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MIPK   
15 Jun 2018
Study / Polish Language Classes in Rzeszow [12]

Empik in the rynek have been running group classes for people wanting to learn Polish for a while now, not too expensive from what I've heard as well.
MIPK   
15 Jun 2018
Love / Civil Wedding in Poland - can I write my own vows? [2]

Steve, my understanding is the ceremony is all in Polish and that if you don't speak Polish you'll need to have a translator, as per the information provided here bip.erzeszow.pl/sprawy-obywatelskie/sprawy-urzedu-stanu-cywilnego/zawieranie-zwiazku-malzenskiego

If you wanted to say something specific to your bride to be in English I'm sure they wouldn't mind this. A quick visit to the marriage office in plac ofiar getta would answer your question. I'm also in Rzeszow and when my misses and I went to enquire about the ceremony we were greeted by a non too friendly lady, ended up eloping and getting married in Gibraltar as it was much easier.
MIPK   
19 Nov 2015
Real Estate / Shared deed when buying a property in Poland for unmarried couple [6]

Again not an expert but from some quick search it can be an issue if the bank won't put you both down as being responsible for the kredyt even if only one person is paying it. I think they have an issue in that if property is in two names and person paying defaults it then causes them problems with repossessing the property. Maybe try another bank for the credit, one that will put both your names on the credit and then no problem having two names on the akt notarlny & record of owners, PKOBP had no problem with this. Alior wouldn't give us credit besides the fact that I was paying 75% upfront and the credit was for 25%, and I've just shut my account with them for the ridiculous fees they started to charge. I think the issue is not that you can't be both on the deeds it's that Alior won't provide the credit to two owners with only one responsible for the debt.
MIPK   
7 Nov 2015
Real Estate / Shared deed when buying a property in Poland for unmarried couple [6]

What bank? Are you an EU citizen? I had no problem with my partner (I'm an EU citizen), we are both noted on the mortgage and the notary deed and we had no problem at all. We're with PKOBP. Only problem I can see is if you're non EU then you might need a permit to buy a house more info on the permit and buying real estate as a foreigner can be found here

msw.gov.pl/en/document/acquisition-of-real-es/60,Acquisition-of-real-estate.html
MIPK   
28 Mar 2015
Life / What are your experiences of care for your loved ones in hospitals here? [75]

I've had a couple of encounters myself (all in Podkarpackie as well) and had no major problem except the chaotic queue system where you have to ask everyone around you who's next in line. Signed up for a GP and she's been great, took quite an interest in the problem, sent me to a specialist, got appt in 1 week, went back several times & never had to wait longer than a week. Allergy tests took the longest time for an appt which was a 2 month wait, but they've just opened a new allergy center close by so should reduce those wait times. Smashed my thumb in playing volleyball once out back of beyond and got driven to the local hospital for treatment where both the doctors and nurses were a great laugh and quickly dealt with the issue. Had a CAT scan done once, wait time was 1.5 weeks. All covered on NFZ. I have heard of some horror stories (probably embellished a bit to make the story better as well) and seen a couple of pretty harshly sounding nurses but I've also seen a fair share of rudeness from the patient side of things too.
MIPK   
12 Feb 2015
Australia / Have you moved from Australia to Poland? please share your opinion... [43]

Hi Ew, my 2 cents worth if it helps. I moved from Perth, WA to Rzeszow 4.5 years ago, thought it would just be for 6 months to a year but ended up staying. Firstly with the Ukrainian thing no one here seems that concerned about it reaching here though the local news has been questioning whether the conflict will change/affect investment in the area but I don't think it will ever escalate to really affecting anything. Currently in Rzeszow there's quite a lot of building going on especially apartments and further on the outskirts of town grouped dwellings, though many are staying empty for quite some time. There's also a number of other apartment projects from what I see that are almost ready to start in the next year or so. What I see a lack of more than the building side of things is the interior fit out side of things & decent trades people, cabinetmakers seem to be in demand but then wages are pretty much so low that anyone of any skill leaves town and goes elsewhere. And I guess that's the plus and minus of living in the east in that the costs of things are generally a bit lower but wages are pretty low too. You do miss the beach though but Solina lake & the one near Tarnobrzeg are not too far away if you do have a craving to see water and there is the little quarry out the outside of town that has a 'beach'/bit of sand. Hardest thing to get used to in my opinion is the slight differences in culture but if you have a Polish background then these would be not so hard for you. I dont regret moving at all, I like the quieter life here, the relatively safeness of the place (you see really young kids here walking themselves to school & back etc. can't remember last time I saw that in Oz!) and if I can keep my work going I don't see myself returning to Australia anytime soon, except for the odd holiday :) If you have any other questions about the area let me know.
MIPK   
20 Jan 2015
Food / Can you buy HP Sauce in Poland? [20]

Piotr and Pawel near me has it, & I'm down in the SE corner of Poland. I also remember Makro having it as well at one point.
MIPK   
10 Jan 2015
Australia / Mail problem- Poland to Australia, delivery time frame [40]

Probably just delayed due to the Christmas backlog, when I've sent mail by priority to Perth it normally takes around 3 weeks to get there, economy can take up to and sometimes longer than 3 months, but I suggest always registering your letter in the future as it doesn't cost that much more.
MIPK   
29 Nov 2014
Law / VAT number as a sole trader vs a company VAT number in Poland / 'trading as' question [10]

try here prod.ceidg.gov.pl
and do a search for entrepreneur. My VAT number is just my NIP number in Poland, if it's to a UE customer PL is to be in front of the numbers. If someone charges VAT their number should be shown on their invoice. Hope that helps, advice based on info that I received from my accountant :)
MIPK   
8 Aug 2014
Law / Questions on documentation for working in Poland ( Visa/work permit/Insurance ) [23]

they might be wanting copies of a "świadectwo pracy - see here pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Awiadectwo_pracy
or zaświadczenie o zatrudnieniu" which is a certificate you can get from an employer that shows employment contract, earnings, termination, if she hasn't worked in Poland she probably won't have anything like this, but copies of her previous employment contract might be what they are after.
MIPK   
26 Jul 2014
Law / UK driving license mess in Poland [72]

No, Fatman, he isn't.

Yes he is, as my understanding is that under UK law if you change address you have to advise DVLA of your new address (and you can't register an overseas address) and not doing so can result in a maximum 1000 pound fine, if caught in the UK, it can also invalidate your UK insurance if you have the wrong address on your licence.

But with regards to being in Poland, my understanding of EU law is "If you move to another country, you can drive there with your current licence as long as it remains valid" Having an incorrect address as far as I'm aware does not invalidate the licence or right to drive. So technically you can use your UK licence until it expires or until 2033 when everyone has to have the same licence type throughout Europe.

As an aside, I swapped mine to Polish on advice from my insurer here, and if i ever return to the UK I'll swap it back to a UK one, or a Scottish one if they get independence :P
MIPK   
8 Jul 2014
Work / Muslim woman in Poland trying to get a job (do Poles like hiring 'different' people?) [17]

I'm with France on this, ban the hijab and all other restrictive, regressive fundamentalist clothing.

what like a habit or a vestment? get a grip. Plus France's ban as far as I'm aware is not on the hajib but on full face covering, be it a burqa, helmet, balaclava or even a tea cosy, basically if your face is covered in a public place your breaking the law. I think the law makes sense and it isn't anything new, anti-mask laws have been in place in several countries for many a year.

Your sort of racial/religious discrimination stinks, religion has been used as an excuse for atrocities throughout the ages, not just by one religion. Stop living in fear and accept we're all just human it's just that some people are more sh&5ty than others.
MIPK   
7 Jul 2014
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]

so there is no cadaster which would take hundreds of millions of polish zlotys to complete, the earliest date being 2018.

so what's this then? geoportal.gov.pl/en/o-geoportalu/informacje-o-projekcie/informacje-ogolne

I've used this on several occasions to check out some lots but more just for general information than for buying and selling.
MIPK   
30 Jun 2014
Real Estate / Buying a property in Poland to rent out from the UK [82]

These are all under the TBS system hence why they are cheap, you can find more info here on what TBS is [bankier.pl/wiadomosc/Mieszkanie-z-TBS-u-Czy-to-sie-oplaca-1268079.html] rents are regulated and my understanding it is social housing for those that think they can never afford to own a property. You might get something in Lodz for between 100-150k, but renting it for a profit probably not a wise investment and getting 200 dollars profit a fortnight I'd have to say you're dreaming a little.... (not that I'm qualified in anyway to give financial advice and I'm not familiar with Lodz as a city)
MIPK   
20 Jun 2014
Travel / Trouble leaving Poland and returning to US; I should leave Poland every 90 days - I went to Berlin [10]

From waszyngton.msz.gov.pl/en/waszyngton_us_a_en_consular_information_2/faq/

2) Who can get a Polish visa for a period longer than 90 days ?
This type of visa is reserved for those who plan to go to Poland for study purposes as well as to work. The person intending to stay in Poland longer than three months should apply for a residence card after arrival in Poland. If you didn't apply for the residence card when you first arrived, and you've been in the schengen zone without a visa for longer than 90 days you are as far as I'm aware illegally in Poland.

rules on schengen zone as advised by US State Dept. travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/schengen-fact-sheet.html

US state Dept advice on Poland; travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/poland.html

in short as irlanda put it, you're a bit of an idiot...
MIPK   
15 Apr 2014
Life / What are the best cars to buy in Poland? [39]

Bought mine (Suzuki Swift) from a guy that advertised on allegro, guy had full documentation, service history etc and no problems so far. I had looked at Skodas before but their spec. level for the price was a lot lower and the VWs were even more expensive. Buying in Poland for me was just like buying anywhere, you just need to be cautious and make sure you know what you're paying for.
MIPK   
15 Apr 2014
Travel / Advice needed on a trip to Warsaw, Lublin and Zamosc [29]

there's a bus which goes twice a day from Zamosc to Rzeszow, reasonably comfortable but can get busy so best to make a reservation, think it was about 50-60PLN one way from memory: supertransport.com.pl/?page_id=6 and from Rzeszow centre to airport it is about 50PLN for taxi & I think bus 224 from Dworzec is about 3.50PLN but it only goes around working hours, there's also std local buses that go out there as well numbers 51 & 53 but not sure of their timetable.
MIPK   
28 Feb 2014
Work / I'm moving in to Poland in a week.. and I am panicking! English Teacher [11]

Another option might be to reach out to the expat community and maybe offer to be a nanny to an expat family that wants their kids to be looked after by a non-pole. There are a few agencies in Warsaw offering these options, think a couple even organise for babysitters for expat kids. Might be worth a try also might get you some contacts for other work??

Best of luck!
MIPK   
24 Feb 2014
Life / Flat Rental Price - Do you think its really expensive? [13]

3 years ago i rented a place on Marszalkowska, 19sqm for 850 a month plus bills. I have friends that rent a similar size place within a stones throw of the rynek for 1000, rooms in a decent place shared seem to be about 500 a month if bills included, look on rzeszowiak.pl and it will give you an idea of average rates, try to go through private and not through an agent, and lastly I found values can vary depending on time of year and whether students are looking at the same time, you tend to be able to negotiate a better price the closer to the summer holidays it gets, as landlords can find it hard to get tenants then as most of the students return home for summer. It's also not that bad a time to look now as the students tend to not be looking as they've found their place for the year by now. I'd say it's prob a little on the high side but not by much, if you're not happy look for something else as there seems to be plenty on offer, or put an advert up saying your searching for something in the price range you want and see if anyone contacts you.
MIPK   
14 Jan 2014
Australia / Moving from Australia to Warsaw- any advice on means of transporting stuff? [5]

When I moved I sent a 20kg parcel via Aus Post, took 3 months to arrive, box slightly battered but ok. My folks sent me a similar size parcel last year via Pack&Send (DHL) and I got smacked with import duty on the cost of posting the parcel, luckily didnt get hit with duty on items enclosed as it was noted that I'd moved country & they were personal possessions. Shipping companies were quoting in the thousands to ship stuff over in a container, so i just sold off all my furniture etc. stored some stuff with the folks. Now everything like Xmas parcels that I get sent from Oz goes via Aus Post, anything via courier companies is instantly picked up for payment of duty. Hope that helps!
MIPK   
28 Dec 2013
Travel / Travelling from Rzeszów to Szczecin [7]

If I'm not too late, my advice is that I wouldn't take the train as it takes about 31/2 hours between Rzeszow & Krakow as there's still a bit of track work being done, the buses Marcel or Polskibus are probably your best option, travel time with them is between 2.5 & 3 hours. Though I did get stuck in the car in traffic near Tarnow the other day for over an hour, but the trip is generally not that bad now as they've opened a bit more of the A4, & if driving by car can make it between cities in just over 2 hours.

But to be honest if your not trying to travel on the real cheap I'd just take a flight from Rzeszow to Warsaw (1 hour) and then get a flight from Warsaw to Szczecin (1.5 hours)

or another alternative if you want an interesting trip would be to try blablacar.pl :)
MIPK   
9 Oct 2013
Australia / Mail problem- Poland to Australia, delivery time frame [40]

Krystle, I sent a package on the 13th of June this year going with the cheapest postal option (ship), arrived in Perth, WA last week. Sent another package in July priority post (air) and it arrived 2 weeks later in Adelaide. If it went by ship allow 3 months at least.
MIPK   
5 Oct 2013
Travel / Sports Bar in Rzeszów..any suggestions? [2]

Warka (beside Ambassador hotel) & Jamesons (Ul. Moniuszki, down past the Post Office off 3-go maja and kind of opposite the markets) tends to play all the football games. Irish does sometimes but not always.
MIPK   
12 Aug 2013
Australia / Can My Polish girlfriend get a working visa in Australia?? [28]

She'd have to have a specific skill or career that the Australian government recognises as being needed in Australia, or she'd have to be sponsored by an Employer in Australia. There is no work agreement between Poland & Australia unfortunately. Other option would be if you have lived together for more than I think 2 years and you have shared expenses like rent etc (you'll need documents to prove your relationship, photographs, shared bank account details, shared bills etc) you might be able to take her there as a de facto spouse/partner, otherwise the other option is a fiance visa requiring you to get married within 3 months of you being there, there's a wizard on the immigration website, fill in the boxes and it will tell you the options available immi.gov.au/visawizard all the best mate, I was in the same situation but I ended up moving to Poland for a bit :)
MIPK   
22 Jul 2013
Work / Under the table work in Warsaw and Krakow for 21y old Canadian female [7]

Canada has a youth mobility agreement with Poland [international.gc.ca/experience/destinations/poland_pol ogne.aspx?lang=eng] why not organise it legally and stay longer, you might have a better chance of getting work then, otherwise I agree with everything that everyone else has said.