Nika
27 Jan 2010
Nika
27 Jan 2010
News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]
I don't need a definition, as exact as it may be. I have visited a 3rd world country, have seen what's it's like with my own eyes, have spoken to the locals personally and let me tell you Poland is not a 3rd world country. Those who say it is are lucky to not know what they are talking about.
I think some of you are losing the plot and have never visited a 3rd world country either.
Below is a site where you will learn the exact definition.
Below is a site where you will learn the exact definition.
I don't need a definition, as exact as it may be. I have visited a 3rd world country, have seen what's it's like with my own eyes, have spoken to the locals personally and let me tell you Poland is not a 3rd world country. Those who say it is are lucky to not know what they are talking about.
Nika
27 Jan 2010
Work / Polish translation Masters in Europe [27]
It would be good if they also knew Latin declensions, French conjugation, econometrics and quantum physics. LOL
Maybe I couldn't read when I was five, but today I read, speak & write in 3 languages.
They include literacy requirements that 5 year olds should: readily use written language in their play and learning.
It would be good if they also knew Latin declensions, French conjugation, econometrics and quantum physics. LOL
I've also taught Polish kids aged five: they can not read at all.
Maybe I couldn't read when I was five, but today I read, speak & write in 3 languages.
Nika
26 Jan 2010
News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]
this doesn't mean we are a third world country and definitely does not reply to the question if you were to compare PL and Ethiopia, would you find it similar. If you would, than I reckon that this is because you've never been to a 3rd world country.
"In Poland differences in salary levels between executives and workers are similiar to what they are in Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, India, Egypt, and Panama. In the EU only Romania has worse disparity in income levels and salary, etc. according to latest Hay Group report..."
this doesn't mean we are a third world country and definitely does not reply to the question if you were to compare PL and Ethiopia, would you find it similar. If you would, than I reckon that this is because you've never been to a 3rd world country.
Nika
25 Jan 2010
UK, Ireland / Poles living in the UK returning home or not? [63]
They never knew that we left in the first place. How would they know if, and how many of us, came back?!
They never knew that we left in the first place. How would they know if, and how many of us, came back?!
Nika
25 Jan 2010
UK, Ireland / Poles living in the UK returning home or not? [63]
hahahaha, yeah lost somewhere between UK, home and the rest of Europe!
Where is the missing part? probably all over the rest of Europe...
hahahaha, yeah lost somewhere between UK, home and the rest of Europe!
Nika
25 Jan 2010
UK, Ireland / Poles living in the UK returning home or not? [63]
I get the impression that many Poles have been coming back home lately. I see them a lot in my work, in my home town.
A couple of years ago you only heard stories about ppl leaving and now you hear more and more about ppl coming back.
"We do not see them here," says Prof Krystyna Iglicka, of the Centre for International Affairs in Warsaw
I get the impression that many Poles have been coming back home lately. I see them a lot in my work, in my home town.
A couple of years ago you only heard stories about ppl leaving and now you hear more and more about ppl coming back.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
I would if I could.
Your thread sounds like a statement how Polish education and qualifications are worth nothing at all, since even PL lawyers are menial cleaners. If you read through the posts, you will see that everybody else understood it the way I did.
Maybe next time you should be more clear in your threads/posts in order to not be misunderstood.
Take four nails and crucify me !
I would if I could.
Your thread sounds like a statement how Polish education and qualifications are worth nothing at all, since even PL lawyers are menial cleaners. If you read through the posts, you will see that everybody else understood it the way I did.
Maybe next time you should be more clear in your threads/posts in order to not be misunderstood.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
there isn't even one single question mark in your thread, how are you asking a question then?
It seems Poles tend to be proud of their education,
but what worth have their qualifications, when.............
There is not enough jobs for people educated in the same fields as one another.
Employment is bought with bribes.
When there is a closed-shop. ( employment given to family/friends, regardless of qualifications ).
The qualifications are not recognized abroad.
but what worth have their qualifications, when.............
There is not enough jobs for people educated in the same fields as one another.
Employment is bought with bribes.
When there is a closed-shop. ( employment given to family/friends, regardless of qualifications ).
The qualifications are not recognized abroad.
there isn't even one single question mark in your thread, how are you asking a question then?
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Horribly cold in Krakow at the moment , how do you cope with such temperatures ? [124]
this guy (girl?) is truly funny.
You have been warned
this guy (girl?) is truly funny.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
maybe you are not, but for me your thread is one of the most false ones that I've ever seen asked on here. Sorry...
By the way, I am not anti-Polish, quite the opposite.
maybe you are not, but for me your thread is one of the most false ones that I've ever seen asked on here. Sorry...
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
neither am I. I am Polish myself and know a little bit more Polish people than 3 acquaintances and two friends.
oh I have gone and seen for myself. I lived in Brussels for over 5 years and had enough time and occasions to go visit them in London, Rotterdam and Brussels. They do not work as cleaners, I am sorry to disappoint you. Some of them even run their own business. Imagine that Georgie - a Pole running his own business abroad, unheard of!
I,m not talking about your three acquaintances and two friends.
neither am I. I am Polish myself and know a little bit more Polish people than 3 acquaintances and two friends.
Besides, go and see for yourself how some of them live and if in fact what they are telling you is true.
oh I have gone and seen for myself. I lived in Brussels for over 5 years and had enough time and occasions to go visit them in London, Rotterdam and Brussels. They do not work as cleaners, I am sorry to disappoint you. Some of them even run their own business. Imagine that Georgie - a Pole running his own business abroad, unheard of!
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
And I write about my Polish acquaintances & friends, who live and work abroad. And believe me, they are doing just fine with their Polish qualifications, working for multinationals, EU institutions, small and medium business. But thanks for your concern anyway, Georgie.
Its about the many Polish acquaintances I write.
And I write about my Polish acquaintances & friends, who live and work abroad. And believe me, they are doing just fine with their Polish qualifications, working for multinationals, EU institutions, small and medium business. But thanks for your concern anyway, Georgie.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
Georgie give us a break, please.
hahahahahahahahahahaha. It's a good one Georgie. You must have confused nationalities, but that's OK, nobody's perfect.
You really discredited yourself far beyond my expectations.
Georgie give us a break, please.
Thats why graduates in law etc. are menial cleaners elsewhere in the EU.
hahahahahahahahahahaha. It's a good one Georgie. You must have confused nationalities, but that's OK, nobody's perfect.
You really discredited yourself far beyond my expectations.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]
It's a good idea for any one who's going to settle abroad. Speaking the language or at least knowing some basics makes things much easier.
same here, I just don't have enough patience!
Totally agree. I appreciate foreigners who make an effort to learn my language. It always puts a smile on my face to hear Polish spoken with a foreign accent :)
So, thumbs up for all you foreign people speaking Polish!!! Tak trzymać!!!
I advise any one thinking of moving to Poland to live/work to try learning a little before you arrive.
It's a good idea for any one who's going to settle abroad. Speaking the language or at least knowing some basics makes things much easier.
And self-study for a language is very boring for me.
same here, I just don't have enough patience!
Also Poles have really appreciate foreigners who try to speak their language.
Totally agree. I appreciate foreigners who make an effort to learn my language. It always puts a smile on my face to hear Polish spoken with a foreign accent :)
So, thumbs up for all you foreign people speaking Polish!!! Tak trzymać!!!
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
Thanks bullfrog. I worked for a big multinational in Brussels and nobody there questioned my Polish qualifications. It's the same for my PL friends working in London. But apparently, Georgie knows better.
Polish qualifications are good/very good, and are starting to be recognozed outside of Poland. In the (multinational) company I work for, we go regularly on Polish campuses to hire Polish graduates not only for our Polish operations but also for London , Paris, New York...
Thanks bullfrog. I worked for a big multinational in Brussels and nobody there questioned my Polish qualifications. It's the same for my PL friends working in London. But apparently, Georgie knows better.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
Of course I am, thank you for the compliment. It doesn't change the fact that what you've said it total rubbish my dear, little Georgie.
Patriotic, enough said.
Of course I am, thank you for the compliment. It doesn't change the fact that what you've said it total rubbish my dear, little Georgie.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Work / Polish qualifications, what are they worth ? [137]
your statements are ridiculous Honet George, really.
Think before you say something.
your statements are ridiculous Honet George, really.
Think before you say something.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]
well, I think in this case the customers are out of their minds.
well, I think in this case the customers are out of their minds.
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]
and make 2 grosze per rolka :)
He would sell toilet paper in the black market.
and make 2 grosze per rolka :)
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Horribly cold in Krakow at the moment , how do you cope with such temperatures ? [124]
hahaha, the secret tea helps as well :)
hahaha, the secret tea helps as well :)
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Horribly cold in Krakow at the moment , how do you cope with such temperatures ? [124]
indeed, it's freezing cold, but life does go on. The buses, trains and trams are running, people still go or drive to church, go shopping, see their family etc. As long as you have proper clothing it's bearable. Plus today it's sunny - it's a shame to stay in all day!
This winter is particularly freezing in Krakow and i was just curious to know how most people can cope with these temperatures and if life goes on just as normal in terms of work, everyday life,etc
indeed, it's freezing cold, but life does go on. The buses, trains and trams are running, people still go or drive to church, go shopping, see their family etc. As long as you have proper clothing it's bearable. Plus today it's sunny - it's a shame to stay in all day!
Nika
24 Jan 2010
Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]
Our creativity is simply endless espana.
espana:
even stones :(
even stones :(
even Toilet Paper :(
Our creativity is simply endless espana.
Nika
23 Jan 2010
Nika
19 Jan 2010
Love / Polish guys who have never had girlfriends [71]
ever since it exists my dear.
I am convinced as well.
And since when does the catholic church keep Polish teens from screwing?
ever since it exists my dear.
Perhaps not all teens will listen to this but I am convinced that many do.
I am convinced as well.
Nika
10 Jan 2010
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
and if there's no showers in the neighbourhood we just don't shower until after Xmas :)
We sacrifice the whole bath for the fish. Go to have a shower to our neighbours`. :):):):):)
and if there's no showers in the neighbourhood we just don't shower until after Xmas :)
Nika
9 Jan 2010
UK, Ireland / UKs worst drink driver is Polish. [24]
then there must be very few Russian ladies in the UK.
As per Floripa's brilliant thread, the worst drunkard in the history of the UK is PL. ;)
then there must be very few Russian ladies in the UK.
As per Floripa's brilliant thread, the worst drunkard in the history of the UK is PL. ;)
Nika
9 Jan 2010
UK, Ireland / UKs worst drink driver is Polish. [24]
Great, at least we are #1 at something.
as far as drinking is concerned, we are simply unbeatable! :)
Great, at least we are #1 at something.
This is an outrage! Not only do you come over here and eat all our swans, pinch all the jobs etc now you are breaking our records too.
as far as drinking is concerned, we are simply unbeatable! :)
Nika
6 Jan 2010
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
then I'm sure you are neither British nor American. Sometimes I get the impression that this is the world they would love!
so true, I've seen it in my work as well.
I simply don't want to live in a uniform world where every country looks, tastes and sounds the same.
then I'm sure you are neither British nor American. Sometimes I get the impression that this is the world they would love!
I've come across cases where Native speakers were unable to follow Englang conversations between second language speakers, because the references and 'mistakes' were understood by the L2 speakers but not by the L1 speaker.
so true, I've seen it in my work as well.
Nika
3 Jan 2010
Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]
Love is a very good reason.
I moved to Belgium for love, and although today I'm not with my boyfriend anymore, I have no regrets!
Love is the worst reason.
Love is a very good reason.
I moved to Belgium for love, and although today I'm not with my boyfriend anymore, I have no regrets!