porky pok
27 Feb 2016
News / Why has the US dollar reached almost 3.99 zł in Poland? [56]
Honestly NOPE?But would like to know.
Honestly NOPE?But would like to know.
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
Feedback / What made you join Polish Forums & whats attractive here? [29]
LOL,I use to read your posts and laugh that you are also baiting them,and they would still fall for it .But you have to admit that without them there is no entertainment here either.I would find there weak points and really play with them and can imagine how upset they got and rant papa ban X,mod ban Y,daddy ban Z,and daddy would hand em a lolipop to shud em up.Years back one of them wanted to meet me and beat me while I made him go bar to bar looking for me while sitting across the atlantic ocean by answering my Polish fone which made him think that i am nearby.The best is I give them a hint to tell them who they got slapped by and em wise men think they are detective Columbo and found who it is:).After reading here i always wonder if brits know what is humour?(Google Rusell peters english joke)
Overall on PF its been fun here so far, even when playing cat and mouse.Amazing how many people post here including doctors(Rybnik),pilots(Skysoulmate),engineers(Wulkan) and ofcourse best of all very successful English Teachers with a bright career in Poland.Best part is that none others are invited to Poland by the Polish Govt except English teachers.
LOL,I use to read your posts and laugh that you are also baiting them,and they would still fall for it .But you have to admit that without them there is no entertainment here either.I would find there weak points and really play with them and can imagine how upset they got and rant papa ban X,mod ban Y,daddy ban Z,and daddy would hand em a lolipop to shud em up.Years back one of them wanted to meet me and beat me while I made him go bar to bar looking for me while sitting across the atlantic ocean by answering my Polish fone which made him think that i am nearby.The best is I give them a hint to tell them who they got slapped by and em wise men think they are detective Columbo and found who it is:).After reading here i always wonder if brits know what is humour?(Google Rusell peters english joke)
Overall on PF its been fun here so far, even when playing cat and mouse.Amazing how many people post here including doctors(Rybnik),pilots(Skysoulmate),engineers(Wulkan) and ofcourse best of all very successful English Teachers with a bright career in Poland.Best part is that none others are invited to Poland by the Polish Govt except English teachers.
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]
Still they make that little fortune. working 12 hr 6/7 days living in a shared apartments saving?Infact even now I see people doing the same and saving around 2000$ a month living/doing the same.Where in the world can you be doing a unskilled job working illegally save that much?And Polish women taking care of the elderly even save more,I know some who come here on 6 month visa once a year and take home 10k$ plus presents.I am sure no other country could they do that.
As someone said in past, people who traveled and worked in US back in 70/80's even 90's made a little fortune,
Still they make that little fortune. working 12 hr 6/7 days living in a shared apartments saving?Infact even now I see people doing the same and saving around 2000$ a month living/doing the same.Where in the world can you be doing a unskilled job working illegally save that much?And Polish women taking care of the elderly even save more,I know some who come here on 6 month visa once a year and take home 10k$ plus presents.I am sure no other country could they do that.
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
Feedback / What made you join Polish Forums & whats attractive here? [29]
NO<6 months every year,I go there every month for 1 month.
Plus cost of living is way cheaper in Poland still and goods like electronics,branded clothes are expensive ofcourse.But lots of other stuff like construction material,labour is way cheaper.I remember when I bought my flat in 2000 the management fee was 40 pln plus maybe 20 pln a month for utilities was like less then 15$ a month to have a flat in the capital of a euorpean country. About medical its way cheaper there I pay around 5200pln a year for 1 person medical insurance there,wheres as here it is 1300$ a month with deductable.
If it wasnt for the kids or the beach we would probably move to Poland permanently as taxes comparatively are way less also.
Also Poland has lots of apportunities,I dont care what people say.In the west it is competative and almost saturated.
I understand you spend one month every year in Poland, don't you?
NO<6 months every year,I go there every month for 1 month.
Plus cost of living is way cheaper in Poland still and goods like electronics,branded clothes are expensive ofcourse.But lots of other stuff like construction material,labour is way cheaper.I remember when I bought my flat in 2000 the management fee was 40 pln plus maybe 20 pln a month for utilities was like less then 15$ a month to have a flat in the capital of a euorpean country. About medical its way cheaper there I pay around 5200pln a year for 1 person medical insurance there,wheres as here it is 1300$ a month with deductable.
If it wasnt for the kids or the beach we would probably move to Poland permanently as taxes comparatively are way less also.
Also Poland has lots of apportunities,I dont care what people say.In the west it is competative and almost saturated.
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]
Capital gains are invisible which can be 5% but after years wait.
Back on topic please
Thats before capital gains
Capital gains are invisible which can be 5% but after years wait.
Back on topic please
porky pok
26 Feb 2016
Feedback / What made you join Polish Forums & whats attractive here? [29]
First I am not a Pole by birth or blood just by naturalisation which is costing me in taxes:D
I came here first time in 2000 while visiting berlin,even my polish wife of 11 years then never told me any good about Poland,I decided to take a train with my friend anyway,liked it because was so cheap(rent a flat for 300$ plus utl of 20$) that came back after a month and since then go there every month for a month.Saw some apportunities and invested. even though wife comes here only 2/3 times a year.Now I still enjoy the cheap high life in Poland which honestly can be very expensive in the west,and meeting high profile politicians and people.Plus travelling in europe/russia is easily accesable in cpl of hours.
In 2008 just surfing the net stumbled upon PF and starting arguing with a group of members here,who I figured were newbees to chat/forums so started winding them and watching the reaction while laughing away.I saw the same reaction as I reacted in 1992 when I was first introduced to the net and joined Microsoft/AOL chats, so was fun playing with the new bees here(which I still enjoy).
PF is turning out to be a good source for any information sometimes with posters from all walks of life and experiences,and love the OFF TOPIC section :))
yes interesting for you as a Pole!
First I am not a Pole by birth or blood just by naturalisation which is costing me in taxes:D
I came here first time in 2000 while visiting berlin,even my polish wife of 11 years then never told me any good about Poland,I decided to take a train with my friend anyway,liked it because was so cheap(rent a flat for 300$ plus utl of 20$) that came back after a month and since then go there every month for a month.Saw some apportunities and invested. even though wife comes here only 2/3 times a year.Now I still enjoy the cheap high life in Poland which honestly can be very expensive in the west,and meeting high profile politicians and people.Plus travelling in europe/russia is easily accesable in cpl of hours.
In 2008 just surfing the net stumbled upon PF and starting arguing with a group of members here,who I figured were newbees to chat/forums so started winding them and watching the reaction while laughing away.I saw the same reaction as I reacted in 1992 when I was first introduced to the net and joined Microsoft/AOL chats, so was fun playing with the new bees here(which I still enjoy).
PF is turning out to be a good source for any information sometimes with posters from all walks of life and experiences,and love the OFF TOPIC section :))
porky pok
25 Feb 2016
Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]
ummm!They are doing business and earning money in rental incomes from properties they rent..if that explains you.
ummm!They are doing business and earning money in rental incomes from properties they rent..if that explains you.
porky pok
25 Feb 2016
Feedback / What made you join Polish Forums & whats attractive here? [29]
I joined to read the opinions of foreigners about Poland.
PF has the easy navigating board with attractive fonts and not to mention little silly arguements among members that keep me here:D
Anyone with any other reasons?
I joined to read the opinions of foreigners about Poland.
PF has the easy navigating board with attractive fonts and not to mention little silly arguements among members that keep me here:D
Anyone with any other reasons?
porky pok
25 Feb 2016
Work / Average salary in Poland for PhD in IT [40]
Yes,plenty of people I know ,and almost over 15 times a month that is,most in business and investments properties.
Do you know someone who makes that kind of money?
Yes,plenty of people I know ,and almost over 15 times a month that is,most in business and investments properties.
porky pok
25 Feb 2016
Life / What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? [117]
like I-Phone?
many good-quality products are produced in China.
like I-Phone?
porky pok
22 Feb 2016
Law / Polish wife in the UK cheated on me. Divorce - what now of the kids? [15]
Sorry buddy I know you are soliciting business here, but your charges are way high almost 5 times more.You had quoted me to charge 500 pln to write 1 damn simple letter for which I paid 100 pln in warsaw.And your field of practice is an allrounder.
I am a lawyer based in Poland, so I might be able to help you with this.
Sorry buddy I know you are soliciting business here, but your charges are way high almost 5 times more.You had quoted me to charge 500 pln to write 1 damn simple letter for which I paid 100 pln in warsaw.And your field of practice is an allrounder.
porky pok
20 Feb 2016
Life / How can Polish immigrants complain about other immigrants? [65]
lol maybe he gets it delivered and gets it nicely stacked in his storage place:)) and the mess cleaned up after the delivery also,labour costs money you know or its just another arrogant Brit who will struggle to make ends meet in future in Poland.
lol maybe he gets it delivered and gets it nicely stacked in his storage place:)) and the mess cleaned up after the delivery also,labour costs money you know or its just another arrogant Brit who will struggle to make ends meet in future in Poland.
porky pok
19 Feb 2016
Life / How can Polish immigrants complain about other immigrants? [65]
I have to agree with you Ktos,I have seen that in public how some speak loud and then look around if who is watching them speak.Also you can see arguements on regular basis in Zlota trasy mall in restaurants and shops when they try to belittle the server or the sales person.
I do want to know in Polish opinion that who are more arrogant? Brits or yanks?I have been at super bowl parties in Poland over the years where there are usually more brits then yanks and the rowdy atmosphere.Krakow square in summer weekends is another example.
Also I have seen in some situations when they speak loud and suddenly the quiet polish person starts speaking english and now they just feel challenged and get louder and nastier.
Hence, the feel more superior than Polish.
I have to agree with you Ktos,I have seen that in public how some speak loud and then look around if who is watching them speak.Also you can see arguements on regular basis in Zlota trasy mall in restaurants and shops when they try to belittle the server or the sales person.
I do want to know in Polish opinion that who are more arrogant? Brits or yanks?I have been at super bowl parties in Poland over the years where there are usually more brits then yanks and the rowdy atmosphere.Krakow square in summer weekends is another example.
Also I have seen in some situations when they speak loud and suddenly the quiet polish person starts speaking english and now they just feel challenged and get louder and nastier.
porky pok
19 Feb 2016
Life / How can Polish immigrants complain about other immigrants? [65]
Merged: What is polish opinion about immigrants from Uk and USA?
I would like to know opinions from Polish people about the people immigrating to Poland from Uk and the USA comparison and there habbits, expectaions and there behaviour?Thanks.
Merged: What is polish opinion about immigrants from Uk and USA?
I would like to know opinions from Polish people about the people immigrating to Poland from Uk and the USA comparison and there habbits, expectaions and there behaviour?Thanks.
porky pok
18 Feb 2016
Work / Popular expat jobs in Poland [14]
like kindergarten teachers?Yuck changing diapers:(
Anyway, there are plenty of other jobs.
like kindergarten teachers?Yuck changing diapers:(
porky pok
18 Feb 2016
Work / Popular expat jobs in Poland [14]
100% agreed.
Those are not expats, those are immigrants working as English teachers.
100% agreed.
porky pok
16 Feb 2016
Work / Is 104000 PLN (yearly) a fair salary for a Software Architect in Wroclaw? [12]
Vit dont forget the cost of living in Poland is also probably 3 times cheaper or more.
Vit dont forget the cost of living in Poland is also probably 3 times cheaper or more.
porky pok
16 Feb 2016
Law / Business in Poland and Polish reality, How are you doing in Poland? [82]
Luke,like polishinvestor has said investing in real estate in Poland gets you good returns around 8 to 12% depending upon the property.I have been investing in Poland since 2001 returns are great low taxes(income & real estate).I do only buy commercial real estate as they are hassle free and also I prefer restaurants with liq licenses as if one fails its usually rented again in a month provided you own the equipment.Residentials, I stay away from as they are a hassle in Poland especially if you dont speak the language and returns are not that lucarative.
Also when you sign a lease(umowa) with a commercial tenant i sign 777(tripple net in usa) umowa duly notarised so you just have to get the permission in a week or so to evict the non paying tenant without going through the lengthy court process.Also dont sign a lease longer then 2 years as by polish law one cannot evict a tenant unless he is in default for 2 months then again you have to give him a notice for 1 month,to reduce that time in half you can write him a letter that you took the rent out from his kausia(security) and he has to make up to it in 21 days.
Also be carefull of buying some recently very popular conv-store chain renters as they can get out by giving 2 months notice in first 2 years who usually sign 10 yr leases.
In my opinion if you have the money and want hassle free money is your best way put.Oh I forgot to mention that dont forget you are making 5% minimum invisible money on your property appreciation that in worse case the property prices double in 20 yrs(thats a bonus)
Sorry forgot to add that you dont have to go through the hassle of paying ZUS or company taxes as it can be run individually and paying 8.5%income tax with no deductables thus just an accountant once a year to file your returns and monthly vat what you collect from tenants who also pay media and association fee.And you can also get your 100% VAT back if you are a VAT payer and paid VAT on the property you bought.
Luke,like polishinvestor has said investing in real estate in Poland gets you good returns around 8 to 12% depending upon the property.I have been investing in Poland since 2001 returns are great low taxes(income & real estate).I do only buy commercial real estate as they are hassle free and also I prefer restaurants with liq licenses as if one fails its usually rented again in a month provided you own the equipment.Residentials, I stay away from as they are a hassle in Poland especially if you dont speak the language and returns are not that lucarative.
Also when you sign a lease(umowa) with a commercial tenant i sign 777(tripple net in usa) umowa duly notarised so you just have to get the permission in a week or so to evict the non paying tenant without going through the lengthy court process.Also dont sign a lease longer then 2 years as by polish law one cannot evict a tenant unless he is in default for 2 months then again you have to give him a notice for 1 month,to reduce that time in half you can write him a letter that you took the rent out from his kausia(security) and he has to make up to it in 21 days.
Also be carefull of buying some recently very popular conv-store chain renters as they can get out by giving 2 months notice in first 2 years who usually sign 10 yr leases.
In my opinion if you have the money and want hassle free money is your best way put.Oh I forgot to mention that dont forget you are making 5% minimum invisible money on your property appreciation that in worse case the property prices double in 20 yrs(thats a bonus)
Sorry forgot to add that you dont have to go through the hassle of paying ZUS or company taxes as it can be run individually and paying 8.5%income tax with no deductables thus just an accountant once a year to file your returns and monthly vat what you collect from tenants who also pay media and association fee.And you can also get your 100% VAT back if you are a VAT payer and paid VAT on the property you bought.