SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
Love / Are there Polish women who date black guys? [281]
:)
That was a brilliant post Jarnowa.
I don't need to add anything, you say it best yourself.
:)
That was a brilliant post Jarnowa.
I don't need to add anything, you say it best yourself.
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
There is a point here to be made about Poland only starting to catch up with today's international language i.e. English.
The lack of English speakers here has held Poland back.
I am not saying this because I am an English speaker (before anyone jumps on me).
English is, today, the business language of the world. (French was, Mandarin probably will be)
Come on Seanus, get them going :)
I do have mixed feelings about the global village homogenisation.
AH well in that case... That explains it! :p
English will due in this life time.
There is a point here to be made about Poland only starting to catch up with today's international language i.e. English.
The lack of English speakers here has held Poland back.
I am not saying this because I am an English speaker (before anyone jumps on me).
English is, today, the business language of the world. (French was, Mandarin probably will be)
Come on Seanus, get them going :)
I do have mixed feelings about the global village homogenisation.
I'll change my gender for you ;-)
AH well in that case... That explains it! :p
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Time to learn Mandarin?
So I like Chinese.
youtube.com/watch?v=04QoA44c23A
I like Chinese.
I like their tiny little trees,
Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
I think they are low balling themselves and won't make the same mistake next time.
Time to learn Mandarin?
So I like Chinese.
youtube.com/watch?v=04QoA44c23A
I like Chinese.
I like their tiny little trees,
Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
60% below the the guide price.
I think a bit of blind eye, human trafficking i.e. slavery is involved.
Why would China care about European construction companies "fleecing' European state?
Remember the "Guide price" is set by the state not the construction companies.
The Polish even admit in several articles that the Chinese must be paying very very little.
Guesswho, you're a bad bad man! :)
They are held to the same labor constraints as local companies.
60% below the the guide price.
I think a bit of blind eye, human trafficking i.e. slavery is involved.
I have my beliefs that it is being done for a reason, maybe to remind European construction companies that they can't constantly fleece the state.
Why would China care about European construction companies "fleecing' European state?
Remember the "Guide price" is set by the state not the construction companies.
The Polish even admit in several articles that the Chinese must be paying very very little.
Guesswho, you're a bad bad man! :)
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Just something I came across recently on this China/Poland/infrastructure issue
China's controversial Polish contract
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8259153.stm]
It must be added that the majority of contracts have gone to European companies.
Just something I came across recently on this China/Poland/infrastructure issue
It is the first time the Chinese have won such a contract in Poland and it is believed to be a first within the EU.
But instead of just cutting the price, they slashed it to pieces, offering to build the road for 60% less than the guide price- saving taxpayers millions, but leaving many wondering how they can do it so cheaply without pain.
But instead of just cutting the price, they slashed it to pieces, offering to build the road for 60% less than the guide price- saving taxpayers millions, but leaving many wondering how they can do it so cheaply without pain.
China's controversial Polish contract
At a dusty building site on the fringes of Warsaw, globalisation has just taken its latest twist - and it's one which will send tremors through Europe's construction industry.
Two decades after the fall of communist rule, a Polish government with an almost fundamentalist commitment to the free market has awarded contracts for two large motorway sections to a Chinese state-owned company that won the job with a dramatic knock-down bid.
Two decades after the fall of communist rule, a Polish government with an almost fundamentalist commitment to the free market has awarded contracts for two large motorway sections to a Chinese state-owned company that won the job with a dramatic knock-down bid.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8259153.stm]
It must be added that the majority of contracts have gone to European companies.
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
I missed that...
So do you share Milky's view that we are doomed because China will undercut anything we attempt to do?
15m Chinese students are currently enrolled in post secondary schools.
I missed that...
So do you share Milky's view that we are doomed because China will undercut anything we attempt to do?
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Just to punch numbers, they seem to have a low rate of third level education. (see above)
Especially when compared to their populations.
Just to punch numbers, they seem to have a low rate of third level education. (see above)
Especially when compared to their populations.
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
I found what I was looking for:
And remember this is not about the standard of third level education but just about the amounts of people with a third level education in Poland and China:
China: In 2002, Total graduate student enrolment was 501,000.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_China#Present_day
Poland: As of 2001 there were 1,224,600 students[1] enrolled in the publicly funded universities and colleges. In the private universities and colleges there were 519,100 students. Total = 1743700 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_Poland#The_present_time
What are you talking about?
I don't know of anyone who is afraid of being invaded by China.
I found what I was looking for:
And remember this is not about the standard of third level education but just about the amounts of people with a third level education in Poland and China:
China: In 2002, Total graduate student enrolment was 501,000.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_China#Present_day
Poland: As of 2001 there were 1,224,600 students[1] enrolled in the publicly funded universities and colleges. In the private universities and colleges there were 519,100 students. Total = 1743700 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_Poland#The_present_time
Is that not a general fear for all EU countries, that they will be undermined and coerced by the world of powerful undemocratic governments.
What are you talking about?
I don't know of anyone who is afraid of being invaded by China.
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
I don't think they have a skilled enough workforce, it is more mundane factory work.
Slave labour can't produce the high skills that are necessary to perform specialized work.
Of course there are such skilled workers in China but most are not.
What what do you suggest? Poland becomes part of China?
33 (1) Poland 0.952
97 (2) China 0.851
Education Index
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Index
The Chinese will specialise too,
I don't think they have a skilled enough workforce, it is more mundane factory work.
Slave labour can't produce the high skills that are necessary to perform specialized work.
Of course there are such skilled workers in China but most are not.
What what do you suggest? Poland becomes part of China?
33 (1) Poland 0.952
97 (2) China 0.851
Education Index
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Index
SeanBM
18 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
No, I personally think manufacturing/factories is better.
There are too many farms in Poland as it is, it's like Ireland was.
Here are a highly educated workforce, so I would think for example, pharmaceuticals would be a good option.
With the new motorway (E.U. funds) the long distance trucks can deliver raw materials and take away finished products.
Poland being in the centre of Europe is in a perfect place to export goods.
The same can be said for non-technical cheap goods like cds or shoelaces.
That is why I think specializations would be best in Poland "B".
Pity they don't have Ireland's lower corporate tax here :)
Do you mean, buy up the small inefficient farms and make one big one?
No, I personally think manufacturing/factories is better.
There are too many farms in Poland as it is, it's like Ireland was.
Here are a highly educated workforce, so I would think for example, pharmaceuticals would be a good option.
With the new motorway (E.U. funds) the long distance trucks can deliver raw materials and take away finished products.
Poland being in the centre of Europe is in a perfect place to export goods.
Well with the future influx of African/Chines agricultural produce,i don't think a newly enlarged farm even in Poland B could compete.
The same can be said for non-technical cheap goods like cds or shoelaces.
That is why I think specializations would be best in Poland "B".
Pity they don't have Ireland's lower corporate tax here :)
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
I am curious aphrodisiac, when did you leave Poland and what, if any, changes do you notice from then compared to now?
I am curious aphrodisiac, when did you leave Poland and what, if any, changes do you notice from then compared to now?
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Did you notice that the last time you were in Ireland?
;p
Polish women wear thongs much more than Irish
Did you notice that the last time you were in Ireland?
;p
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
Yes, I have a friend here in Poland, who recently had a child and he was told they sent a copy to the Irish embassy (he's Irish, the mother Polish).
But with such things it is always better to ask the embassy themselves.
Let us know how you get on, as it could help other people in the future.
Best of luck!
Yes, I have a friend here in Poland, who recently had a child and he was told they sent a copy to the Irish embassy (he's Irish, the mother Polish).
But with such things it is always better to ask the embassy themselves.
Let us know how you get on, as it could help other people in the future.
Best of luck!
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Spoil sport ;p
Edit*
Another couple things of note are:
!) Poland "B" is the Eastern side of Poland, which was under Russia during the partition. It has very little infrastructure. It gets 30% more of the E.U. finds because it lags behind so much.
See map here upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/NowaMapaAutostradyStan.svg
Green - line existing
Red - line under construction
dotted - planned
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roads_and_expressways_in_Poland
Labour is cheaper there than it is anywhere else in Poland. I am also led to believe that of the 2 million people who have left Poland since 2004 (E.U. freedom of movement) most come from there.
Personally I believe this is a good place to invest, due to the infrastructure that will be and the even cheaper labour.
2) Although Poland has a population of about 38 million, they are still mostly rural inhabitants.
Only about 1.7 million people live in the capital Warsaw. The farms tend to be very very small and inefficient and therefore ineffective.
People are moving in to the cities.
Spoil sport ;p
Edit*
Another couple things of note are:
!) Poland "B" is the Eastern side of Poland, which was under Russia during the partition. It has very little infrastructure. It gets 30% more of the E.U. finds because it lags behind so much.
See map here upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/NowaMapaAutostradyStan.svg
Green - line existing
Red - line under construction
dotted - planned
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roads_and_expressways_in_Poland
Labour is cheaper there than it is anywhere else in Poland. I am also led to believe that of the 2 million people who have left Poland since 2004 (E.U. freedom of movement) most come from there.
Personally I believe this is a good place to invest, due to the infrastructure that will be and the even cheaper labour.
2) Although Poland has a population of about 38 million, they are still mostly rural inhabitants.
Only about 1.7 million people live in the capital Warsaw. The farms tend to be very very small and inefficient and therefore ineffective.
People are moving in to the cities.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
If I were you I would ring the Poland embassy in Ireland tel. (+353-1) 283 08 55
I was told that the people who make the birth certificate send a copy to the appropriate embassy but just to make sure you should call them.
So I should have sent my sons birth certificate to the polish embassy?
If I were you I would ring the Poland embassy in Ireland tel. (+353-1) 283 08 55
I was told that the people who make the birth certificate send a copy to the appropriate embassy but just to make sure you should call them.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
No problem.
Poland is a poor country but it has improved a great deal in the last decade.
Another few things that should be noted are:
- 2012 Poland and ukrain will be holding the European Cup
- Poland manages to use 95% out of EUR 67.3 billion of funds available in the years 2007-13.
- The Polish Zloty dropped 30%, this heightened internal consumption, lessened imports and increased exports. (No link...)
Of course these are all very positive things, the truth is Poland is still a poor country.
On a personal note, I think most Poles are educated, have a good work ethic and want to improve things. All it needs are the right circumstances and time.
One of the major problems here are the prices for imported goods, they are the same price as everywhere else in Europe but as stated the wages are low.
That's what Polish people are telling me.
And links in to what Convex is saying about tax...
Radio Maria is going o go in to over dirve ;D
No problem.
Poland is a poor country but it has improved a great deal in the last decade.
Another few things that should be noted are:
- 2012 Poland and ukrain will be holding the European Cup
- Poland manages to use 95% out of EUR 67.3 billion of funds available in the years 2007-13.
- The Polish Zloty dropped 30%, this heightened internal consumption, lessened imports and increased exports. (No link...)
Of course these are all very positive things, the truth is Poland is still a poor country.
On a personal note, I think most Poles are educated, have a good work ethic and want to improve things. All it needs are the right circumstances and time.
One of the major problems here are the prices for imported goods, they are the same price as everywhere else in Europe but as stated the wages are low.
put a stop to those hideously large pensions that are being paid to former State employees.
That's what Polish people are telling me.
And links in to what Convex is saying about tax...
Radio Maria is going o go in to over dirve ;D
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2875.htm#econ
i would be glad to read the true story good or bad if only i had some refrences.
Poland has pursued a policy of economic liberalization since 1990 and today stands out as a success story among transition economies.
Before 2009, GDP had grown about 5% annually, based on rising private consumption, a jump in corporate investment, and EU funds inflows.
GDP per capita is still much below the EU average, but is similar to that of the three Baltic states. Since 2004, EU membership and access to EU structural funds have provided a major boost to the economy.
Unemployment fell rapidly to 6.4% in October 2008, climbed back to 8.9% by January 2010, but remains below the EU average.
Before 2009, GDP had grown about 5% annually, based on rising private consumption, a jump in corporate investment, and EU funds inflows.
GDP per capita is still much below the EU average, but is similar to that of the three Baltic states. Since 2004, EU membership and access to EU structural funds have provided a major boost to the economy.
Unemployment fell rapidly to 6.4% in October 2008, climbed back to 8.9% by January 2010, but remains below the EU average.
cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
With stability restored, Poland was able to offer its well-educated, low-wage workforce, its position in Europe's center, and its tariff-free access to European Union (EU) markets to attract foreign investment--all with the goal of bringing Polish incomes up to the levels of those in the U.S. and Western Europe.
One generation later, the reforms since 1989 have brought success and new challenges.
Poland joined the EU in 2004. Its per capita economic growth rate has outpaced those of the U.S. and of its EU partners.
Polish incomes have risen to 37% of U.S. incomes (up from 29% in 1997)
One generation later, the reforms since 1989 have brought success and new challenges.
Poland joined the EU in 2004. Its per capita economic growth rate has outpaced those of the U.S. and of its EU partners.
Polish incomes have risen to 37% of U.S. incomes (up from 29% in 1997)
state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2875.htm#econ
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Love / Are there Polish women who date black guys? [281]
I think there are two ways to look at it.
1) The optimist:
Admin has always stressed his desire for freedom of speech on this site. "Poland, the good and the bad", commenting on other forums that have an agenda and are highly moderated, not allowing the freedoms that we have on here.
2) The pessimist:
Tabloids sell.
The recent bout of suspensions was based on it being completely stupid and derailing the whole forum.
Whereas, Jarnowa (for example) is a complete spanner but he sticks to his race topic, as he is consumed by hate and posts on topic.
But I don't think I've ever seen a forum with so many generalized thread headings. Simply sets PF apart. Why do you think that is?
I think there are two ways to look at it.
1) The optimist:
Admin has always stressed his desire for freedom of speech on this site. "Poland, the good and the bad", commenting on other forums that have an agenda and are highly moderated, not allowing the freedoms that we have on here.
2) The pessimist:
Tabloids sell.
The recent bout of suspensions was based on it being completely stupid and derailing the whole forum.
Whereas, Jarnowa (for example) is a complete spanner but he sticks to his race topic, as he is consumed by hate and posts on topic.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Do you not think that there has been a positive difference to the average Pole over the past 6 years?
I know what you mean by fluffing the numbers but I think things have changed for the better over the past decade, although there has been a slow down due to other countries being in a recession.
The first thing I noticed when I moved back to Poland (I had been away for 5 years living in other E.U. countries) was that people were insulating their houses and putting in new PVC windows everywhere. There was a vast noticeable difference and that's just the basics.
Do you not think that there has been a positive difference to the average Pole over the past 6 years?
I know what you mean by fluffing the numbers but I think things have changed for the better over the past decade, although there has been a slow down due to other countries being in a recession.
The number of new houses being built and new cars on the new roads suggest you are right.
The first thing I noticed when I moved back to Poland (I had been away for 5 years living in other E.U. countries) was that people were insulating their houses and putting in new PVC windows everywhere. There was a vast noticeable difference and that's just the basics.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Love / Are there Polish women who date black guys? [281]
In fairness the thread asks for negative and positive racial attitudes towards "interracial" couples.
It is a loaded question, so I am not surprised when people are asked a question and they answer it.
In fairness the thread asks for negative and positive racial attitudes towards "interracial" couples.
It is a loaded question, so I am not surprised when people are asked a question and they answer it.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
They don't feel the recession because there is none.
I also think it is difficult to see change when you are living in it, now Poland is a different animal than the Poland I saw first 9 years ago.
Agreed.
as long as Poles don't feel it
They don't feel the recession because there is none.
I also think it is difficult to see change when you are living in it, now Poland is a different animal than the Poland I saw first 9 years ago.
Such beaureacracy scared away quite a few foreign investors for a number of years.
Agreed.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Love / Are there Polish women who date black guys? [281]
I guess because he is entitled to his opinion.
it begs the question of why he and his racist filth are allowed on these forums?
I guess because he is entitled to his opinion.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
I beg to differ, Poland was shooting up the ranks before the recession.
With a big internal market, retaliative cheap labour meant lots of exports, entrance into the E.U. meant billions of Euros being pumped in to improve infrastructure, millions of Poles working abroad sending their money back.
As is known, Poland is the only country in the E.U. to have not been in recession so far and the future does not look too bad either. It has slowed down of course but nothing like what has and is happening in other E.U. countries.
I think one of the things holding Poland back is the bureaucracy, which certainly has been changing over the past few years to make it easier here. There needs to be more documentation in other languages to make it easier to navigate, this goes for internet banking too etc...
true but Poland wasn't really progressing fast before either and that's what iron meant (I guess)
I beg to differ, Poland was shooting up the ranks before the recession.
With a big internal market, retaliative cheap labour meant lots of exports, entrance into the E.U. meant billions of Euros being pumped in to improve infrastructure, millions of Poles working abroad sending their money back.
As is known, Poland is the only country in the E.U. to have not been in recession so far and the future does not look too bad either. It has slowed down of course but nothing like what has and is happening in other E.U. countries.
I think one of the things holding Poland back is the bureaucracy, which certainly has been changing over the past few years to make it easier here. There needs to be more documentation in other languages to make it easier to navigate, this goes for internet banking too etc...
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Love / Are there Polish women who date black guys? [281]
Look at jarnowa's threads, all his posts are about "interracial" couples.
He is a racist and claims to be Belgium living in Poland and can't get a girlfriend and rather than accept responsibility for himself, he blames all his problems on "them".
You will find that he is impossible to discuss anything with. You have been warned :)
'Bloody foreigners, coming over here and stealing our women!"
Look at jarnowa's threads, all his posts are about "interracial" couples.
He is a racist and claims to be Belgium living in Poland and can't get a girlfriend and rather than accept responsibility for himself, he blames all his problems on "them".
You will find that he is impossible to discuss anything with. You have been warned :)
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
No, when their son got a birth certificate, it should have been stated where the child's parents are from and a copy sent to the appropriate embassy to notify them (in this case the Polish embassy).
No, when their son got a birth certificate, it should have been stated where the child's parents are from and a copy sent to the appropriate embassy to notify them (in this case the Polish embassy).
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Isn't there a world crises and recession in every other country in the E.U.
Nobody can develop quickly in this climate.
Isn't there a world crises and recession in every other country in the E.U.
Nobody can develop quickly in this climate.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
Your son can have Irish and Polish citizenship and he can also hold two passports, Irish and Polish.
Let us know if you have any more questions you need answered.
Best of luck.
However maybe in the future my son would like to be able to travel.
Your son can have Irish and Polish citizenship and he can also hold two passports, Irish and Polish.
Let us know if you have any more questions you need answered.
Best of luck.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
Both.
Even yourself as an E.U. citizen can live here in Poland.
I hope it works out for you, I read your other thread.
Or both?
Both.
Even yourself as an E.U. citizen can live here in Poland.
I hope it works out for you, I read your other thread.
SeanBM
17 Oct 2010
Work / Salary for an architect with 3years experience in warsaw [37]
I will not advise people to leave where they are and come to Poland if they can not communicate in Polish or English (properly).
It would be wrong of me not to point this out and if the poster can't take the reality I put to him, fair enough. Maybe he'll do brilliantly and be prime minister in a few years but with out proper communication skills, a job, a place to live etc... it's going to be really tough.
Thanks The wiseone, bitter, a coward and a psychic, do you do kid's parties?
I will not advise people to leave where they are and come to Poland if they can not communicate in Polish or English (properly).
It would be wrong of me not to point this out and if the poster can't take the reality I put to him, fair enough. Maybe he'll do brilliantly and be prime minister in a few years but with out proper communication skills, a job, a place to live etc... it's going to be really tough.
Thanks The wiseone, bitter, a coward and a psychic, do you do kid's parties?