USA, Canada / Moving back to Poland after 7 years in Canada [22]

Malo, my advice is to think twice before leaving everything you have to a very uncertain future, although the business and administration side has improved over the years, the place is still full of old thinking, red tape and envy of those who return, hence a opportunity to ride you off in every part of live.

The wages are still low and high living cost. If you have it good stay put.

The friends you thought you had in Poland will be no more once they see you are better off to what they have. Retirement may be a good option only

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]

lol, it never ceases to amaze me when I hear the folks from the US post a dollar figure and tease somebody living in Poland asking the question will this be enough, just a few points,

yes that amount is well and truly enough, (average wages in Poland approx 3500zl) Americans think their S..t don't stink and think because there American they should have the best..the truth is that the average Pole has a better quality of life than that of the average American..

If America didn't have any credit they would be a third world country.
Americans have stuffed up there own country and now they want to stuff up Poland.

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]


Your original question was a put down, you don't have to be boy genius to work out that a lifestyle on 12000zl approx 4000US$ per month would have to be pretty good if the average Pole earns 3500zl... (I must say that I know very very people who earn that sort of money)

I just read that forum members earn in the higher bracket lol)
I have not attacked you, I have just made a valid point.
Don't tell me that if you say something crititical of the US you are anti american, this is communist mentality.. if your not with me you are against me.

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]


Just read and understand what I was saying, this gentleman had the ability to read numerous threads on this topic, to state that 3/4000US dollars 12,000zl) is enough is a insult to people who earn around 2500zl a month and manage, can I suggest very few poles earn 12000zl a month...you Americans are very defensive, time to have a hard look at the mirror before making nasty comments.

USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [119]

RysiekK... a lot of comments here are from people who frankly do not know what they are talking about, best to come over experience and decide.

Just a few comments, health care is the big big issue and this incidently varies from hospital to hospital, I might add that Polish doctors are pretty good and on par to those in the US or GB, to get something done you have to slip over some zlotes.(it helps and in fact works)

You will be accepted as a "pole" but remembered as a American...( access to money) this is a false perception as more poles are living better than those in the US.

300000zl for a house/apartment... not in the inner city area, won't get much in the country either.

1500$US per month, average Polish wage, this can fluctuate as the zlote falls and rises. Enough to get by, nothing to write home about. This money cannot be taxed again as it has already been taxed in Poland, (cannot be taxed twice)

Visiting Poland and living in Poland is two different things, be prepared to suffer and suffer from red tape, waiting and laws that were meant for the 19th century.

A move like this can either make or break you, a lot of people end up seeking delights in a bottle to offset anger and frustrations... true.

USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [119]

You must have read that in Gazeta Wyborcza,

1jola... no I didn't, and your point is???, I agree that the unemployed and pensioners have it pretty tough and a person on a pension can only get just under 1000zl a month, but a person intending to return to Poland wants a far better lifestyle, agreed? otherwise stay where you are!

Heating/gas/electrity/water is very expensive in Poland, 600zl a month on a heating a small apartment is the norm. If we were to believe some people who post on this forum, wages in Poland are high.

USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [119]

600zl a month?

75m apartment.... gas and electricty.. check your last bill.. don't want to clutch at straws, Thats only a sideline, point being that his apartment will have to be heated 24/7 if the gentleman is going to look after his mother.

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]

if asking prices fell 10% then the sales prices must have fallen more than 10%.

Depends what units we are talking about, usually new units command a higher price than the older types...10% is not a high amount as prices are inflated in the first instance.

I don't think prices will fall but in fact rise as time goes on, the suggestion that real estate/property developers have hijacked this forum! well may be, they have to sell there wear somewhere I suppose.

In fact they are probably doing you a favour in the sense that it makes you more suspicious and makes you do more investigation before buying.

In the big picture Polands real estate is still undervalued, as wages increase so will real estate prices.

History / Poland paid off American Jewry in 1960 [162]


Please do, mr d you think you know everything but actually know nothing, the fact remains that non jews are not given the same treatment in claiming land than those owned by the Jew, there are currently approx 80,000 claims by the jews being processed and the government is not in the position to act due to funding problems.

The fact remains that claims are now being made by family of victims, you may want to ask if cousins etc are entitled to claim as the event occurred so long ago.

People should tell the US President to mind his own business and get his own house in order before causing trouble, ie he could start by offering compensation to the negro population for abuse and maltreatment which occurred for such a long time.

History / Poland paid off American Jewry in 1960 [162]

[quote=delphiandomine:

What utter unsubstantiated rubbish.[/quote]

thenews.pl/international/?id=151418
you can now see why I said you talk so much rubbish!
point taken!!!

News / Who is "the enemy within" in Poland? [88]


People like delphiandomine are highly suspect, if a person arrived in the US and critised everything, he would be politely told to go home, why are people offended if the same is said for the blow ins in Poland who just come in and want to change everything.

Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]


This is just not true, the way of life is pretty dull in Poland, weather cold for most of the year and governments well say no more.. the young want to move out and the old want to return.

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]


Thats just part of Polish life, theres always a group of drunks hanging around apartment blocks, if you haven't been robbed or assulted by now you are safe..

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]

I'm sure those guys lurking around your units might get wind that you have a bumper supply of grog and may target you...never pays to advertise these things!!

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]


keep it up, its interesting reading, straight from the horses mouth so to speak, before have been saying that you wouldn't make it, you will have to prove them wrong.

Real Estate / Poland house prices recovered faster - Summary of 2010 [89]

If the truth be known the price of real estate in Poland has been the same in the last 2 years, sure some good properties in the central districts have gone up but not all. The problem remains as before is that the average pole cannot affort to purchase ie take a loan which will take him two life years to repay, for those phantom real estate agents who on a regular basis talk so much crap understand that overpriced home are reserved for the brits and those from a bankrupt country known as the United States ie USA.

Real Estate / Poland house prices recovered faster - Summary of 2010 [89]

yep, give or take, and depends what currency you are using, doubt if prices will go down, but on average will not go up... stand by I suppose from our investor friends who will have a different point of view, ready set go....

Real Estate / Poland house prices recovered faster - Summary of 2010 [89]

This defeats the whole purpose of buying a house/apartment for personal use...why bother buying if it is going to take 2 lifeyears to have full ownership...True in Germany most people rent... the question arises is how much rent is paid and what percentage is that of gross income.. It clearly is not good news for people starting off and the price of house generally going up, a further problem is the hugh costs associated with owning a house ie heating and water...The wild card will still hit Poland when people who own a house will not be able to maintain it after ceasing work, the pension will go no further than pay for few meals per day...

Australia / HELP! Australian wanted to apply for Polish Passport via ancestory [51]

Dear Asik, I don't know who's comments need deletion but you talk so much nonsence, the process to get a Polish Passport (for persons NOT born in Poland) is very time consuming, difficult and expensive...In most civilized countries getting a Passport is very easy and takes 14 days, in Poland allow yourself 2 years!!

Australia / HELP! Australian wanted to apply for Polish Passport via ancestory [51]


Wish it were true, but those not born in Poland, the process is long and expensive, as mentioned in my previous post for those not born in Poland give yourself 12 months... Mr D you must have got your passport under the old system, each of these processors are done seperately and each has a cost factor. 1/Obtain parents birth certificate 2/ register your documents with the registry office in Poland/3 Obtain Pesal 4/ Apply for Passort. Not difficult hmmm you must be easy to please.

Law / Healthcare for British Citizens living in Poland [30]


Pardon my ignorance but are you saying that those not on previous cover pay 6957zl a month insurance cover?

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


lol, half rotten food maybe, you should suggest going to the fields picking mushrooms.

Law / Got Polish citizenship, now I need a Pesel and passport [26]


you seem to be a nasty person Mr D, as I mentioned in a previous post on this topic, getting a Polish Passport for somebody not born in Poland is a real nightmare, believe me, the run around, nobody willing to help, and paperwork and fees. The merry go around continues when you have to find a place that can take your fingerprints, the average time seems to be around 12 months... good luck

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


Lol, this is the whole problem everyone avoids taxes. yes how true, I've seen it, false receipts, claiming disability pension and working full time, Is this dishonesty or cheating? In the Polish mentality it is not being dishonest. This is why Poland is Poor, the common Polish saying that those who lie also steal is so true.

Mr D people attend church on mass, pray to the almighty and then cheat!! what is going on.
Your comments suggests that you know the ins and outs of how to cheat the system, it didn't take you long to find out.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


Great, great post, I just hope the likes of Mr delphiandomine read and understand the true situation in Poland and cease to spin yearns how good life in Poland is.. thanks.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


Lol, why is the Polish government wanting to change visa requirements to the US? Why are so many people leaving Poland to work say in Germany, UK? Why is the zlote so low? The fact remains Monia and I agree with most you say, is that life in Poland is very difficult for a lot of people, especially the retired and those out of work, sure quality of life is much better but that doesn't help pay the bills.

A lot of new expensive cars in Warsaw are either corporate/hire cars and not owned by the average student/worker.
The US will always be the economic leader in the world, nothing has changed nor will the economic downturn change things.. There has always been the rich/middle class/poor people, interestingly enough the percentage has remained the same.

Sadly in Poland the right to purchase a house has been denied due to costs and low wages for a lot of people.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


Mad, hmm, may be! I come from the planet earth, you must come from Poland. The point being that the Polish currency should be almost on parity with the US dollar. It once hovered around the 2 zl mark.

When you visit the US/GB/Australia you will see what young people/workers are driving.

Antek no need to advertise your ignorance.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


what has that got to do with the price of eggs in China, the fact remains that if Poland was such a strong economy, the zote would almost be in parity with the US dollar. The Polish economy has improved somewhat in the last 18 months but please understand this is borrowed money a lot coming from the EU.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


Lol, do you thinks the banks are honest... lol The fact is that banks like in the US banks would love to lure anyperson to take out a loan, unfortunately in Poland the wages are so low that even banks don't bother.

Life / Who is poor in Poland? [720]


No need for insulting comments Antek, please stick to the facts.. Understand that there is nothing wrong with taking out a loan, thats how people get rich. The question is who can afford a loan???

Please stick to eating hamburgers and lets not talk rubbish.

Lol the Poles use credit cards all the time a nasty disease from the west might I suggust.