Law / Trying to get visitation and partial custody of my son in Poland. (Fathers rights?) [12]

Unfortunately, what he says in the book is true. The courts here are heavily biased towards women, partially because of the Catholic view of traditional families.

Your job is to provide for the child's upbringing, nothing more.

Life / Should I expect racism as a 'black' woman in Poland [149]


Invite next year, please :)

USA, Canada / Can you BE Polish without SPEAKING Polish in the US? [256]

...Polonius, save what's left of your dignity and delete that joke. It's not funny.

Life / The rising costs of food and fuel in Poland and the effects on disposable income/economy [177]

Merged:

Fuel prices to increase by 25gr/litre - Hard Working Polish Families Hit Hard

In yet another example of a "Good Change", PiS have decide to hit hard working families right where it hurts - with a 25gr/litre increase in the price of fuel. This means that the poorest in society, who often live in places without public transport, will now face additional taxes to go to work, to school, etc. 25gr/litre is equal to 10zł on every tank of fuel. Those living in rural areas are often paying the higher prices for fuel as it is, and PiS are hurting those people most of all.

biznes.onet.pl/wiadomosci/kraj/oplata-paliwowa-w-gore-ceny-paliw-tez/w0ct7d

The fact that they are rushing this measure into place during the summer holidays so that hard working families can be additionally taxed on their way to their holidays says it all. The only "Good Change" here is the one that saw party loyalists rewarded with high salaries and official cars that they can use for private business without being taxed.

News / Thousands of teachers to lose their jobs in Poland [57]


Nah, it's much worse than that. It's a return to the Communist system of having 8 years of primary school and 4 years of high school rather than the previous system that more or less was like the American system.

They're also planning to abolish externally-marked exams (leading to a return to the mass corruption found in the previous system) and to allow universities to conduct their own entry tests again (again, leading to mass corruption and nepotism)

Life / Indian community in Poland [43]


Quite a lot. Most international companies have quite a few working there now, so you won't have any problems meeting and socialising with them.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]

What has this got to do with the success of a Nigerian student in Poland?

Study / Help !! I want to study Dramatic Art (Acting ) in Poland [6]

Don't stress about which university you attend, but rather focus on making as many contacts as you can here. There are opportunities for foreign actors in Poland, you just need to be very, very good at networking. PWST is a good choice, as Kraków has a huge artistic scene and there are plenty of opportunities there. It's also a well known, well established centre for the dramatic arts.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


They certainly know about him now. Perhaps the story will be picked up by the Polish media as a perfect example of the kind of academic talent now being attracted to Poland.


It is a big deal. Polish universities are rigorous academically, and your constant downplaying of his achievement is interesting. Are you suggesting that in fact, Polish universities are not good?


Instead of attacking me, why not take me up on the internship? Why are you afraid to move to Poland?


Given that he achieved an all-time record in his university in Poland for his academic achievements, I suggest he's smarter than most people and will indeed have a good life. Good on him, I only hope he chooses to make Poland his home.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


You seem to be haunted by the fact that this Nigerian gentleman was able to come to Poland and succeed in his studies. Can you explain why?


Don't worry Bieganski. I know you'll never experience the pleasure of being recognised in Poland for your achievements, nor will you ever enjoy the pleasure of being invited to official events with the Polish government. Nor will you ever represent Poland abroad as part of official delegations. It's understandable that you resent those that have succeeded in Poland, as witnessed by your constant attacks on the Nigerian gentleman in question and other attacks on successful foreigners here.

Tell you what, though. I'm a kind person, and if you want to do something for Poland, I've got a year-long placement to fill after the last candidate dropped out in a new 7th class programme, starting in September and ending in June. Accommodation is provided, though you'll have to cover the cost of food and airfares. I can arrange the residence permit for you, and you'll be paid according to trainee teacher levels. Interested? Drop me a PM.


Says it all. I'm sorry that you can't celebrate diversity and achievement.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


What are they? The fact that you have constant problems whenever successful non-Poles are mentioned here suggests that the problem lies with you and not me. I certainly have no problems with celebrating the achievement of an Nigerian student in Poland, but you certainly do.


Projecting, I see. I'm very happy for him that he succeeded in Poland, and I hope he comes here to work now that he's graduated. He certainly will be an asset to one of the many multinational companies in Poland which employ multinational workforces.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


LOL. Nothing at all to do with you trashing threads with thinly disguised racist rants, of course.


You've got no idea what I've done for Poland. Needless to say, there's a reason why I've received awards for my public service in this country and you...haven't.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


I imagine they couldn't care less, given that PF has the reputation in Poland as being an online cess pit and not to be taken seriously in the slightest. Of course, you wouldn't know this, not living in Poland and not having any connection to Poland.


I'm aware that you're quite jealous that you weren't able to gain access to the programmes, but these were for people from poorer countries, not richer countries. I have zero interest in helping people from wealthy countries come to Poland, as they can pay for themselves.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


Yes, and not only. There are many smaller universities that have found great benefit in encouraging students from all over the world, not least because multicultural campuses allow the development of broad minded, well educated individuals.

Perhaps Bieganski should ask his parents if they will pay him to study in Poland. It might do him some good, and he might actually learn something in Polish too.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]

Little do you know, our teenage friend.

In fact, I've been involved with projects for years to bring people from outside Europe to Poland. Ever heard of Erasmus+ and other mobility programmes? The European Union very generously financed many such projects, as did the Polish government, and they both continue to do so. It's very satisfying when you see someone at the conclusion of a project decide to stay in PL for the long term.

I've also established a programme that sees those from the ENP countries given access to certain Polish universities on a preferential fee basis. You'd be surprised just how many foreigners have experienced Poland because of my work so far.

Now, turn off the computer before your parents realise that you've spent the entire day online again.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


I think it's our duty to encourage as many educational successes as possible to come here, no matter how much some foaming mouth racists may object from the other side of the pond.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


It isn't the first time and it won't be the last time. Some people will invent the most terrible things, just to protect a Polish company or person.

What would it cost for a doctor to escort her on the plane? A few thousand at the most.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


Even more reason why a woman in obvious severe distress should have been given the VIP treatment and taken back to Poland as quickly as possible. Even if she was in the grips of a severe breakdown, she could have been restrained on the plane for the 4 hour flight back to Poland quite safely and without problem, perhaps under the escort of a doctor.

Instead, the company abandoned her in her time of need. It's an absolute disgrace, but the usual suspects prefer their insane and poorly thought out conspiracy theories rather than criticising the company that has responsibility for her death.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


That's exactly it. Notice how none of the usual suspects here blamed the tour company, even though the most obvious thing to do with someone in clear and complete distress would have been to throw all the available resources towards making sure that she got back to Poland for treatment. The fact that she wasn't allowed on the plane despite being in obvious mental turmoil shows just how deep the failings of the Polish tour company were in this case.

It's childish and pathetic. Criticism where criticism is due, and that criticism should be directed at the tour operator who failed repeatedly and constantly.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


One wonders why you're using this thread to insult and trash Nigeria rather than focusing on the fact that this young man not only went abroad to study, but outperformed locals.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]


Much to the dismay of the usual racists.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


Indeed. By all accounts, she was in a pretty dreadful state, and the question remains why the Polish tour company representative wasn't able to deal with it.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


Wasn't there some foreign conspiracy theorist who died only recently and suddenly?

Why weren't our friends on here so concerned about him? Was it because Żuk was a young, attractive female?

Work / Career in Poland - working in finance / investment banking / venture capital / private equity [19]

If you need to ask the question, the answer is no.

Study / Young Nigerian Sets Record in Polish University [75]

I can only wonder why you seem to be so jealous of this fine young man's academic achievements.

News / Mysterious death of Magdalena Żuk on holiday in Egypt [144]


The fact that the Polish prosecutors so far have found absolutely nothing to prove anything other than suicide says it all.


Come on, she fell for one of the oldest scams in the book. It's no different to the idiotic foreigners in Poland that get stung in clip joints.

It's not a nice situation, but following strange men that you've just met in a foreign country is hardly a wise idea, is it? Would you wander off with a strange girl in Spain?

UK, Ireland / Polish migrants fight to sleep in toilets overnight in London [11]

Do you get the reference?

UK, Ireland / Polish migrants fight to sleep in toilets overnight in London [11]


They certainly were. I wouldn't be surprised if they had some candles hidden there, and perhaps some air fresheners and even some fairy lights.


Probably they got the deliveries to work like most of us do.


Well, think about it. You can work all day on the building site, drink vodka with your mates in the evening and then settle down for the night. Costs you 1.40 a week for rent, as opposed to a minimum of 150-200 quid a week for a shoebox in London. Quite understandable why they choose to settle down in Le Chateau du Toilette as opposed to Crapston Villas!