UK, Ireland /
Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
The subject of this thread (there have been similar threads before, but let's read each title a little more closely) is what have the Poles who came to the UK in recent years done for the UK?
They came here in quite large numbers, not just looking for handouts as some groups of immigrants have done in recent times (whether these groups intended to live off benefits or not).
They provided the country with labour that was not expensive to pay, whilst their pounds translated into a reasonable number of zlotys.
They came here as the first large group of European immigrants the country has seen in a long long time. (Comapring them to the large scale migrations from South Asia and the Caribbean).
They came here with the expectation amongst themselves and amongst us Britons, that many wouldn't stay long-term.
You can now find Polish beer in pubs and off-licences and Polish food in supermarkets.
Some people here have made good friendships with Poles who they have worked with or socialised with.
Of course there are the noimmigrations of this world, but they're not going to like anyone, so **** 'em. Look for good things in life, not hatred of people who are different or the prophecy of recession.
