peter_olsztyn
23 Jul 2011
Language / Weekend vs Łikend [15]
leżing and drinking happy time ;)
łykend is derived from łykać (to swallow)
Sobniedź, kontyg, soniela. :)
leżing and drinking happy time ;)
łykend is derived from łykać (to swallow)
peter_olsztyn
27 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Moving from United Kingdom to USA. Is it worth it? [136]
You should watch these films more carefully again. e.g someone was murdered. The crime tool is pneumatic nail gun. Conclusion: this tool is common there, it was invented because of: they are lazy|they hurry up|they build houses using timber. Beware of termites man ;)
The property price is very high too. Anyway I always "loved" USA according to Hollywood films (especially with Clint Eastwood ;)
You should watch these films more carefully again. e.g someone was murdered. The crime tool is pneumatic nail gun. Conclusion: this tool is common there, it was invented because of: they are lazy|they hurry up|they build houses using timber. Beware of termites man ;)
peter_olsztyn
27 Jul 2011
Po polsku / Chciałbym słuchać polskie radio. Co polecacie? [7]
W radiu eskarock Poranny WF Kuba Wojewódzki i Michał Figurski :)
Chciałbym słuchać polskie radio, coś zabawnego.
W radiu eskarock Poranny WF Kuba Wojewódzki i Michał Figurski :)
peter_olsztyn
27 Jul 2011
Work / Why is Polish workmanship so bad? [52]
I'm working as an Electrician at the moment and the most important thing which people check before paying me is the fastening of sockets so I'm paying a lot attention to this part of work :) 1. It is really possible to mount socket in stupid-proof way. 2. Usually it requires buying a new modern socket housing and new socket. I suppose this guy's problem is that labour is cheap but new socket not.
I'm working as an Electrician at the moment and the most important thing which people check before paying me is the fastening of sockets so I'm paying a lot attention to this part of work :) 1. It is really possible to mount socket in stupid-proof way. 2. Usually it requires buying a new modern socket housing and new socket. I suppose this guy's problem is that labour is cheap but new socket not.
peter_olsztyn
27 Jul 2011
UK, Ireland / Prices of Clothes in Poland and England [35]
Clothes are cheaper and in higher quality. I still have some from Debenhams. Not to mention about shoes. They are several times better than in PL. After spending L60-70 you are happy and not afraid of hidden surprises.
I know a few Poles who shop for clothes in England, and whenever I fly from England to Poland, the plane is full of shopping.
Clothes are cheaper and in higher quality. I still have some from Debenhams. Not to mention about shoes. They are several times better than in PL. After spending L60-70 you are happy and not afraid of hidden surprises.
peter_olsztyn
29 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Question about Czynsz (Building maintenance fees/utilies) in Poland [129]
Until my czynsz (290zł pcm) is lower than Kowalski's czynsz (650zł pcm) who is living in the bulding on the other side of my street im not curious about any details. The general rule is: new building - low czynsz.
and my surprise at the fact that people just pay their czynsz /maintenance fees by receiving a bill without any explanation.
Until my czynsz (290zł pcm) is lower than Kowalski's czynsz (650zł pcm) who is living in the bulding on the other side of my street im not curious about any details. The general rule is: new building - low czynsz.
peter_olsztyn
29 Jul 2011
Work / Polish attitude towards promotions at work [11]
No. Typical response is anger (why not me, why I have to sit in this s office on the 1 floor) and jealousy.
accused of thinking I am too good to work with them anymore. Is this typical response for gaining a promotion?
No. Typical response is anger (why not me, why I have to sit in this s office on the 1 floor) and jealousy.
peter_olsztyn
30 Jul 2011
Work / Polish salaries - New statistics [38]
in Olsztyn welder takes home 700 euro pcm, electrician 600 euro pcm.
I have heard that salaries in big cities are about 500-600 euro/month
in Olsztyn welder takes home 700 euro pcm, electrician 600 euro pcm.
peter_olsztyn
31 Jul 2011
Work / Polish salaries - New statistics [38]
there is a demand for your work and your customer, usually a big company can buy your work but poor retired babcia can not pay more for doctor's work.
that is a big surprise for me! i earn 2700zl to my hand welding
there is a demand for your work and your customer, usually a big company can buy your work but poor retired babcia can not pay more for doctor's work.
peter_olsztyn
31 Jul 2011
Work / Polish salaries - New statistics [38]
In many workplaces we have to "steal" worktime because employer cannot deliver it in sufficient amount. We want earn more and finally leave for abroad.
A read an article that Poles spend a lot of time at work but waste it on useless things.
In many workplaces we have to "steal" worktime because employer cannot deliver it in sufficient amount. We want earn more and finally leave for abroad.
peter_olsztyn
5 Aug 2011
Life / Are the Polish Police Gutless? [16]
Maybe policemen salaries are too low to risk their life.
We don't have jails and judges enough I suppose. PL is quite safe country without developed locking industry ;)
Are the police that lazy?
Maybe policemen salaries are too low to risk their life.
In North America, they would be locked up at least 24 hours or until they had their chance to see a judge.
We don't have jails and judges enough I suppose. PL is quite safe country without developed locking industry ;)
peter_olsztyn
7 Aug 2011
Life / Are the Polish Police Gutless? [16]
Straz miejska it is another story. We find them as lazy drones who get this job by nepotism.
We have no respect for the Police because we don't feel threatened by the gun crime, shooting, armed robbery etc. We forget the fact that they are needed all the time even nothing has happen yet.
I think the Poles have no respect for the police/straz mieska in general.
Straz miejska it is another story. We find them as lazy drones who get this job by nepotism.
We have no respect for the Police because we don't feel threatened by the gun crime, shooting, armed robbery etc. We forget the fact that they are needed all the time even nothing has happen yet.
peter_olsztyn
7 Aug 2011
Life / Are the Polish Police Gutless? [16]
Yes. I think (if whenever) violent crime in Poland increase, people will want someone to protect them. Someone who stand against the bullets.
Yes. I think (if whenever) violent crime in Poland increase, people will want someone to protect them. Someone who stand against the bullets.
peter_olsztyn
9 Aug 2011
Life / Cable TV connectors / Digital TV plug in Poland [9]
My cable tv provider instal coax cable terminated with this
DATA/TV/TV
so you can expect F connector too.
over coax cable terminated with the
My cable tv provider instal coax cable terminated with this
DATA/TV/TV
so you can expect F connector too.
peter_olsztyn
11 Aug 2011
Language / "someday" / "kiedys" - Confirming some spelling and forms [11]
ok. Kiedyś będę bogaty.
W niedzielę będę w Gdańsku a w poniedziałek w Olsztynie.
"Someday"....is "kiedyś" correct?
ok. Kiedyś będę bogaty.
does it change form is used as an answer to the above "when" question?
W niedzielę będę w Gdańsku a w poniedziałek w Olsztynie.
peter_olsztyn
11 Aug 2011
Language / Polish sayings [236]
except a slingshot of course :)
Kazdy kij ma dwa konce" (every stick has two ENDS)
except a slingshot of course :)
peter_olsztyn
13 Aug 2011
Love / Don't want others to join us at a table - is it normal for Polish girls to get angry? [161]
I can assure you that in Olsztyn it is not polite too ;)
but in England it is not polite to join a couple on a date
I can assure you that in Olsztyn it is not polite too ;)
peter_olsztyn
13 Aug 2011
UK, Ireland / Is moving to UK now a good idea? - antipolish prejudice of the Brits [231]
My advice. Don't go.
I went ;)
I started to wonder whether moving there is such a good idea.
My advice. Don't go.
go back to poland if England is not up to your high standards
I went ;)
peter_olsztyn
15 Aug 2011
Po polsku / Co sądzicie o Polakami noszą koszulki z logami w języku Polskim? [26]
wg mnie fajniejsza wersja to Będę księdzem jak mój tata ;)
Better to say:
wg mnie fajniejsza wersja to Będę księdzem jak mój tata ;)
peter_olsztyn
16 Aug 2011
Life / Have many Poles had enough of one another? [198]
If you look happy you don't deserve a promotion and there is a little chance that you quit a company soon ;)
in Poland it is miserable faces even if things are actually not that bad
If you look happy you don't deserve a promotion and there is a little chance that you quit a company soon ;)
peter_olsztyn
16 Aug 2011
UK, Ireland / I need help!! (problems with my Polish coworkers) [41]
wredne małpy
UK is famous for cctv surveillance. Don't you have it there? or ask your boss for camera (even fake, they are cheap) Yes i know I'm a pure evil because I install cameras but what I can say finally it improves atmosphere.
We all have our Annas in workplaces ;)
they wont move out of the way 4 me if im going through with hot food or big kitchen implements
wredne małpy
UK is famous for cctv surveillance. Don't you have it there? or ask your boss for camera (even fake, they are cheap) Yes i know I'm a pure evil because I install cameras but what I can say finally it improves atmosphere.
We all have our Annas in workplaces ;)
peter_olsztyn
18 Aug 2011
peter_olsztyn
18 Aug 2011
Love / English guy falling for a Polish girl at work [14]
You can always say czesc. jestem Chris ;)
some phrases i could say to her
You can always say czesc. jestem Chris ;)
peter_olsztyn
18 Aug 2011
Life / How to charge money to a phone in Poland? [6]
just dial 14 digit code from receipt with # at the end and press green handset button
what the paper i bought says
just dial 14 digit code from receipt with # at the end and press green handset button
peter_olsztyn
18 Aug 2011
Po polsku / Co sądzicie o "Dekalog"? [9]
a wczesny Zamachowski? ;)
ale nie wiem, czy teraz zrobiłoby takie samo wrażenie.
a wczesny Zamachowski? ;)
peter_olsztyn
19 Aug 2011
Life / How to charge money to a phone in Poland? [6]
so try this
*125*14-digit code# and green handset button
IT DOESNT WORK!!is there any thing different
so try this
*125*14-digit code# and green handset button
peter_olsztyn
25 Aug 2011
Travel / After 7 Weeks, why i loved Poland =) [22]
We are working on this. We would like to be full-time Europeans or even beyond. We are buying a lot of lawn mowers now ;)
4 - Despite the image that south-americans have of Europeans (Cold people), polish people were different, much more friendly than i could imagine!!!
We are working on this. We would like to be full-time Europeans or even beyond. We are buying a lot of lawn mowers now ;)
peter_olsztyn
26 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Gift idea for something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland? [67]
I always wanted to have a Jimmy Proof Lock and Smith & Wesson toy ;)
Does anyone here know of something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland
I always wanted to have a Jimmy Proof Lock and Smith & Wesson toy ;)
peter_olsztyn
26 Aug 2011
Life / Cost of living in Wroclaw (rent price too) [119]
Olsztyn, 190K inhabitants, 15km in diameter, 14 lakes in council area, one big employer Michelin
1300zł common salary
2500zł good salary
5000zł dream job
10000zł sci-fi
hope you guys
Olsztyn, 190K inhabitants, 15km in diameter, 14 lakes in council area, one big employer Michelin
1300zł common salary
2500zł good salary
5000zł dream job
10000zł sci-fi
peter_olsztyn
28 Aug 2011
Work / Working as an English teacher in Koszalin - Does anyone have any experience of the place? [14]
true but one of the famous Polish resort Mielno is only 10km from Koszalin. In the summer it attracts people from the whole country.
it seems kind of small
true but one of the famous Polish resort Mielno is only 10km from Koszalin. In the summer it attracts people from the whole country.