Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I don't teach, but back on topic...

I wouldn't say I hated anything about Poland. However there are things that get frustrating. Wages not being in line with cost of living and communication being the two that have eventually driven me to book my flights home. That is more my fault for sticking with what I know rather than move into teaching...which would have been a better option (or better paid at least).

Love / My boyfriend is on a Polish dating site [158]

I haven't to be honest. I have become a typical bartender, just like I was before her. Flirtatious but never involved with anyone. She still texts and it hurts. There is nothing to cure that except copious amounts of vodka and lots of pretending.

The only reason I am still here is in the off chance she will change her mind...i have given myself until February. Then it's off to Norway with friends to earn a fortune...and then spend it all on stupid things.

I love/hate women...see if they could be gorgeous and not insane...that would be awesome!

Love / My boyfriend is on a Polish dating site [158]


Hmmm, not sure that is true. I went out with a girl once who owned up to getting drunk one night and having a one night stand with some stranger. Now that was hurtful and I was raging...but hey, she made a mistake, admitted it and was sorry. The mental imagary was pretty bad for a few weeks but it died down and we were quite happy for a while. Just grew apart and are still friends.

However when I found that my current ex had met someone on a night out, kissed him, texted him and attended a few other parties with him while still my girlfriend I was heartbroken. She sat there and, as if it was an excuse, said "But I never slept with him". The fact that she had feelings for this person and was actually conciously making desicions to be with him and text him while in a relation was a lot more hurtful than someone being stupid and having a one night stand where it's just sex.

UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]


Actually the law about letting people use the toilet in Scotland is quite a recent law. It came into effect with the various other rambling rights laws a few years ago.

Luckily it doesn't happen very often.

Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]

I moved here for love...(which makes me one of 50%) which didn't work out. But in exchange I fell in love with the place. It was a struggle at first but now I am getting to grips with life in Poland and really appreciating the country. People are always happy to help out. The country is beautiful to look at. Fair enough the wages leave a lot to be desired with the cost of living going up so quickly, but that's life. Oh, and the girls are marvellous.

I currently have no want to go home. For all those who haven't been and want to come then just do it!

Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]

I am confused. I read on a website that as a UK National I can work and live here as long as I like. Do I need this Karta Pobytu? I know I need to get my NIP and PESEL (in 3 months) numbers. Also is there any lovely chap or chapette on here that wouldn't mind giving me a wee help with some of the forms. If so please send me a PM.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]

marvellous, thanks very much :)

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]

I have never been called a sweatz (mz kezboard hates me since i changed the lazout). Jock is bloodz annozing though.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]


Actually we just get "Scot" most of the time. The English call us Jock a lot which annoys the tits off us.

Work / English qualifications to start Teaching English In Poland. Is degree of some sort needed? [123]


I realise what I type on here will be more along the lines of slang as it is how I speak in everyday conversation and, as such, forms what I type on a forum. I know how to read, write and speak in proper English if I have to (legal letters, speaking competitions, debates, etc). However, in general everyday conversation I speak in my West End Glasgow twang.

Work / English qualifications to start Teaching English In Poland. Is degree of some sort needed? [123]

I was actually using English as in the class not the language. So I stand by the fact that I did English in school.

But that's good to know. Plus I will be teaching in UK English. Not because I think American English is inferior, rather that I have been brought up and educated in UK English and so that is the language I speak.

Is there lots of specialised language schools or is it best actually going to schools and asking there?