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28 Nov 2010
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]
I'm still at a loss as to how some people survive in Poland.
I'm still at a loss as to how some people survive in Poland.
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28 Nov 2010
History / Poland, Lacking External Enemies, Turns on Itself [106]
I second that.
Poland A.
Poland B.
Poland Z.
I think it is a well-balanced article where all sides get their say.
I second that.
Poland A.
Poland B.
Poland Z.
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25 Nov 2010
Work / Moving to Europe from US (hopefully to Poland). IT, Programming, technology market? [13]
checkout intel
intel.com/jobs/poland/sites/warsaw.htm
checkout intel
intel.com/jobs/poland/sites/warsaw.htm
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25 Nov 2010
Food / Krupnik as a Polish ethnic dish or drink? [13]
Krupnik Honey Vodka Liqueur is an ancient Polish beverage dating back to the 18th century. Honey and spices shape its taste and aroma, made according to an authentic old recipe from southeast Poland. The vodka base allows the honey to come through, giving it an outstanding honey-sweet taste and spicy bouquet. Krupnik is produced today according to its original recipe by Starogard Gdanski distillery in Poland, the same distillery that produces Sobieski Vodka. Enjoy it straight, with champagne or added into beer.
It rocks, I love it, fantastic chased with beer :)
Krupnik Honey Vodka Liqueur is an ancient Polish beverage dating back to the 18th century. Honey and spices shape its taste and aroma, made according to an authentic old recipe from southeast Poland. The vodka base allows the honey to come through, giving it an outstanding honey-sweet taste and spicy bouquet. Krupnik is produced today according to its original recipe by Starogard Gdanski distillery in Poland, the same distillery that produces Sobieski Vodka. Enjoy it straight, with champagne or added into beer.
It rocks, I love it, fantastic chased with beer :)
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24 Nov 2010
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23 Nov 2010
Life / Mental health problem or one of the grieving stages? Death and denial in Poland. [93]
I would be very wary that when she does 'accept' what has happened this may precipitate a break down. I would seek professional help immediately not just for her but for those around her. Mental health is an issue which is often brushed under the carpet. Not discussed and is stigmatized. Post-traumatic stress manifests itself in many ways.
Good luck and get help, don't do it on your own.
I would be very wary that when she does 'accept' what has happened this may precipitate a break down. I would seek professional help immediately not just for her but for those around her. Mental health is an issue which is often brushed under the carpet. Not discussed and is stigmatized. Post-traumatic stress manifests itself in many ways.
Good luck and get help, don't do it on your own.
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23 Nov 2010
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23 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]
Or possibly, pawing over them ;)
Or possibly, pawing over them ;)
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23 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]
Alcoholics are people who drink as much as you do, but who you don't like.
Only severe alcoholics suffer from delusions, sometimes. Religious folk, well they do it all the time.
lousy alcoholic
Alcoholics are people who drink as much as you do, but who you don't like.
Only severe alcoholics suffer from delusions, sometimes. Religious folk, well they do it all the time.
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23 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]
I prefer being under the influence of alcohol, it provides me with clarity :)
t's better to be under the influence of the Church
I prefer being under the influence of alcohol, it provides me with clarity :)
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23 Nov 2010
Travel / Restaurant reviews in Poland. [86]
There are Sushi bars springing up everywhere, especially near the malls, they are to my mind conspicuous consumption. I do like sushi and i do eat Sushi, however, one, the sushi bars are not conducive to a sit down meal,a restaurant should be as much about atmosphere as food and two, I find Sushi bars too clinical.
We recently ate at Petit Paris in Sopot, it has a sister Restaurant in Gdynia. Now the over all lay out has potential, though the space is quite high and thus this reduces the intimacy factor. The staff got a 8 out of 10, though the table seemed a touch shabby and I dislike paper napkins.
I also prefer table clothes. If I am dressed for dinner, the table should be too.
The food. GREAT. The menu was well equipped with the usual traditional fares.
We had Fois grais with ( i forget which) chutney, salt and toast. We asked them if we could share the starter since it is rich. The waiter was very obliging and we both received the fois grais very well present on clean white plate (good), it was well presented and excellent, I found the chutney ...well not memorable, however it was tastyl and I think around 35zl so certainly reasonable, to have eaten a whole portion to oneself would have been gluttonous.
For the main we had Steak Frites. Good steaks, cooked as you order are a rarity. To have both good meat (aged meat) and correctly cooked medium-rare is fantastic, the frites were crisp not greasy. Again altogether a well executed meal I forget the exact price but it was under 50zl, I think..for the steak. Desert was a chocolate things, chocolatey. I like chocolate period.
I had one glass of wine the house and it was fine no complaints.
So I will certainly return especially for the Steak frites since I know it can be done well.
We visited during the day so in fairness perhaps in the evening and in candle light it will be more atmospheric.
8/10 :)
There are Sushi bars springing up everywhere, especially near the malls, they are to my mind conspicuous consumption. I do like sushi and i do eat Sushi, however, one, the sushi bars are not conducive to a sit down meal,a restaurant should be as much about atmosphere as food and two, I find Sushi bars too clinical.
We recently ate at Petit Paris in Sopot, it has a sister Restaurant in Gdynia. Now the over all lay out has potential, though the space is quite high and thus this reduces the intimacy factor. The staff got a 8 out of 10, though the table seemed a touch shabby and I dislike paper napkins.
I also prefer table clothes. If I am dressed for dinner, the table should be too.
The food. GREAT. The menu was well equipped with the usual traditional fares.
We had Fois grais with ( i forget which) chutney, salt and toast. We asked them if we could share the starter since it is rich. The waiter was very obliging and we both received the fois grais very well present on clean white plate (good), it was well presented and excellent, I found the chutney ...well not memorable, however it was tastyl and I think around 35zl so certainly reasonable, to have eaten a whole portion to oneself would have been gluttonous.
For the main we had Steak Frites. Good steaks, cooked as you order are a rarity. To have both good meat (aged meat) and correctly cooked medium-rare is fantastic, the frites were crisp not greasy. Again altogether a well executed meal I forget the exact price but it was under 50zl, I think..for the steak. Desert was a chocolate things, chocolatey. I like chocolate period.
I had one glass of wine the house and it was fine no complaints.
So I will certainly return especially for the Steak frites since I know it can be done well.
We visited during the day so in fairness perhaps in the evening and in candle light it will be more atmospheric.
8/10 :)
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22 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]
Oh I see and on what do you base that generalization?
Leszakekert go for it. a well presented CV, in Three languages English, French and Polish.
Accentuate the Economics side of your CV. Be bold, because you have nothing to lose if you don't get the job you learn from the experience.
To all the nay sayers, shame on you.
Oh I see and on what do you base that generalization?
My situation:
- recent university graduate, Economics with French (!)
- will complete my CELTA soon,
- british native, with a Polish name
- survivable polish. fluent french.
- recent university graduate, Economics with French (!)
- will complete my CELTA soon,
- british native, with a Polish name
- survivable polish. fluent french.
Leszakekert go for it. a well presented CV, in Three languages English, French and Polish.
Accentuate the Economics side of your CV. Be bold, because you have nothing to lose if you don't get the job you learn from the experience.
To all the nay sayers, shame on you.
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22 Nov 2010
Work / Doing my course in Krakow, working in EFL in Poland (newbie questions) [43]
Think outside the BOX. Teaching is often at best partime. hook yourself up with a company as advertised below. Meet people at work, some of whom you can teach outside of work privately. This way all your taxes and NIP and ZUS will (hopefully) be done by your company and teaching can be extra cash in hand which you must declare (cough).
There are many multilingual call centers in Krakow, It doesn't only have to be teaching.
See the example below
Job for a Student/Graduate in HR department
Our Client, international company with the service center in Krakow, is currently looking for Student/Gradutate to join their HR Department for 6 months contract.
During the 6 months contract you will be supporting the HR team with the peak times when additional resources are needed, specifically in preparation of Certificates of Service. Moreover, you will be preparing reports on HR related data to follow-up necessary actions connected with expiration of work permit, change of address or end of probation period.
Wymagania
4th-5th year student or University degree.
Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook).
Very good knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of Italian is a valuable asset.
In addition to that you possess well developed communication skills as well as writing skills coupled with the resilience to cope with challenges.
Korzyści
Our Client is offering opportunity to work in international environment, gain knowledge of IT systems and applications.
Think outside the BOX. Teaching is often at best partime. hook yourself up with a company as advertised below. Meet people at work, some of whom you can teach outside of work privately. This way all your taxes and NIP and ZUS will (hopefully) be done by your company and teaching can be extra cash in hand which you must declare (cough).
There are many multilingual call centers in Krakow, It doesn't only have to be teaching.
See the example below
Job for a Student/Graduate in HR department
Our Client, international company with the service center in Krakow, is currently looking for Student/Gradutate to join their HR Department for 6 months contract.
During the 6 months contract you will be supporting the HR team with the peak times when additional resources are needed, specifically in preparation of Certificates of Service. Moreover, you will be preparing reports on HR related data to follow-up necessary actions connected with expiration of work permit, change of address or end of probation period.
Wymagania
4th-5th year student or University degree.
Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook).
Very good knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of Italian is a valuable asset.
In addition to that you possess well developed communication skills as well as writing skills coupled with the resilience to cope with challenges.
Korzyści
Our Client is offering opportunity to work in international environment, gain knowledge of IT systems and applications.
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22 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]
The Irish are planning to dig a huge hole near Dublin, it is going to be the biggest man made hole ever! Once it has been built ,people will visit it and throw money down it for luck :) .....
rumour has it that the Greeks already have one and that some other European countries are planning to build great big holes...
I prefer Poland's BIG JESUS
The Irish are planning to dig a huge hole near Dublin, it is going to be the biggest man made hole ever! Once it has been built ,people will visit it and throw money down it for luck :) .....
rumour has it that the Greeks already have one and that some other European countries are planning to build great big holes...
I prefer Poland's BIG JESUS
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22 Nov 2010
Love / Sexual diseases! Please tell me how I go about getting tested in Poland? [103]
<<sigh>>
An Ode to PennBoy or/Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Forgive this simple soul
Forgive this brainless whole
Forgive him for he knows not what he does
Nor what he says nor who he is
Forgive this naive wit
For his humour stinks and his use of English is.....
Forgive him for he is a fool, a hollow jester, an ass, a mule
He is indeed a very donkey and a slimy white trash honkey
So forgive him for he knows not why, nor how
His father slept with a cow
So forgive his inbred inherent brain
He is clearly completely insane
Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
the clinics are for prostitutes and African immigrants
<<sigh>>
An Ode to PennBoy or/Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Forgive this simple soul
Forgive this brainless whole
Forgive him for he knows not what he does
Nor what he says nor who he is
Forgive this naive wit
For his humour stinks and his use of English is.....
Forgive him for he is a fool, a hollow jester, an ass, a mule
He is indeed a very donkey and a slimy white trash honkey
So forgive him for he knows not why, nor how
His father slept with a cow
So forgive his inbred inherent brain
He is clearly completely insane
Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
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22 Nov 2010
Love / Sexual diseases! Please tell me how I go about getting tested in Poland? [103]
And you can't get pregnant if do it standing up.
Polish girls don't have no STDs
And you can't get pregnant if do it standing up.
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22 Nov 2010
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22 Nov 2010
News / Local elections in Poland, EU citizens should register to vote [57]
whoopps i meant, Poland, my bad.
whoopps i meant, Poland, my bad.
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22 Nov 2010
News / Local elections in Poland, EU citizens should register to vote [57]
Our town President has been voted in again, this git has already held power for 12 years and will now be in power for another 4 years. Is that even legal?
The town I live in epitomizes corruption and nepotism. How many Mayors in the UK can boast five properties and a yatch? It is sick.
Our town President has been voted in again, this git has already held power for 12 years and will now be in power for another 4 years. Is that even legal?
The town I live in epitomizes corruption and nepotism. How many Mayors in the UK can boast five properties and a yatch? It is sick.
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22 Nov 2010
Travel / Restaurant reviews in Poland. [86]
Poland is awash with kebab and pizza palours, however, as Stu said it would be useful to have places reviewed here, the good, the bad and the revolting...
When searching for restaurants online in Poland, in English there is little useful info.
Poland is awash with kebab and pizza palours, however, as Stu said it would be useful to have places reviewed here, the good, the bad and the revolting...
When searching for restaurants online in Poland, in English there is little useful info.
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22 Nov 2010
Travel / Restaurant reviews in Poland. [86]
On Saturday my friends and I visited the Bollywood Indian restaurant in Gdynia.
Great food, great prices and great atmosphere. So anyone in the Tricity who likes Indian food give this place a try. We loved it.
Another member of the site asked me to start a thread on restaurants in Poland.
So please if you have a review of a restuarant please post it here.
(admin, please merge my threads)
I shall kick this off.
Gdynia.
Restuarant: Traffik. Co owned by a famous Polish DJ and an equally notorious Polish gangster.
Location. Near the Cinema.
Food: Used to b e good when they had a French chef, now ****. They had the gaul to charge me 2zl for ketchup, greed has got the better of them.
Restaurant: Taj Mahal. The oldest Indian in the Tri-city, great food, expensive and no atmosphere.
I have found a review of a greek restuarant in Gdynia so I have coied it and ut it on this thread:
My missus and I recently went on shopping trip to Gdynia the other week and we found a Greek restaurant called " Santorini" away, have been on holiday in the greek islands this summer we thought why not sample this place. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. Now part way through eating my mousaka I bit on something hard.... having fished the offending "thing" out of my food, I discreetly called the waitress over and my missus quietly question what the UFO in my mousaka was. It turn out to be a chip of wood from one of the cooking utensils in the kitchen. Now neither of us wanted to make a fuss, since a) mistakes do happen and b) the food, and atmosphere was very nice. Too our surprise, after profuse apologies they brought us two deserts on the house and when the bill came the didn't charge for the Mousaka. This was service very professional. Actually we felt a little guilty at not being charge for the all the food since the place was agreeable, so we left them a larger than usual tip. Fantastic, so if anyone s in Gydnia and looking for a place to eat, although I'm not AA Gill, I highly recommend it.
It is on the main boulervard, not far from the war memorial and well sign posted.
This thread is only for reviews and comments on reviews. Please remain on topic.
On Saturday my friends and I visited the Bollywood Indian restaurant in Gdynia.
Great food, great prices and great atmosphere. So anyone in the Tricity who likes Indian food give this place a try. We loved it.
Another member of the site asked me to start a thread on restaurants in Poland.
So please if you have a review of a restuarant please post it here.
(admin, please merge my threads)
I shall kick this off.
Gdynia.
Restuarant: Traffik. Co owned by a famous Polish DJ and an equally notorious Polish gangster.
Location. Near the Cinema.
Food: Used to b e good when they had a French chef, now ****. They had the gaul to charge me 2zl for ketchup, greed has got the better of them.
Restaurant: Taj Mahal. The oldest Indian in the Tri-city, great food, expensive and no atmosphere.
I have found a review of a greek restuarant in Gdynia so I have coied it and ut it on this thread:
My missus and I recently went on shopping trip to Gdynia the other week and we found a Greek restaurant called " Santorini" away, have been on holiday in the greek islands this summer we thought why not sample this place. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. Now part way through eating my mousaka I bit on something hard.... having fished the offending "thing" out of my food, I discreetly called the waitress over and my missus quietly question what the UFO in my mousaka was. It turn out to be a chip of wood from one of the cooking utensils in the kitchen. Now neither of us wanted to make a fuss, since a) mistakes do happen and b) the food, and atmosphere was very nice. Too our surprise, after profuse apologies they brought us two deserts on the house and when the bill came the didn't charge for the Mousaka. This was service very professional. Actually we felt a little guilty at not being charge for the all the food since the place was agreeable, so we left them a larger than usual tip. Fantastic, so if anyone s in Gydnia and looking for a place to eat, although I'm not AA Gill, I highly recommend it.
It is on the main boulervard, not far from the war memorial and well sign posted.
This thread is only for reviews and comments on reviews. Please remain on topic.
Maybe
22 Nov 2010
Life / Any there treatment centers for unmarried in Poland? [36]
Are you suggesting El Presidente is a screaming queen.
It is so blindingly obvious but of course DENIAL is a Polish truism.
Not having a bank account, not being able to use a computer and preferring cats to women might just fit the profile.
Are you suggesting El Presidente is a screaming queen.
It is so blindingly obvious but of course DENIAL is a Polish truism.
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22 Nov 2010
Law / Polish business haven't got a clue: Discuss. [72]
i had the exact same problem. i ordered books from Amazon Uk, They sent them with DHL Germany, they left the UK on the 3rd of the month last heard of leaving Leizig 9th of the month arrived in Poland once I had called head office in Warsaw and complained on the 23rd.
Typical Polish **** up. Useless ******* country period.
i had the exact same problem. i ordered books from Amazon Uk, They sent them with DHL Germany, they left the UK on the 3rd of the month last heard of leaving Leizig 9th of the month arrived in Poland once I had called head office in Warsaw and complained on the 23rd.
Typical Polish **** up. Useless ******* country period.
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20 Nov 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]
I used to love her,
But i had to kill her
I used to love her,
But i had to kill her
I had to put her, six feet under
And I can still hear her complain
I used to love her, (whoa yeah)
But I had to kill her
I used to love her, (oooo yeah)
But I had to kill her
I knew I'd miss her,
So I had to keep her
She's buried right in my backyard
(whoa yeah)
(whoa yeah)
(whoo-oo yeah)
I used to love her,
But I had to kill her
I used to love her, (whoa yeah)
But i had to kill her
She ******* so much,
She drove me nuts
And now we're happier this way, alright
(whoa yeah)
(whoa)
(whoo-oo yeah)
I used to love her,
But I had to kill her
I used to love her(ooooh yeah)
But I had to kill her
She ******* so much,
She drove me nuts
And I can still hear her complain yeah-eeeah
I used to love her,
But i had to kill her
I used to love her,
But i had to kill her
I had to put her, six feet under
And I can still hear her complain
I used to love her, (whoa yeah)
But I had to kill her
I used to love her, (oooo yeah)
But I had to kill her
I knew I'd miss her,
So I had to keep her
She's buried right in my backyard
(whoa yeah)
(whoa yeah)
(whoo-oo yeah)
I used to love her,
But I had to kill her
I used to love her, (whoa yeah)
But i had to kill her
She ******* so much,
She drove me nuts
And now we're happier this way, alright
(whoa yeah)
(whoa)
(whoo-oo yeah)
I used to love her,
But I had to kill her
I used to love her(ooooh yeah)
But I had to kill her
She ******* so much,
She drove me nuts
And I can still hear her complain yeah-eeeah
Maybe
20 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
Are there any treatment centers for Straight people in Poland?
Are there any treatment centers for Straight people in Poland?
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18 Nov 2010
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]
ah ha
everyone is borrowing loads.
ah ha
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17 Nov 2010
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17 Nov 2010
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]
5000zl net, a month. No morgage. no debts and no kids?
5000zl net, a month. No morgage. no debts and no kids?
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17 Nov 2010
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]
So would you say that 5000zl a month net, is a good wage in Poland?
So would you say that 5000zl a month net, is a good wage in Poland?
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16 Nov 2010
Life / Foreigners in Poland and what they think of us [54]
I'm learning Polish i have been for three years, i cannot write Polish but I can read it a bit and my Polish is communicative and getting better. I have found that when i do speak Polish it is well received the Poles are pleased that I am trying to use their lingo, it boils down to being respectful towards the people, culture and country. (Which despite my rants I am).
Clearly I speak God's own language English and the Devil's, French and both fluently. ;)
I love languages, I wish I could speak more. Once I have reached a proficient Polish level, I would like to focus on Slovakian and Czech and eventually try Russian.
I had a teacher at school who spoke seven languages, brilliant what a mind.
I'm learning Polish i have been for three years, i cannot write Polish but I can read it a bit and my Polish is communicative and getting better. I have found that when i do speak Polish it is well received the Poles are pleased that I am trying to use their lingo, it boils down to being respectful towards the people, culture and country. (Which despite my rants I am).
Clearly I speak God's own language English and the Devil's, French and both fluently. ;)
I love languages, I wish I could speak more. Once I have reached a proficient Polish level, I would like to focus on Slovakian and Czech and eventually try Russian.
I had a teacher at school who spoke seven languages, brilliant what a mind.