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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
Engineer, hardware design. What's yours?
Engineer, hardware design. What's yours?
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
you have to pick a more satisfying proffession. Waiting to retire does not a happy life make.
;)
Work is a chore and eventually it leads to misery
you have to pick a more satisfying proffession. Waiting to retire does not a happy life make.
;)
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
you seem pretty young, convinced that grass is greener... and all that.
I don't think I'm gloomy at all. It just takes more for me to be entertained. I like to be a bit more engaged than looking at pretty sights and picking out my next meal.
I've done sailing and fishing, empty beaches, tropical paradises, and believe me, there is a reason why most of the expats there drink themselves to sleep every day.
Partying gets old pretty quick. One needs a purpose.
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lol
and the moral is, don't race to get rich and retire too fast. Every 'rich' person I ever asked, looked back at the stuggle to get there as the good times.
How is that?
it seems pretty gloomy to me, I call that being a workaholic, it seems weird that you just can’t relax
you seem pretty young, convinced that grass is greener... and all that.
I don't think I'm gloomy at all. It just takes more for me to be entertained. I like to be a bit more engaged than looking at pretty sights and picking out my next meal.
I've done sailing and fishing, empty beaches, tropical paradises, and believe me, there is a reason why most of the expats there drink themselves to sleep every day.
Partying gets old pretty quick. One needs a purpose.
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lol
and the moral is, don't race to get rich and retire too fast. Every 'rich' person I ever asked, looked back at the stuggle to get there as the good times.
How is that?
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
even traveling loses its luster when you don't have a purpose. When I travel, I avoid the hotels and all the tourist traps. I rent a house and right away start scheeming about what would it take to live there and not be bored.
i like to travel to new places too
even traveling loses its luster when you don't have a purpose. When I travel, I avoid the hotels and all the tourist traps. I rent a house and right away start scheeming about what would it take to live there and not be bored.
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
ha.. I see that list and look for bussiness opportunities ;)
here is my list,
ha.. I see that list and look for bussiness opportunities ;)
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
you just never know what's going to happen.. I don't count on my 401K anymore.
I can't imagine what I would do if I didn't work. You got to do something! I think I'd be a stoned alcoholic within 3 months.
It's true, but i don't wanna work all my life.
you just never know what's going to happen.. I don't count on my 401K anymore.
I can't imagine what I would do if I didn't work. You got to do something! I think I'd be a stoned alcoholic within 3 months.
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I always thought that was Polish in me, hating to buy anything on credit. When I did, it was for the shortest term possible. I paid off my house by clearing out all my savings, just to stick it to the insurance companies. Since then, I'm saving close to 10 grand a year just on insurance alone. Added bonus is loads of excitement every hurricane season!
can you be my financial advisor, please?
I always thought that was Polish in me, hating to buy anything on credit. When I did, it was for the shortest term possible. I paid off my house by clearing out all my savings, just to stick it to the insurance companies. Since then, I'm saving close to 10 grand a year just on insurance alone. Added bonus is loads of excitement every hurricane season!
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19 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
lol
I'm completely debt free. When the economy took a dump and I was freaking out about loosing my job, I paid everything off; house, car, credit cards.. scaled down, have not taken a serious vacation trip in over two years. Still squirreling money away...
Then there is the school whose motto is: the one that dies with the most debt - wins.
Sometimes I wonder..
I took the wise step of messing up my credit early,
lol
I'm completely debt free. When the economy took a dump and I was freaking out about loosing my job, I paid everything off; house, car, credit cards.. scaled down, have not taken a serious vacation trip in over two years. Still squirreling money away...
Then there is the school whose motto is: the one that dies with the most debt - wins.
Sometimes I wonder..
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18 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I should have said internet access... ;)
But, it's all relative.. in Florida, for example, it's possible to live even without a home!
My definition of true hardship is not being able to work for extended amount of time.
I don't even consider those that are losing their houses as true hardship. I've watched that whole process - people were buying houses on a bet that their prices will keep rising, then when the sh1t hit the fan they simply stopped paying their mortgage, got themselves number of months of free rent before reposession, and now they are free to go wherever they want.
Is it really so impossible to live without TV set in the US? ;)
I should have said internet access... ;)
But, it's all relative.. in Florida, for example, it's possible to live even without a home!
My definition of true hardship is not being able to work for extended amount of time.
I don't even consider those that are losing their houses as true hardship. I've watched that whole process - people were buying houses on a bet that their prices will keep rising, then when the sh1t hit the fan they simply stopped paying their mortgage, got themselves number of months of free rent before reposession, and now they are free to go wherever they want.
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18 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I disagree. Most of the true hardships here I know of personally are started with an illness or an accident.
You're 2nd point however, for a long time hardships often were only visited upon those who were asking for it.
I disagree. Most of the true hardships here I know of personally are started with an illness or an accident.
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17 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
you guys just love to pat yourselves on the backs, and are convinced that hardships are visited only upon those that are asking for it. That kind of arrogance would be well served with a bit of bad luck of your own.
you guys just love to pat yourselves on the backs, and are convinced that hardships are visited only upon those that are asking for it. That kind of arrogance would be well served with a bit of bad luck of your own.
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17 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I don't think I understand what you're trying to say. The 5Gs you have in the bank, you want cudos for that or are you trying to convince me that it is the norm? Don't you live with your parents?
You do realise that average US consumer is in red on credit cards debt alone, right? And the only way they might see couple of G's all at once is from their income tax return, right?
I ALWAYS had at least 5 G's
I don't think I understand what you're trying to say. The 5Gs you have in the bank, you want cudos for that or are you trying to convince me that it is the norm? Don't you live with your parents?
You do realise that average US consumer is in red on credit cards debt alone, right? And the only way they might see couple of G's all at once is from their income tax return, right?
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17 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I think you're missing the point. There is no cash to be had.
I had the same attitude you had, untit I volunteered to do her budget.
If you consider having a cell and a cable living beyond ones means, then I guess she does.
I don't know where you guys live (I've heard of Poles living on dog food to send more money back home, I don't call that living), but around here, living on $1800 a month does not leave any money in the bank. Unless, one shares the apartment, or has mortgage paid, or car paid off, or has a sugar daddy, or can live without TV, phone, car, AC, heat or ... booze (booze is $40 a month allowance. No weed. ) ;)
couple of G's cash
I think you're missing the point. There is no cash to be had.
I had the same attitude you had, untit I volunteered to do her budget.
If you consider having a cell and a cable living beyond ones means, then I guess she does.
I don't know where you guys live (I've heard of Poles living on dog food to send more money back home, I don't call that living), but around here, living on $1800 a month does not leave any money in the bank. Unless, one shares the apartment, or has mortgage paid, or car paid off, or has a sugar daddy, or can live without TV, phone, car, AC, heat or ... booze (booze is $40 a month allowance. No weed. ) ;)
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17 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
I have a friend who is always broke, so I sat down with her to help her do her budget.
She makes $13/hr, and after adding up all of her bills like rent, electric, water, gas, phone, cable, car insurance, car payment, etc.. she has $200 a month left for food, fuel, clothes, entertainment and all other incidentals. Hardly enough, forget about saving anything. She will never get out of the hole she's in...
I have a friend who is always broke, so I sat down with her to help her do her budget.
She makes $13/hr, and after adding up all of her bills like rent, electric, water, gas, phone, cable, car insurance, car payment, etc.. she has $200 a month left for food, fuel, clothes, entertainment and all other incidentals. Hardly enough, forget about saving anything. She will never get out of the hole she's in...
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17 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]
Good luck, OriginalPoster!
How bad do you have to be to get deported? Any felony? The only thing I can imagine getting popped for is DUI.
Good luck, OriginalPoster!
How bad do you have to be to get deported? Any felony? The only thing I can imagine getting popped for is DUI.
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13 Nov 2010
Life / What do you like about Poland? [100]
Politics aside, my stages in a new place are ususally backwards from the ones listed.
First one is always "What the hell did I do? This is a nightmare! How can I back-paddle without loosing face and a sh!tload of money??"
Then, it's "I'll try it for x number of months/years. I can do this as long as I can keep my mouth shut and my mind open".
After that it's "hmm.. this is not so bad".
And the last one, when it's time to move on, is "I don't want to go! I love it here!"
Politics aside, my stages in a new place are ususally backwards from the ones listed.
First one is always "What the hell did I do? This is a nightmare! How can I back-paddle without loosing face and a sh!tload of money??"
Then, it's "I'll try it for x number of months/years. I can do this as long as I can keep my mouth shut and my mind open".
After that it's "hmm.. this is not so bad".
And the last one, when it's time to move on, is "I don't want to go! I love it here!"
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11 Nov 2010
Australia / New start in Australia (technical electronic study) [7]
.. all of the jobs I've seen there are for those who already have the work permits.
Related:
"also i want to live there in goldcoast..n i want to do G.I.S course after my master degree in geography.which university will beter for this course n what kind of job i'll get.. but 1 strong problem i have that my english is quite poor. what can i do?"
Hi ! Rosie here. Go to griffith university website. This is on the coast but many unis have campuses along the coast. Bond university is an international one you can try. Bye!
.. all of the jobs I've seen there are for those who already have the work permits.
Related:
Living and studying on the Gold Coast - Australia (master degree student)
"also i want to live there in goldcoast..n i want to do G.I.S course after my master degree in geography.which university will beter for this course n what kind of job i'll get.. but 1 strong problem i have that my english is quite poor. what can i do?"
Hi ! Rosie here. Go to griffith university website. This is on the coast but many unis have campuses along the coast. Bond university is an international one you can try. Bye!
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7 Nov 2010
Study / Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools) [36]
LOL
looks like there might be a market in starting international schools..
Americans are not exactly flavour of the month in those places.
LOL
International schooling is bloody expensive btw.
looks like there might be a market in starting international schools..
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4 Nov 2010
Life / Legal Graffiti Walls in Poland? [45]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Warszawa_Stary_Mokot%C3%B3w_graffiti_on_shop_window.jpg
Smurf:
Tag your car ;)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Warszawa_Stary_Mokot%C3%B3w_graffiti_on_shop_window.jpg
Smurf:
Tag your car ;)
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3 Nov 2010
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2 Nov 2010
Life / Legal Graffiti Walls in Poland? [45]
a friend of mine (whos 12-foot burner I have on my pool-room wall), knows all the fines and restitutions for each particular freight company train trailers. He targets the ones that only require repainting, in case he gets caught. ;)
a friend of mine (whos 12-foot burner I have on my pool-room wall), knows all the fines and restitutions for each particular freight company train trailers. He targets the ones that only require repainting, in case he gets caught. ;)
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2 Nov 2010
Life / Legal Graffiti Walls in Poland? [45]
I wonder if cavemen lamented over their youths carving in the rocks...
I wonder if cavemen lamented over their youths carving in the rocks...
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2 Nov 2010
Life / Legal Graffiti Walls in Poland? [45]
banksy
west bank wall:
arts.guardian.co.uk/pictures/image/0,8543,-10405256016,00.html
banksy
west bank wall:
arts.guardian.co.uk/pictures/image/0,8543,-10405256016,00.html
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2 Nov 2010
Life / All Saints' Day in Poland - Commemoration or Carnival? [44]
One does not appreciate it until it's gone...
Today after work I stopped to get a candle (at spanish bodega) and went to a local cemetery to light it up. It was a very sad affair. Not one candle lit, all forgotten tombstones. I took one picture.
One does not appreciate it until it's gone...
Today after work I stopped to get a candle (at spanish bodega) and went to a local cemetery to light it up. It was a very sad affair. Not one candle lit, all forgotten tombstones. I took one picture.
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1 Nov 2010
Love / Such a Very Sad Loss.. fighting the battle with a Polish lady to see my daugher. [56]
what on earth is that?
Tenna lady
what on earth is that?
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31 Oct 2010
Love / Such a Very Sad Loss.. fighting the battle with a Polish lady to see my daugher. [56]
ok.. this is amusing
is this a sign of cohabitation or just traveling light?
place her panties in soak in the sink very often (Not just once monthly),
ok.. this is amusing
is this a sign of cohabitation or just traveling light?
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31 Oct 2010
Love / Such a Very Sad Loss.. fighting the battle with a Polish lady to see my daugher. [56]
She is abusive. Forget about her. Everytime you start thinking about her, get busy with something else. It will get easier as time goes on, as long as you don't dwell on it.
She is abusive. Forget about her. Everytime you start thinking about her, get busy with something else. It will get easier as time goes on, as long as you don't dwell on it.
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29 Oct 2010
Love / Being Taken For A Idiot by my Polish girlfriend? [37]
you could be doing something wrong. Maybe being indiscrete, to forward, not forward enough, I don't know, but it wouldn't be the first time the guy is clueless when the woman thinks all the signs are laid out clearly before him.
you could be doing something wrong. Maybe being indiscrete, to forward, not forward enough, I don't know, but it wouldn't be the first time the guy is clueless when the woman thinks all the signs are laid out clearly before him.
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28 Oct 2010
Law / Nasza Klasa, rumoured to be up for sale for €130m [11]
I bowed out couple of months ago, when they sent me the new terms. I already found everyone I wanted to find anyway.
I bowed out couple of months ago, when they sent me the new terms. I already found everyone I wanted to find anyway.
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26 Oct 2010
Polonia / on touring in Europe [6]
Closest Gogol's tour is going to get to me is Virginia, and that's when I'm traveling. Bummer.
Have you seen "Everything Is Illuminated"? Eugene is excellent as the Ukrainian guide.
Closest Gogol's tour is going to get to me is Virginia, and that's when I'm traveling. Bummer.
Have you seen "Everything Is Illuminated"? Eugene is excellent as the Ukrainian guide.