JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
Work / Minimum basic salary in Poland [96]
And what percentage live outside big cities?
in 2009 that 65,35% of Polish wages are below Polish avarage wage
And what percentage live outside big cities?
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
USA, Canada / Would like to move back to Poland from New York after living in USA for 20 years. [155]
Hopefully you'll both have a great time.
Regarding teaching English, I'd advise getting the best qualification possible and living in Warsaw. Private sector language lessons are in many ways a luxury product and out in the sticks far fewer people have money for them and since the best (only?) way to make a good living teaching is to teach in-company you'd need to be somewhere with a good concentration of large companies.
If you can't live without Dean & Deluca or Harrods then maybe, but Warsaw (provided you have some money) is a decent place to live.
Yes. Good luck if you move here.
Hopefully you'll both have a great time.
Regarding teaching English, I'd advise getting the best qualification possible and living in Warsaw. Private sector language lessons are in many ways a luxury product and out in the sticks far fewer people have money for them and since the best (only?) way to make a good living teaching is to teach in-company you'd need to be somewhere with a good concentration of large companies.
You move back to Poland, not only are you going to take several steps down in lifestyle,
If you can't live without Dean & Deluca or Harrods then maybe, but Warsaw (provided you have some money) is a decent place to live.
im of the opinion that the biggest regret can often be not trying.
Yes. Good luck if you move here.
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
News / Why are PO and PiS the most popular political parties in Poland? [15]
In many ways they did that themselves when they formed a coalition with extremists and started to give press conferences to the Rydzyk organisation.
Still the most trustworthy by far.
the system (thanks to the media) pushed PiS out of the middle
In many ways they did that themselves when they formed a coalition with extremists and started to give press conferences to the Rydzyk organisation.
PO is a party of shady deal makers
Still the most trustworthy by far.
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]
Yes. It is largely a literary form.
I think in these cases "most" is used as "very".
Yes. It is largely a literary form.
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
News / About fifty injured after two trains collide in Poland [73]
One of my friend's music students was pushed off a train on the way back from a lesson. An evening one to Otwock. The people robbing him just opened the door and pushed.
Since then there are security guards on the Warsaw commuter routes, but usually they just sit in the front carriage and do nothing.
I suspect that most, if not all of those who died on polish railways last year a) committed suicide b) trespassed on purpose or c) was driving a vehicle when they were hit by a train. Barely possible to prevent that sort of thing.
One of my friend's music students was pushed off a train on the way back from a lesson. An evening one to Otwock. The people robbing him just opened the door and pushed.
Since then there are security guards on the Warsaw commuter routes, but usually they just sit in the front carriage and do nothing.
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
JonnyM
10 Mar 2012
Work / Briton teaching freelance - and the law in Poland [21]
If I might ask, what English Language qualifications do you have?
This is all true except for the bit about a company bank account - you can use your personal one provided it is a Polish account. A month is about right if you include National Insurance (ZUS) registration.
It would make sense for the school to do it on an umowa o dzielo - and avoid all that.
If I might ask, what English Language qualifications do you have?
To issue an invoice you need a NIP registered to a company of some sort, even if it's you as a self-employed person.
This is all true except for the bit about a company bank account - you can use your personal one provided it is a Polish account. A month is about right if you include National Insurance (ZUS) registration.
If you're shy just express regret that it's impractical to get the NIP zameldowanie et and see what they suggest...
It would make sense for the school to do it on an umowa o dzielo - and avoid all that.
JonnyM
9 Mar 2012
History / Wrocław's Train Station: Not A Happy Place. [39]
You should visit Wolsztyn near Poznan. They still have steam trains running normal services.
I've always been fascinated with trains, and had never ridden in one,
You should visit Wolsztyn near Poznan. They still have steam trains running normal services.
JonnyM
9 Mar 2012
Life / History of Dzień Kobiet (Women's Day) in Poland: [13]
There already is such a day.
lets start an international Mens day!
There already is such a day.
JonnyM
9 Mar 2012
News / What is the population of Poland's non-european minority? [142]
I'm not. Nobody is. As much as you dislike immigration, the world is changing. You can rail against it, go on marches, break windows. You will not stop it.
why are you debating me then?
I'm not. Nobody is. As much as you dislike immigration, the world is changing. You can rail against it, go on marches, break windows. You will not stop it.
JonnyM
9 Mar 2012
History / Wrocław's Train Station: Not A Happy Place. [39]
I'm not a fan at all, though he certainly had his followers - admittedly in a rather lacklustre field. Did you know that Marlene Dietrich was a passenger on the train he fell off?
Exactly. Being 'noble' and being self-destructive are poles apart.
As for his films - yawn. Far better examples of acting exist.
I'm not a fan at all, though he certainly had his followers - admittedly in a rather lacklustre field. Did you know that Marlene Dietrich was a passenger on the train he fell off?
think it's safe to say that living here, being married to one and working with them every day tends to give me a far better understanding of the Polish people than you will ever hope to achieve.
Then again, perhaps you should pay more attention to what wise people like Radoslaw Sikorski have to say about the subject before opening your mouth.
I don't count "noble" as sending children to certain death.
Then again, perhaps you should pay more attention to what wise people like Radoslaw Sikorski have to say about the subject before opening your mouth.
I don't count "noble" as sending children to certain death.
Exactly. Being 'noble' and being self-destructive are poles apart.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Law / British managers superior to Polish [52]
WTF?
By the way, did you pay that EU money back yet, as you have so often said you would?
The thread is about how the British management style is so much more effective than the Polish - the example given about the huge Olympic project being such a success compared to Euro 2012 is a good one.
WTF?
By the way, did you pay that EU money back yet, as you have so often said you would?
The thread is about how the British management style is so much more effective than the Polish - the example given about the huge Olympic project being such a success compared to Euro 2012 is a good one.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Law / British managers superior to Polish [52]
See above.
You should. Maybe the metro would have reached Dw. Stadion in time for Euro 2012.
In what, please tell us dear sir.
See above.
We all feel safer now.
You should. Maybe the metro would have reached Dw. Stadion in time for Euro 2012.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Work / Briton teaching freelance - and the law in Poland [21]
Yes
No
Yes
It depends on the basis on which you are employed - but tax is 19% and you should pay social insurance too.
You should remember that working for free or 'just a couple of beers' is taking work away from people who do it for a living and that agreeing to work for such a low rate allows employers to keep lesson fees low.
Do I need to register with a tax office
Yes
is there a fee?
No
Do I have to pay any money to the Polish government even on such low earnings,
Yes
what I would need to pay monthly or quarterly to the Polish authorities for being a self-employed or freelance teacher, please post and let me know.
It depends on the basis on which you are employed - but tax is 19% and you should pay social insurance too.
would I be better off doing the teaching for free or just a couple of beers than charging per hour but then having to pay all the fees to the Polish government that may be due if I commence as a paid teacher?
You should remember that working for free or 'just a couple of beers' is taking work away from people who do it for a living and that agreeing to work for such a low rate allows employers to keep lesson fees low.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Travel / Cheap flights from Warsaw to other European countries? [11]
Try the Wizzair website. Also Air Poland.
You might find though that prices are higher around Easter.
Any suggestions? any destination or airline that is consistently cheaper from Warsaw?
Try the Wizzair website. Also Air Poland.
You might find though that prices are higher around Easter.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
News / What is the population of Poland's non-european minority? [142]
Really?
You do realise that aid isn't the same thing as charity.
A classic comment from someone who has no real point - only noise.
the only reason I typed "non-whites" was to keep my response on point to the post I was responding to
Really?
"aid" goes right into the pockets of western business
You do realise that aid isn't the same thing as charity.
Don't waste my time man, bring your A game or go back to minors.
A classic comment from someone who has no real point - only noise.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Law / British managers superior to Polish [52]
Given the complexity of all that, they do it very well indeed.
Well, maybe they could start dealing with the London Underground, then follow on with the trains (make them arrive on time, build a few more high speed lines) and finish with rebuilding Heathrow
Given the complexity of all that, they do it very well indeed.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
History / Poland did reasonably well in land terms out of the postwar settlement [270]
Pretty well true.
He can't, because he knows there is none to write about
Pretty well true.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Travel / Driving from Krakow to Wroclaw to Gdansk in June (roads and driving time info) [11]
Buy them at the station.
I wouldn't be surprised if the fares don't skyrocket during that period.
Buy them at the station.
It'll be cheaper too, you can fly for about 100zl and the cost of petrol for your trips would be huge.
I wouldn't be surprised if the fares don't skyrocket during that period.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
News / What is the population of Poland's non-european minority? [142]
Really.
Now that is a disingenuous question if ever there was one. Though anyone who says:
and
is necessarily skewed.
However, you are simply advocating throwing out the baby with the bath water.
Really.
Go on, tell me how that money is spent. It never gets to where tax payers are told it goes,
Now that is a disingenuous question if ever there was one. Though anyone who says:
Educate yourself man.
and
THere should be incentives for non-white immigrants to not become immigrants at all
is necessarily skewed.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
News / What is the population of Poland's non-european minority? [142]
And all the infrastructure aid doesn't.
Mostly trash
+1
Actions tell a different story.
And all the infrastructure aid doesn't.
I can find many videos online of people (who had nothing to gain) claiming completely the opposite of what mainstream talking heads have claimed.
Mostly trash
Are you actually typing, or are you just banging your face against the keyboard? This is the stupidest thing I've read on PF in some days, and that is truly saying something. Just because you don't understand a culture, or more likely, tried in the least to observe one, doesn't mean it isn't there, or is less of a culture than your own. You are offensive in your ignorance.
+1
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
Law / British managers superior to Polish [52]
The area rebuilt for the Olympics is bigger than central Warsaw.
Did Poland need to build them?
A huge regeneration - all on time and under budget.
Yes.
Double yes. Foreign supermarkets who import from PL are very used to suppliers doing this.
1. London is one city
The area rebuilt for the Olympics is bigger than central Warsaw.
did they need to build new highways for the Olimpics?
Did Poland need to build them?
Actually I wonder what was needed to prepare London for Olimpics? Build some sport facilities? What else?
A huge regeneration - all on time and under budget.
Ok taking this into consideration, there are now a number of British companies with the experience of having worked on the olympics, that are ready for the next challenge. These project management companies could do great things for Poland.
Yes.
The Poles are conditioned to under deliver and over promise.
Double yes. Foreign supermarkets who import from PL are very used to suppliers doing this.
JonnyM
8 Mar 2012
History / Wrocław's Train Station: Not A Happy Place. [39]
Talking about railway stations and border changes, Ostrow Wielkopolska is a little town with a huge railway station - presumably it was the frontier until 1915.
Have those rumours started again?
he very sore subject of the border shifts
Talking about railway stations and border changes, Ostrow Wielkopolska is a little town with a huge railway station - presumably it was the frontier until 1915.
I really do hope that the rumours I hear about Warsaw station being demolished are untrue. Firstly I like the building, and secondly I utterly fail to see the point of spending two years and a shedload of cash renovating a building only to pull it down a year or two later.
Have those rumours started again?
JonnyM
7 Mar 2012
History / Wrocław's Train Station: Not A Happy Place. [39]
Most of them were ordinary people, including children, none of whom could have done anything to stop the behaviour of their dictatorship.
Thinking about it, that area round the back of Zachodnia Station in Warsaw. (a part of town that has seen more than its fair share of human misery and has the plaques to show it) especially the bit between the bikers' club and the park by the old tram sheds is quite an atmospheric place
Most of them were ordinary people, including children, none of whom could have done anything to stop the behaviour of their dictatorship.
Thinking about it, that area round the back of Zachodnia Station in Warsaw. (a part of town that has seen more than its fair share of human misery and has the plaques to show it) especially the bit between the bikers' club and the park by the old tram sheds is quite an atmospheric place
JonnyM
7 Mar 2012
News / What is the population of Poland's non-european minority? [142]
If anything, a safe, stable and investable Africa is very much in the West's interest. And I can assure you, Libya wasn't that great.
If anything, a safe, stable and investable Africa is very much in the West's interest. And I can assure you, Libya wasn't that great.
JonnyM
7 Mar 2012
History / Wrocław's Train Station: Not A Happy Place. [39]
Wschodnia in Warsaw is renovated after a fashion, Centralna looks clean now, but Zachodnia still has the same eighties feelinh. By far the coldest and creepiest is Kielce. Wroclaw station is atmospheric, but somehow Katowice is more so.
Wschodnia in Warsaw is renovated after a fashion, Centralna looks clean now, but Zachodnia still has the same eighties feelinh. By far the coldest and creepiest is Kielce. Wroclaw station is atmospheric, but somehow Katowice is more so.
JonnyM
7 Mar 2012
JonnyM
6 Mar 2012
Genealogy / Where is the orthodox cemetery in Podlasie? [12]
There should be a Polish Orthodox cemetery there - there's a pretty big Orthodox church and monastery.
No disrespect. I was talking about Russian Orthodox.
There should be a Polish Orthodox cemetery there - there's a pretty big Orthodox church and monastery.
JonnyM
6 Mar 2012
Life / I need to go to the Polish Police station (received a shipment with nothing inside) [6]
Good advice. I'd add that taking a friend who speaks Polish well is your best option. If they need to find a translator it would probably mean a return visit some time in the future. There may well be an English speaker there but that doesn't mean they'll translate a signed statement for you.
Good advice. I'd add that taking a friend who speaks Polish well is your best option. If they need to find a translator it would probably mean a return visit some time in the future. There may well be an English speaker there but that doesn't mean they'll translate a signed statement for you.
JonnyM
6 Mar 2012