whyikit
5 Jul 2013
News / Poland will have a queen again [75]
I sit here corrected, again.... Dislike them even more now....
I sit here corrected, again.... Dislike them even more now....
whyikit
5 Jul 2013
News / Poland will have a queen again [75]
I am assuming you are meaning the Queen of the United Kingdom, as there is no such thing as the queen of England.....
I do not think she has much if any political power...
I am assuming you are meaning the Queen of the United Kingdom, as there is no such thing as the queen of England.....
I do not think she has much if any political power...
whyikit
5 Jul 2013
whyikit
4 Jul 2013
News / Poland's John Paul the Great canonisation this year [177]
The issue which people here will not agree is when does it become a child? Is it the first chemical reaction? Or later in the growth? To be fair noone knows no matter what we believe. Those that feel that is later can agree with abortion those that don't, don't.
The issue which people here will not agree is when does it become a child? Is it the first chemical reaction? Or later in the growth? To be fair noone knows no matter what we believe. Those that feel that is later can agree with abortion those that don't, don't.
whyikit
4 Jul 2013
News / Poland's John Paul the Great canonisation this year [177]
But still no comment on the impact to the female.... Although from your other posts females are just possessions so their view doesn't count.
So if you were raped you wouldn't want them to use condom?
But still no comment on the impact to the female.... Although from your other posts females are just possessions so their view doesn't count.
So if you were raped you wouldn't want them to use condom?
whyikit
4 Jul 2013
News / Poland's John Paul the Great canonisation this year [177]
Harry, sadly I know this
So murder is ok as long as the death is not straight away. Very christian. ...
Harry, sadly I know this
So murder is ok as long as the death is not straight away. Very christian. ...
whyikit
4 Jul 2013
News / Poland's John Paul the Great canonisation this year [177]
So it is OK for the women to suffer these consequences then?
Exactly but if the person were not to use a condom they are in effect murdering the person they have slept with by infecting them with HIV? But in the views, I think, of yours and Polonius3 this is fine.
Why should a child suffer the consequences of rape?
So it is OK for the women to suffer these consequences then?
It is still a human life, as precious as yours, or mayby even more precious?
Exactly but if the person were not to use a condom they are in effect murdering the person they have slept with by infecting them with HIV? But in the views, I think, of yours and Polonius3 this is fine.
whyikit
4 Jul 2013
News / Poland's John Paul the Great canonisation this year [177]
So someone who is raped they should not have the right to abort the child? For condoms if someone who is HIV positive has unprotected sex this is ok? In your view this is not attempted murder if not murder?
So someone who is raped they should not have the right to abort the child? For condoms if someone who is HIV positive has unprotected sex this is ok? In your view this is not attempted murder if not murder?
whyikit
3 Jul 2013
Work / Dutch speaker (native) experienced in Finance: job opportunities in Poland [63]
One thing to remember about recruitment agencies they are effectively sales consultants and in my experience they will always show things in the most positive light.
They say the salary range is from 5k to 7.5k then quote £ódź at 4k... Remember these are gross salaries, after tax and what not these will be around 30% (the rate given by other posters) less give or take so between 3.5k - 5.2k with £ódź at 2.8k. The consultant also states the higher salaries are for people with experience, not sure how much that would be but I would be thinking 5 years at least....
Given the above both on this board and the recruitment agency are saying around the same levels....
One thing to remember about recruitment agencies they are effectively sales consultants and in my experience they will always show things in the most positive light.
the salary range is between 5000 - 7500 PLN gross, depending on the experience and the city (£odź is cheaper than Kraków, hence salaries are lower - for £ódź the salary is around 4000 PLN gross.
Pleease note that salary 6500 - 7500 in Krakó is given for candidates with relevant experience).
Pleease note that salary 6500 - 7500 in Krakó is given for candidates with relevant experience).
They say the salary range is from 5k to 7.5k then quote £ódź at 4k... Remember these are gross salaries, after tax and what not these will be around 30% (the rate given by other posters) less give or take so between 3.5k - 5.2k with £ódź at 2.8k. The consultant also states the higher salaries are for people with experience, not sure how much that would be but I would be thinking 5 years at least....
Given the above both on this board and the recruitment agency are saying around the same levels....
whyikit
3 Jul 2013
Work / Dutch speaker (native) experienced in Finance: job opportunities in Poland [63]
OK your expectation are now getting lower you initially wanted 6k - 7k per month net. 2.5k is on the lower end of of the ranges a lot are speaking about so you could get more. Now comparing you to your friend, the role they got probably required (I could be wrong) Spanish and a relevant degree that they had. So you could assume that you would get similar amounts. Yes you know a number of languages but you would not be compensated for them unless you can get a job that requires these languages. All because you know them doesn't mean you would be paid a higher amount if they are not required.
Your experience seems limited again unless you have been the new star of the department and leading these projects/teams? Now if you can find a job which 100% requires the languages you know, completely matches your experience and you interview very well then 5k may not be that far off. However is there a job out there for that? That is where the luck comes in (or you have contacts) and as said before this is main the factor probably.
I do not expect to earn 5000 zloty a month, but 2500 is certainly a lower-extreme which i frankly don't want to believe.
OK your expectation are now getting lower you initially wanted 6k - 7k per month net. 2.5k is on the lower end of of the ranges a lot are speaking about so you could get more. Now comparing you to your friend, the role they got probably required (I could be wrong) Spanish and a relevant degree that they had. So you could assume that you would get similar amounts. Yes you know a number of languages but you would not be compensated for them unless you can get a job that requires these languages. All because you know them doesn't mean you would be paid a higher amount if they are not required.
Your experience seems limited again unless you have been the new star of the department and leading these projects/teams? Now if you can find a job which 100% requires the languages you know, completely matches your experience and you interview very well then 5k may not be that far off. However is there a job out there for that? That is where the luck comes in (or you have contacts) and as said before this is main the factor probably.
whyikit
1 Jul 2013
Work / Dutch speaker (native) experienced in Finance: job opportunities in Poland [63]
Ok I work in finance for a multinational investment firm with a large office in Poznan. I have employed numerous people in that office for instance I recently built a team of 10 data/research analysts. The salary you are wanting is not going to happen why? What you are wanting is what I would pay, probably slightly more, if I employed in the UK or Germany. However Poland is considered a low cost country for multinationals and therefore that impacts salaries offered. I do not think Delph estimates are that far off.
Not trying to be funny but 2 years experience is nothing, basically means you know how to work properly and would not need a 6 month induction program. However there are 2 ways you can get the salary you want, getting a transfer or being very very very lucky.
Ok I work in finance for a multinational investment firm with a large office in Poznan. I have employed numerous people in that office for instance I recently built a team of 10 data/research analysts. The salary you are wanting is not going to happen why? What you are wanting is what I would pay, probably slightly more, if I employed in the UK or Germany. However Poland is considered a low cost country for multinationals and therefore that impacts salaries offered. I do not think Delph estimates are that far off.
Not trying to be funny but 2 years experience is nothing, basically means you know how to work properly and would not need a 6 month induction program. However there are 2 ways you can get the salary you want, getting a transfer or being very very very lucky.
whyikit
24 Jun 2013
Love / Fresh, wholesome country lass in Poland - getting married and going back to the US [167]
Congratulations, I know lots of good families...
A godd Catholic family (and I know a number of those)
Congratulations, I know lots of good families...
whyikit
17 Jun 2013
News / Anti-atheisation institute in Poland emerging [110]
Well that is one view, the issue here, in my view, is that the chuch feel they should not be open to debate and what they say should apply no questions asked. Fortunately that is not how it operates and because of free speach and free press (although I am never sure how free it is) we can discuss things including the church. Until the church understands this and is willing to to move forward to a more modern way then I can see this going the same way it has in other countries.
As things stand the some people do not believe that the church should or can be debated. As I said previously I thought the church was starting to move in the right direction and modernise however I feel this is a massive step backwards again.
Well that is one view, the issue here, in my view, is that the chuch feel they should not be open to debate and what they say should apply no questions asked. Fortunately that is not how it operates and because of free speach and free press (although I am never sure how free it is) we can discuss things including the church. Until the church understands this and is willing to to move forward to a more modern way then I can see this going the same way it has in other countries.
As things stand the some people do not believe that the church should or can be debated. As I said previously I thought the church was starting to move in the right direction and modernise however I feel this is a massive step backwards again.
whyikit
17 Jun 2013
News / Anti-atheisation institute in Poland emerging [110]
One could replace read Wybiórcza with people who attend church... As they are taught what the PC line is and how to act, think and do.....
One could replace read Wybiórcza with people who attend church... As they are taught what the PC line is and how to act, think and do.....
whyikit
17 Jun 2013
News / Anti-atheisation institute in Poland emerging [110]
Interesting although quite worrying at the same time that church feels it has to do this, especially after the recent comments from the leader of the church. I wonder what the reaction if the tables were turned and they was an anti church institute..
Interesting although quite worrying at the same time that church feels it has to do this, especially after the recent comments from the leader of the church. I wonder what the reaction if the tables were turned and they was an anti church institute..
whyikit
29 May 2013
USA, Canada / Should I move to Poland? (dual citizen of Canada and Poland) [22]
Another wonderful and insightful contribution by Meathead......
It's okay to be a tourist. Often times tourists are welcome, expats are despised.
Another wonderful and insightful contribution by Meathead......
whyikit
8 May 2013
Language / Is math in Polish different than in English? [59]
However out in the real world they don't.....
However out in the real world they don't.....
whyikit
8 May 2013
Language / Is math in Polish different than in English? [59]
So all countries use the same symbol for a decimal point, the same symbol for dividing?
For a decimal point UK use . whilst in Germany they use , I know this is used in Business in the different countries
In the Uk for dividing we would use / or the ÷ symbol, but people here are saying in Poland you would use :
In science there is 0 difference in math, how could anybody even suggest there should be?
So all countries use the same symbol for a decimal point, the same symbol for dividing?
For a decimal point UK use . whilst in Germany they use , I know this is used in Business in the different countries
In the Uk for dividing we would use / or the ÷ symbol, but people here are saying in Poland you would use :
whyikit
8 May 2013
Language / Is math in Polish different than in English? [59]
As noted above there are difference the biggest one is the decimal point and what that should look like. This can be different on a country by country basis. I would also expect the way it is taught is different for instance, when I was at school in the 1980/90s we were taught how to divide and multiply a certain way. Recently I saw how this is now been taught in UK schools and it is completely different, for instance for dividing they use something called "chunking".... Really confused me for a bit....
On a slightly different subject, and I am ashamed that I thought this previously, I thought there was only 1 version of Excel. What shock I got when looking at Polish excel and I didn't understand any formulae..... Does anyone know if VBA is the same?
As noted above there are difference the biggest one is the decimal point and what that should look like. This can be different on a country by country basis. I would also expect the way it is taught is different for instance, when I was at school in the 1980/90s we were taught how to divide and multiply a certain way. Recently I saw how this is now been taught in UK schools and it is completely different, for instance for dividing they use something called "chunking".... Really confused me for a bit....
On a slightly different subject, and I am ashamed that I thought this previously, I thought there was only 1 version of Excel. What shock I got when looking at Polish excel and I didn't understand any formulae..... Does anyone know if VBA is the same?
whyikit
17 Apr 2013
Law / Civil law court case in Poland - can a witness be forced to attend? [10]
I believe in the UK it depends who has asked you to court, and will also depend if you have given a sworn statement
I believe in the UK it depends who has asked you to court, and will also depend if you have given a sworn statement
whyikit
5 Apr 2013
Love / Have been living with my Polish girlfriend. Moving the relationship forward, what now? [18]
That is the first time I have ever heard that, and I have no idea where a view point like that can come from. In fact I find it quite funny....
I think 'liberals' secretly think grandparents are a threat - which could be called control freakery ...
That is the first time I have ever heard that, and I have no idea where a view point like that can come from. In fact I find it quite funny....
whyikit
5 Apr 2013
Love / Have been living with my Polish girlfriend. Moving the relationship forward, what now? [18]
LOL nice view point.... Everyone is different and relationships only work where both parties are happy with what happens. As a whole people are having families later and that is purely a personal choice and should be for such an important decision. Attitudes like the above are so pathetic it is crazy, IMHO. Yes people are having children later but are also working into later life as life expectancy increases, so if you have kid in your 20s/30s it is up to the couple when they feel ready to have one, if they want children at all. Personally it shouldn't matter what other people think or do or what is considered the "norm", just what the two people in relationship want/do...
Look, for what it's worth, "liberals" can't do arithmetic!
LOL nice view point.... Everyone is different and relationships only work where both parties are happy with what happens. As a whole people are having families later and that is purely a personal choice and should be for such an important decision. Attitudes like the above are so pathetic it is crazy, IMHO. Yes people are having children later but are also working into later life as life expectancy increases, so if you have kid in your 20s/30s it is up to the couple when they feel ready to have one, if they want children at all. Personally it shouldn't matter what other people think or do or what is considered the "norm", just what the two people in relationship want/do...
whyikit
12 Dec 2012
UK, Ireland / Any Polish Muslims in London? [30]
You got to love religion brings everyone together as one. It is such a happy place.......
You got to love religion brings everyone together as one. It is such a happy place.......
whyikit
25 Sep 2012
Travel / Traveling within Poland into my destination city - Lublin (from Warsaw airport) [43]
Has anyone used the Polska Bus? Just interested if they do this journey. I know the company in the Uk Megabus where cheap and quite successful.
Has anyone used the Polska Bus? Just interested if they do this journey. I know the company in the Uk Megabus where cheap and quite successful.
whyikit
21 Sep 2012
News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]
A little concerniong some of the comments hear for me. All because this has been done for some time and is classed as "tradition" does not make it right. All because something is traditional doesn't make it correct in any way. From where I sit, if that was my child and i found out then I would probably be in jail at the moment...
At times I do wonder if this is the tip of iceberg as has been seen in other countries....
A little concerniong some of the comments hear for me. All because this has been done for some time and is classed as "tradition" does not make it right. All because something is traditional doesn't make it correct in any way. From where I sit, if that was my child and i found out then I would probably be in jail at the moment...
At times I do wonder if this is the tip of iceberg as has been seen in other countries....
whyikit
20 Sep 2012
News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]
Merged: Very strange new story about Lubin Priest at School
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206008/Probe-launched-Polish-priest-gets-young-children-lick-whipped-cream-knee-creepy-school-initiation.html
Yes I know it is the Mail, and do not believe most of what is there, really hope this isn't true.....
Merged: Very strange new story about Lubin Priest at School
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206008/Probe-launched-Polish-priest-gets-young-children-lick-whipped-cream-knee-creepy-school-initiation.html
Yes I know it is the Mail, and do not believe most of what is there, really hope this isn't true.....
whyikit
17 Sep 2012
Love / Filipino guy with a Polish girl.. [60]
Can't believe you have posted at. Just for information a female who is 15 is not a women yet!!!
Can't believe you have posted at. Just for information a female who is 15 is not a women yet!!!
whyikit
14 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
Someone has got a chip on their shoulder I am thinking....
Someone has got a chip on their shoulder I am thinking....
whyikit
10 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / Poles becoming British subjects [39]
There are other reasons why they would want to do this and will probably mean my partner will also tryand get a British citizenship. Firstly as has been pointed out above the passport is quite handy especially for holidays in American. Secondly as she has worked and paid taxes in the UK it would also mean that the "stamps" she has recieved would then be counted towards any state pension rights that she might have in the future. Well that is if thre is a state pension when we retire.
Anyone who has been working for a number of years and intends to continue working in the UK and doesn't do this is crazy in my view. Through their NI payments they are paying for the benefits which unless they become a citizen they can not take advantage off..The problem is most people who came over are still young and do not think about it when in fact they are probably throwing away free pensions when they retire. Yes I know there is a cost associated but I would say the benefits out way the costs
There are other reasons why they would want to do this and will probably mean my partner will also tryand get a British citizenship. Firstly as has been pointed out above the passport is quite handy especially for holidays in American. Secondly as she has worked and paid taxes in the UK it would also mean that the "stamps" she has recieved would then be counted towards any state pension rights that she might have in the future. Well that is if thre is a state pension when we retire.
Anyone who has been working for a number of years and intends to continue working in the UK and doesn't do this is crazy in my view. Through their NI payments they are paying for the benefits which unless they become a citizen they can not take advantage off..The problem is most people who came over are still young and do not think about it when in fact they are probably throwing away free pensions when they retire. Yes I know there is a cost associated but I would say the benefits out way the costs
whyikit
7 Sep 2012
News / Dirty deeds of foreign guys in Poland [65]
One persons fun is another persons pest control..... I am not saying what they have done is right, it is clearly wrong however some of things you have said are a little OTT
One persons fun is another persons pest control..... I am not saying what they have done is right, it is clearly wrong however some of things you have said are a little OTT