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mephias   
18 Jul 2010
News / Should Poland Remove Visa Restrictions? [285]

Loving the racism on here.

True unfortunately.

So when you busy insulting black and muslim people

Whatever the ethnicity, those people are brought in with a purpose. And if they are causing troubles it mean there is something wrong in policies. They are not first to blame.

Should Poland Remove Visa Restrictions?

No, only in an ideal World, There are still a lot of space for improvement for humans. And it is even doubtful if we are going into positive direction.
mephias   
18 Jul 2010
Life / Do Polish Marlboros differ? [21]

Polonius

Yes, it is called marlboro gold since using 'light' is prohibited.
mephias   
18 Jul 2010
Life / Do Polish Marlboros differ? [21]

Polonius3

There is difference (comparing to Turkey) and yes it is lighter. But Marlboro in Poland is in acceptable quallity and feel. If you go to countries like Kazakhistan or Uzbekistan there is a big difference. All cigarettes are too light it is not different than smoking straw.
mephias   
9 Jul 2010
News / An Open Letter for newly Elected President of Poland [8]

Sun and Moon

So send it to the president why disturbing people for something between you and the president. This is second thread started by you which is obviously trolling. If you want to draw attention try running naked instead of starting stupid threads.
mephias   
4 Jul 2010
Travel / Can I enter first to Poland having a Czech visa? [13]

Some useful reading...

It seems she is on a Tourist visa so it will not be a problem for her.

It is a little bit confusing. What does this link mean then ?
german-info.com/euro_union_shownews.php?pos=Long-stay%20visa%20holders%20to%20have%20greater%20freedom%20to%20move%20around%20the%20EU&pid=397
mephias   
3 Jul 2010
Travel / Can I enter first to Poland having a Czech visa? [13]

If you have a Czech visa it is not valid anywhere else, even if traveling within the Schengen area.

As far as I know there is nothing like Czech visa. If you are going to any country in Schengen zone you will receive a schengen visa and you can travel any other countries in the zone with your visa. (Especially for tourist visa it shouldn't be a problem at all).

There used to be one exception for D-type work & study long term visas (this Iraqi student most probably had problem about this). but the law changed for it now non-EU people also can travel to other Schengen countries who holds D-TYPE visa.

Tsema

There can exceptions in nationality base so it is better to ask to the embassy
mephias   
21 Jun 2010
Travel / Changing money in Poland [15]

what is the point running all over town to get your Euros changed somewhere at a slighly better rate

Agreed.
Exchange offices in centrum and touristic areas tries to cut %10 if they understand you are a foreigner. Best option is using kantors in malls if you have to.
mephias   
1 Jun 2010
Life / Electricity bill 1400zlt 5 months. [18]

There should be something wrong I paid less than 400 for ZL for 6 months. And my PC is open all the time.
mephias   
3 May 2010
Law / Poland's Work permit questions - visiting European countries; working in the EU / switching job; dependants [86]

polishgirlforme

What is your profession ? If you don't have any specific skills or experience it is really difficult to find a job not only in Poland but also in many other countries these days.

And honestly what you have said so far don't make sense, as far as I know to get a work permit here you need to find the job in advance and the company must declare that they intented to hire you.
mephias   
25 Apr 2010
Work / No English Speaking Jobs in Poland...At All? [34]

It all depends on your profession. Chances are higher if you are working in a technical area, and you are specialized on a rare subject.

And if you want to work in international company they will look if you have any international work experience before not only the language.
mephias   
24 Apr 2010
Travel / How can I get to Zlote tarasy - Warsaw? [14]

It is 1.5 km walking distance. Check below link to see how to get there.

zumi.pl/trasa.html?loc1=Warszawa%2C+Grzybowska+63&loc2=Warszawa%2C+Z%B3ota+59&cId1=&sId1=&cId2=&sId2=
mephias   
18 Apr 2010
Study / Is there a lot of racism in Warsaw (Brazilian student's question) [83]

there are some who can be really nice, but the majority are not quite so accepting of other cultures.

I don't agree with you. I been in Warsaw almost a year, I haven't experienced any unpleasant situation and I know many foreigners here never heard anything from them either.

Poland is the sixth country that I have stayed more than six months and if you are not a paranoiac you will hardy see any signs of racism in everyday life here.
mephias   
18 Apr 2010
Study / Is there a lot of racism in Warsaw (Brazilian student's question) [83]

Is there a lot of racism in Warsaw

No there is not. Most of the Polish people are friendly and clever enough not to be a racist also most of the young people speak English. And you can easily find someone who is interested in learning Spanish and teaching you Polish.

Comments in this forum may misguide you, but most of the posters here non-polish and people tend to show their bad sides in internet.
mephias   
17 Apr 2010
News / Poland President National Mourning in Some Countries [212]

I have read some of your posts and it is frightening how obsessed you are with historical events and continuation of past fights.

Good observation :). He is a sick ultranationalist.

Instead of being happy that Turkey and Poland have had good relations for a very long time

He is not even Polish.

I, as a Turkish and Dutch citizen, hope that Holland and Turkey will continue to have good relations with Poland and other Slavic countries

Nice wishes and most people wish that.

i am all for peace but i myself would trust to Turkey only

Neither Poles nor Turks needs your trust, you need a long treatment to have a better mental health.
mephias   
14 Apr 2010
News / Kaczynski to be buried at Wawel ?! [289]

Chancellor Merkel and president Köhler will come to the funeral...

For me it is most surprising point in this accident. Even in Turkey according to security procedures, president, prime minister or chief of general staff never travel in same airplane. Even some private companies has procedures and they don't allow more than five employees in same flight.
mephias   
21 Mar 2010
Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

your answers are ok and you are a good person but how

I never said I am a muslim, I don't believe in any particular religion but I also have respect to those who believe.

you cant see anything wrong with your religion ?

There are many wrongs in all religions, What I think they are invented to unite and manage people. But it is not my business to judge what people believe, There are good and bad people regardless of religion and I can just try to keep good people close to me and stay away from the bad ones. As far as I remember also countries has laws to do that. If people are wrong they should be punished, If there is a risk law should be changed. Biggest mistake would be not to make it individually.
mephias   
21 Mar 2010
Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

anyway you are not a radical muslim but what about your mates who wish the death of western people ?

My mates, come on I wish death to those terrorists as much as you do.

your radical people killed so many inocent in new york

Again they are not mine. I wish same for them as you did. But it is not same to wish death to all muslims or all indians.

people who think like her didnt kill anyone

Racism did kill many innocent people in this world as religious fanaticism did (In fact they are fed from same source ignorance) They both can not be accepted. There are rational solutions and if there is really a problem these solutions should be applied.
mephias   
21 Mar 2010
Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

because she is right , you have never been in manchester but i saw

It is something else than wishing death to people . So why government is not taking any action they blind or just don't care? but don't say political correctness. I know they can be quite unfair when needed.
mephias   
21 Mar 2010
Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

Sure it is. My student has an Indian boyfriend but he works in Scotland

It depends, possible for some and not possible for others :) (I am sure there are many Indian people who has never met with an Indian vice versa)

Some of us have had enough!

I said many times, best solution to react this issues in Political way, If there is really a problem best way to support and become a member of an organization which is trying to deal with these issues. Not spreading hate over internet or wishing death to people who you even don't know personally.
mephias   
21 Mar 2010
Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

I hate you and wish you were not here..in fact I'd prefer you were all dead!

Yeah, this clearly explains what you are. Shame on you!

how stupid, shallow and wrong is that?

Exactly,
Stupidity + Ignorance + Fanaticism = Racism. Examples can be found all over internet.
mephias   
20 Mar 2010
Work / Poland Visa D and traveling-US Citizen [13]

I recently read that a VISA-D only allows one to travel for transit in other Schengen countries for no more than 5 days. But if I had a Karta Pobytu then I could travel for 90.

Good news, After 5th April if you have long term visa it will be possible to travel without Karta pobyty for 90 days. Details below.
mephias   
7 Mar 2010
Travel / Poland from a Persian Tourist's Perspective [269]

DariusTraveller

Hi Dariusz, I am a Turkish guy living in Warsaw, you are right this place generally gives negative impression than what Poland really is. I found the forum before moving here and I was about to change my mind about it after few readings here. but luckily I have so far been 3 different cities and never had any unpleasant experience (other than an old crazy neighbour but sorted it out with my flat owner).

I had Iranian friends in my previous travels, all were very nice people. Wish you success in your studies.

I've seen some Iranian women and some are really hot

Yes and some are not ;) Agree with you on this.
mephias   
25 Feb 2010
Feedback / The image of Poland according to PolishForums [90]

It should be better than the image Polishforums has left on me.

After living in Poland 8 months ). Unfortunately polishforums gives a negative image than what Poland really is. There are many pointless discussions and so much negative thinking.

people are tend to show their bad sides

This is confirmed once more.
mephias   
22 Feb 2010
Travel / Nice restaurants in Warsaw [30]

For good pasta try Bordo in chmielna street. I haven't eaten any good beef-steak here yet, but Beef Goulash with Potato Pancake is really delicious in C.K. Oberza it is also in Chmielna street. Also "Oberża Pod Czerwonym Wieprzem" is a good restaurant with unique theme, it is in Zelazna 68. if you go there try their roasted duck and some kind of plum desert.
mephias   
13 Feb 2010
Work / Is it normal for companies/schools in Poland to be rude? [116]

The ones that complain, moan and whine about everything to do with Poland really surprise me

Some people are just like that and they will keep complaining regardless of the conditions. I think it is kind of negative thinking and I am trying to keep away from those kind of people since their negativity effects me in bad way.

On the other hand critics are good if they are done in constructive way because there is always room for improvement.

Sparkle_Ravelle
It is sometimes difficult to get a result in Poland. I would suggest you to call people directly in that kind of situations. I also had similar problems in my recruitment process, but everytime I called the person I am in contact with and I did not hesitate to write some complain letters to her supervisor.

Many people being are being shy on this, but it is also good method to understand if they are really interested in you and to show if you are interested in the position and moving to Poland.
mephias   
8 Feb 2010
Law / Tax Declaration in Poland (PIT-11) [10]

vndunne

Hi vndunne,
Thank you, Yes I have my payslip and details regarding salary payment each month. But it seems it necessary to make some calculations and verify if everything is correct regarding payments at the end of the year and This is what I don't have any idea.