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10iwonka10   
26 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]

I think that it is also another reason. I knew quite a few Slovaks who watched polish tv. I ma not sure about coverage but they were clearly able to watch it.
10iwonka10   
29 Mar 2019
History / Why is Poland weaker than Russia? [390]

I wonder if me claiming I am Polish, not an American, would make them not charge me with espionage.

With sure it would save you some money. My friends- English-went to Russia few years ago. They were not impressed by one thing- As soon as it was noticed that they are from 'west' Europe some unexpected extra charges appeared everywhere.
10iwonka10   
31 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [849]

if a better teacher replaces a bad one, it is OK

I think it is one of the fields which is hard to judge....I remember in my grammar school ( I guess it is still like it now?) they had list of how many pupils from certain year/class passed exams to Universities. I did pass entrance exams at Polytechnic by my match teacher was awful I was just relatively good at math/physics and got some private tutoring. So....
10iwonka10   
31 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [849]

I think that the only way to asses it would be checking test results for certain group of students. For instance there are 2 groups of students at school and 2 math teachers. It can be compared which group has better results.... They only risk is that in one group there are more clever students that in other :-)
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

I think that diversity in Polish workplaces grows in a very natural way ( not forced ). There are workers coming from South of Europe - Italy, Spain, Portugal where unemployment is quite high. Recently lots Indians apply for jobs in Poland. ( especially IT specialist). I would say it is very healthy diversity which bring people with new skills ideas to workplaces in Poland.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

@Spike31
I think question was about diversity at work not emigration. By Diversity I understand not only nationality but also sex, age , ..sometimes education.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

@jon357

Because it is difficult process - It is fine when team is diversified but if it is not and Manager needs to employ someone extra it gets difficult. If someone is different ( much older, different social class...) this person will not fit within the team and will not feel well there. There is a risk he/she will resign.

It is not only problem in Poland - Situation like this happened to me in UK but I also witnessed it in Companies I worked.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1303]

I find the chicken in PL to be completely tasteless. Fed on chemicals and kept in cages in the dark.

I think it depends where you shop.

I have very similar impression of British food. There are butchers in small towns but in general supermarket- meat-cut-packed- not sure what's inside. Don't even mention British sausages.

No offence but I always find it amusing as most Europeans find British food rather 'unappealing' but locals always feel upset about it.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

HR - we talk about bigger Companies. Small one don't have much of HR - maybe form time to time some external adviser.

I ma not sure if I have so much trust in HR people - sometimes they act very sensible but sometimes don't want to be too much involved.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1303]

Exactly-that is the clue- it depends where you shop.

To be honest I struggle with bread in UK- Polish one here is awful- it is not proper one from bakery but chemical s..t., in supermarkets or bakeries ...not great.

Most of them are heavy like growing in your stomach.

The only place where bread is delicious is on these market stands with fresh products- It is great choice in Cambridge but I think most of these are Italian recipes.
10iwonka10   
1 Apr 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [849]

Also, many weaker teachers will simply teach to the test - which might help short term test results but hurt their longer term problem solving skills...

Theoretically ,yes but unfortunately education system is based on tests/exams/certificates.

The important question is only how these tests are designed , I think some of them can teach you initiative and logical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

Why would skin colour matter to anyone...

Theoretically shouldn't but...without taking sides.

On one side there are some racist people on the other lots black people with a chip on their shoulder. You can't tell them off about anything at work as they cry racism straight away. I think there are few black women in UK politics....not great now. one was over-speeding and hiding it...another from labour talks lots tosh.
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

Would you like all of your employees in wheelchairs or only some?

If everyone was in wheelchair there would not be diversity.....Why can't you employ someone in wheelchair ? Do you think disabled people should be locked and not seen????
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

I spent most of my life in Poland and nothing was stolen from me there. Maybe I was lucky. To be fair in England these were petty things but unpleasant. Nice ceramic pots with flowers were stolen twice from us. They were put in the front of the house. I guess they were stolen in the early morning and sold on boot-sale somewhere....and I forgot when living in Cambridge in underground secure place our bike was stolen. It is like plague so many bikes are stolen in Cambrigde....
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

@mafketis

Quotas....brings quite negative connotations.

I don't think disabled people would be forced to work they can't do plus you need work place adjusted for them but I think they should have opportunity to work, earn money feel as a part of society.
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Work / Diversity in Poland especially in workplace [90]

@Rich Mazur

To be honest I have some empathy for people less fortunate than me and yes I think disabled people should have chance to work. Everything is about common sense. I don't know what elevator you are talking about ? some extreme example. Nowadays in big offices there are elevators big enough for wheelchair or just office on ground floor. So office condition should be reviewed before this sort of employment is considered.
10iwonka10   
2 Apr 2019
Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

I think that quite much depends where you live.

We live in nice in lovely quaint town in UK and I hardly lock door when I am in....Postman just lives bigger deliveries outside. It is very safe so location is a clue :-)
10iwonka10   
3 Apr 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1303]

it always looks like cow shy

I remember it from school bland green mash- awful. I wonder if it was usually frozen one. I think that fresh, raw spinach leaves can be eaten like salad. Anyway it looks more attractive in UK on shop shelves.

Bit out of polish food - I like most dishes in UK but there is one thing I hate -egg custard tart. Not sure if we have anything similar in Poland. ?