croggers
1 Dec 2011
croggers
2 Dec 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
Native speakers with little or NO experience teaching English can earn that amount NO PROBLEM. Of course you would have to put in the hours.
Native speakers with little or NO experience teaching English can earn that amount NO PROBLEM. Of course you would have to put in the hours.
croggers
2 Dec 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
Why? You do the math. A native speaker can on average earn 50zl ( this is an average based on personal experience. In some cases 40zl in others 60 + ) per teaching hour. Times that by a 30-40 hour week. I personally would not take a job for less than 40 zl p/h unless hours were guaranteed, then I'd except 35 zl p/h.
Just saying............
i wouldn't be so sure of that.
Why? You do the math. A native speaker can on average earn 50zl ( this is an average based on personal experience. In some cases 40zl in others 60 + ) per teaching hour. Times that by a 30-40 hour week. I personally would not take a job for less than 40 zl p/h unless hours were guaranteed, then I'd except 35 zl p/h.
Just saying............
croggers
2 Dec 2011
Life / Rules in Poland about Christening - can Church of England be godparent? [11]
Yeah it's fine. I had my daughter ( catholic ) christened in Poland and my brother ( C.O.E ) is her Godfather, just needed his passport.
Yeah it's fine. I had my daughter ( catholic ) christened in Poland and my brother ( C.O.E ) is her Godfather, just needed his passport.
croggers
2 Dec 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
You only have 20-25 hours? Where are you working? I'm turning down work as I have too much in Trojmiasto. I guess you are only working for 1 school. There are hundreds out there.
Try multiplying that by 20 - 25 at a pinch and then subtracting tax and ZUS.
You only have 20-25 hours? Where are you working? I'm turning down work as I have too much in Trojmiasto. I guess you are only working for 1 school. There are hundreds out there.
croggers
2 Dec 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
Teach hardly any Callan and if I do it's quite relaxed and not at all like the ROBOT way of doing Callan. I teach mostly at companies between 8-16.00 and schools in the evenings.100 % legit, everything paid. I can understand only getting 25 hours max if working at only one school but why limit yourself? I get around 25/26 hours from 1 school and in the evenings work at a second school which is another 12 hours give or take, and a guaranteed 6 hours on Saturdays with another school. I have a friend who has hardly any hours but I know that's because he's lazy and won't get off his arse to ask around the many schools around here. Maybe it's a "right place at the right time" kind of thing. Got another friend who's got 50 hours plus a week, but a lot of those are private students who come to his home.
Teach hardly any Callan and if I do it's quite relaxed and not at all like the ROBOT way of doing Callan. I teach mostly at companies between 8-16.00 and schools in the evenings.100 % legit, everything paid. I can understand only getting 25 hours max if working at only one school but why limit yourself? I get around 25/26 hours from 1 school and in the evenings work at a second school which is another 12 hours give or take, and a guaranteed 6 hours on Saturdays with another school. I have a friend who has hardly any hours but I know that's because he's lazy and won't get off his arse to ask around the many schools around here. Maybe it's a "right place at the right time" kind of thing. Got another friend who's got 50 hours plus a week, but a lot of those are private students who come to his home.
croggers
3 Dec 2011
Life / Do Polish people have a good ear for music? [91]
Just watching the voice of Poland................................................. :/
Just watching the voice of Poland................................................. :/
croggers
4 Dec 2011
Life / Do Polish people have a good ear for music? [91]
I'm also a musician, and just going by the singers ( if you can call them that ) on that program ( VOP ) I'd have to strongly disagree "that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits". But what do I know.................
teflcat: As a musician I'd say that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits.
Seriously? Interesting.
I'm a musician too BTW
I'm a musician too BTW
I'm also a musician, and just going by the singers ( if you can call them that ) on that program ( VOP ) I'd have to strongly disagree "that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits". But what do I know.................
croggers
5 Dec 2011
Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]
It's shocking here isn't it!
Drivers in Poland both love the rules but at the same time don't obey the rules. They will happily knock you over if they have the right of the road and love I mean LOVE letting other drivers know when they're breaking the rules but have no problem breaking the rules themselves.
I could give endless examples and if asked I will.
I'd love to hear anyone defend the drivers in this country. I've heard there are worse countries for driving in Europe but Poland has to be in the top 5.
It's shocking here isn't it!
Drivers in Poland both love the rules but at the same time don't obey the rules. They will happily knock you over if they have the right of the road and love I mean LOVE letting other drivers know when they're breaking the rules but have no problem breaking the rules themselves.
I could give endless examples and if asked I will.
I'd love to hear anyone defend the drivers in this country. I've heard there are worse countries for driving in Europe but Poland has to be in the top 5.
croggers
5 Dec 2011
Life / Graffiti problem in Poland [38]
Hi, this is a question mainly directed to our Polish friends. I was just wondering what you thought about the graffiti problem here in Poland. I'm not taking about the graffiti you can find on railway walls/ subways etc displaying artistic skills, but the kind of graffiti you can find on almost EVERY city building, the name tag. "John was here" "Lechia Gdansk" Etc....... There were/are a lot of buildings in Gdansk being re-painted, from the old grey concrete to light and bright colours, only to be vandalized a few days later. Before making an argument against this first check, the next time you travel through your city have a look at how many buildings actually have graffiti on. When I first mentioned this to my wife she got a bit annoyed, thinking I'm only saying bad things about Poland, the thing is it's not something she's looked for before. She now agrees with me.
Do you know anyone who does this type of thing? Any reasons to why they would want to vandalize peoples property ?
I'm sure the first few replies with be something along the lines of " well in England, US, Ireland........" I'm asking the question of Poland and what you think of it, nothing else.
THANKS :)
Hi, this is a question mainly directed to our Polish friends. I was just wondering what you thought about the graffiti problem here in Poland. I'm not taking about the graffiti you can find on railway walls/ subways etc displaying artistic skills, but the kind of graffiti you can find on almost EVERY city building, the name tag. "John was here" "Lechia Gdansk" Etc....... There were/are a lot of buildings in Gdansk being re-painted, from the old grey concrete to light and bright colours, only to be vandalized a few days later. Before making an argument against this first check, the next time you travel through your city have a look at how many buildings actually have graffiti on. When I first mentioned this to my wife she got a bit annoyed, thinking I'm only saying bad things about Poland, the thing is it's not something she's looked for before. She now agrees with me.
Do you know anyone who does this type of thing? Any reasons to why they would want to vandalize peoples property ?
I'm sure the first few replies with be something along the lines of " well in England, US, Ireland........" I'm asking the question of Poland and what you think of it, nothing else.
THANKS :)
croggers
5 Dec 2011
Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]
Yeah I love that too :) A bit of solidarity to other rule breakers
I particularly like the highly developed custom of flashing warnings that traffic cops are near.
Yeah I love that too :) A bit of solidarity to other rule breakers
croggers
5 Dec 2011
croggers
7 Dec 2011
Polonia / How would an American Pole be treated while studying in Germany? [25]
You're American I assume so your question should be How would an American be treated while studying in Germany? How would they have any idea that you have Polish ancestry? Unless you walk around (like most Americans I know) telling people that you're Polish (in your thick American accent) before telling them that you're American......?
I always wondered why Americans do that (I'm Irish, born in Boston.............). Nothing against Americans, I've got quite a few American friends here in Poland but always wondered about that.
I'm English, my grandfather was Irish, I would never for a second tell people that I'm Irish...........
Jeez it sounds like I'm having a go at you but I'm not :)
I once read a book which had a list of Irish/American famous people in, Eddie Murphy was on the list.
P.S You wont have a problem. It's Europe, not the middle east lol
You're American I assume so your question should be How would an American be treated while studying in Germany? How would they have any idea that you have Polish ancestry? Unless you walk around (like most Americans I know) telling people that you're Polish (in your thick American accent) before telling them that you're American......?
I always wondered why Americans do that (I'm Irish, born in Boston.............). Nothing against Americans, I've got quite a few American friends here in Poland but always wondered about that.
I'm English, my grandfather was Irish, I would never for a second tell people that I'm Irish...........
Jeez it sounds like I'm having a go at you but I'm not :)
I once read a book which had a list of Irish/American famous people in, Eddie Murphy was on the list.
P.S You wont have a problem. It's Europe, not the middle east lol
croggers
7 Dec 2011
Food / Origin of the pierogi [118]
The baked pierogi (with yeast ) is basically like a British Pasty. Oh how I miss pasty shops........... beats a zapiekanka any day ;)
Oh but they can be baked. It's a different kind of dough though, made with yeast.
The baked pierogi (with yeast ) is basically like a British Pasty. Oh how I miss pasty shops........... beats a zapiekanka any day ;)
croggers
7 Dec 2011
croggers
8 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
if......you blame all traffic accidents on the quality of the roads rather than the idiotic driving.
if......you blame all traffic accidents on the quality of the roads rather than the idiotic driving.
croggers
8 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
This too ;)
... If you're a man and you own a pair of corduroy trousers
... If you work at Urząd Miejski at the "information" desk and when someone comes for "information" you say to them "do you think I'm here to help you or something?"
... If you think it's normal when standing in a queue for a mans penis to be pressing up against your ass
... You work in a shop and huff when the customer doesn't give you the exact change even tough your till is full of change
... You're completely gobsmacked when someones says that they don't like Polish food
... You think it's OK to ballroom/jive/waltz dance with your partner when out at a busy Disco knocking into everyone, but the're the ones who should move out of the way for you
... You think UHT milk is great
... you think Britain has no traditional food only fish & chips and puddings
you were born to Polish parents
This too ;)
... If you're a man and you own a pair of corduroy trousers
... If you work at Urząd Miejski at the "information" desk and when someone comes for "information" you say to them "do you think I'm here to help you or something?"
... If you think it's normal when standing in a queue for a mans penis to be pressing up against your ass
... You work in a shop and huff when the customer doesn't give you the exact change even tough your till is full of change
... You're completely gobsmacked when someones says that they don't like Polish food
... You think it's OK to ballroom/jive/waltz dance with your partner when out at a busy Disco knocking into everyone, but the're the ones who should move out of the way for you
... You think UHT milk is great
... you think Britain has no traditional food only fish & chips and puddings
croggers
8 Dec 2011
croggers
9 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
have you ever seen a Polish guy with a fake versace bag ?
... when using public transport you sit on the seat closest to the isle
... when using public transport you put your bag on the empty seat next to you and huff n puff if someone wants to sit next to you
have you ever seen a Polish guy with a fake versace bag ?
... when using public transport you sit on the seat closest to the isle
... when using public transport you put your bag on the empty seat next to you and huff n puff if someone wants to sit next to you
croggers
9 Dec 2011
Travel / Whats your favourite Polish city and why? [132]
It depends if you really do mean chav or maybe scally? There is a difference.
In Liverpool ( my home town ) there are plenty of scally's but no chavs.
But to answer you're question, I'd say that Manchester has more scally's and Birmingham has more chavs.
oh, and my favorite city is Gdansk, followed by Torun.
Gdansk because of the old town/beaches/forests/lakes close by and Torun cause it's small and has a nice old town/city centre.
The question is which city has more chavs? Manchester or Birmingham?
It depends if you really do mean chav or maybe scally? There is a difference.
In Liverpool ( my home town ) there are plenty of scally's but no chavs.
But to answer you're question, I'd say that Manchester has more scally's and Birmingham has more chavs.
oh, and my favorite city is Gdansk, followed by Torun.
Gdansk because of the old town/beaches/forests/lakes close by and Torun cause it's small and has a nice old town/city centre.
croggers
13 Dec 2011
Language / Free and accurate Online Polish-English / English-Polish translator? [49]
diki.pl is great
diki.pl is great
croggers
14 Dec 2011
Food / A Polish dish with peas and eggs [18]
Sounds like a dish best served .......... best not served.
Sounds like a dish best served .......... best not served.
croggers
14 Dec 2011
croggers
16 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / Funky Polak - Polish-American rapper from Kielce inspired by Polish immigrants [15]
Oh God, my ears, why did I do that!?!? I knew it was going to be bad before I listened, but I had to press play didn't I, I just had to press it.........
Oh God, my ears, why did I do that!?!? I knew it was going to be bad before I listened, but I had to press play didn't I, I just had to press it.........
croggers
16 Dec 2011
Life / 90th Birthday Celebration for my Polish grandmother - any ideas? [5]
Where does your grandmother live ?
Where does your grandmother live ?
croggers
23 Dec 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
sorry but I have to agree with DriveSafe!! anyone defending Polish drivers are either Polish or idiots! I sometimes wonder how they passed their tests in the first place. Don't agree that its the lack of enforcement's fault too. what, because there are no police knocking around you can drive like a total f ing pr**k?! I feel so strongly about it as I have to walk /drive these streets with my daughter. the other day a car drives up to us does a handbrake turn then drives in the opposite direction. This is one of very many situations ive encountered. Also have to agree with poor DIM lighting. Street signs ARE a joke. Too many, Ive seen upto 7 signs on one post in places. Soon there will be sign posts warning you that in 20m there will be a sign.
sorry but I have to agree with DriveSafe!! anyone defending Polish drivers are either Polish or idiots! I sometimes wonder how they passed their tests in the first place. Don't agree that its the lack of enforcement's fault too. what, because there are no police knocking around you can drive like a total f ing pr**k?! I feel so strongly about it as I have to walk /drive these streets with my daughter. the other day a car drives up to us does a handbrake turn then drives in the opposite direction. This is one of very many situations ive encountered. Also have to agree with poor DIM lighting. Street signs ARE a joke. Too many, Ive seen upto 7 signs on one post in places. Soon there will be sign posts warning you that in 20m there will be a sign.
croggers
23 Dec 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
Gdansk
Gdansk
Ill try and get picture for you later ;)
Where?
Gdansk
Where are you people driving?
Gdansk
Ill try and get picture for you later ;)
croggers
23 Dec 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
So ?????? It applies here too!!
These mods need a good talking to!
You're Polish if you think the English word "nervous" means "angry"
reminder: we've done pizza and ketchup in other threads.
So ?????? It applies here too!!
These mods need a good talking to!
You're Polish if you think the English word "nervous" means "angry"
croggers
24 Dec 2011
Food / Can I buy Christmas crackers in Gdansk? [15]
Nope, I went to M&S Gdynia for the same reasons, to find some crackers and other British traditional Christmas bits but with no joy :(
I've been trying to find Swede/Turnip/Brukiew everywhere, again with no joy :( One the plus side Christmas will continue without those things :)
Nope, I went to M&S Gdynia for the same reasons, to find some crackers and other British traditional Christmas bits but with no joy :(
I've been trying to find Swede/Turnip/Brukiew everywhere, again with no joy :( One the plus side Christmas will continue without those things :)
croggers
19 Jan 2012
Love / Dating a Polish guy. Do they cheat and have multiple women? [50]
you hope...... ;)
my husband is loyal
you hope...... ;)