Bolle
30 Aug 2010
Life / How can Polish immigrants complain about other immigrants? [65]
Foreigners in poland complain more IMO.
complaining a common Polish trait
Foreigners in poland complain more IMO.
Bolle
27 Aug 2010
Love / In Poland - guys opinion about brazilian girls [21]
Sexy, wild, busty bodies, full of STDs.
what do polish guys (and guys from other countries living in poland) think about brazilian girls??
Sexy, wild, busty bodies, full of STDs.
Bolle
27 Aug 2010
Life / Strange attitude to shop naming in Poland? [5]
I've never seen it either.
simply said sklep
never noticed it
I've never seen it either.
Bolle
26 Aug 2010
USA, Canada / PolAms -- do you regard yourselves only as 'white Americans'? [187]
Never heard of this nonsense. Provide a link plz.
I would be against it. Why would we white people want to divide ourselves when we are slowly becoming a minority and our rights are diminishing for fear of some a$$hole pulling out the race card?
There has been a movement in somw quarters of Polonia to have PolAms cross out that term and pen in 'Polish American'. How do you feel about that?
Never heard of this nonsense. Provide a link plz.
I would be against it. Why would we white people want to divide ourselves when we are slowly becoming a minority and our rights are diminishing for fear of some a$$hole pulling out the race card?
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Life / My first impressions of Poland, long time ago [37]
Sounds like you rescued a polish woman from poverty.
wedding parties (including ours)
Sounds like you rescued a polish woman from poverty.
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Life / Internet access and cost in Krakow! Please help. [20]
UPC polska: 60PLN/month, 10Mb/s, no limit. Dirt cheap IMO. Fast too.
UPC polska: 60PLN/month, 10Mb/s, no limit. Dirt cheap IMO. Fast too.
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Feedback / The image of Poland according to PolishForums [90]
Probably. And the UK as well.
Mostly bad.
Different.
Hell yeah.
The atmosphere is ****** up. But that's what you get when a forum gets flooded by bored expats.
s PF the place where the foreigners get the real image of Poland?
Probably. And the UK as well.
Does it create good or bad image of Poland and polish people?
Mostly bad.
How the experiences shared here corresponds with yours?
Different.
Do you think there is too much pointless discussion on unimportant matters?
Hell yeah.
Do you think that the atmosphere here is friendly, neutral or hostile?
The atmosphere is ****** up. But that's what you get when a forum gets flooded by bored expats.
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Life / Half-naked barbers in Poland. A Haircut with a difference! [27]
She's average at best. She's also the type that ages quickly and will be overweight within 10 years.
the chicks look hot
She's average at best. She's also the type that ages quickly and will be overweight within 10 years.
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Life / My own thoughts about life in Poland (have lived here for two years) [133]
It goes back to foreign things being more appealing to poles. When a pole goes abroad, he seems to feel more enlightened (because generally things are much better in the west than in poland) and as a result shows off/acts cocky.
Really? I only see people using old nokia phones. Few higer end phones like BB, iphone
Link?
There is sth of a superiority complex of those Poles that come back from Germany :(
It goes back to foreign things being more appealing to poles. When a pole goes abroad, he seems to feel more enlightened (because generally things are much better in the west than in poland) and as a result shows off/acts cocky.
I've never seen so many people with brand new state of the art mobiles in Poland than anywhere else.
Really? I only see people using old nokia phones. Few higer end phones like BB, iphone
Tesco Polska were insisting on this for female middle-managers shortly after 2000. Hopefully they've stopped.
Link?
Bolle
24 Aug 2010
Life / My own thoughts about life in Poland (have lived here for two years) [133]
I looked into this today and it turns out this is illegal and almost never happens.
It was a minor problem back in the 1990s but now employers are afraid, in case a woman brings in a hidden camera to a job interview to collect evidence.
Let's not even talk about contracts some women are made to sign promising not to get pregnant for a pre-determined period.
I looked into this today and it turns out this is illegal and almost never happens.
It was a minor problem back in the 1990s but now employers are afraid, in case a woman brings in a hidden camera to a job interview to collect evidence.
Bolle
23 Aug 2010
Life / Fascination of Poles with German Laundry Detergent [16]
Haha i noticed the detergent obsession. Poles should focus more on getting better better washing machines. Most of the (new) washing machines here ravage clothing.
Poles are fascinated with anything foreign. Some time ago greek cheese was immensely popular in grocery stores - until greek tourists revealed that it had nothing to do with greece. There are many such examples. Fuckin' pathetic if you ask me.
Haha i noticed the detergent obsession. Poles should focus more on getting better better washing machines. Most of the (new) washing machines here ravage clothing.
Poles are fascinated with anything foreign. Some time ago greek cheese was immensely popular in grocery stores - until greek tourists revealed that it had nothing to do with greece. There are many such examples. Fuckin' pathetic if you ask me.
Bolle
22 Aug 2010
Life / My own thoughts about life in Poland (have lived here for two years) [133]
Nope. Great review, i only have a few problems.
It's not materialism, it's a game of catch up. Americans are by far the most materialist in the world. If anything, poles like to do things for "show" because it makes them feel better than their neighbour when they have a slightly better car, for instance.
So generally you are wrong on this point.
Bullseye.
Somewhat true. Most racists in poland are the older generations. The younger poles seem to be more open, less religious (religion = evil IMO). I found a lot of brits as closet racists - they come out when you talk about how immigrants are taking advantage of the "system" in the UK.
You need to read more about this event.
This brain drain has slowed over the past 2 years, and as a matter of fact it is reversing due improvements in poland - eg. PLN worth more.
Been like that for ages > Pan, Pani, magister, dr, etc you can't say "you" to a stranger.
Prices are ridiculous, i agree. But poles don't buy their clothes in "galerie", they go elsewhere. Galeria's are only for viewing purposes and ideas for what kind of fashions to buy.
Now, I expect to be slated...
Nope. Great review, i only have a few problems.
Poland is one of the most materialistic societies I have encountered. Far more so than any other 'western' country.
It's not materialism, it's a game of catch up. Americans are by far the most materialist in the world. If anything, poles like to do things for "show" because it makes them feel better than their neighbour when they have a slightly better car, for instance.
So generally you are wrong on this point.
Taxes / Health system.
population of hypochondriacs.
Bullseye.
racism and homophobia in a society.
Somewhat true. Most racists in poland are the older generations. The younger poles seem to be more open, less religious (religion = evil IMO). I found a lot of brits as closet racists - they come out when you talk about how immigrants are taking advantage of the "system" in the UK.
Jedwabne
You need to read more about this event.
About 90% of her former friends, classmates etc have left Poland.
This brain drain has slowed over the past 2 years, and as a matter of fact it is reversing due improvements in poland - eg. PLN worth more.
class system
Been like that for ages > Pan, Pani, magister, dr, etc you can't say "you" to a stranger.
Prices are next.
Prices are ridiculous, i agree. But poles don't buy their clothes in "galerie", they go elsewhere. Galeria's are only for viewing purposes and ideas for what kind of fashions to buy.
Bolle
19 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Ive been in the UK for 6 days to relocate and im going back to Poland. [281]
But in this recession and increasingly competitive world, companies don't need esl teachers to transfer their skills to work for their companies when they can just hire someone who already has experience (prior professional employment, internship etc.). There are plenty of people out there who lost jobs in the recession and want to get back to what they were once doing, only this time for a difference company.
Bolle, you have completely limited both the whole teaching process and the transferability of the skills involved. I've known teachers who have gone on to work for major corporations like Kraft. It's a very broad church and many have a wide range of options. They just need to find a company willing to take them on.
But in this recession and increasingly competitive world, companies don't need esl teachers to transfer their skills to work for their companies when they can just hire someone who already has experience (prior professional employment, internship etc.). There are plenty of people out there who lost jobs in the recession and want to get back to what they were once doing, only this time for a difference company.
Bolle
19 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Ive been in the UK for 6 days to relocate and im going back to Poland. [281]
From what i can see here, many british expats in poland teach english or run some shady internet business. When they try to make a return to the UK, they complain about not being able to readjust BUT the real reason is that they can't find decent work!
The recession is one reason (UK is a bit ****** up in other ways too as mentioned by others ITT), but the other is lack of a relevant education. A degree in english lit (or some other useless program) and a celta certificate + a few years of teaching grammar isn't going to get you far in today's competitive world (outside of the esl market).
If you people (those complaining about the UK) had degrees/qualifications in in-demand jobs (science, engineering, medicine etc.), you wouldn't have any problems readjusting.
From what i can see here, many british expats in poland teach english or run some shady internet business. When they try to make a return to the UK, they complain about not being able to readjust BUT the real reason is that they can't find decent work!
The recession is one reason (UK is a bit ****** up in other ways too as mentioned by others ITT), but the other is lack of a relevant education. A degree in english lit (or some other useless program) and a celta certificate + a few years of teaching grammar isn't going to get you far in today's competitive world (outside of the esl market).
If you people (those complaining about the UK) had degrees/qualifications in in-demand jobs (science, engineering, medicine etc.), you wouldn't have any problems readjusting.
Bolle
17 Aug 2010
Love / Korean guy wondering about girls and life in Poland [50]
Although foreign men are not as popular as they once were in poland, they are still quite desired by polish women simply because they are perceived as being more financially capable than polish men.
There are many dead-beat men here in poland (like anywhere else) but foreigners are mostly successful individuals here so polish women quite often perceive foreign men as being better (until of course they go abroad and realise that people are the same everywhere).
I don`t think asian men are popular among polish ladies but you can try to change that.
Although foreign men are not as popular as they once were in poland, they are still quite desired by polish women simply because they are perceived as being more financially capable than polish men.
There are many dead-beat men here in poland (like anywhere else) but foreigners are mostly successful individuals here so polish women quite often perceive foreign men as being better (until of course they go abroad and realise that people are the same everywhere).
I don`t think asian men are popular among polish ladies but you can try to change that.
Bolle
17 Aug 2010
Law / Signing a contract from Poland Telecommunication (TP) I didn't understand [20]
I believe you have 2-3 days to cancel a contract. I'll try to find some literature about this...
I believe you have 2-3 days to cancel a contract. I'll try to find some literature about this...
Bolle
9 Aug 2010
Bolle
9 Aug 2010
Love / Possibility of Marriage with a Polish lady [96]
No, you are ****** up and so is your religion.
I feel sorry for polish women who marry muslim men.
also i heard polish girls are better than other EU countries in chaste and virginity
and now i am really crazy !
and now i am really crazy !
No, you are ****** up and so is your religion.
I feel sorry for polish women who marry muslim men.
Bolle
29 Jul 2010
Life / HOW MANY CHINESE LIVING IN POLAND? [29]
population of poland = ~38million
chinese population in poland = 5000
understand now, or do i have to do the math?
I HEARD ANOTHER CHINESE TELL ME ABOUT 5,000 CHINESE LIVING IN POLAND. MOST LIVING IN WARSZAWA. I CAN'T SEE THEM?!
population of poland = ~38million
chinese population in poland = 5000
understand now, or do i have to do the math?
Bolle
3 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski - Russian stooge, traitor background [42]
Varsovian - just another foreigner in Poland who thinks he understands the country. Change your name to Londoner please and preach about the UK.
Who told you to gossip this nonsense of yours, Varsovian
Varsovian - just another foreigner in Poland who thinks he understands the country. Change your name to Londoner please and preach about the UK.
Bolle
19 May 2010
News / "POLISH death camps" term used by "Parade Magazine" Anti-Polish Bigots [249]
Perhaps you are a ******* idiot.
Or, more likely, doing this on purpose to tarnish the image of poles ie. make them out to be on par with the nazis.
Perhaps the writer doesn't understand that by writing this, he gives other writers the perfect reason to call the camps "Polish".
Perhaps you are a ******* idiot.
Surely, anyone who writes about "Polish" concentration or death camps is either a bigot or a moron.
Or, more likely, doing this on purpose to tarnish the image of poles ie. make them out to be on par with the nazis.
Bolle
15 May 2010
Love / Dating a Polish guy for three years. Will he ever marry me? [44]
Me thinks he is waiting for a younger fish to swim by.
10 years older than my guy
Me thinks he is waiting for a younger fish to swim by.
Bolle
13 May 2010
Bolle
10 May 2010
Love / Are Polish men romantic and caring or... "plain"? [85]
lol you left poland because you are not very smart. I bet you didn't do well in middle/high school and didn't get good grades to get into day time university. Private/evening unis were too expensive therefore you left for the UK to work manual labour which pays much better than in PL.
You'll do fine in britain though. I bet you'll find (if u haven't already) a british sucker who will marry you and you won't have to worry about your future.
Good luck to you though. I'm glad i was never (and never will be) in a similar situation.
i really don't see the point.
lol you left poland because you are not very smart. I bet you didn't do well in middle/high school and didn't get good grades to get into day time university. Private/evening unis were too expensive therefore you left for the UK to work manual labour which pays much better than in PL.
You'll do fine in britain though. I bet you'll find (if u haven't already) a british sucker who will marry you and you won't have to worry about your future.
Good luck to you though. I'm glad i was never (and never will be) in a similar situation.
Bolle
7 May 2010
Off-Topic / I need Polish nationals. Who wants to be a millionaire? [54]
Well said.
Good luck getting that through the polish school board system:)
I would too and have worked many ****** jobs in my life but teaching simply didnt make me happy, neither does it make most of my friends in the industry happy, they do it cos they havent the motivation to get out of the rut.
Well said.
on line education
Good luck getting that through the polish school board system:)