Law / Advantages of getting Polish citizenship [24]


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union

Not all EU countries allow Polish nationals to work in their countries. Germany will open its borders this year i think.


Mandatory military service in Poland has ended.

Law / Poland headed for an accounting disaster? Imports underestimated, no Euro entry [19]

I heard about this on a business news program i watch. Some people in the business community think that many eastern european countries are cheating on their accounting to hide their countries economic problems. They also speculated that greece used to do the same until they adopted the euro and therefore could no longer hide any crisis. No idea how true any of this is.

Life / Only the poor Poles are buying at Biedronka? [32]

When i lived in Poland i shopped at biedronka often. I had a well paying job too and never felt embarrassed about going in there. Why pay more for something just because the store looks nicer???

Love / Why do Polish girls think they are fat all the time? [42]

They know they are not fat. They only say that because they want to hear compliments from men. They are attention whoring!

Love / 12 years of marriage my Polish wife still doubts me [74]

Zahi are you from outside of europe originally?

Love / In 2009 nearly 4000 Poles married a foreigner [170]



Many Polki went to the UK to work and hooked up with british guys (brits wealthier than poles, therefore are believed to provide a better life). Polish men didn't have much luck - why would a british chick marry a poor Pole? And also, british women are not highly regarded (ie: looks) among polish men.

Love / Why do frustrated men ask silly questions about Polish women or girls? [42]


Polish women are easier than the above. You gotta work hard to catch a spanish chica whereas Polish women require much less effort to get (but more work later on in life, ie after marriage). I try to steer clear of polish women, only dated 2 briefly when i lived in Poland. IMO Polish women = good only in the short run.

History / An American studying medicine in the PRL 1978-1985: my story [142]

During your time in Poland, how often did you travel back to the US? Every summer?

How did you spend your holidays (ie christmas) in Poland?

How annoyed or affected were you with the shortages of goods in stores?

Did you travel to any other eastern bloc countries at the time?

History / An American studying medicine in the PRL 1978-1985: my story [142]

Rybnik: did you develop an accent while you were studying in Poland? If so, do you still have one?

Thanks for the post, keep'em coming. I wish you had pictures to accompany with your stories ... you didn't bring a camera with you did you?

History / "I was more afraid of fellow Poles than Nazi German Officers", says Bartoszewski [130]

The stories that you try to comment on are more complicated than dead crocodiles. Without knowledge of the Polish language you are hopeless in these kinds of discussions.

History / "I was more afraid of fellow Poles than Nazi German Officers", says Bartoszewski [130]


A snapshot can't help you fully learn the situation.

Once again, learn the bloody language and then join these conversations.

Work / English with a Polish girlfriend. Experience in engineering, machines - working in Poland? [19]


Experience in engineering? So you don't have an engineering degree or some kind of engineering technician college/trade school diploma?

Education is valued in Poland so without these it will be extremely difficult to find work in engineering (or any field). Even more of a problem if you can't speak Polish.

Life / An example of what is wrong with Poland (fatal traffic accident and a tram) [55]

More whining and complaining from Harry. What's new?

I can't wait for the day when I see a happy, optimistic thread from this grumpy bugger.

History / "I was more afraid of fellow Poles than Nazi German Officers", says Bartoszewski [130]


The german officers ordered the Poles to loot and shared the spoils with one another (it was a good arrangement for both the krauts and the poles). The Poles needed to loot because they were desperate for food and other supplies, all of which were in sort supply during the war. Sad, but it happened all over europe.

Language / Polish words that sound funny? [224]

Działało.

Sounds more Chinese than Polish.

History / Why did Hitler kill so many Jews in Poland? [261]


Actually they feel Jewish first, Polish (or any other nationality) a distant second.

Law / Im a Chicago Pole that may marry girl in Poznan (love / EU membership) [10]



Do your parents have Polish citizenship? Or at least 1 grandparent with polish citizenship? If so, you can get a polish passport without having to marry a potential gold digger for a passport.

History / An American studying medicine in the PRL 1978-1985: my story [142]

How difficult was it to get your polish med school credentials recognised in the US?

What is this process like today?

Work / is 2500zl a fair enough wage for on average 50 hours a week (Poland)? [22]

He knows very well what the going rate is, he lives in Poland and can use the internet.

History / An American studying medicine in the PRL 1978-1985: my story [142]


PolishTraitor = Harry = some sad limey or aussie cunt living in Poland. Disregard this troll and continue with your experiences!

Rybnik: Did you complete medical school in Poland? Are you a medical doctor now in the States?

Work / is 2500zl a fair enough wage for on average 50 hours a week (Poland)? [22]

Did you actually think for a second that you should be paid more because you are English? Kinda sounds like it...

Work / is 2500zl a fair enough wage for on average 50 hours a week (Poland)? [22]

Many Poles earn about that little. I lived & worked in Poland in the recent pastandwould have never accepted a job for 2500zl/month but I have a good (in demand) educationandexperience.

Considering that you are


and


you should consider yourself lucky that someone has offered you employlemt. You are in no position to ask for more.

EDIT:


Good pay based on your circumstances. Take itanddon't complain.

History / An American studying medicine in the PRL 1978-1985: my story [142]


Thank you!

When my parents were in uni in Poland there were several foreigners in polish unis. Most of them were from other commie countries but a few were from Canada/USA. According to my parents they had it good in Poland: cheap living expenses, cheap tuition, great social life (women loved the foreigners), good treatment, etc. After completing their studies, they all went back to Canada/US and after some difficulty they were able to work as physicians. Americans and Canadians still do this as it is extraordinarily difficult to get into med school (at least here in canada).

Are you a medical doctor now?

How was life for you in Poland (social life, living conditions, food etc.)?

Work / My experience leaving Canada and going to Poland to find a job [19]

The foremost issue I had with working in Poland was the discrimination I witnessed in the workplace. The first place I saw this was in the CVs: date of birth, self photos, place of birth etc. There is no reason for this kind of personal information to be available to an employer BEFORE the applicant is hired! It IS only used to discriminate and no one seems afraid to discriminate. I believe this because I've personally heard hiring managers openly talk about throwing away CVs of older applicants or young women, for instance. I've also seen managers fire older employees with excellent work performance only to replace them with younger people. The worst thing about this is that the sacked employee can't do much about this discrimination. Most Poles complain about all this too.

I also found the Polish workplace to be less professional than in Canada. I encountered lots of "hamstwo," lack of professional diplomacy, and generally speaking disorganisation. I think poles are still learning the new post commie ways of business and I have no doubt things will improve.

Work / My experience leaving Canada and going to Poland to find a job [19]

Hey good luck fumon. You're very brave for leaving canada for poland to work. I did the same recently (for fun). I worked in Poland for a couple of years, made decent money for Polish standards, but the work environment in Poland is very primitive and brutal, thus i chose to leave. It was a great adventure though. Have fun and keep us updated!

Study / The worst of Polish education. No wonder Polish universities are bottom of the list. [142]

What made you want to study in Poland? Did you get a polish degree? Was it recognised in the US?

You should make a thread about your student days in Poland.

Study / The worst of Polish education. No wonder Polish universities are bottom of the list. [142]

Cheating is rampant in Polish schools and the worst thing about it is that profs tend to turn a blind eye. Somehow it seems as though it is accepted.

USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]


Wow that's a long time! I can't help you with the differences though as i'm much younger than you. I hate to sound pessimistic, but unless you are incredibly patient and prepared to work extra hard, you WILL not stay in Poland for long. Not too long ago I relocated from Canada to Poland for work (i was born in poland, speak polish, have family there etc.) but only stayed a couple of years. There are too many things wrong in Poland and I just couldn't put up with it anymore.


I'm also interested...


Ditto.

Rybnik, I hope you make a daily blog about your experiences in Poland!

Work / Moving Back to Poland after living in Canada for 24 years. IT jobs market? [26]

Marcin,

I lived in Poland for a couple of years. I worked in engineering and made much, much less than in Canada but I only did it for the experience. It is possible, over time, to make decent money but you need nerves of steel to succeed in Poland - the work environment is tough in Poland.

IT people are in demand in Poland but wages can vary considerably. I have friends back in Poland who are making (entry level) anywhere from 3K PLN / month to 10K PLN - depends on a lot of factors.


Sad but true. It's mind blowing how much discrimination exists in the Polish workplace (compared to Canada).

Life / Are Poles Dis-Loyal [58]


You sound jealous, lonely limey.

Jealous of Poles who left Poland, made better lives for themselves than they could anywhere in Europe, and still had enough money to help their families back home survive through the ****** 80s/early 90s. Despite the thousands of kilometres that separate these families, these migrant Poles still visit their families back in Poland, even if just for 2 weeks at a time.


I pitty those who go to Poland (or anywhere really) to teach English. It makes me think that 99% of these "teachers" should have studied something more useful in university.


Hahah excuses, excuses. Just a quick look at your post history reveals that you have no social life (cyberspace socialising does not count). On the upside, I bet you are a great esl instructor.