globetrotter
1 Feb 2007
globetrotter
31 Jan 2007
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]
I think that most of us have welcomed the hard working and curteous Polish people. There are a few people who resent you being here but mostly they are idiotic and lazy people. On the whole we are tolerant people, maybe less so than a few years ago. I am sorry that things did not work out for you this time but hopefully you may come back some day.
If there are some English who dont like the fact that so many Poles came to UK
I think that most of us have welcomed the hard working and curteous Polish people. There are a few people who resent you being here but mostly they are idiotic and lazy people. On the whole we are tolerant people, maybe less so than a few years ago. I am sorry that things did not work out for you this time but hopefully you may come back some day.
globetrotter
31 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Rings a bell. It was fine stuff. Thought I'd bought some at the airport once but when I got it home it didn't taste too good. Maybe it was bad all along!
Blavod?
Rings a bell. It was fine stuff. Thought I'd bought some at the airport once but when I got it home it didn't taste too good. Maybe it was bad all along!
globetrotter
31 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
I once (vaguely) remember drinking some black vodka. Tasted a bit of liquorice. Any clues to what that might be?
I once (vaguely) remember drinking some black vodka. Tasted a bit of liquorice. Any clues to what that might be?
globetrotter
30 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
What is you favorite Polish Vodka?
The next one....
Na Zdrowie
What is you favorite Polish Vodka?
The next one....
Na Zdrowie
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]
So not inclusive :) Attractive women too.
See also: talent, target rich environment, drink on a stick, etc.
Hey - should we start a thread for survival English slang for all our new arrivals?
So not inclusive :) Attractive women too.
See also: talent, target rich environment, drink on a stick, etc.
Hey - should we start a thread for survival English slang for all our new arrivals?
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]
Farang - the name given to Westerners by the Thais - means 'big nose'.
My labrador's nose is big AND wet - but he is not Polish
The Chineese among themselves sometimes would call white people "big noses"
Farang - the name given to Westerners by the Thais - means 'big nose'.
My collie has a big nose.
My labrador's nose is big AND wet - but he is not Polish
globetrotter
22 Jan 2007
Work / Is teaching English the only way for a foreigner to work in Poland? [30]
Sparky359,
OK. I'm talking with the senior partner tomorrow so I'll put out the feelers for you. I think getting an office manager job with them might be impossible because I know the incumbent in Warsaw and trust me she is very good and very well respected. He does know an awful lot of clients though !
Had a chat as promised. No openings in that particular firm but he thinks he knows a couple of clients who might have some vacancies. I can't put much pressure on him timewise but if I don't hear within a week I'll give hime a call.
Sparky359,
OK. I'm talking with the senior partner tomorrow so I'll put out the feelers for you. I think getting an office manager job with them might be impossible because I know the incumbent in Warsaw and trust me she is very good and very well respected. He does know an awful lot of clients though !
Had a chat as promised. No openings in that particular firm but he thinks he knows a couple of clients who might have some vacancies. I can't put much pressure on him timewise but if I don't hear within a week I'll give hime a call.
globetrotter
22 Jan 2007
Work / Is teaching English the only way for a foreigner to work in Poland? [30]
Forgot to mention that I have contacts with one such accounting firm in Warsaw so if you thinks you have the right experience.........
Forgot to mention that I have contacts with one such accounting firm in Warsaw so if you thinks you have the right experience.........
globetrotter
22 Jan 2007
Work / Is teaching English the only way for a foreigner to work in Poland? [30]
You need to talk to the big international employers. I take it your Polish is not fluent so going through agencies may not be easy. All of the big accountancy firms have lots of offices in Poland. Many of the banks do too. If you have the right experience to get a job with them they may consider you for their Polish offices and may also stump up the cash for the language classes.
You need to talk to the big international employers. I take it your Polish is not fluent so going through agencies may not be easy. All of the big accountancy firms have lots of offices in Poland. Many of the banks do too. If you have the right experience to get a job with them they may consider you for their Polish offices and may also stump up the cash for the language classes.
globetrotter
22 Jan 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
We do things differently - that's all. I found some things too direct when in Poland and I can understand why Iwona and others find our approach a little strange.
On that we agree - I turn the phone volume down :)
Another difference I have found is that we tend to smile to be polite whilst in Poland this did not seem to be the case. Is it because you smile only when you find things amusing?
Anyway - Vive la difference
We do things differently - that's all. I found some things too direct when in Poland and I can understand why Iwona and others find our approach a little strange.
We have some phonecalls from Spain, Gibraltar...They are direct, bit loud
On that we agree - I turn the phone volume down :)
Another difference I have found is that we tend to smile to be polite whilst in Poland this did not seem to be the case. Is it because you smile only when you find things amusing?
Anyway - Vive la difference
globetrotter
12 Jan 2007
Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]
Thank you Krysia. I'll pass them on to him. yes, his girlfriend is Polish. They met when we went diving in Egypt last year on vacation. after two weeks they were even hoding hands underwater - ah sweet. He has got himself a work permit for Canada for 1 year and flies out to Vancouver tomorrow. He's been counting down the days. I think Sylwia has relatives out there.
Thank you Krysia. I'll pass them on to him. yes, his girlfriend is Polish. They met when we went diving in Egypt last year on vacation. after two weeks they were even hoding hands underwater - ah sweet. He has got himself a work permit for Canada for 1 year and flies out to Vancouver tomorrow. He's been counting down the days. I think Sylwia has relatives out there.
globetrotter
12 Jan 2007
Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]
Help - Iam failing in my duties as a Father. My son is flying off to Canada soon to be be with his girlfriend while she studies out there. He needs some phrases of endearment and I am struggling. Never had the need for them when I was in Poland because I found my special one a long time ago. The other one I vaguely recall is (excuse spelling) mash pienkna ochi (you have beautiful eyes ?) All suggestions greatly received.
Help - Iam failing in my duties as a Father. My son is flying off to Canada soon to be be with his girlfriend while she studies out there. He needs some phrases of endearment and I am struggling. Never had the need for them when I was in Poland because I found my special one a long time ago. The other one I vaguely recall is (excuse spelling) mash pienkna ochi (you have beautiful eyes ?) All suggestions greatly received.