Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


There's a difference between being thrifty and being tight. Socialists, however, love to spend money (preferably that of other people). :)


Why? If I can spare them the fate of mortgage slaves, I will do it. Think about the amount of stress that they will avoid. It will allow them to concentrate more on their studies, professional development etc. and will give them more freedom in their choice of jobs and careers.


Good option for an only child whose parents die early - very rarely the case. With longer lifespans the "kids" can wait until they are 60-65 before their parents kick the bucket :) Also, nobody wants their kids to be waiters... waiting for them to die. :)

Study / Which is better, Nicolaus Copernicus Medical University or Wroclaw Medical University? [12]

Definitely Wrocław: higher in the ranking, more points required to be accepted, more tradition.

I don't know any closer details and I don't think we have any medical students here, but out of the two schools you mentioned Wrocław seems much better.

Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


It is indeed a virtue, albeit a forgotten one.


Or unless you want to leave something for your children, to spare them the fate of being mortgage slaves in their adult lives. Then thrift and financial responsibility help a lot.

Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


The same thing is happening in countries where leftist parties rule. Moreover, I would say - observing the people I know - that those leaning politically more towards right are generally more thrifty and financially responsible than others.

Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


Yes, the example that you gave is connected with education, and education is one of very few things that is definitely worth going into debt for (in most cases).

What I was talking about was people who take out loans to buy new cars or pay for foreign holidays with credit cards, for example. In other words, buying things they can't afford for money they don't have.

Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


Sad but true.

And it's not even about financial illiteracy - many of them know very well that they hurt themselves immensely in the long run, but still they decide to go into debt.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Bay of Puck: 1933

People enjoying their summer holiday on our lovely Baltic coast, and not a single beach wind screen in sight! :)

Life / Poland Is A Gem In Europe [71]


Yip. Also, most people I know do the most financially idiotic thing on Earth - they buy new cars on credit. I mean private individuals, for companies and business owners favourable tax regulations apply, so that's a bit different. They do it because they're just not willing to wait, save and buy for cash. In our family my Dad and I are the only people who buy our wheels for cash. Everyone else, including those who are significantly worse off, take out expensive car loans.

Also, I cannot help but wonder how people making around average salaries (about 8.5k pln gross), and still having mortgages/car loans, feel that they simply have to go on foreign vacation twice a year. I blame social media idiocy for that, and it's so sad - instead of saving, investing and building a better, safe financial future for their families, they are trying to "impress" strangers on social media. Mind boggles.

Statistically, it may not be as bad as in the West yet, but we are heading in exactly the same direction at the moment.

News / Ups and downs of the democratic government 2023-2027 in Poland [363]


Indeed. K-K is an embarrassment.


Hopefully not for much longer.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

A car in Narnia?: 1935

Well, not exactly. The two gentlemen are standing in front of a public toilet in Three Crosses Square (Plac Trzech Krzyży) in Warsaw.

News / France and Germany plan to flood Poland with illegal migrants. [199]


About German police just dropping people on our side of the border. I bet Scholz was mildly amused.

News / France and Germany plan to flood Poland with illegal migrants. [199]

Apparently thousands of migrants are being pushed back to Poland by the Germans...

wydarzenia.interia.pl/tylko-w-interii/news-niemcy-zawrocili-do-polski-tysiace-osob-mamy-dokladne-dane,nId,7598870

... but hey, Tusk talked to Scholz about it, so everything will be all right. *rolls eyes*

News / Ups and downs of the democratic government 2023-2027 in Poland [363]


If he's lying (and I mean IF), then it will be the end of him and his government. With such strong opposition party, conservative wing of PSL murmuring ever louder, and Konfa in reserve as a potential PiS's ally, Tusk doesn't have too much space for Tusking. Luckily.

News / Ups and downs of the democratic government 2023-2027 in Poland [363]


Well, if Tusk starts Tusking too much, PiS will be back in power faster than he can say "piniendzy nie ma i nie bendzie". :)

However, as far as I know, there will be certain cutbacks in the CPK project but in general they want to continue it.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

It's a heartache: 2024

Euro 2024: Poland drew 1-1 with France and is coming back home with only one point in three games, despite scoring more goals in the group stage than the bookies' favourite (before the tournament) England, and being the only team among all Euro finalists to score at least one goal in 9 consecutive Euro finals games.

Polish NT has to work harder on defence, Polish fans have to heal their broken hearts... until next time. :)

Travel / Poles as tourists in foreign countries [93]


Charming and poetic country, amazing wild nature (including women), hospitable and kind-hearted people, beautiful language, relatively low prices - perfect holiday destination. :)

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

A bit of capitalism in commie reality: 1957

Buick Super Eight parked at Dom Pod Orłami in Warsaw.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_Pod_Or%C5%82ami_w_Warszawie

Real Estate / Self Build in Malopolska [11]


I just checked and it looks like the law changed and allows up to 70m2, but it has to be for your own accommodation needs ("Wznoszony budynek musi być wybudowany na własne potrzeby") or, in case of summer houses, it has to be for your individual recreation and can only have one condignation (parterowy budynek, który służy do rekreacji indywidualnej).


serwisy.gazetaprawna.pl/nieruchomosci/artykuly/8615367,budowa-domu-bez-pozwolenia-2023-dom-powyzej-70-mkw.html

Jasonty mentioned that it's supposed to be a rental property, so he would have to check with his local authorities not to get into any trouble.

News / France and Germany plan to flood Poland with illegal migrants. [199]


Hey! :-/

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


I have chosen those issues because they are vital for Poland's development, and that's what's important at the end of the day. I might also add the problems of illegal immigration or the Green (dis)Order but let's not overwhelm Mr Reverend Prime Holy Minster Tusk with too many issues at the same time. Let's rather grab some popcorn and watch. :)

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


The judgement is still out. If we don't see any progress on CPK, ports, the atomic power plant etc. in the coming months, or if Tusk ever abandons the office of Prime Minister for some comfy job in the EU (again!), then PiS will be back in power faster than you can say "für Deutschland". :)

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Don't forget your umbrella, Granma: 1936

Travel / Poles as tourists in foreign countries [93]


Центральный клуб Армии it is then. Why am I not surprised? :)

Travel / Poles as tourists in foreign countries [93]


You're a football fan! :) Spartak or CSKA?

Real Estate / Self Build in Malopolska [11]

*thumbs up*

Let us know when you finish the house and tell us about the experience. Best of luck.

Real Estate / Self Build in Malopolska [11]

No probs. Sure you can build yourself, many people do that. If your project is approved and you get the permission, you can do everything yourself as long as it's according to regulations. You will need to check with your local authorities anyway for details.

Real Estate / Self Build in Malopolska [11]


You need a permission for anything larger than 35m2 (plus paperwork, building inspector etc.).

So, if you want to cut 5 square metres and deal with fewer formalities, here are examples of projects of under 35m2 houses...

extradom.pl/projekty-domow-do-35m

... and some detailed information about the requirements...

money.pl/gospodarka/jak-postawic-35-metrowy-dom-na-zgloszenie-o-tym-musisz-wiedziec-i-pamietac-6631795503246272a.html

News / THE ARMY OF POLAND - THE REALITY [493]


Thanks for the video, Pawi.

It's always useful to listen to actual combat veterans describing their experience of employing Krabs!

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

World Long Gone: 1934

Warsaw, 1934. Two filthy rich Jewish bankers sitting in front of their luxurious mansion and planning how to enslave the world in their vicious web of usury and Kabbalah black magic.

I dedicate this post to wslipach for his hefty donation to the 33rd Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow. Thanks, Wslipi!

News / 33rd Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow [6]


Warsaw Jewish Film Festival? Sure it happens. I think the next one is scheduled for November, but I would have to check.