newpip
5 Jun 2013
Love / Fresh, wholesome country lass in Poland - getting married and going back to the US [167]
this whole thread is sickening.
this whole thread is sickening.
newpip
5 Jun 2013
Work / Empik in Opole, stay away (teachers not treated well) [8]
maybe you could put a list of the good ones too?
maybe you could put a list of the good ones too?
newpip
1 Jun 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
I am asked this daily.
Back home, no one asks me which country is "better;" there or Poland. People ask lots of questions but that one has never come up, not even once.
I am asked this daily.
newpip
31 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
really? so you could say that Des actually missed the point of Polonius' because he was actually talking about expats in Poland- then Des said he was correct because of the Brits on this forum.
huh?
so I am actually not of the mark but you trying to make me look like I know nothing is quite pathetic, really.
newpip: It is absolutely not true. I live on the outskirts of the expat community and have many of them as my customer
Again wide off mark, predictable missing the point, Hes is talking about expats on this forum i.e. PF.
I agree although Des misses the fact that not all in the Olsen gang are British.
Again wide off mark, predictable missing the point, Hes is talking about expats on this forum i.e. PF.
I agree although Des misses the fact that not all in the Olsen gang are British.
really? so you could say that Des actually missed the point of Polonius' because he was actually talking about expats in Poland- then Des said he was correct because of the Brits on this forum.
huh?
so I am actually not of the mark but you trying to make me look like I know nothing is quite pathetic, really.
newpip
31 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
It is absolutely not true. I live on the outskirts of the expat community and have many of them as my customers. They are all happy to be here and enjoy Poland hugely.
And like I posted earlier- the only person that didn't like it was an American from Texas who whined the whole year she was here. But luckily for us her husband was involved in fracking and they pulled out.
It is absolutely not true. I live on the outskirts of the expat community and have many of them as my customers. They are all happy to be here and enjoy Poland hugely.
And like I posted earlier- the only person that didn't like it was an American from Texas who whined the whole year she was here. But luckily for us her husband was involved in fracking and they pulled out.
newpip
30 May 2013
Law / we are thinking to open asian bistro/ take away in wroclaw [13]
I think you would be very successful. There are many Vietnamese take away places that do well, if you can do more upscale, I am sure you would be great for you. There is an Asian restaurant in Warsaw called Mandarin, mandarin.com.pl this is one of my kids' favourite places to eat. This restaurant is run by Vietnamese chefs and is really successful here.
good luck!!
I think you would be very successful. There are many Vietnamese take away places that do well, if you can do more upscale, I am sure you would be great for you. There is an Asian restaurant in Warsaw called Mandarin, mandarin.com.pl this is one of my kids' favourite places to eat. This restaurant is run by Vietnamese chefs and is really successful here.
good luck!!
newpip
30 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
the majority of expats I know here don't want to go home because they are enjoying Poland so much. Except for one lady from Texas....need I say more?
I don't think it is being snobby or looking down on anything- but some things in Poland, like every day life, can be a huge challenge. Perfect example: poczta Polska. What a clusterfluck. The roads here are a mess. Many people, not all, have the me first mentality. These are the same people that park in handicap spaces or on sidewalks because they don't want to walk to far to do their shopping. It is little things like this. The old Babcia's that push ladies holding babies on the stairs out of the way (this actually happened to a friend of mine). I have another friend who was hit with a bat by an aggressive driver. My self- I have been chased by a car because I didn't take a turn fast enough.
It is things like this that make Poland difficult to live in, but overall, most expats that I know are enjoying Poland.
the majority of expats I know here don't want to go home because they are enjoying Poland so much. Except for one lady from Texas....need I say more?
I don't think it is being snobby or looking down on anything- but some things in Poland, like every day life, can be a huge challenge. Perfect example: poczta Polska. What a clusterfluck. The roads here are a mess. Many people, not all, have the me first mentality. These are the same people that park in handicap spaces or on sidewalks because they don't want to walk to far to do their shopping. It is little things like this. The old Babcia's that push ladies holding babies on the stairs out of the way (this actually happened to a friend of mine). I have another friend who was hit with a bat by an aggressive driver. My self- I have been chased by a car because I didn't take a turn fast enough.
It is things like this that make Poland difficult to live in, but overall, most expats that I know are enjoying Poland.
newpip
30 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
my husband, from Poland, said something interesting today. Poland has a peasant mentality. Not on purpose, but because the majority of the privileged and elite were killed during the war or managed to escape and haven't come back. And this is why it is that much harder to change the effects of communism- even though the environment is different,you can't change the way people think.
And of course, I am aware that I will get a lot of slack for this but perhaps if you sit and think about it for a minute you will see that it is true.
my husband, from Poland, said something interesting today. Poland has a peasant mentality. Not on purpose, but because the majority of the privileged and elite were killed during the war or managed to escape and haven't come back. And this is why it is that much harder to change the effects of communism- even though the environment is different,you can't change the way people think.
And of course, I am aware that I will get a lot of slack for this but perhaps if you sit and think about it for a minute you will see that it is true.
newpip
29 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
Living in Poland defies most logic. Just when you think all is figured out then it isn't. Poles have the choice to leave or stay. This choice, itself, is perceived freedom, something that was non existent until recently.
Basically, it boils down to this. Poland doesn't get to close its doors to immigrants while exercising the ability to immigrate.
Living in Poland defies most logic. Just when you think all is figured out then it isn't. Poles have the choice to leave or stay. This choice, itself, is perceived freedom, something that was non existent until recently.
Basically, it boils down to this. Poland doesn't get to close its doors to immigrants while exercising the ability to immigrate.
newpip
29 May 2013
News / Shops in Poland to be closed on Sunday? [208]
people like to put atheism into a category. Which itself can be strewed as a belief. I prefer to use the term "non believer". That is what I am. I don't want to get lumped into a group of radical thinkers. So, I use a term which has no negative connotation.
people like to put atheism into a category. Which itself can be strewed as a belief. I prefer to use the term "non believer". That is what I am. I don't want to get lumped into a group of radical thinkers. So, I use a term which has no negative connotation.
newpip
28 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
"it takes a village"......I am sure you know this phrase. Same concept. The only time Poland stands together is during a football match or a war. And those that leave Poland don't truly leave Poland, do they.
"it takes a village"......I am sure you know this phrase. Same concept. The only time Poland stands together is during a football match or a war. And those that leave Poland don't truly leave Poland, do they.
newpip
28 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
I disagree. If Poles were encouraged to work hard at home perhaps there wouldn't be a need for immigrants. If it wasn't such a common occurrence that it is now even standard practice, then perhaps there wouldn't be a need. As it works right now, leaving Poland doesn't seem to be problematic even a better option.
and for every person that has decided to stay at home....a majority probably have some connection to a Pole living outside of the country particularly those that work and send the money back home.
how many Poles are living abroad now? there must be some statistic.
It's unfair to put blame/responsibility of accepting this multi-culti horsesh*t on the shoulders of those who have remained in their country. If we're talking about those who've immigrated/emigrated then they are fair game but not those who've stayed put.
I disagree. If Poles were encouraged to work hard at home perhaps there wouldn't be a need for immigrants. If it wasn't such a common occurrence that it is now even standard practice, then perhaps there wouldn't be a need. As it works right now, leaving Poland doesn't seem to be problematic even a better option.
and for every person that has decided to stay at home....a majority probably have some connection to a Pole living outside of the country particularly those that work and send the money back home.
how many Poles are living abroad now? there must be some statistic.
newpip
28 May 2013
Life / Freedom of religion v animal rights in Poland? [38]
both how they live and die is a concern.
I am not a meat eater anymore but animals killed in factory slaughterhouses are killed under extreme duress causing massive stress to the animal which actually alters the taste of the meat.
If all meat was reared in responsible farming conditions, not pumped with massive hormones, steroids and antibiotics then our food chain would be different. But factory meat is manufactured to fast food companies and the like. So the foods the animals eat are poison, the animals are poison---everything is toxic in factory meat. It never used to be this way.
both how they live and die is a concern.
I am not a meat eater anymore but animals killed in factory slaughterhouses are killed under extreme duress causing massive stress to the animal which actually alters the taste of the meat.
If all meat was reared in responsible farming conditions, not pumped with massive hormones, steroids and antibiotics then our food chain would be different. But factory meat is manufactured to fast food companies and the like. So the foods the animals eat are poison, the animals are poison---everything is toxic in factory meat. It never used to be this way.
newpip
28 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
I have an opinion based on living here for 12 years and my experiences. Over all I like living here and I like the people but some things are beyond frustrating. Personally, I don't care what Poland does with immigration or multi culti but I am tired of the double standard. If Poles don't want different cultures living in Poland then they themselves need to stop immigrating abroad.
I have an opinion based on living here for 12 years and my experiences. Over all I like living here and I like the people but some things are beyond frustrating. Personally, I don't care what Poland does with immigration or multi culti but I am tired of the double standard. If Poles don't want different cultures living in Poland then they themselves need to stop immigrating abroad.
newpip
27 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
no. I won't. You know what. The other day I almost got ran over by some b**tch who was speeding through a rondo. She rolled down her window and screamed at me because it was my fault. --yes, it was my fault she was speeding through a rondo. This is what it is like dealing with many Polish people. Not all. But many. So no, I will not apologize and this is how many of them think.
It borders with blanket statement. Lenka
no. I won't. You know what. The other day I almost got ran over by some b**tch who was speeding through a rondo. She rolled down her window and screamed at me because it was my fault. --yes, it was my fault she was speeding through a rondo. This is what it is like dealing with many Polish people. Not all. But many. So no, I will not apologize and this is how many of them think.
It borders with blanket statement. Lenka
newpip
27 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
I am not trying to transplant my point of view. I have lived here a long time, there is no way I can change the pig headedness of many Poles. But the fact remains that millions of Poles have immigrated to many western countries in the entire world. They are still immigrating today. And they keep close ties to the motherland. And yet they decided that it is ok to immigrate yet Poland shouldn't allow immigrants. This is what I mean by double standard.
If Poles living abroad don't want immigrants into Poland....then don't leave the fecking country so that there is a shortage of people to keep the country functioning properly. Quite simple really.
I am not trying to transplant my point of view. I have lived here a long time, there is no way I can change the pig headedness of many Poles. But the fact remains that millions of Poles have immigrated to many western countries in the entire world. They are still immigrating today. And they keep close ties to the motherland. And yet they decided that it is ok to immigrate yet Poland shouldn't allow immigrants. This is what I mean by double standard.
If Poles living abroad don't want immigrants into Poland....then don't leave the fecking country so that there is a shortage of people to keep the country functioning properly. Quite simple really.
newpip
23 May 2013
News / Krystyna Pawłowicz and the 'marsz szmata' (slut walk) [52]
if everybody were treated equally perhaps these type of things wouldn't be necessary for those who don't fit in the mold.
she looks like a hateful old c*** who needs a punch in the face.
if everybody were treated equally perhaps these type of things wouldn't be necessary for those who don't fit in the mold.
she looks like a hateful old c*** who needs a punch in the face.
newpip
22 May 2013
newpip
20 May 2013
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
whatever. I don't give a feck.
I have never worded "you have to believe me because my husband says so" as opposed to "my husband works in the industry and it is his experience that..."
take it whatever way you like. I don't give a rat's.
And it doesn't matter how much I post, which if you go back and see, I actually have posted info which got slammed because it is written by a real estate agency, there are those that will never accept the information based on one theory or another and that is fine.
whatever. I don't give a feck.
I have never worded "you have to believe me because my husband says so" as opposed to "my husband works in the industry and it is his experience that..."
take it whatever way you like. I don't give a rat's.
And it doesn't matter how much I post, which if you go back and see, I actually have posted info which got slammed because it is written by a real estate agency, there are those that will never accept the information based on one theory or another and that is fine.
newpip
20 May 2013
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
I have never ever said "trust me, my husband said so". I am not such a puppet. What I am trying to do is present an experienced side to this post as opposed to those who copy and paste mindless dribble and claim it to be fact- but yet have never owned property here. I also have experience buying residential properties in Poland more than once.
Here is a fact. Some of the articles that people have posted on here have in part been sourced by my husband.
He knows the real estate market. He is in commercial but they are indeed all connected. There is a group of agents that all share their information of the existing market in Poland. It is a "secret group" for a lack of a better term. They share all stats and prices, etc.. of the real estate markets in Poland. Because he is an agent and belongs to this group- he is privy to this information.
I don't really expect that people take my word as expert advice, however, being married to somebody in the real estate profession in Poland gives me access to information that perhaps an English teacher living in a secondary market in Poland wouldn't have.
And he can state all the supposed anti bubble theory that he wants but the fact is that a bubble pops. It doesn't deflate in residential real estate terms. And the bubble is not popping.
I have never ever said "trust me, my husband said so". I am not such a puppet. What I am trying to do is present an experienced side to this post as opposed to those who copy and paste mindless dribble and claim it to be fact- but yet have never owned property here. I also have experience buying residential properties in Poland more than once.
Here is a fact. Some of the articles that people have posted on here have in part been sourced by my husband.
He knows the real estate market. He is in commercial but they are indeed all connected. There is a group of agents that all share their information of the existing market in Poland. It is a "secret group" for a lack of a better term. They share all stats and prices, etc.. of the real estate markets in Poland. Because he is an agent and belongs to this group- he is privy to this information.
I don't really expect that people take my word as expert advice, however, being married to somebody in the real estate profession in Poland gives me access to information that perhaps an English teacher living in a secondary market in Poland wouldn't have.
And he can state all the supposed anti bubble theory that he wants but the fact is that a bubble pops. It doesn't deflate in residential real estate terms. And the bubble is not popping.
newpip
19 May 2013
Life / First communion - it's that time of year again in Poland! [109]
this is not just in Poland but I have noticed that people have a look of real envy when they see others who have more than them.
this is not just in Poland but I have noticed that people have a look of real envy when they see others who have more than them.
newpip
17 May 2013
Life / First communion - it's that time of year again in Poland! [109]
right, because the stories in the bible are not nonsense?
Again no it doesn't, social Darwinism is nonsense.
right, because the stories in the bible are not nonsense?
newpip
14 May 2013
Life / First communion - it's that time of year again in Poland! [109]
my kid wants to go to Vapiano restaurant. That is good for us. There will be four of us. I can't deal with church crap. I do it because it is mixed in with the Polish culture.
my kid wants to go to Vapiano restaurant. That is good for us. There will be four of us. I can't deal with church crap. I do it because it is mixed in with the Polish culture.
newpip
12 May 2013
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
born that way.
It is not my made up statistic -it is fact.
Why are you so great?
born that way.
It is not my made up statistic -it is fact.
newpip
12 May 2013
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
It isn't a gigantic drop if they were hugely over priced to begin with. Why are you so thick?
It isn't a gigantic drop if they were hugely over priced to begin with. Why are you so thick?
newpip
10 May 2013
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
yes and? If we were really in a bubble it would have burst by now, hence the term bubble. the prices are steadily decreasing. big deal. nothing new.
yes and? If we were really in a bubble it would have burst by now, hence the term bubble. the prices are steadily decreasing. big deal. nothing new.
newpip
7 May 2013
USA, Canada / Moving to Krakow from Canada-questions; the best way to ship my things / clothes prices [4]
laptop is cheaper in Canada but then you can only watch a few dvd's on it before the region locks itself. More importantly the operations will all be done in Polish- if you are not bilingual it is useless. H and M is pretty cheap and many other decent Scandinavian brands. You can find cheap stuff here if you know where to look.
laptop is cheaper in Canada but then you can only watch a few dvd's on it before the region locks itself. More importantly the operations will all be done in Polish- if you are not bilingual it is useless. H and M is pretty cheap and many other decent Scandinavian brands. You can find cheap stuff here if you know where to look.
newpip
28 Apr 2013
Food / Best Farmer's Market in Warsaw area? [14]
There is one in Konstancin on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Konstancin is a short drive from Wilanow.
There is one in Konstancin on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Konstancin is a short drive from Wilanow.
newpip
28 Apr 2013
newpip
28 Apr 2013
Life / Student from Denmark, wanting to know about Poland's culture and how it is to live in Warsaw [21]
I see people of different nationalities all the time. There are places, like in any country, that you shouldn't go. This is not specific to Poland. It is all about enjoying your time here and making wise decisions. There is a mosque in my end of the city so I see many Muslim people. Poland is not a multicultural country but there are Vietnamese, Indian and other groups living here quite peacefully.
Don't let some idiot prevent you from coming to Warsaw. You will probably have a great time.
I see people of different nationalities all the time. There are places, like in any country, that you shouldn't go. This is not specific to Poland. It is all about enjoying your time here and making wise decisions. There is a mosque in my end of the city so I see many Muslim people. Poland is not a multicultural country but there are Vietnamese, Indian and other groups living here quite peacefully.
Don't let some idiot prevent you from coming to Warsaw. You will probably have a great time.