Language / All-nighters / traction session / legions / levels - Synonyms needed [4]

Why didn't you post it in the General Language section?

Work / In search of an English speaking Au Pair in Poland [14]


You shouldn't have problems finding a job in big Poland cities (you could probably be hired for foreigners in Poland too).

Language / What are the best Polish - English Dictionary and Learning Books? [24]

I often use this one: pwn-oxford.pwn.pl/english.php

Work / Any PAID internships for college students in and or around Poland? [6]

That's an interesting question. If funds are available, they probably come from EU, not Poland directly?

Life / Good Online Poland Stores to buy a gift for my friends? [6]

Maybe: domksiazki.pl OR empik.pl

News / RIP Tadeusz Mazowiecki - Poland's first prime minister after the fall of communism [7]

Good point - one of the reasons could be that Jaruzelski lived longer than one might have expected. Still, there is no point to talk bad about those who left this world; it's ok to discuss their achievements or failures in the context of their professional activities, but there must be some higher standards when it comes to discussing their personal lives.

UK, Ireland / Polish plane almost kills off UKIP leader Nigel Farage in 2010. [24]

If that happened, that would've changed the history in more ways than we can today imagine. Considering the tragedy of President Kaczynski's it's advised that Mr. Nigel Farage avoids planes whenever possible :).

Language / Idiom used in frustration/anger, sounds like "je nie kochamy"? [4]

Hm, maybe "To nie kochanie" (?) - it's not /real/ love. But I'm not sure if it's an idiom, it depends on the context.

USA, Canada / Cheap Shipping to Poland from the US? [5]

Polamerusa.com and Domashipping.com deal with shippings between the US and Poland; they probably do it two ways, you may contact them.

Travel / Abandoned / Derelict places in Poland to visit [22]

Avoid the Krakow's Rynek area then. Take a train to the vicinity of Krakow and start from there (bike trip would be fun ;).

USA, Canada / Best way to send thousands of dollars to Poland into a bank account. Paying a bill. [6]

Western Union business services may be even cheaper, there is even a fixed-fee option regardless the transaction amount, but not sure if they are available in Canada (they are in the US). Also, a regular bank transfer may work well (could be a cheap option if bank has locations both in America and Europe).

Travel / Public Transportation in Poland [30]

Merged: Public bus/train transportation in Poland - fining passengers for lack of tickets?

I hear more and more complaints about public transportation city buses ticket collectors (so called 'kanary'). Their job is to find and fine people who don't have a valid ticket. It's supposedly a big business in Poland? Isn't it possible to check if a passenger has a valid ticket BEFORE he/she enters the bus? :)

Travel / Public Transportation in Poland [30]

That's even more of a reason to check it before providing the transportation service... ;)

Work / Salary in Gdansk at a multinational Company, junior position, with Hungarian language [7]

Yes, 3000NET would be a good expectation. How many hours a day and how many days a week? Is it a permanent position or contract job - it's important too.

Law / Retirement laws in Poland [11]

I wonder if it's possible to start contributing to ZUS at an older age, let's say, 60 and still get benefits at 67.. probably there are some minimum number of years to pay into the system to get benefits and age alone may not be enough.

Genealogy / Ruzycki and Marciniuk families research [3]

Are you sure the first name reads: Ruzycki? It has probably derived from the Polish word 'róża' (rose). In Polish, such words are supposed to use the 'ó' instead of 'u.' On the other hand, if it's related to a Polish person from the US, I'd not be surprised there is a spelling mistake there ;). Regarding Marciniuk, no idea (other than it could derive from the first Polish name "Marcin" - "Martin").

Feedback / Is the Administrator of the P.F. a Native Pole ? [80]

Comparing it to politics... if I was a typical Russian person, I'd want Putin to administrate the forum; otherwise, I'd prefer someone neutral without a hidden agenda to do it. If I knew Putin is a moderator, I'd be afraid to express my true opinions because the authority will always have an advantage over me ;)

Off-Topic / WB's body building and general fitness thread [97]

I sense a little weak leg muscles ;). What's your daily typical diet, must be (too much) proteins.

Off-Topic / WB's body building and general fitness thread [97]

Better than expected. Still, my 'problem' with bodybuilding is that you must be 100% devoted to it; when you take a longer break you end up where you were a year ago. That includes diet (when you stop working out you gain weight faster than you'd normally would).

Off-Topic / WB's body building and general fitness thread [97]

My advice is to wrap it up before it's too late (ie. before the permanent damage is irreversible) and focus exclusively on body weight exercises, speed walking, and running. You'd be surprised you cannot run 2 miles within 15 minutes now and you will in a year or so ;)

Life / Can I sell my used clothes in Poland? [21]

A lot of Poles have success on allegro.pl, but it may not be worth setting up an account etc. just to sell used clothes. You may also look up 'komis' in your area - they should accept good quality clothes too (locally).

Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]

Problem with Facebook is that fewer and fewer people in Poland use it...

News / Only 37% of Poles read a book in 2017 [13]

It's not shocking at all; actually the 37% appears to be very high compared to the US or Australia. Poles (and people in general) read much more online so in fact they read multiple books over a period of a year. The bad thing is what they read is mostly propaganda or fake news, so you're right that a good book a year is a must *)

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

Make sure that:

- The Hasło (Password) field has at least 8 characters AND at least one capital letter.
- The 'Potwierdź hasło' (Password again) must match the Hasło value entered above.
- The Nick: field is available (click on the 'Sprawdź dostępność' / 'Check availability' to check if it's available).
- Enter a proper 'Kod z obrazka' (Captcha field).
- Set on the two checkboxes to accept the Terms and data processing.

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

I tried to register but couldn't - after entering all the fields correctly, nothing happens (it appears it was successful but there is no confirmation on that). You may try to contact them via the contact form.

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

Must be the issue on their end indeed; tried another browser too ; | The best may be to email them directly, they should know English ;)

Work / Job Scam in Poland! Attention Bangladeshi People! [3]

Why would they want to hire Bangladesh people - they can have them manufacture whatever they need in Bangladesh for 3 times cheaper (or more) and have it shipped to Poland. Not sure who'd pay 3000 EURO just for a work permit / or 'work promise'? I'm sure such scams are global and Poland is one of the targets only.

Off-Topic / Tester Napięcia 12-36-55-110-220V by K&K, Made in Poland [2]

This stuff is for hard-cores and many of them are probably still digging through it - but when you're finished, this tutorial's help will be priceless ;)

Travel / Poland's best Prepaid Sim with international roaming in India [4]

What are other choices besides Play in Poland? Maybe Vonage or some other international branch that has a global market..

Law / Residence Permit Via Marriage to a Polish woman? [5]

You'd surely have to register your marriage in Poland, that's a start (you'd most likely have to have it translated / notarized into Polish - such 'certified translations / notarizations' are expensive to do in Poland so you may want to use a certified Polish translator in your current country to have it ready when it's needed.