Work / I found a Job in Katowice (9.000 - 9.500 PLN); tax, vacation, health care, expats [6]

Yes it is enough.


Now is deflation actually.

News / Poland refuses to give jobs to British [19]


Today I learnt death ears. When my wife talks to me I have death ears. Thank you ;)


What do you expect from us? That old chaps sentenced to death with 400 pounds pcm start learning English to understand you?
We often are ashamed that we agreed work in XIX century conditions. We don't need foreign witnesses at the moment. Are you going to be our rebel and fight the system? And finally today you need to buy decend job. No random person from the street can ahead sons and daughters of mum in the office.

Law / Polish landlady hiding and lying about when she would pay back the kaucja/deposit [8]


Probably she spent all the money. She has 1 month from 2nd of November. Then you can go to the court. It cost 1.25% of 1500zł
e-sad.gov.pl

UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]


Looks like its better not to do mistake saying in hand instead of after tax in the UK

And another point|question if you don't mind ;)

I'm a newcomer to London and it looks like eastern part of the city is a bedroom and western is a workshop.
and its better not to rent a room/flat in the East because you will hear from emploers sorry you live too far buddy ;)

Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]


It was but it not is


no, developers in new buildings can control temperature via internet, cut heating costs and fight for months. If they have three blocks they sell flats in only one. Two are in "stanby" mode.

UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]


if I'm correct there is an independent profession in the UK Cable Fitter

UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

Fortunately I'm Electronics Technician too and I hope it save my soul ;)

Maybe someone knows what is the proffession Wireman?

google says (Electrical Engineering) chiefly US a person who installs and maintains electric wiring, cables, etc
is it that strict in the UK as Electrician?

UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]

I know it very clearly but I have to start somewhere. Someone has to trust me in the first job. Of course I'm not going to turn the power on or sign any paperwork for customers but I feel I can fit the cables.

UK, Ireland / Job interview - recruitment process in the UK [26]


what does it mean exaggerate?


Are they aware of that we Poles are people|handymen of many skills due of necessity avoid cost of car mechanic, plumber, carpenter? Or is it percived as lie?

I worked in PL as an Electrician for 7 years. Of course a don't have 17 edition. Do I have some experience? 10% 20% or 0%

To be honest some of their questions are very close to offend me. I'm almost 50 yo and have SOME experience for sure.

Work / Moving to Lodz - will my 2500 PLN salary be enough? [52]


7440 gross is 5250 in hand - 1500 flat = 3750zl - 1000 food = 2750zl

Love / I do not understand this Polish girl, is she playing with me? :( , I am Belgian boy [5]

I'm living at the moment in London, looking for a new job and I'm really delighted that at least one person didn't understand what I said. I was shocked in the beginning but my friend told me get used to :)

Work / Is it difficult finding a job for Japanese people in Warsaw? Have you seen Japanese people working here? [12]


Majority dream about a trip to Japan but vey few are keen to learn the language ;)

Life / Moving To Krakow May (a place to live and work?) [48]


Answer is up to you. No one can tell you. You don't speak Polish. There are harsh winters.

Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]


Stupid move. His profit is 40% legally.


Today they have to put deposit.


and you buy a land and who has land has flat.

co-op never go bankrupt. Mafia cannot bankrupt ;)

Life / Moving To Krakow May (a place to live and work?) [48]

it's Kapelanka from chaplain, chapel. Flats trom 1600 to 3000zl pcm

Real Estate / Making an offer on a new flat in Poland [15]


I always thought developers or co-op do not accept any negotiations.

Work / Moving to Poland with Family - cost of living and salary? [46]


5000+2000 flat + 1500 food = 8500zl

Life / Cheapest Marlboro White and Lambert&Butler cigarettes in Poland [17]

I have been pulled over in the middle of the night by German Zoll and they asked me how much I have. I think the limit is up to 4 cartons. Be careful.

Travel / Driving between towns in Poland during winter [7]


There is a huge traffic between major cities so snow have no chance to stick to the asphalt. If you don't exceed 80km\h you will be ok but it is boring. Keep the distance. Periodically try brakes gently for a black ice. Avoid driving beetwen lorries.


Main road closures don't happen except when there is a serious accident.

Have powerbank with you to charge phone or navi and windscreen de-icer, high visilibity vest inside of cabin.
Beware of wild boars in the night.

Travel / Need help contacting Koleje Mazowieckie regarding lost item in Poland! [2]


You can collect backpack there. Do you want they send it somewhere? I don't think they agree.


Hard to believe.

Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]


They say its hard to learn. Hard to choose proper words in sentence. Hard to pronounce.


Listen to the radio or watch yt. Learn by heart basic sentences.

Jestem Hagrida. Mam 15 lat. Mieszkam w Londynie. Mówię płynnie po angielsku. Chciałabym uczyć się polskiego. Od czego zacząć?

Language / Polish inscription in a book for a loved one [35]


Oh come on bro. We dying with curiosity. I always thought there is no Polish name ending in i

Language / Collection of learning resources for learning the Polish language [129]

Learn phrases by heart. Read Polish websites or books. Watch Polish yt. You achieve more and faster than studying grammar. There is a lot to learn what is easy. Do not start with difficult part.

UK, Ireland / Mysteries of the underground [2]

ok I know


to prevent misuse


It depends ;) but up to 8.90

Another q & a
How to get to the toilet behind the gates?
Tap in, do your bussiness, ride to nearest station tap out and return ;)

When card reader in the bus is out of service you can still in. Is this present from Mayor of London?

Life / An Englishman wanting to watch TV in Poland [51]


Yes mate TV steal your life. Go for yt ;)

Language / Polish inscription in a book for a loved one [35]


Moja ukochana Basiu, Kasiu, Jolu, Olu, Elu, Marzenko, Irenko, Krysiu, Marysiu...
Dla mojej ukochanej Basi, Kasi, Joli, Oli, Eli, Marzenki, Irenki, Krysi, Marysi...
;)

Po polsku / Czy są kliniki co zajmuje się surogatem macierzyństwem w Polsce? [4]


W Polsce nie jest zabronione.
mjakmama24.pl/rodzice/dom-prawo-finanse/surogatki-w-polsce-jak-kwestie-matek-zastepczych-reguluje-prawo,569_7638.html

Language / Perfective vs Imperfective - grammar [150]


The dog materialised on the carpet. ;)

Real Estate / How to rent a bedroom in Poland? [9]


Yes. Owners payment to cooperative for flat is 70euro it is about 300zl pcm.


No I'm not renting it out. This is the market price in my neighborhood. 3 rooms x 500zl (114euro) = 1500zl (340euro)

You asked how is possible to offer a room for 130 euro?