Meathead
12 Dec 2011
Love / I have a crush on a Polish boy ~ [15]
Never ask a boy out on a date, wait for them to ask you. Patience is a virtue.
Never ask a boy out on a date, wait for them to ask you. Patience is a virtue.
Meathead
12 Dec 2011
News / Polish Domination by Germany [69]
The game is being played this way, Germany makes loans to countries in their trade area than they call in the loans when it is their advantage. They say either change to what we want or we will loan you no more money. THEY CONTROL THE OTHER COUNTRIES THROUGH DEBT. They won't allow the ECB to take the lead because they will lose power.
Britain has everything to lose and nothing to gain by being in the Euro zone or what ever you call it. I expect that Denmark and Sweden will follow Britains lead (if they have a half a brain).
Poland needs to learn how to be independent. The Polish elite do not represent the best interests of Poland.
The game is being played this way, Germany makes loans to countries in their trade area than they call in the loans when it is their advantage. They say either change to what we want or we will loan you no more money. THEY CONTROL THE OTHER COUNTRIES THROUGH DEBT. They won't allow the ECB to take the lead because they will lose power.
Britain has everything to lose and nothing to gain by being in the Euro zone or what ever you call it. I expect that Denmark and Sweden will follow Britains lead (if they have a half a brain).
Poland needs to learn how to be independent. The Polish elite do not represent the best interests of Poland.
Meathead
12 Dec 2011
News / Poland Needs to Spend 30% of Total Budget on IMF Bailouts to EU as Result of Summit [9]
They're out to bankrupt Poland like they bankrupted Ireland, Iceland and Greece.
They're out to bankrupt Poland like they bankrupted Ireland, Iceland and Greece.
Meathead
16 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
The more money my wife would make the better. Unfortunately she doesn't but in my next life I'm marrying for money.
Does it bother you guys? Why?
The more money my wife would make the better. Unfortunately she doesn't but in my next life I'm marrying for money.
Meathead
18 Dec 2011
News / What part of Poland's image do you think is the most exportable? [90]
You don't have to sell an image. Just buy a bunch of stuff in Poland and put it up for sale in the States and eventually it'll sell. There's a woman in my state who sells polish pottery. And it sells. Due to Wal-Mart and Chinese manufacturing there is a dearth of different products in America. Polish products will sell because they're different not necessarily because they're Polish.
soooooo.....any luck with coming up with an exportable Polish image to be sold in the USA?
You don't have to sell an image. Just buy a bunch of stuff in Poland and put it up for sale in the States and eventually it'll sell. There's a woman in my state who sells polish pottery. And it sells. Due to Wal-Mart and Chinese manufacturing there is a dearth of different products in America. Polish products will sell because they're different not necessarily because they're Polish.
Meathead
19 Dec 2011
Love / Do Polish women fight about everything? [39]
Polish women are much more mercurial than an English Lass. Now this is not a criticism just the way it is. Maybe you should give your paycheck over to her and let her balance the budget. Polish women like to manage money.
she picks fights over everthing says i done nothing for her she pays no bills .shopping .car insurance.
Polish women are much more mercurial than an English Lass. Now this is not a criticism just the way it is. Maybe you should give your paycheck over to her and let her balance the budget. Polish women like to manage money.
Meathead
20 Dec 2011
Food / Swiss Cheese in Poland [14]
cheese for a soup topping? Make sure it's low fat. Cheddar and Swiss are too oily.
cheese for a soup topping? Make sure it's low fat. Cheddar and Swiss are too oily.
Meathead
21 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
People from where you are from are unemployed simply because they've outsourced jobs to China for cheap labor and than they wonder why people are unemployed. The fact is, everyone is on the government payroll. Corporations get government contracts, doctors receive medicare payments, it's all from the same pot. In the USofA everyone's on welfare.
This sounds like a grand idea. If you're going to move to the continent why not find a place where the average salary (40k-50k CHF) is a heck of a lot higher than where your from? Or what about the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)? These countries have low unemployment and high salaries.
Tomjustyna, here ya go:
bfm.admin.ch/content/bfm/en/home.html
Kudos to you! I wish more people felt like that where I'm from.
People from where you are from are unemployed simply because they've outsourced jobs to China for cheap labor and than they wonder why people are unemployed. The fact is, everyone is on the government payroll. Corporations get government contracts, doctors receive medicare payments, it's all from the same pot. In the USofA everyone's on welfare.
I'd quite like to live in Switzerland and take home 100-200CHF an hour for classes
This sounds like a grand idea. If you're going to move to the continent why not find a place where the average salary (40k-50k CHF) is a heck of a lot higher than where your from? Or what about the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)? These countries have low unemployment and high salaries.
Tomjustyna, here ya go:
bfm.admin.ch/content/bfm/en/home.html
Meathead
22 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
When I posted I wasn't thinking of teaching English, I was thinking of many other jobs that he may qualify for that will pay more than in Poland. I've moved about a half a dozen times and every time you do you have to establish yourself all over again, and it takes time, money and effort. IMO if you're going to move and go through the all this you might as well pick somewhere that has the highest chance of rewards in terms of financial security and a quality of life. Besides the quality of life issues, the Scandinavian languages would probably be the easiest to learn for a native English speaker, IMO something he needs to think about. The language issue would be easiest in Scandinavia but
Switzerland is probably more accustomed dealing with immigrants. Here's more links he should think about before making his move: nav.no/English
immi.se/migration/control.htm
ci-is.com
Well - one reason to choose Poland is that there is much more opportunity here than elsewhere.
I'm head of an English department here - it wouldn't have happened so quickly in Switzerland or the Scandinavian countries. I value position more than money - so for me, Poland makes sense now.
I'm head of an English department here - it wouldn't have happened so quickly in Switzerland or the Scandinavian countries. I value position more than money - so for me, Poland makes sense now.
When I posted I wasn't thinking of teaching English, I was thinking of many other jobs that he may qualify for that will pay more than in Poland. I've moved about a half a dozen times and every time you do you have to establish yourself all over again, and it takes time, money and effort. IMO if you're going to move and go through the all this you might as well pick somewhere that has the highest chance of rewards in terms of financial security and a quality of life. Besides the quality of life issues, the Scandinavian languages would probably be the easiest to learn for a native English speaker, IMO something he needs to think about. The language issue would be easiest in Scandinavia but
Switzerland is probably more accustomed dealing with immigrants. Here's more links he should think about before making his move: nav.no/English
immi.se/migration/control.htm
ci-is.com
Meathead
23 Dec 2011
Work / Moving and working in PL as a teacher (near Zory/Katowice) [53]
Delph, i don't disagree with you (but excluding the wife's wishes of course). You're right if one is an entrepreneur and has a bit of stash and has an idea for a business, I would choose an emerging market like Poland. But if one is looking for "A JOB" which is how it sounds with our current subject, than one should look to a developed market economy such as the ones i mentioned. Heck I should've included Australia and Canada.
He doesn't have a choice - his wife wants back and that's that.
Don't forget that while you can earn very well in those countries, the cost of living is also astronomical.
Don't forget that while you can earn very well in those countries, the cost of living is also astronomical.
Delph, i don't disagree with you (but excluding the wife's wishes of course). You're right if one is an entrepreneur and has a bit of stash and has an idea for a business, I would choose an emerging market like Poland. But if one is looking for "A JOB" which is how it sounds with our current subject, than one should look to a developed market economy such as the ones i mentioned. Heck I should've included Australia and Canada.
Meathead
24 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
Nonsense. I was raised Polish American catholic and the big day was Christmas day not Christmas Eve. In fact kids who got their gifts on Christmas Eve were considered spoiled for not being able to wait until Christmas Day.
Fasting on Christmas Eve? Whoever heard of such a thing, after all Advent isn't Lent. And also we drank too but alcoholism isn't in my family, so there was no taboo about drinking.
Very true
Because we celebrate Christmas Eve. It's not a Polish thing, it's a Catholic thing.
Nonsense. I was raised Polish American catholic and the big day was Christmas day not Christmas Eve. In fact kids who got their gifts on Christmas Eve were considered spoiled for not being able to wait until Christmas Day.
Fasting on Christmas Eve? Whoever heard of such a thing, after all Advent isn't Lent. And also we drank too but alcoholism isn't in my family, so there was no taboo about drinking.
As a kid I attended a Catholic School ran by Nuns.. Over the years I saw just how most of what we were taught was a lot of crap.. I started to see the light when the Catholic Clergy sextually abused young boys.
Very true
Meathead
25 Dec 2011
Life / Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th? [87]
If you are in the first category, why are you living in England?
I suppose that this demonstrates the difference between Polish-Americans and British people of Polish origin.
If you are in the first category, why are you living in England?
Meathead
25 Dec 2011
UK, Ireland / Eastern European girls forced against their will in Britain for prostitution? [67]
I am convinced that Polish women are more into prostitution than Western women due to the fact that they separate their emotions from their sex lives. I think this is from living in a Roman Catholic culture which preaches that sex is inherently evil and one shouldn't do it unless one intends to have a child. In other words it's wrong to enjoy sex. A good movie on the subject, though the women in the story was Lithuanian and not Polish:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilya_4-ever
In Poland is quite common to hear from job agencies which offer jobs aboard. I have heard (from polish people) that there are some job agencies (illegal mainly) which promise jobs to young girls specially. However when they are aboard they are kidnapped and forced into prostitution.
I am convinced that Polish women are more into prostitution than Western women due to the fact that they separate their emotions from their sex lives. I think this is from living in a Roman Catholic culture which preaches that sex is inherently evil and one shouldn't do it unless one intends to have a child. In other words it's wrong to enjoy sex. A good movie on the subject, though the women in the story was Lithuanian and not Polish:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilya_4-ever
Meathead
27 Dec 2011
Life / Poles hard working or just born lazy. [58]
Hey chickadee you want people to work, they have to be motivated. Too many business owners use labor rates to maximize their profit margins. Workers have responsibility to work hard? Is that all? How about the business owner having some responsibility to the worker? Huh? BTW I am a business owner, and cheap wages are no substitute for bad management. And Polish workers in the USofA have a good reputation for hard work and quality, but guess what, so do the English. I've never met a lazy Englishman across the Atlantic. You know why, they have an incentive to work here. In England you have to like your station in life because if you don't you have no where else to go. If you don't like it, you have to leave and a lot of them do just that. You'll find them all over the world.
Hey chickadee you want people to work, they have to be motivated. Too many business owners use labor rates to maximize their profit margins. Workers have responsibility to work hard? Is that all? How about the business owner having some responsibility to the worker? Huh? BTW I am a business owner, and cheap wages are no substitute for bad management. And Polish workers in the USofA have a good reputation for hard work and quality, but guess what, so do the English. I've never met a lazy Englishman across the Atlantic. You know why, they have an incentive to work here. In England you have to like your station in life because if you don't you have no where else to go. If you don't like it, you have to leave and a lot of them do just that. You'll find them all over the world.
Meathead
29 Dec 2011
News / Will many Poles migrate to Germany in May 2011 (after opening labor market)? [157]
Very true. For some reason Poles are a contradiction, independent but needy.
You must realize that Poles need to rely on Poles first and demand integrity and accountability from Polish leaders first and foremost.
Very true. For some reason Poles are a contradiction, independent but needy.
Meathead
30 Dec 2011
Meathead
3 Jan 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
Ah, but the weather in the U.S. can be unpredictable and violent.
Same here. The one reason I'm still in the US is the weather. When I was living in Poland I was sick or semi sick from late October to early April.
Ah, but the weather in the U.S. can be unpredictable and violent.
Meathead
6 Jan 2012
News / Polish People STILL denied US Entry [96]
Since the Poles aren't wanted in the UK we should take them off their hands. Heck they could repopulate Detroit.
Since the Poles aren't wanted in the UK we should take them off their hands. Heck they could repopulate Detroit.
Meathead
7 Jan 2012
History / Lithuanians hate Poles? [156]
I fail to understand why anyone would live in a foreign country on a permanent basis and not embrace the local culture and language. If you wanna speak polish move to Poland!
Part of it is their nationalistic ignorance, and second probably more to blame, the media showing drunk hooligans in their country or Poles not wanting to embrace their culture and language.
I fail to understand why anyone would live in a foreign country on a permanent basis and not embrace the local culture and language. If you wanna speak polish move to Poland!
Meathead
7 Jan 2012
History / Lithuanians hate Poles? [156]
Poles need to learn to focus on Poland today and quit looking to the past.
Poles need to learn to focus on Poland today and quit looking to the past.
Meathead
7 Jan 2012
Life / K+M+B-2012 - formula on flats in Poland [63]
I was raised in a devout Polish Catholic household and neighborhood in Chicago and I can't say I ever seen that inscription above the door. As for the secularist, materialistic scum, these are your fellow human beings. The foundation of Christianity is charity, something the Roman Church conveniently forgets.
I was raised in a devout Polish Catholic household and neighborhood in Chicago and I can't say I ever seen that inscription above the door. As for the secularist, materialistic scum, these are your fellow human beings. The foundation of Christianity is charity, something the Roman Church conveniently forgets.
Meathead
8 Jan 2012
News / Polish People STILL denied US Entry [96]
This is probably the reason why. It doesn't make sense for the USofA to treat Poland differently.
no. it would mean that the Polish government tells the USA to keep their refusal rate high enough to keep them out of the VWP
This is probably the reason why. It doesn't make sense for the USofA to treat Poland differently.
Meathead
11 Jan 2012
News / Polish People STILL denied US Entry [96]
Because the Polish Government cannot control Poles immigrating to the EU but they have a good relationship with the US Government.
From their point of view it makes no difference whereas Poles migrate to the EU country or the USA? What gives ?
Because the Polish Government cannot control Poles immigrating to the EU but they have a good relationship with the US Government.
Meathead
13 Jan 2012
Love / I`m Polish bloke lookin`for an English girl. Is it gonna work out? [51]
I've been to England many times and If I were to move to England at the top of my list would be Yorkshire, what a lovely place. I really like the Yorkshire coast, beautiful. And Katiet, if an Englishwoman is in need of a date all she has to do is spend some time in the States, she'll be appreciated.
I've been to England many times and If I were to move to England at the top of my list would be Yorkshire, what a lovely place. I really like the Yorkshire coast, beautiful. And Katiet, if an Englishwoman is in need of a date all she has to do is spend some time in the States, she'll be appreciated.
Meathead
14 Jan 2012
News / Polish People STILL denied US Entry [96]
Very True. Most Americans' roots are English, Scot, Irish, German/Polish. Many immigrants in the 19th century thought to be German were actually Polish.
In the UK though, Poles are still looked at as "different".
Very True. Most Americans' roots are English, Scot, Irish, German/Polish. Many immigrants in the 19th century thought to be German were actually Polish.
Meathead
14 Jan 2012
Love / Problem with a brutal American guy (now I live in Poland) [88]
Well if your assumptions are correct that he is involved in Human trafficking, than you should avoid him at all cost. Why can't you change your internet address? I mean addresses on Yahoo, google, microsoft are free. If he still manages to find you on the internet you can put his address in the spam box.
What shall I do ? Just ignore that ?
Well if your assumptions are correct that he is involved in Human trafficking, than you should avoid him at all cost. Why can't you change your internet address? I mean addresses on Yahoo, google, microsoft are free. If he still manages to find you on the internet you can put his address in the spam box.
Meathead
17 Jan 2012
Language / Polish language would look better written in Cyrillic Script? [212]
Cyrillic was Poland's first alphabet but Poland made a move to use the latin alphabet as Poland has always looked West. In fact Poland is the furthest eastern country of "Western Europe", it's not "Eastern Europe".
Cyrillic was Poland's first alphabet but Poland made a move to use the latin alphabet as Poland has always looked West. In fact Poland is the furthest eastern country of "Western Europe", it's not "Eastern Europe".
Meathead
17 Jan 2012
Love / Unmarried couples in Poland = pathology [310]
Duty and self sacrifice? Does your wife know you look at your marriage in this way? Successful marriage is about compatibility, do you genuinely like each other?
Marriage is a civil contract, both individuals have contractual obligations. Living together is an implied contract, after a certain period of time it's no different than a formal marriage. It's morally neutral.
If your marriage is dead you won't/can't make a good parent. Good parenting doesn't occur in a vacuum.
Duty and self sacrifice is an integral part of a succesful marriage.
Duty and self sacrifice? Does your wife know you look at your marriage in this way? Successful marriage is about compatibility, do you genuinely like each other?
I would like to know what makes marriage immoral? The union of two individuals is a moral one.
Marriage is a civil contract, both individuals have contractual obligations. Living together is an implied contract, after a certain period of time it's no different than a formal marriage. It's morally neutral.
Dead relationship- who cares its all about the kids now
If your marriage is dead you won't/can't make a good parent. Good parenting doesn't occur in a vacuum.
Meathead
18 Jan 2012
News / Poland fines singer for bashing Bible [159]
Before the development of water purification systems wine, beer and spirits were originally used to purify water. Plastic Pole is correct.
water made people sick.
Before the development of water purification systems wine, beer and spirits were originally used to purify water. Plastic Pole is correct.
Meathead
18 Jan 2012
News / Poland fines singer for bashing Bible [159]
Do you know how Americans define Freedom? Read the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.
Uh, kindly leave the good ol U.S. of A outta this, man. We don't need your brand of representation.
Do you know how Americans define Freedom? Read the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.