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pawian   
18 Jan 2013
News / What is wrong with Poland that Poles emigrate? [167]

I am English & interested to know as poland is such a loverly looking place, why do you all need to come here to england?

Poles are natural born travellers.

Poles on average have far better language skills than most Brits!

Wow! English teachers in Poland work hard!
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Food / Poland known for their sweets? [67]

OMG! I coudl simply KISS whoever resurrected this thread! PERFECT!

Certain shy guy sent me a Private Message and asked for reviving this thread. You should thank him.
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]

Why does Krakow have only one? A puzzle, indeed. :):):)

Opened in September 2010..

The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks began operations in Krakow. The famous coffee in a white cup with a distinctive green-and-black logo will be available from today in the Krakow Gallery.

The decor of the Krakow premises is decorated in warm colors, with a predominance of dark brown. It has more than 120 square meters, in the middle - 33 seats. There are double and triple tables, comfortable armchairs and wooden chairs. Just like throughout the world, guests have free access to the Internet (Wi-Fi). The cafe is also adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.

krakow.naszemiasto.pl/artykul/592562,krakow-wielkie-otwarcie-starbucksa,id,t.html

A comment:
What? Starbucks in Krakow? I thought Krakow is more classy than that.....
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]

Bieganski:Who will stop this onslaught?

Why?

It seems I know why:
They use sub-par coffee beans and price it as if they were brewing the good stuff. Instead of saying "we use cheap burnt South American robusta coffee beans" they say, "we use a wonderful, straightforward blend of Latin American coffees." What's a "straightforward blend" anyway?

orangecoat.com/why-do-people-like-starbucks

warsaw there are so many and I love there 2 pln refills which most people dont know about esp for my orignal

It seems you like drinking crap and paying through the nose for it! To each his own. :):):)

MoOli: warsaw there are so many and I love there 2 pln refills which most people dont know about esp for my orignal

It seems you like drinking crap and paying through the nose for it! :):):)

An interesting quote from my link:
Honestly, I think that the majority of people go to Starbucks because it makes them feel "trendy," and they like that. I actually feel kind of dorky going into one sometimes because I feel like people think I'm trying to be trendy, too. I just want coffee. And if I buy coffee before I go somewhere, I usually try to drink it before I go in. I also think that a lot of people that go there regularly really have no idea what "good" coffee tastes like, so they have no argument.
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]

There is one in Warsaw.
Krakow too.

Yes, one in Krakow. Not bad. :):):)

Who will stop this onslaught?

Why?
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / My impressions from Poland [26]

the OP's account blew my mind!

Yes, but what about this mysterious food?:

-Polish cuisine
It’s gorgeous! You have to try as many dishes as possible! I especially liked the combination of the fried cheese and marmalade. The only thing I didn’t like was hlatka (or whatever it is called).

pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / My impressions from Poland [26]

I especially liked the combination of the fried cheese and marmalade.

Hmm, is it so late at night and I am so tired that I can`t recall this Polihs dish/food? Help.....
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Food / Poland known for their sweets? [67]

I really like the chocolate covered plums. mmmmmmmmm so good.......

Certain tastes never change, huh, Shawn? :):):)
We will ask for those plums on our death beds..... :):):)
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

What is the common cheeses in Poland?

I suppose cottage cheese is still the most popular here.
pawian   
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]

do they have starbucks in poland ?

I haven`t seen any yet.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]

Correct! It all resembles a climbing stunt in high mountains;. For true men:
And women.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]

Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks).

In 2013, it is about 3700 brutto.

According to the draft of budget Act in the next year, the average salary will be 3713 zł, and the amount of the benefits for the unemployed - nearly 697 zł; the expected rate of unemployment is 13 per cent, per month in 2013 will be paid an average of 365 thousand benefits.

portalsamorzadowy.pl/praca/3713-zl-przecietne-wynagrodzenie-w-2013-r,40115.html
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]

Thanks, DT, for a very interesting relation.

The winters were harsh and i felt completely isololated in the winter, actually we were completely isoltaed in the winter

Yes, it is possible in Poland. And when icicles or icy tree branches break the energy wires, they you are grounded.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Life / Good place to live in Poland (if you want to move on)? [66]

Poland, for example, you can freely go to a forest and nobody's going to shoot you just because you entered a private land or something...

Exactly. Forests in Poland are still state property.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Life / School system in Poland? [59]

School system in Poland?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Poland
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Travel / Is it safe to travel to Poland? [194]

I was wondering if it would be safe for me and my family to travel to Poland on our own? Thanks,

Yes, unless a new American-built Dreamliner plane eventually crashes after experiencing a long history of manufacturing faults.

bbc.co.uk/news/business-20716997
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Work / NO JOBS IN POLAND FOR ENGLISH PEOPLE EXCEPT TEACHING? [44]

Check those ad sites for Bytom region

careerjet.pl/znajomosc-praca/bytom-225439.html
praca.trovit.pl/praca-znajomo%C5%9B%C4%87-j%C4%99zyka-angielskiego
pl.indeed.com/Praca-Jezyka-Angielskiego-Bytom-w-Bytom,-%C5%9Bl%C4%85skie
praca.renego.pl/pracy/angielski+%C5%9Bl%C4%85skie+bytom
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Language / The usage of Polish future time or not? [6]

"Przedstawienie poleciał do koniec stycznia."

Is the usage of future (poleciał) correct?

Przedstawienie będzie wystawiane do końca stycznia.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Work / NO JOBS IN POLAND FOR ENGLISH PEOPLE EXCEPT TEACHING? [44]

Hate to say it, but they just don't need us much or at all, unless we have a specialist skill such as economics or IT or engineering.

Exactly.

But there is always a chance that a job seeker is a good-looking, learned, amiable gentleman/woman with excellent approach to students. In such a case, it is possible he/she will find work as an English teacher in Poland against hardcore competition from Poles and expats.

Of course, none of us are perfect ;o)

Yes, I make horrible mistakes but I am too old to improve. Dave still has time for it, I suppose.
pawian   
16 Jan 2013
Work / NO JOBS IN POLAND FOR ENGLISH PEOPLE EXCEPT TEACHING? [44]

I have only been here 6 months but ill keep trying i never give up i woud rather work than be a bum sat at home doing nothing all day long, :)

OK, if you have time, check these threads: look for job / poland.