Bartolome
6 Nov 2007
Bartolome
6 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
+ hangover (one day).
And don't forget our 'business lunches'. I would allow six days to be prudent. Plus contingency - call it a week.
+ hangover (one day).
Bartolome
6 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
See above.
Why ? Just not to shut the remaining factory and move it to e.g. China or India (or Poland). Here you go.
I didn't. What was that ?
See above.
why employ polish people here?
Why ? Just not to shut the remaining factory and move it to e.g. China or India (or Poland). Here you go.
Bartolome
6 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
Just face it - cost of production are lower in Poland. And they don't employ Brits in Poland, because they don't move there.
yes do they employ english in the factory in poland what do u think???
Just face it - cost of production are lower in Poland. And they don't employ Brits in Poland, because they don't move there.
Bartolome
6 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
Yeah, it is. That's why most of e.g. your clothes have tags saying 'Made in China/Bangladesh/Morocco (or other Asian/African country)'. I wonder how many of them have 'Made in UK' tag.
i bet its cheaper in china.....
Yeah, it is. That's why most of e.g. your clothes have tags saying 'Made in China/Bangladesh/Morocco (or other Asian/African country)'. I wonder how many of them have 'Made in UK' tag.
Bartolome
7 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
Wales ? Welsh people ? Who are they ?
Wales ? Welsh people ? Who are they ?
Bartolome
7 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]
Sugar in potato crisps. It's a peak of idiocy to add sugar to a savoury snack.
Sugar in potato crisps. It's a peak of idiocy to add sugar to a savoury snack.
Bartolome
7 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / How many of your co-workers in the UK are Polish? [30]
I'm the only Pole in my company, so I've got not much to say, really.
I'm the only Pole in my company, so I've got not much to say, really.
Bartolome
7 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]
Well, I realised that I should express my hatred and resentment in a thread called 'What do you hate about Scotland and Scottish people?'. But I guess some things are common for Scots and English, they live in a widely cherished and revered Union after all.
Well, I realised that I should express my hatred and resentment in a thread called 'What do you hate about Scotland and Scottish people?'. But I guess some things are common for Scots and English, they live in a widely cherished and revered Union after all.
Bartolome
8 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]
Arrows on the roads, or rather lack of them. Sometimes you find out on which lane you're driving just a second too late. Although roads are signed quite clearly, sometimes when you're in some place for the first time, you may get lost.
Arrows on the roads, or rather lack of them. Sometimes you find out on which lane you're driving just a second too late. Although roads are signed quite clearly, sometimes when you're in some place for the first time, you may get lost.
Bartolome
9 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
Yeah, on the site I'm working now there are some Polish engineers.
With regard to this quote. Are any Polish people employed as site-foreman or gaffer ?
Yeah, on the site I'm working now there are some Polish engineers.
Bartolome
9 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / How many of your co-workers in the UK are Polish? [30]
I don't think so. However my boss asked me if any of my friends were looking for a job, because he was fed up with some (quote) 'halfwits' working for him.
Since I don't think I've got some special status, there's nothing to undermine, I suppose.
Doesn't this give you some sort of special status
I don't think so. However my boss asked me if any of my friends were looking for a job, because he was fed up with some (quote) 'halfwits' working for him.
that might risk being undermined if another Pole were to join?
Since I don't think I've got some special status, there's nothing to undermine, I suppose.
Bartolome
11 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
I don't really know, I never asked them. But , except for the engineers mentioned before, there are some Poles, working for the main contractor and sub-contractors, however their number is moderate (they definitely do not dominate).
Do they choose to hire Brits or Poles ? Or is it still in the hands of the Site Foreman /Site Agent ?
I realize your answer could start a troll war, but I would like to know.
I realize your answer could start a troll war, but I would like to know.
I don't really know, I never asked them. But , except for the engineers mentioned before, there are some Poles, working for the main contractor and sub-contractors, however their number is moderate (they definitely do not dominate).
Bartolome
11 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
I don't hear Polish language very often when I'm out on sites (most often not at all). Perhaps it's because I'm in Scotland and most of Polish guest workers (in construction services) choose England/Wales and Ireland?
Thanks for the reply. It sounds like a fair balance.
I don't hear Polish language very often when I'm out on sites (most often not at all). Perhaps it's because I'm in Scotland and most of Polish guest workers (in construction services) choose England/Wales and Ireland?
Bartolome
12 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
It was certainly all Polish fault, wasn't it, lenny (and other likes of you) ?
lennyd, do you remember the 1980s and the recession and unemployment, the 1970s and all the strikes? Maybe you remember the 1950s and rationing, the 1940s and the war, the 1930s with all the unemployment, riots and lack of cohesive government.
It was certainly all Polish fault, wasn't it, lenny (and other likes of you) ?
Bartolome
12 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
And whom do you think your ancestors saw after they'd crawled from under the Glacier after the end of Ice Age ?
And whom do you think your ancestors saw after they'd crawled from under the Glacier after the end of Ice Age ?
Bartolome
12 Nov 2007
USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]
Don't think so. Rather 'Czołem żołnierze' :) (or something that he/she would think would sound like that).
Do you think the next US president will come to Warsaw and say "Ich bin ein...", oops "Jestem Warszawiakiem?"?
Don't think so. Rather 'Czołem żołnierze' :) (or something that he/she would think would sound like that).
Bartolome
21 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
Today 1.3 M, what figure will you invent tomorrow ? 2.4 M ? 5 M ? 100 M ?
polish 1.3 million immigrants
Today 1.3 M, what figure will you invent tomorrow ? 2.4 M ? 5 M ? 100 M ?
Bartolome
30 Nov 2007
News / The most important information and facts about Poland [27]
A województwo is much bigger than a county. It's a conglomerate of several - a few dozen of starostwos. County = (more or less) starostwo. More appropriate equivalent would be a region, like Yorkshire, Kent, etc.
A województwo is much bigger than a county. It's a conglomerate of several - a few dozen of starostwos. County = (more or less) starostwo. More appropriate equivalent would be a region, like Yorkshire, Kent, etc.
Bartolome
30 Nov 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Why do you think so ? I know what you're talking about and I admit it, I hate Polish red tape too.
If you try, you'll find them. If you have problems, ask your Polish colleagues or on this forum. Also there are CDs attached to some specialist newspapers (e.g. 'Gazeta Prawna') where you may find some.
Polish people know what i am talking about although they will not admit it on this forum.
Why do you think so ? I know what you're talking about and I admit it, I hate Polish red tape too.
There is no such thing as downloadable forms from the internet
If you try, you'll find them. If you have problems, ask your Polish colleagues or on this forum. Also there are CDs attached to some specialist newspapers (e.g. 'Gazeta Prawna') where you may find some.
Bartolome
6 Dec 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish immigration in UK [491]
Anybody ? Translation to English, please ? And btw, this is about Polonia in the UK & Ireland, so if you wanna babble about Poles in the US, then get your ar$e outta here, buddy.
Anybody ? Translation to English, please ? And btw, this is about Polonia in the UK & Ireland, so if you wanna babble about Poles in the US, then get your ar$e outta here, buddy.
Bartolome
17 Dec 2007
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
"ochujałaś"
2nd person, female, past
spot on
.
"ochujałaś"
2nd person, female, past
-eś?
spot on
past tense, second person, male
.
Bartolome
17 Dec 2007
Bartolome
10 Jan 2008
Work / Have been offered a job in Warsaw - should I move to Poland?? [48]
East German movies were shown in Polish TV during socialist times. So you rants are quite outdated, I'm afraid.
East German movies were shown in Polish TV during socialist times. So you rants are quite outdated, I'm afraid.
Bartolome
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
With your permission, Miss W, a little attempt of translation for some English practice (any correction more than welcomed):
4. Have you swapped heads with your 'little pal' ?
4. pozamieniałeś sie ze swoim malym kolegą na łby?
With your permission, Miss W, a little attempt of translation for some English practice (any correction more than welcomed):
4. Have you swapped heads with your 'little pal' ?
Bartolome
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
Tired. Still an 'immigrant', but soon will probably become a tax resident.
How is everyone?
Tired. Still an 'immigrant', but soon will probably become a tax resident.
Bartolome
19 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Syf/burdel - f*cking mess.
Is there a single English word for this ? I could sure use it when referring to the state of my workplace.
Syf/burdel - f*cking mess.
Is there a single English word for this ? I could sure use it when referring to the state of my workplace.
Bartolome
19 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Ah, pity. 'Syf' would be a good word, but no-one except of me would understand. Thanks anyway.
Ah, pity. 'Syf' would be a good word, but no-one except of me would understand. Thanks anyway.
Bartolome
19 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Ok, perhaps will try some day :)
Some contribution to the thread:
'Napierdalać' - Said when something hurts someone, basically 'boli' (hurt, ache) e.g.:
Ale mnie dzisiaj łeb* napierdala - I've got a f...ng headache today
*informal word for 'head'
Ok, perhaps will try some day :)
Some contribution to the thread:
'Napierdalać' - Said when something hurts someone, basically 'boli' (hurt, ache) e.g.:
Ale mnie dzisiaj łeb* napierdala - I've got a f...ng headache today
*informal word for 'head'
Bartolome
19 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Sounds a bit artificial for me. I've never come across something like that, 'chuj' is rather connected with 'jebany'.
'Piździ jak w Kieleckim na banhofie' = a Silesian saying when it's f...g cold.
"pizdowaty chuju"
Sounds a bit artificial for me. I've never come across something like that, 'chuj' is rather connected with 'jebany'.
'Piździ jak w Kieleckim na banhofie' = a Silesian saying when it's f...g cold.