delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
News / How Polish diaspora see future of Poland? as ethnic Polish state or just Polish in origin? [120]
To many people in Poland, calling for "Slavic unity" is treasonous at best. Or have you forgotten that there are millions of people in Poland who suffered under Communism in some way and do not want to embrace any ideas of "Unity" with other Slavs?
If you care to notice, there are no purely "Slavic" alliances that Poland is involved with. You've got the Visegrad Group - which had Hungary. You've got the regional defence schemes, one of which involves Lithuania and Ukraine. You've also got such things as the Baltic Sea Partnership, which contains many non-Slavic nations. Even the Weimar Triangle contains Germany and France.
To many people in Poland, calling for "Slavic unity" is treasonous at best. Or have you forgotten that there are millions of people in Poland who suffered under Communism in some way and do not want to embrace any ideas of "Unity" with other Slavs?
If you care to notice, there are no purely "Slavic" alliances that Poland is involved with. You've got the Visegrad Group - which had Hungary. You've got the regional defence schemes, one of which involves Lithuania and Ukraine. You've also got such things as the Baltic Sea Partnership, which contains many non-Slavic nations. Even the Weimar Triangle contains Germany and France.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / If America is so bad, why move here? [254]
Blimey, I didn't just read this, did I?
The US has very much adopted the British attitude of "well, maybe" - I'd say. No bad thing for America.
The visa issue now is mostly about respect. It rankles many Poles that Poland has been a very good and dependable ally of the US for 20 years now and is still treated with a marked lack of respect. Face it, the US has never been a very good or dependable ally for Poland (and many other countries).
Blimey, I didn't just read this, did I?
The US has very much adopted the British attitude of "well, maybe" - I'd say. No bad thing for America.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
The country was weak, no matter how you put it. It was divided internally, and there was much internal strife. Generally not what one would call "strong" - strong was Poland-Lithuania in 1600.
I'd say that a foreign king waltzing in and saying "right, I'll have that" was as conquered as it gets.
Poland was invaded but she wasn't "conquered" during these years.
The country was weak, no matter how you put it. It was divided internally, and there was much internal strife. Generally not what one would call "strong" - strong was Poland-Lithuania in 1600.
Poland had her problems during this period but remained an unconquered nation until the latter part of the 18th century.
I'd say that a foreign king waltzing in and saying "right, I'll have that" was as conquered as it gets.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
News / How Polish diaspora see future of Poland? as ethnic Polish state or just Polish in origin? [120]
Crow, behave.
Crow, behave.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
It's actually hilarious - I wonder where the culture of getting drunk came from with the American Poles, because it's certainly not something practiced by real Polish people. Could it be that they just took the traditions from where they came from?
Jealous? Most of us would never dream of drinking anything heavy on Christmas Eve, and we would have more respect than to dare show up at the local church while "bombed" out of our skull. If that's what you guys do - well, no wonder you get ridiculed and mocked by Polish people.
If you guys are getting wasted on Christmas Eve, fair play to you - but don't ever claim that it's "Polish".
Where? Not in Poland...
But their <insert Ukrainian word for grandmother here> told them that they're not!
It's actually hilarious - I wonder where the culture of getting drunk came from with the American Poles, because it's certainly not something practiced by real Polish people. Could it be that they just took the traditions from where they came from?
Hahahaha the forum's douchebags are jealous when Polonians party!
Jealous? Most of us would never dream of drinking anything heavy on Christmas Eve, and we would have more respect than to dare show up at the local church while "bombed" out of our skull. If that's what you guys do - well, no wonder you get ridiculed and mocked by Polish people.
If you guys are getting wasted on Christmas Eve, fair play to you - but don't ever claim that it's "Polish".
So I wonder why there is so much alcohol consumed at Christmas time..
Where? Not in Poland...
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
I've always thought that there's a strong social stigma about drinking anything heavy on this day, and anything more than wine is an utter no-no.
Imagine turning up at a church after drinking! The shame...
No doubt traditional for Ukrainians abroad.
In the last few days I've been asking for a show of hands among my students on whether or not their families drink on Christmas Eve. These are university students, so their parents must be in their forties and fifties. About 40% declared that alcohol (mostly wine) was allowed at Christmas dinner, but in moderation. When asked if their grandparents drank on this day 100% said no.
I've always thought that there's a strong social stigma about drinking anything heavy on this day, and anything more than wine is an utter no-no.
I wonder why...
Imagine turning up at a church after drinking! The shame...
Sounds nothing like Polish Christmas.
No doubt traditional for Ukrainians abroad.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
Strong?
Des, you do need to take some Polish history classes.
Let's see...it was a bit of a mess for around 200 years between the 12th and 14th centuries, divided and weak. It was subject to plenty of invasions, too - it wasn't "strong".
Now, it gained strength with the Jagiellonians, and the establishment of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth consolidated that. But it didn't last for long - we started to see the Commonwealth fall apart by the mid 17th century, and the 18th century was well, not a happy time. The way that the Saxons could control the country was a great shame, too.
Really, Poland was only a strong country from the start of the Jagiellonian era through to around 1650. That's about 300 years at most.
Ironic, and thoroughly unsurprising.
Strong?
Des, you do need to take some Polish history classes.
Let's see...it was a bit of a mess for around 200 years between the 12th and 14th centuries, divided and weak. It was subject to plenty of invasions, too - it wasn't "strong".
Now, it gained strength with the Jagiellonians, and the establishment of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth consolidated that. But it didn't last for long - we started to see the Commonwealth fall apart by the mid 17th century, and the 18th century was well, not a happy time. The way that the Saxons could control the country was a great shame, too.
Really, Poland was only a strong country from the start of the Jagiellonian era through to around 1650. That's about 300 years at most.
shows that he too is ignorant regarding Polish history.
Ironic, and thoroughly unsurprising.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
You do realise that the average Polish kid is as much "Heinz 57" as the rest of them?
In my recollection, many Detroit area kids of Polish extraction felt superior because unlike their Heinz 57 classmates they got their presents right after the Wigilia supper.
You do realise that the average Polish kid is as much "Heinz 57" as the rest of them?
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / If America is so bad, why move here? [254]
Ugh. Don't try and use Polish if you can't use it properly!
You could start by....visiting Poland!
Yes, I suppose the lack of gun crime, the lack of racial tension and the lack of masses of fat people is unusual.
Śhviąt
Ugh. Don't try and use Polish if you can't use it properly!
We are now Americans with a Polish ancestory that we hope to keep alive.
You could start by....visiting Poland!
Just remember that Americans find Poles behavior as unusual compared to our society.
Yes, I suppose the lack of gun crime, the lack of racial tension and the lack of masses of fat people is unusual.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
As far as I've gathered, alcohol is generally a no-no, but even if you do drink, getting "bombed" is about as uncultured as it gets.
As far as I've gathered, alcohol is generally a no-no, but even if you do drink, getting "bombed" is about as uncultured as it gets.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Do I have to do something to start receiving mail in Poland? (moved from the US) [33]
Gah, Royal Mail. Don't get me started on them - they get everything delivered to Poland, but there's some mysterious black hole in the UK that causes everything to either be sent really quickly to Poland or to take forever.
Last thing I got sent was tracked all the way, and it was stuck at Heathrow for about 5 days without any sort of logic whatsoever.
My impression is that (like everything here really) - it all depends on your local area. My local post office is fantastic, nothing goes missing, they're flexible with keeping things if you're on holiday, etc - but other ones seem to be shockingly bad. Warsaw in particular seems to be awful - it actually takes longer to send something there from Poznan than it does to send it to the UK!
Royal Mail do the same thing but they even use agent provocateurs, as a friend of mine nearly found out to his cost.
Gah, Royal Mail. Don't get me started on them - they get everything delivered to Poland, but there's some mysterious black hole in the UK that causes everything to either be sent really quickly to Poland or to take forever.
Last thing I got sent was tracked all the way, and it was stuck at Heathrow for about 5 days without any sort of logic whatsoever.
My impression is that (like everything here really) - it all depends on your local area. My local post office is fantastic, nothing goes missing, they're flexible with keeping things if you're on holiday, etc - but other ones seem to be shockingly bad. Warsaw in particular seems to be awful - it actually takes longer to send something there from Poznan than it does to send it to the UK!
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
News / Amnesty to Illegal immigrants in Poland [102]
Like you destroyed Canada?
I seem to recall you saying that you're unemployed - so you're the worst form of immigrant, a parasite.
Incidentally, most illegals in Poland are Ukrainian/Belarusian.
DESTROY OUR LAND.
Like you destroyed Canada?
I seem to recall you saying that you're unemployed - so you're the worst form of immigrant, a parasite.
Incidentally, most illegals in Poland are Ukrainian/Belarusian.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
He doesn't have a choice - his wife wants back and that's that.
Don't forget that while you can earn very well in those countries, the cost of living is also astronomical.
IMO if you're going to move and go through the all this you might as well pick somewhere that has the highest chance of rewards in terms of financial security and a quality of life.
He doesn't have a choice - his wife wants back and that's that.
Don't forget that while you can earn very well in those countries, the cost of living is also astronomical.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Life / Do I have to do something to start receiving mail in Poland? (moved from the US) [33]
A quick google search for "USPS stealing mail" reveals plenty of results, including news stories about USPS employees stealing mail.
That's why we don't send valuable things via national postal systems. It's a basic rule - postal systems are for post, courier services are for valuables.
I don't even send (in Europe) important documents by anything other than courier.
A quick google search for "USPS stealing mail" reveals plenty of results, including news stories about USPS employees stealing mail.
Somehow, some way, when I go to Poland, it happens all the time.
That's why we don't send valuable things via national postal systems. It's a basic rule - postal systems are for post, courier services are for valuables.
I don't even send (in Europe) important documents by anything other than courier.
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Travel / ARE POLISH NIGHTCLUBS UNSAFE? [11]
Oh, they are enforced. The problem is that the regulations can be ignored if the firemaster just so happens to be friends with the owner.
An interesting case study for you - examine why hostels aren't bound by hotel fire regulations ;)
Fire regualtions don't exist in Poland and if they do, they are not enforced
Oh, they are enforced. The problem is that the regulations can be ignored if the firemaster just so happens to be friends with the owner.
An interesting case study for you - examine why hostels aren't bound by hotel fire regulations ;)
delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Polonia / Belarus in comparison to Polska? [5]
Actually, the same system exists in much of Europe, except you don't see it. For instance, in Schengen countries, the police will routinely visit accommodation providers to find out who's staying - and in some countries, it's reported automatically. Croatia has the same system too - and foreigners do get fined for failing to register.
Anyway, I have some Belarusian friends, and they tell me the same thing - as long as you don't go looking for trouble, Belarus is a safe country.
I'd love to go out of curiosity, although I gather it could be a bit dodgy i.e. foreigners have to report to the local police station when visiting.
Actually, the same system exists in much of Europe, except you don't see it. For instance, in Schengen countries, the police will routinely visit accommodation providers to find out who's staying - and in some countries, it's reported automatically. Croatia has the same system too - and foreigners do get fined for failing to register.
Anyway, I have some Belarusian friends, and they tell me the same thing - as long as you don't go looking for trouble, Belarus is a safe country.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Life / Do I have to do something to start receiving mail in Poland? (moved from the US) [33]
Odd, what makes you think they weren't stolen by the USPS or others? Do you know the routing that the packages took?
Odd, what makes you think they weren't stolen by the USPS or others? Do you know the routing that the packages took?
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Law / How to register a new business in Poland [129]
What utter crap - find a new accountant sharpish. I've never heard something so absolutely ridiculous - while there are some professions that can be practiced only by people suitably qualified, it's probably unlikely that you're hiring him to do such a thing.
Nothing. There are some records you should keep, but these are nothing to do with the accountant. The only time she should intervene is if you're attempting to give a certain type of contract illegally.
I'd look at making a break now if you can - family friends are more trouble than they're worth.
I see what you're saying, but if she's feeding you rubbish advice like this, what is she doing with your records?
The son-in-law will become an employee after Christmas and has just been asked by my accountant to bring his qualification papers into her office, and "BTW what are they?"
What utter crap - find a new accountant sharpish. I've never heard something so absolutely ridiculous - while there are some professions that can be practiced only by people suitably qualified, it's probably unlikely that you're hiring him to do such a thing.
What does it have to do with her, or the state?
Nothing. There are some records you should keep, but these are nothing to do with the accountant. The only time she should intervene is if you're attempting to give a certain type of contract illegally.
I agree with you that yes 'HR' records are between me and him, so I'm not sure if she want to generate more work or is obsessed with 'they' and wants to make sure that she can't get into trouble.
I'd look at making a break now if you can - family friends are more trouble than they're worth.
I see what you're saying, but if she's feeding you rubbish advice like this, what is she doing with your records?
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
Well - one reason to choose Poland is that there is much more opportunity here than elsewhere.
I'm head of an English department here - it wouldn't have happened so quickly in Switzerland or the Scandinavian countries. I value position more than money - so for me, Poland makes sense now.
Or got lucky (I make no bones about it - my current job was through being in the right place at the right time doing the right thing for the right people).
Where's cms? Would doing ACCA without working in the job actually be worth anything?
If so, I wouldn't mind trying it just for something different to do. I did quite a few modules on finance in the past, and the past papers don't look too difficult.
This sounds like a grand idea. If you're going to move to the continent why not find a place where the average salary (40k-50k CHF) is a heck of a lot higher than where your from? Or what about the Scandanavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)? These countries have low unemployment and high salaries.
Well - one reason to choose Poland is that there is much more opportunity here than elsewhere.
I'm head of an English department here - it wouldn't have happened so quickly in Switzerland or the Scandinavian countries. I value position more than money - so for me, Poland makes sense now.
You have guys on PF that know the English language business inside out, they survive only because they have established a solid database.
Or got lucky (I make no bones about it - my current job was through being in the right place at the right time doing the right thing for the right people).
Can I ask if you are qualified in anything, if not, could you study for ACCA exams in Poland. English teaching would be okay for a few years, but it would help you to have a plan to have a job that you like instead of just for the money.
Where's cms? Would doing ACCA without working in the job actually be worth anything?
If so, I wouldn't mind trying it just for something different to do. I did quite a few modules on finance in the past, and the past papers don't look too difficult.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
See - I don't mean to be nasty to him, but this is the kind of thing that can destroy relationships. Babcia knows her way and doesn't want to change from it, but he knows it's utter nonsense - but he can't say anything to Babcia because she's giving them a place to stay. So - human nature - he gets into a row with his wife, and his wife refuses to say anything to her mother - because it's her mother.
It can even be as simple as what the child eats - we're told that salt is a big no-no, but Poles throw it in food by the bucketload. Father gets annoyed that Babcia is feeding the kid salt-laden food, but the mother won't say anything because "it tastes better and never hurt me". Again - big row.
Tom - take one piece of advice from me. Never trust anyone in Poland until you know them well, not even your own in-laws.
See - I don't mean to be nasty to him, but this is the kind of thing that can destroy relationships. Babcia knows her way and doesn't want to change from it, but he knows it's utter nonsense - but he can't say anything to Babcia because she's giving them a place to stay. So - human nature - he gets into a row with his wife, and his wife refuses to say anything to her mother - because it's her mother.
It can even be as simple as what the child eats - we're told that salt is a big no-no, but Poles throw it in food by the bucketload. Father gets annoyed that Babcia is feeding the kid salt-laden food, but the mother won't say anything because "it tastes better and never hurt me". Again - big row.
Tom - take one piece of advice from me. Never trust anyone in Poland until you know them well, not even your own in-laws.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
I'm struggling to see anyone on here who doesn't say the same things.
I've seen several very similar cases end in tears here - all of them broke apart after the female realised that the man simply wasn't living up to her expectations. The family expected more, the wife expected more, etc etc.
Honestly, his biggest problem is not work, but the mentality.
I'm struggling to see anyone on here who doesn't say the same things.
I've seen several very similar cases end in tears here - all of them broke apart after the female realised that the man simply wasn't living up to her expectations. The family expected more, the wife expected more, etc etc.
Honestly, his biggest problem is not work, but the mentality.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / American father's son is in Poland, [he's] told to pay child support.... [30]
To be honest, Mr Watkins is a bit strange - I had some correspondence with him about a year ago, and he had some weird issues going on. He asked what I could do to help, and I told him to make his way to Poland and I'd do everything to help him. He was strangely reluctant - instead going off on weird tangents.
Not saying that all are like this, but I'd hesitate to use him as a good example.
Unsurprisingly, the Polish court has ruled in favour of the mother.
Canadian dad in Poland wants his sons back.
To be honest, Mr Watkins is a bit strange - I had some correspondence with him about a year ago, and he had some weird issues going on. He asked what I could do to help, and I told him to make his way to Poland and I'd do everything to help him. He was strangely reluctant - instead going off on weird tangents.
Not saying that all are like this, but I'd hesitate to use him as a good example.
Unsurprisingly, the Polish court has ruled in favour of the mother.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
Because I know the market in Poland pretty well?
Look at his posts - and then compare to the typical Polish learner who expects perfection from their teachers. He wouldn't get away with spelling mistakes or dodgy grammar in the classroom - they would be straight to the director to complain - and he would be out on his ass. I remember being interrogated as to why I had to check a word in the dictionary during a class - Polish students simply aren't forgiving at all. Even worse - they will smile and pretend everything is ok, only to stab you in the back.
The problem is that in a big city, you can get away with a couple of *******. In a place like Zory, quite the opposite.
(and - honestly speaking - most people seem to think that they can come here and teach English, when in reality, the market has more or less wised up)
Are you sure you'll be able to provide properly for the baby? How about the inlaws? Are you certain that there won't be personality clashes over how you bring up the baby? Are you happy to accept Babcia wrapping the baby in endless clothes in the middle of summer? That's just one example among many...
Are you certain of that? You're already saying that she misses home...
What makes you think Poland will be easier? It's likely to be even harder, especially in a small town without much money.
Sharing with your in-laws?
Trust me - Poles put business first. The guy might be genuine, but if you don't cut it (and the students are unhappy) - he'll ditch you regardless of any verbal promises made.
It's a rather poorly paid profession in Poland, why not move to the UK? Still plenty of jobs there for social workers, because they can do quite a lot of different things.
Tom - if I can give you one bit of advice, it's to make sure that you have something to return to in Ireland.
FGS Delph, why do you continue to be so negative about anyone else's plans, especially if they involve teaching English. It's hardly brain surgery is it? You do sound really bitter.
Because I know the market in Poland pretty well?
Look at his posts - and then compare to the typical Polish learner who expects perfection from their teachers. He wouldn't get away with spelling mistakes or dodgy grammar in the classroom - they would be straight to the director to complain - and he would be out on his ass. I remember being interrogated as to why I had to check a word in the dictionary during a class - Polish students simply aren't forgiving at all. Even worse - they will smile and pretend everything is ok, only to stab you in the back.
The problem is that in a big city, you can get away with a couple of *******. In a place like Zory, quite the opposite.
(and - honestly speaking - most people seem to think that they can come here and teach English, when in reality, the market has more or less wised up)
im married 2 years yes we have a baby
Are you sure you'll be able to provide properly for the baby? How about the inlaws? Are you certain that there won't be personality clashes over how you bring up the baby? Are you happy to accept Babcia wrapping the baby in endless clothes in the middle of summer? That's just one example among many...
also no pressure has been applied to move
Are you certain of that? You're already saying that she misses home...
im in no doubt it will be tough as everyone knows ireland is on its knees and i dont want to be on the dole
What makes you think Poland will be easier? It's likely to be even harder, especially in a small town without much money.
we have place to stay rent free major bonus
Sharing with your in-laws?
also my father in law knows the guy who runs the school and this guy seems genuine my father inlaw is a cop so i would trust his word
Trust me - Poles put business first. The guy might be genuine, but if you don't cut it (and the students are unhappy) - he'll ditch you regardless of any verbal promises made.
my wife worked as a social worker and wants to return to her profession
It's a rather poorly paid profession in Poland, why not move to the UK? Still plenty of jobs there for social workers, because they can do quite a lot of different things.
Tom - if I can give you one bit of advice, it's to make sure that you have something to return to in Ireland.
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
That's pretty much it.
A lot depends on the relationship with the in-laws too. But given his posts on here, I wouldn't have much faith on him making much of the teaching lark.
That's pretty much it.
A lot depends on the relationship with the in-laws too. But given his posts on here, I wouldn't have much faith on him making much of the teaching lark.
delphiandomine
20 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
Oh yes, that common situation. Then the mother starts interfering and doing things her way, and Tom is stuck in a foreign country without anyone to back him up. He'll be stuck wasting his time in Zory, and he'll soon find that they sit at home night after night with a baby and Babcia (who knows best and doesn't speak a word of English) keeps on interfering.
She'll then pressure him to do more and more, but in Zory, there's not much to do - and the bad rows start.
Tom, for your sake, stay in Ireland unless you can offer your wife a secure future.
If I was to make a guess, I would say she is pregnant pressuring Tom to move to PL, so she can have the kid at home next to her mum.
Oh yes, that common situation. Then the mother starts interfering and doing things her way, and Tom is stuck in a foreign country without anyone to back him up. He'll be stuck wasting his time in Zory, and he'll soon find that they sit at home night after night with a baby and Babcia (who knows best and doesn't speak a word of English) keeps on interfering.
She'll then pressure him to do more and more, but in Zory, there's not much to do - and the bad rows start.
Tom, for your sake, stay in Ireland unless you can offer your wife a secure future.
delphiandomine
20 Dec 2011
History / In Memory of victims, who had their lives cruelly taken at Treblinka Death Camp in Poland [104]
This post was clearly written by a madman.
on the whim of a MADMAN.
This post was clearly written by a madman.
delphiandomine
20 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
I only make assumptions, but if she's been in Ireland for years (long enough to find a husband) - would she really be moving into a decent job back here?
If you don't have to pay for accommodation and the Mrs has a guaranteed salary that will support you both, then maybe take the punt.
I only make assumptions, but if she's been in Ireland for years (long enough to find a husband) - would she really be moving into a decent job back here?
delphiandomine
20 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
Honestly, it's not a start. Schools in Poland are renowned for "offering" things, only to turn round and not follow through with their promises. 15,000zl is nothing in today's Poland when you consider all the costs that you'll incur in moving and establishing yourself here.
This is the worst reason possible to move here. I've been discussing this recently with someone, and such moves are almost certainly going to end up in divorce - she wants to move, but what can you do here?
Absolutely. It is insane to move just because the wife is homesick. I'd quite like to live in Switzerland and take home 100-200CHF an hour for classes. But being pragmatic, there's no way that I'm going to get a similar/better job than now - maybe in a few years, but I'll be seen as far too young to do the job I'm doing now in Poland.
Tom, it's insane to move here on the basis of this. What they'll 'teach' you will likely be rubbish.
My advice is to show your wife this thread and tell her that it's going to be much harder for you to survive in Poland than it is to survive (even on the dole) in Ireland. I've been in Zory once when driving through, and there's nothing there - it's a backwater. If the school doesn't have anything for you, what are you going to do? That 15,000PLN will soon go, and there's not going to be much work there for your wife as well.
Don't come here because of an ultimatum, unless you like the word "divorce".
I know its not much but i think its a start
Honestly, it's not a start. Schools in Poland are renowned for "offering" things, only to turn round and not follow through with their promises. 15,000zl is nothing in today's Poland when you consider all the costs that you'll incur in moving and establishing yourself here.
im moving there as my wife wants to go home
This is the worst reason possible to move here. I've been discussing this recently with someone, and such moves are almost certainly going to end up in divorce - she wants to move, but what can you do here?
2. The move to Pl should be based on opportunity over emotion.
Absolutely. It is insane to move just because the wife is homesick. I'd quite like to live in Switzerland and take home 100-200CHF an hour for classes. But being pragmatic, there's no way that I'm going to get a similar/better job than now - maybe in a few years, but I'll be seen as far too young to do the job I'm doing now in Poland.
I have bout 15,000zl there in savings and have been offer a job with teaching school in zory, they will help me teaching skills and i will get paid for and private lessons i conduct and for filling in as replacement teacher hopefully by june they will offer me a contract for next september
Tom, it's insane to move here on the basis of this. What they'll 'teach' you will likely be rubbish.
i need as much advice as i can get if anyone can help
My advice is to show your wife this thread and tell her that it's going to be much harder for you to survive in Poland than it is to survive (even on the dole) in Ireland. I've been in Zory once when driving through, and there's nothing there - it's a backwater. If the school doesn't have anything for you, what are you going to do? That 15,000PLN will soon go, and there's not going to be much work there for your wife as well.
Don't come here because of an ultimatum, unless you like the word "divorce".
delphiandomine
20 Dec 2011