Work / Business ideas for Poland [63]

Everything works fine in a business-type partnership, unless one of the parties wants out of it and maybe even out of the marriage. Then the wife will take you for everything you've got. Remember Polish women generally know how to look after themselves when it comes to financial matters.

Work / Business ideas for Poland [63]

Sorry for veering off topic previously.
There are still niches in the market which have not been explored.
For example: mobile vans which would stock fruit and vegetables and go round and deliver their stock to people who find it difficult to get to the shops. They could also stock other household items. I have seen something similar advertised showing times when vans with German household products will be in the area and people buy items from them.

Work / Business ideas for Poland [63]

Exactly, it worked out at 2.85 pln per kilo. It only goes to show that paying more does not always mean better quality.

let's focus on the topic please

Work / Business ideas for Poland [63]

The problem, however, is that not many Poles will go to 'cheap shops' in Poland, as they think that what is being sold there is rubbish and they wouldn't want to be seen in one.

Let me give you an example. I bought 10 kg of well-known German washing powder for 28.50 pln. It is the best washing powder I have ever used. However when I told that to the girls in the shop, they said that they used it to clean floors with as it can't be good because it's cheap. Go on and figure this out.

Law / Eviction process from an apartment in Poland [13]


Yes, you are absolutely 100% right, that Polish law is very restrictive regarding tenants and their rights.
However, in the real world, in order to officially (through the Courts) evict a tenant for the non-payment of rent would probably take from 2 to 3 years and no landlord will go through this process.

What they will do, is to throw your things out, change the locks and get another tenant in. A a tenant, you can of course, go to the Police for 'unlawful' eviction, but as you have not paid the rent due - they will not take the case on.

Law / Eviction process from an apartment in Poland [13]

If you do not pay your rent ON TIME the landlord can evict you immediately.
The fact that your contract is with an agency has nothing to do with it. That contract (with the agency) is not worth the paper it is written on. Nowhere, in any contract will you find the owner agreeing to the rent not being paid on time, whether it is one day or 18 days late. He has rights - you have rights only when you pay your rent on time.

The agency will not help you in any way shape or form and if it is any different, please let us know.
Text messaging is now recognized as a form of communication, in fact is is a better form. All text messaging can be obtained by the court (if it ever gets to that) from the telephone supplier with all messages sent and received.

Love / Egyptian guy with Polish girl - is it normal? [18]

I believe that no one has the right to tell someone else who they should/ or should not fall in love with, marry and have children with.

I believe that no one has the right to tell someone else who they should/ or should not go to bed with.
If everyone thought the same, the world would be a better place.
Now, if you want to tell me whom I should invite to my bed, and have sex with and children with- then we are living in a totally different universe.

Law / Eviction process from an apartment in Poland [13]

Not if they don't pay the rent. The tenant probably does not have a formal contract registered. The landlord can evict him immediately.

Law / Eviction process from an apartment in Poland [13]

If you do not pay your rent, you are NOT entitled to live rent-free in a property.
A landlord could throw your stuff out on the street and you do not have a legal leg to stand on. It all hinges on the contract/tenancy agreement you signed.If there is anything in there about having legal right to stay and not paying rent - they everything is o.k.

Law / Polish inheritance law in Canada [37]

@cms
Common law as in 2 people (of not the same sex) living in separate houses and having separate income and separate bank accounts and paying for their separate property and only meeting up (even every day) for 'conversation' does not create a relationship in the same light as being a husband and wife. The law is very clear in Poland. You are either a wife or not. If you are mentioned in the Last Will and Testament, you are only entitled if there are no living-blood relatives who have a legal claim.

You are wrong about the wills in Poland. Any living relation, and this could be the grandson of the deceased, his children or their children are blood relatives and have a greater claim on the will than a 'girlfriend'.. A 'casual girlfriend' is not a blood relative, even if she was 'casual' for 25 years.

Law / Polish inheritance law in Canada [37]

It really makes no difference if there is any other will. You as the nearest relatives HAVE a claim on the estate. Polish courts recognize family ties and each person from the nearest family is entitled to a percentage of the assets, even if the will leaves everything to a dog's home.... You are 'blood relatives' which is a nearer connection to the deceased than 'a woman with whom he occasionally lived'...

Common-law is an expression to give some credence to the arrangement but unless she can provide bank accounts in both names, legal papers (i.e.owning property) in both names and other paperwork where she is a 'partner' - she really has no leg to stand on. In fact, what their arrangement was as 'casual friends with benefits'...It would be different if your uncle had married again, then the wife would have a more valid claim on the estate.

Life / Polish-Canadian wanting to move to Poland - trying to start a new life, make friends, combat depression etc. [10]

The best advice I can give you, is this. You yourself will still be the same person inside your head (no matter where you live) unless you reach out and seek help. Going to a foreign country where you don't know anybody may be a good or a bad thing.

Remember - you must allow others to help you. Improvements will come slowly and it may take years and years before you start to actually like yourself and like the person you've become..

Look on-line for Canadians in Poland and join their groups.

Law / Polish inheritance law in Canada [37]

Common law is very difficult to prove. If she lived with him for the last 25 years,had 4 children by him and relied on him for financial support for herself and the children then she would have a claim. However, you as the nearest blood relatives have a greater claim.

Law / Polish inheritance law in Canada [37]

Your relatives have pulled a fast one.
As you did not come within the 6 months, the assets would now have been divided between those individuals who made a claim on the estate. You must find a lawyer in Poland who will take your case on. Make sure it is a lawyer who understands wills.

You must do something NOW. If you know the address in Sopot find out how much the asset would be worth. But no matter, it is certainly worth engaging a good lawyer - the relatives have cheated you. Unless, of course they thought that you are rich enough and will not need be bothered with such things.

If they had your address and have failed to notify you, - then it is fraud.

Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]

It takes as long as they want. For some 30 days, for others 90 days. They have to check if there are no Polish people who could do your job and that takes time. Also as holiday times is approaching many people will be on holiday so everything is put on hold....

Law / How to pay a drinking fine in Poland? [5]

If you do not pay, your name will go on a list which means that you will never be allowed to enter Poland (you will be arrested on the spot. Your name will go to the British authorities and they will take the appropriate action. If you do not pay in time, interest will be added on every day.

Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]

You may be able to see how much people are asking for their coins/notes on allegro.

UK, Ireland / What can I say/do about my Polish neighbours in the UK? [65]

Start keeping evidence of noise levels (get them recorded) times, dates, people. Go to them and ask politely to stop. Then follow this up with a polite letter s you have evidence. Keep records of everything. Go to the council. They have a dedicated team to resolve these matters.

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1040]

Thank you from a mountain - 'Dziekujemy z gory' (thanking you in advance).
There are a number of these erroneous translations. People used 'thank you from a mountain' as a joke years ago.

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1040]

Jestesmy ciekawi co u Was slychac....We are interested/We would like to enquire.. what is going on in your life/your lives?
Do spotkania...till we see you again

Study / Easy to find a part time job in Poznan? - applying for the University of Poznan of Economics [30]

People have a free will and if they wish to study in Poland (assuming that a Polish Uni accepts them for study), they are entirely free to do so.

However, if you do not speak the language and do not possess any skills which are so fantastic and so unusual that any prospective employer will want to employ you - you will not get any part time work. If you are from outside the EU the employer has to jump through hoops to employ you. They are not willing to do that when they have other candidates for the jobs.

You may get part time work washing dishes, serving, cooking in a restaurant/fast food place - but the amount of money you receive will not go ANY way towards keeping you, your flat, paying all the bills, getting to and from Uni, buying books, paying for incidentals.

If you think that people do not want you to come to Poland - you are wrong. We are trying to SAVE you from living on the streets as you will not have enough money to live anywhere.

The degree you get after studying will not be worth the paper it is written on and you will not be able to stay afterwards in Poland, get a good job, bring your family over and live like you expect to.

Of course, you can prove us all wrong - so come back in 3 or 4 years to this forum and let us know how you got on.

We all wish you well.

Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]

Maybe in la la land....:-)

Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]

We can all dream..
Any profit on renting out apartments/flats...would not be counted as 'salary'. This would be called 'profit'.
Very few people earn that sort of a salary in Poland. Very few.

Work / What are career opportunities for a foreigner in Poland? [16]

How much time do you spend in Poland? I am there (in Krakow) for 6 months every year and see what's going on.
My advice to go and ask owners of small businesses how they manage is still the best advice going.

Work / What are career opportunities for a foreigner in Poland? [16]

You are less than minimal chance of success. The bureaucracy will kill you.
Go to any shop of the kind that you may wish to get involved in and ask the owners how they manage.

Work / What are career opportunities for a foreigner in Poland? [16]

The problem may be that if you do not speak Polish, you will have trouble getting employed by anyone.
For you, the best way would be to find a job in the UK in your line of work and then consider alternatives.
You may wish to consider working for a corporation, find out if there are any vacancies.

Work / Salary in Krakow - 3850 pln gross per month, zus system [18]

Yes, everyone who receives any remuneration for their work (no matter on what type of contract they are) will be subject to ZUS. Money is running short in the coffers.

Life / Polish mentality towards Pakistan [108]

There are good and bad bosses everywhere. Some need to have their over-inflated ego massaged every day. Some are full of so many complexes that it would keep head specialists busy for years. The thing is not to work for a boss who is married to a bossy wife, has unruly kids and has to get out his frustration on someone. It does not matter what nationality or religion you are.

Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]

Could also translate it as: Que sera sera....whatever will be will be.

Work / Salary in Krakow - 3850 pln gross per month, zus system [18]

I believe that it is only STUDENTS that are not subject to ZUS. If you are employed even from the age of 10 and are not a student you have to pay ZUS.