennies worth. In Poland, (my personal view) I find that people are judged on their financial situation, that is what they do or do not possess. If you have a flat/apartment, the first thing is how much you paid for it, how much could you sell it for, but nobody wants to know how much money you used to get it to its current state. With them it's only the bottom line that counts.

There are good and bad people everywhere, people that CARE about you and people that will STAB you in the back. This goes on everywhere.

I have a maxim in life: Always know who (the type of person/character) you are talking to, get them to open up and tell you everything about themselves, how great they are, how well educated, how financially settled - this gives you an idea of their character. You just keep quiet and admire their achievements.

Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]

Sometimes large corporations have dealings with people who speak a language which requires speakers from other countries. It is a question of supply and demand.

What I find really strange, is that employment agencies find these candidates (concentrating on the financial side) and they will do everything so that the agency gets their 10 or 15 percent cut. They do not care about the candidate at all.

In Krakow I have seen at the most 10 people from the Indian Continent.

Law / WORK/LIFE - BRITISH RELOCATING TO POLAND. What are the steps? [3]

As a British citizen (i.e. with a British passport) you have a RIGHT to live and WORK in Poland.
I think that if you want to stay longer than 3 months (in one go) you need to register. In order to register you need a flat and an official paper from the landlord to say that you are staying there. They are reluctant to do this, as this may mean that the city will know that they have a tenant and they may have to pay tax.

Get the job and get them (Human resources) to help you obtaining a PESEL.
You can open a bank account anytime, I have Polish bank accounts (and I am a British subject resident in Britain).

Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]

>>>>>>>I have been offered 15000 PLN gross/month in Krakow? after tax it would be around 11000 PLN. Is it a good salary?

I too, find this question VERY INSENSITIVE, when this whole forum is littered with salary scales, earnings, flat costs and how people have to manage on one fifth of what you will have a month.

Law / Polish wife in the UK cheated on me. Divorce - what now of the kids? [15]

To my way of thinking...if the marriage was wonderful for both parties, the wife would not go and seek solace in someone else's arms.

You need really good evidence i.e. photographs, video film - something to prove that they were actually copulating and not just 'chatting'.

Law / Polish wife in the UK cheated on me. Divorce - what now of the kids? [15]

You need to file in the country where you were married.
Infidelity is now so common on both sides - no one will even bat an eyelid. This is not a good reason for divorce.

Work / Salary for a senior software engineer in Poland [195]

Vijaj,
The salary of 6.5K was gross, you will get about 4K. It's enough to survive on. Search this forum for how much things cost. You will NOT be able to save much (if at all).