Life / Online Shopping in Poland - Any websites where I can get brand names for a discount online? [7]

I'm not sure if it's similar to the sites you posted above, but Asos.com is quiet good with Discounts also there is free worldwide shipping which is great so it's worth to check out.

Travel / Weekend In Lodz. Things to do? [10]

A bottle of vodka at a bar pub depending on the place goes from 90ZL (16,97GBP) to 150ZL (28,29GBP).

Love / Best way to find a Polish husband...ideas? [120]

It really sounds to me like your over thinking this whole serious relationship thing!

You said your 25 or younger, why is it already so necessary for you to find the one?
For many this is a long and hard travel throughout life for many to find this one person, and believe me, many gets abused during that travel men as well as women!

I don't understand all of the standards/limitations you make in the threads, regarding to which men you want to be serious with? Every guy form every country is different, you can't go stereotype German/North Europeans as insensitive based on one or a few bad experiences.

Why limit yourself with these requirement? IMO you never know who you are going to fall in love with, and to be honest I think 70% of people on earth (self calculated :-) got married to someone who was not their type, but instead became their type because they earned it, by showing her respect and honesty and proving that they are good people!

Stop trying so hard, you'll get to exactly where you need to be it's just a matter of time.

Travel / An American In Poland: where should I go, what to see? [9]

Hi Currian,

I see your from Columbus, I myself is Danish but were living in Mansfield OH, for almost 10 years.
Anyways I'm now situated in Krakow so my advice if you wanna experince ''Polish life'' during the day, go to for example Alchemia in the Kazimierz district of Krakow during the day and have a coffee, after that have a small walk in Nowa Huta (old communist neighborhood of Krakow) and then if the wheather allows it go to this lake in the Ruczaj district (unfortuantly I can't remember the name) which is absolutely beautiful surrounded by rocks, not many tourist knows of this place but its amazing, and also small adventure because it's somehow a bit forbidden to enter :-)

My other advice for you is just to stay away from the big places (Restaurants, bars etc) and instead just go explore and enter smaller less touristic bars and cafes, then I'm sure you will experience real Polish life.

Best of luck, and I hope you'll enjoy your stay in this lovely country!

Life / Moving to Poland - tips, Do's and Don'ts [5]


Use your common sense, and you'll be just fine.
And avoid Polish kebab, its nasty!

Work / 4-5,000 gross enough to live off for 1 person in Poznan? [13]


Yes we will probably be looking at around 1700ZL pr. month atleast expect so.
Food pr. month you can do for 30ZL pr. day so yea IMO like 1000ZL pr. month would be good to have for food.

But to be honest if you'll get 3000NET that will leave you left with basically nothing, so consider if its worth it or atleast do all you can to get the 5000 Gross.

Travel / English man going to clubs in Warsaw! [8]


I second that buddy!

Work / 4-5,000 gross enough to live off for 1 person in Poznan? [13]

Hi Russ,

I would say that it could be a bit of a struggle on 4000 brutto which would be like 3000 NET.
You can live on it, but considering that you need a 1 bedroom apt. in the city you will be left with like 1800-2000ZL pr. month for food, clothes, travel etc. It's a bit low IMO, offcourse it depends on your live style and so.

But from my advice you should go for the 5000 Brut. which would leave you with like 36-3700ZL which you will be able to live a quiet okay life for one person.

Br.

Travel / Free wifi in wroclaw and krakow? [12]

Hi Greg,

Almost every cafe in Kazimierz district has wifi, I believe the same goes for Rynek.
If you need wifi during the day hours, I can recommend going to Alchemia in Kaz very good atmosphere!

Work / What is the average accounting/auditing salary in Poland? [42]


I work with accounting with some Italians, and they for sure gets less than 6000ZL brutto. Case is this in Krakow, the pay is usually a bit higher in Warsaw.

So 6000ZL brutto should be possible, but only because of your Italian language, so get ready for alooot of collection calls buddy :-)

Travel / How come no one ever seems to pay for the bus in Poland? [63]


Wow very good advice!
Thanks buddy, I could totally see this working if it ever happens in the future that i forget my ticket :D

Travel / How come no one ever seems to pay for the bus in Poland? [63]

All the inspectors have a quote, you just ask them .

It's always below 70ZL (from my experince)..
So if it does happen that you forgot to buy a ticket, just pay the bribe.

Food / Your favourite Polish foods! [180]


Is amazing!
Also offcourse Polish kielbasa is at the top of the list..

But my most fav. is Patato pancakes with gullasch (no idea what is the name in Polish)??
In general homecooked Polish food is very delicious!

Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]

These girls are everywhere, but imo you just had a bad experience.

Ive dated a few Polish girls by now, and from my experince the good girls who are worth holding on too always asks to pay for their own stuff.

News / Will EURO 2012 be a proud moment for Poland and its people or set back Poland 20 years? [86]

Im honestly more concerned about the average pole.

Will the prices during the euro go up at restaurants/bar etc. and will the prices continue to be higher for awhile after the euro?

In that case I cant see how an average pole can afford living.

Life / The Killing--tv show where Agnieszka Holland and Polish mafia is involved [10]

Never watched it, but ill def have too.
I watched the original version Forbrydelsen danish tv show and it was great!

Work / Got a raise in Poland. Is my tax gonna change? [10]

Maybe, but it wouldnt really make sense since the company is giving me private medicare.
But is paying ZUS obligatory?

Work / Got a raise in Poland. Is my tax gonna change? [10]

No, to be honest I have no idea exactly what I am paying.
I just know what gets deducted from my salary every month. Mayve I should check this.
Anyways, what is ZUS?

Work / Got a raise in Poland. Is my tax gonna change? [10]

Okay thanks, so how is this calculated?

Currently I make less than 85.528 a year, but still im paying like 30% in taxes.
With my raise ill be making more, so my question is do you think ill just stay on my current tax level then?

Law / "Good" Polish Bank ? [19]

Id def. recommend Nordea.
International bank, especially strong in the nordic conutries.
Offers excellent service.

Law / CAN I CHANGE MY SON NAME THAT WAS BORN POLAND? [15]


Im so sad to read this.
Jagoda is such a beautiful and original name! What a shame.

Travel / Anybody VERY familiar with bars in Warsaw? [22]

Maybe just post the picture, and let people comment their thoughts?

Food / Butcher Shops in Krakow with Good Beef [11]

Usually alma has some pretty good quality of beefs..
But I assume you have already tried there?

Life / Teenage Pregnancy in Poland [108]


I agree,
But case is I believe its better to get an abortion, then to raise a kid without the resources to do so.

Life / Teenage Pregnancy in Poland [108]


Sure there is, if you have the money.. But have many of these young girls has got the money it takes to get dr.willing to break the law..

Life / Teenage Pregnancy in Poland [108]

Well, young girls/boys in Denmark are taught this but believe me we still have loads of young girls who get pregnant..
But since abortion is legal and for free, they just get it taken care off.

Life / Teenage Pregnancy in Poland [108]

Ill tell you why buddy,
because abortion is illegal in Poland!

Life / A recent visit to Poland. First time after 12 years. [19]


Its not hard to figure that you yourself are a pole!