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Joined: 18 Apr 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 16 Dec 2017
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peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

In England we would be more likely to say cash jobs or cash in hand. Just means you avoid paying tax and National Insurance.

Looks like its better not to do mistake saying in hand instead of after tax in the UK

And another point|question if you don't mind ;)

I'm a newcomer to London and it looks like eastern part of the city is a bedroom and western is a workshop.
and its better not to rent a room/flat in the East because you will hear from emploers sorry you live too far buddy ;)
peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]

Some 10 years ago people paid for newly built flats and it turned out that the flats were used as security for a developer who had gone bankrupt.

It was but it not is

Empty flats mean lower prices

no, developers in new buildings can control temperature via internet, cut heating costs and fight for months. If they have three blocks they sell flats in only one. Two are in "stanby" mode.
peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

lol well I am sorry but 'feeling' that you could fit the cables is not really enough.

if I'm correct there is an independent profession in the UK Cable Fitter
peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

Fortunately I'm Electronics Technician too and I hope it save my soul ;)

Maybe someone knows what is the proffession Wireman?

google says (Electrical Engineering) chiefly US a person who installs and maintains electric wiring, cables, etc
is it that strict in the UK as Electrician?
peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

I know it very clearly but I have to start somewhere. Someone has to trust me in the first job. Of course I'm not going to turn the power on or sign any paperwork for customers but I feel I can fit the cables.
peter_olsztyn   
18 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

Basically, just be honest and be confident but do not exaggerate

what does it mean exaggerate?

employers and agencies are very familiar with the sort of experience and qualifications to expect from Poles

Are they aware of that we Poles are people|handymen of many skills due of necessity avoid cost of car mechanic, plumber, carpenter? Or is it percived as lie?

I worked in PL as an Electrician for 7 years. Of course a don't have 17 edition. Do I have some experience? 10% 20% or 0%

To be honest some of their questions are very close to offend me. I'm almost 50 yo and have SOME experience for sure.
peter_olsztyn   
17 Dec 2016
UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

a few questions how recruitment process works in the UK

Do recruiters believe in what you are saying, declare, what you have in cv or they believe in nothing and you are from country where white bears live on the streets and you live in the yurta?

how references work? One of you best employees insolently escapes westward and you give him positive references?

if you worked 5 years on black as a bricklayer. Do you have experience or not?
peter_olsztyn   
17 Dec 2016
Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]

You pay the developer during the build - he may run away with your money

Stupid move. His profit is 40% legally.

developer goes bankrupt or if the flats are put up as security for a loan and the bank comes after them.

Today they have to put deposit.

You buy a ready-made flat.

and you buy a land and who has land has flat.

co-op never go bankrupt. Mafia cannot bankrupt ;)
peter_olsztyn   
16 Dec 2016
Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]

For example, are developers more or less likely to accept negotiations compared to private owners (on the secondary market).

I always thought developers or co-op do not accept any negotiations.
peter_olsztyn   
14 Dec 2016
Travel / Driving between towns in Poland during winter [7]

How difficult is it to drive between major cities (Poznan, Wroclaw, Krakow, Warsaw)?

There is a huge traffic between major cities so snow have no chance to stick to the asphalt. If you don't exceed 80km\h you will be ok but it is boring. Keep the distance. Periodically try brakes gently for a black ice. Avoid driving beetwen lorries.

but am just concerned about road closures

Main road closures don't happen except when there is a serious accident.

Have powerbank with you to charge phone or navi and windscreen de-icer, high visilibity vest inside of cabin.
Beware of wild boars in the night.
peter_olsztyn   
12 Dec 2016
Travel / Need help contacting Koleje Mazowieckie regarding lost item in Poland! [2]

Pozostawioną rzecz można odebrać w Punkcie Rzeczy Znalezionych KM-Warszawa,ul. Brzeska 12, godz. 7:30 - 15:30.

You can collect backpack there. Do you want they send it somewhere? I don't think they agree.

I previously tried calling and they do not speak English

Hard to believe.
peter_olsztyn   
12 Dec 2016
Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]

I want to learn Polish. How hard is it to learn Polish

They say its hard to learn. Hard to choose proper words in sentence. Hard to pronounce.

So where should I start?

Listen to the radio or watch yt. Learn by heart basic sentences.

Jestem Hagrida. Mam 15 lat. Mieszkam w Londynie. Mówię płynnie po angielsku. Chciałabym uczyć się polskiego. Od czego zacząć?
peter_olsztyn   
11 Dec 2016
Language / Polish inscription in a book for a loved one [35]

Thanks for the responses. Her name ends in 'i'

Oh come on bro. We dying with curiosity. I always thought there is no Polish name ending in i
peter_olsztyn   
11 Dec 2016
Language / Polish inscription in a book for a loved one [35]

I was going to start with 'moja ukochana, Her Name..' and end with 'na zawsze twój, My Name'

Moja ukochana Basiu, Kasiu, Jolu, Olu, Elu, Marzenko, Irenko, Krysiu, Marysiu...
Dla mojej ukochanej Basi, Kasi, Joli, Oli, Eli, Marzenki, Irenki, Krysi, Marysi...
;)
peter_olsztyn   
10 Dec 2016
Language / Perfective vs Imperfective - grammar [150]

"Pies zrobił się na dywanie." - perfective = (lit./dosłownie) "The dog MADE ON the carpet."

The dog materialised on the carpet. ;)
peter_olsztyn   
10 Dec 2016
Real Estate / How to rent a bedroom in Poland? [9]

What are you talking about Peter? You got a flat for 70 euros per month ... in Olsztyn ?

Yes. Owners payment to cooperative for flat is 70euro it is about 300zl pcm.

and you are renting it out for 350 euros per month? How did you do it?

No I'm not renting it out. This is the market price in my neighborhood. 3 rooms x 500zl (114euro) = 1500zl (340euro)

You asked how is possible to offer a room for 130 euro?
peter_olsztyn   
5 Dec 2016
Real Estate / How to rent a bedroom in Poland? [9]

what is really the difference between pokoje and stancje

stancja - od fasioned name, you may expect sharing a house with students, landlord 50+
pokoj - rather professionals or mixed or not specified who, you may expect everyone

slight difference at all

I found many rooms for 130 euro or so

My new shiny flat in a lovely estate cost me 70 euro pcm. I can rent it for 350 euro pcm.