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delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

Me too, last time. Euro elections too. I suppopse it's a kind of counterbalance to those Poles in London who voted for BJ.

The thing that I like about us EU citizens here is that we can vote for them based on their policies, not some long-gone issue that has little to no relevance to the modern day.

I didn't vote for them for the President of the city, but that's because their candidate was the guy who owned the JDJ Bachalski schools. :)
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

and he is not here to re-create the system

No, not at all. I like working with the Polish system, and I especially love the more free spirited approach by many Poles to regulations. It can be infuriating at times, but in general, it makes life more pleasant.

One small example - it's a pleasure to drive here. You don't have to worry constantly about police catching you and punishing you for trivial things, and as someone with half a clue, I don't drive like a maniac or dangerously - but still, it's nice to sit at 100km/h on a wide, straight, quiet 90km/h road and not feel like "oh ****, i'm gonna get caught" any second.

The other great thing in Poland is that people will actually use their brain to get around a problem, rather than point blank refusing as in the UK.

Still, at least I pay taxes in Poland to subsidise those who don't have - unlike most of those "patriots" who live abroad.
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

he has an absolute right to reside in any other EU state.

And to vote, too.

I suppose I can enrage people further by revealing that I voted for the SLD in the council elections ;)
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

Well then why is your non-Polish a** on this Polish Forum? ur not even Polish and have the audacity to call someone who is a Plastic Pollack? why are you even in Poland?

As I said - over sensitive. I've noticed though, that it tends to be the least patriotic Poles who suffer from this. You know, the ones who live outside of Poland, or the ones who swore allegiance to a foreign nation, or who falsely claim disability benefits. Real patriotic Poles don't seem to feel the need to get upset. Very odd.

Lacking a skill you could use in Scotland you have no choice but to endure your struggle in Poland craping on Poles and Poland daily. Get a life.

No choice? Thanks, but my skills are enough to walk into a job in the UK if I so wanted. But who the hell wants to live in a country that collapses every time there's an inch of snow?

Incidentally, it's not me that spends his days pledging allegiances to foreign nations while obsessing about Jews. :)

From what I have read, at no time does Delph claim his life is a struggle in Poland, quite the contrary, he promotes a land of opportunity for those that are willing to adjust, to the daily problems of Polish life.

The problems are no worse than elsewhere in my opinion - sure, some stuff isn't great, but what country *is* great? We can't expect Singaporean-style government in Europe - nor do we particularly want to have gerrymandered elections or the death penalty.

On the whole though, Poland is a pleasant enough place to live. I'd rather have the developing nature of Poland than the developed nature of Switzerland or Austria though - I'd be bored to death! The great thing about Poland is that people are much more open minded in business too - outside of the "communist" management by numbers, you can meet some amazingly open minded people who are willing to try new things.

But as I've been saying - the ones who shout "POLSKA" the most are often the worst citizens. It really is rather strange. Could it be that they're in denial about betraying their nation repeatedly?
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

I'm Polish born and bred not Polish American, and you not living in the States have no idea what the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal say about Poland, you think they've had a change of heart all of the sudden?

Funnily enough, the WSJ has been showing a rather pro-PiS attitude in recent times, what with constant articles attacking the government and praising the opposition. The NYT article also is balanced, accurate and a decent portrayal of what's going on here.

all of the sudden the anchor woman changes the subject for a few seconds and says "A Polish woman was stopped drunk driving in Poland she had 8 or 9% blood alcohol level" and then went to sports.

Sounds like your average "and finally..." human interest story. I see stories about other countries here all the time - so what's the problem?

The Polish over-sensitivity really gets on my nerves.
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

Knowing the New York Times and all the bad things they write about Poland u at the very least have to suspect bad intentions from them, like MediaWatch stated just look at the title they've chosen for this article, even if someone doesn't take the time to read it that's enough, u'd think "those idiots in Poland are fighting among themselves haha".

Have you actually read the article? It's a very fair observation, that there exists a sort of political "civil war" in Poland and highlights the different opinions that people have.

It's funny - the people criticising this are just the same old Plastic Polacks - quick to judge and criticise, but not quick to live in Poland.

I have heard the same story from Poles, who explain after 1989 there was no enemy to hate, so the Poles turned on themselves.

I think there was always a kind of division - the history books I have all make it clear that Solidarity only succeeded because it brought together many people who were very suspicious of each other. The compromise between the intellectuals and the workers was obviously one of the huge achivements by Solidarity, anyway.
delphiandomine   
28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]

Look at the title. "Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself". That's a ridiculous title and its the insolent opinion of the New York Times Anti-Polish Leftists.

Did you actually read it? It's a very fair article, it shows clearly how Poland is split into two camps and actually, you could learn a lot from reading it. It's one of the very few American articles that actually describes Poland properly.

It even gives quite prominent attention to the potential economic timebomb waiting to go off if Poland doesn't enact reforms within 2-3 years. That's something that has been mostly ignored in Poland - mainly because the opposition doesn't understand it and PO need to keep it quiet before launching the reforms needed.

Shame you choose to believe hysterical anti-Polish theories rather than learning about what's actually happening here - and you call yourself a patriot?

So - MediaWatch - do you believe that there isn't a hard political split in Poland, similar to the USA?
delphiandomine   
27 Nov 2010
Law / Poland low on national brand chart [66]

How many Germans can even name a Polish brand?

I dunno, the bordertown residents are probably very familiar with Polish fuel brands ;)
delphiandomine   
27 Nov 2010
Work / part-time job in Poland needs work permit? [40]

i just want to know how to do to able to work part time as a student not ue citezen,

You'll need a work permit.

I would strongly advise against doing work without a work permit - the standard punishment is a year's ban from the Schengen zone, plus a small fine. The ban from the Schengen zone will also count against you for future visa applications - for instance, it's unlikely that you'll get a student visa again because of the previous ban.

Sorry to say it, but Poland isn't a very friendly country when it comes to illegal work. If you lived in Germany, Holland, France or the UK - it would be much easier.

My suggestion is that as a student, you're entitled to visit other EU countries for up to 3 months at a time. If you can, then you might be able to pick up jobs in other countries on a short term basis. Not legal, but probably safer than doing it in Poland.
delphiandomine   
27 Nov 2010
Work / part-time job in Poland needs work permit? [40]

It's depend on your origin country. if you are eu citizen you don't need for 6 months. Student will not get work permit and not allowed to work in Poland.

Not true in the slightest.

EU citizens don't need a work permit at all.

Non-EU citizens may need a work permit, depending on the nationality and the job.

Work permits can be obtained for part time work - but this is very much upto the decision of the person issuing it.
delphiandomine   
27 Nov 2010
Life / What on earth is the fascination of Indians, Pakistanis and Nepalese with Poland? [112]

True, but there are many more easy women in poland than western countries.

Shows how (little) experience you have.

Take the ferry from Sweden to Finland - "easy" can be defined right there.
Go to Ibiza/Majorca/etc on an 18-30 holiday. Again, "easy" can be found there.

Then again, you really are showing your true colours - not only criticising Brits, but also calling Polish women "easy".

I don't hate anyone. I just don't find them attractive. There's a huge difference.

It's okay - they're not interested in some bitter American either - they want someone who has money, not someone who teaches Callan ;)
delphiandomine   
26 Nov 2010
News / New Polish Light Tank - Anders [74]

I keep saying that as well - strong territorial defence is indispensible for Poland.

Yup - even though conventional wisdom says that NATO will come to Poland's need, it certainly wouldn't hurt to have a decent reserve built up of people who know the basics of taking a gun and using it.

I suppose Poland is in an awkward position though - being on the edge of NATO, they need to have enough forces to defend themselves to even put themselves in a position where a citizen's militia can cause real fear among the (already hurt) occupying force.
delphiandomine   
24 Nov 2010
Life / How popular is Radio Maryja in Poland? [163]

They're trying to behave a bit, and no longer jamming other radio stations or having unscreened calls.

I've noticed that they've gone very quiet recently since the election of Komorowski. Rydzyk seemed suspiciously quiet during the whole cross spat - and I wonder if it's not because they realise that upsetting the Government now will almost certainly result in them being investigated and closed down. Their main ally in the State is gone, Jarek is leading PiS to disaster - really, Rydzyk is no fool.
delphiandomine   
24 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]

I don't know about teaching in Poland, but I'm curious just how a nest egg in general helped you out. Ability to take more risk, less stress, etc.

I think - if you have the money to survive on, you don't need to take the first job that comes along. School directors can suss out if someone is desperate - I can talk about some rather nasty business practices used (threatening to revoke someone's work permit is always a favourite) on desperate people - and so it makes sense to have the money to live on while you find the "right" job.

The other thing is that if you have the money to live on, you can take small contracts here/there/everywhere. That's what I've done this year, and it's far less stress - no bullshit meetings, no bureaucracy - all in all, it's a far more pleasant existence. There's also the beautiful part that if one school fails to pay you - no worries, there's another 6 paying you every month as well.
delphiandomine   
24 Nov 2010
Life / How popular is Radio Maryja in Poland? [163]

a viciously right-wing newspaper

Which, just recently, openly lied about someone receiving a call from her BOR husband after the Smolensk crash - which he died in. There's more, but that was truly despicable.
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
Life / Mental health problem or one of the grieving stages? Death and denial in Poland. [93]

She gets up very late in the day, say 11am, and is on Facebook or online until very late, going to sleep at about 2am or so most of the time. However, she seems very lively and efficient when at work, good mood, sings to herself a little, concentrates well, remembers all manner of academic stuff, speaks several languages flawlessly, dresses well, eats well, no drugs or drink or smoking.

Hmm.

This sounds nuts, but is it possible that she's involved with some sort of sect? For some reason, this sort of behaviour sounds like someone is encouraging it - though that's just a blind stab in the dark.
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

Now this is offensive.

What, you think that there's more need to build giant religious statues than to preserve an area where Polish people died at the hands of a foreign aggressor?
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

I thought Poland was begging for money from elsewhere to fund the ongoing maintenance of Auschwitz?

Makes it even stranger that they can come up with the money to build giant tasteless statues, but not the money to preserve one of the most important sites for Poles.
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

To Poles, it should be a reminder that even though they may stumble, and fall, and even though the world may seem to shun them, Our Lord is there for them.

Who is "shunning" Poland?

Incidentally, it should also remind Poles that while hundreds of people died from the cold in Poland last winter and with another fierce winter predicted, there's still money to spend on lavish statues while others freeze (literally) to death.
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]

A lot of 'schools' advertise they need teachers and have guaranteed work - but it's only the odd hour here and there (definitely not enough to live on and usually in the evenings or weekends).

Yep, I've been taking advantage of this at the minute. It's the great thing about having your own business - you can pick and choose contracts and hours, rather than relying on a school to give you enough hours. I've more or less managed to set it up so that my mornings are taken up with corporate work, and afternoons/early evenings are taken up by private students. It means that I don't have any late nights (last class finishes at 7:30pm, and that's only one day a week) - but does unfortunately mean a lot of early mornings. Still, not finishing at 9pm regularly is a blessing.

The nice thing about this is that it also leaves me time for personal interests - by loading my timetable Monday-Wednesday, I have effectively Thursday-Sunday free for my own things. But this took a hell of a lot of work to put together!

Personally, I'd be loathe to trust any school that offers "full time" work to a native speaker. Even reputable schools won't think twice before cutting your hours - the native teacher is always going to end up worse off. About the only exception to this would be where they're offering a set salary - in this case, the wage per hour is likely to be rubbish, but it offers some sort of stability. But then again - I wouldn't call Poland "stable".

Incidentally, for what it's worth - Poles don't seem to have a strong preference for British or American English. Individually, they do - but as a nation, there's room for both nationalities :)
delphiandomine   
23 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]

What about brits in their 20s who come to poland to teach english for beer money and to bang polish women??? They are better for esl teachers than "useless" american med students?

At least the Brits know the language - and furthermore, they rely on the teaching money to live, so despite being drunkards, they at least perform in the classroom.