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scottie1113 · Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 375 Location: Gdansk

I met a friend who lives in Warsaw on Saturday in Gdansk. Her return ticket to Warsaw only cost her 10 zl. She has made round trips Warsaw-Gdansk for 1 zl each way. The trick is to buy tickets in advance. Even so, it's cheaper, faster, and more comfortable than PKP.

Call bollocks all you want. I saw her ticket.

simon_porter00 · Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 505 Location: Warsaw, Poland

As usual the nay sayers are out in force.

By the logic suggested so far (by messers Dynow and Walker) we can also assume that because a 1zł/10zł bus fare 'clearly' is impossible (because, hey, that's just my opinion innit) ryanair also 'can't' have air tickets for 1 euro and if they by some miracle chance they do, they'll throw you out mid-air on the German/Polish border.

Some of the arguments on here are ... jeez.

sparks · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 632

"that's just my opinion innit) ryanair also 'can't' have air tickets for 1 euro and if they by some miracle chance they do, they'll throw you out mid-air on the German/Polish border."

When I read this I thought of this article from some time ago.

http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/1,80592,8678825,Bunt_pasazerow_Ryanaira.html

I guess you get what you pay for.

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

The fact of the matter is,such a business wouldn't be able to sustain itself if it offered 1zl tickets for example from Warsaw-Gdansk.

If the bus seats 70ish ppl,they wouldn't even cover 1/4 of their fuel expenses.

Not really a good business plan.

There may be a scattered 1zl ticket rolling around but I doubt it is the norm.

You're looking at a 70 or 80 zl bill most of the times on such routes. It still offers an alternative to the PKP and such I guess.

Regards,
Jack

dynow · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 1080

jackwalker wrote:

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

Hod · Joined: 28 Apr 2003 Posts: 1613 Location: Home

I would like to call bollocks on this. Please?

scottie1113 · Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 375 Location: Gdansk

Master Shake · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado, USA

scottie1113 · Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 375 Location: Gdansk

Ah, Shake. Semper Paratus. Good plan.

delphian-domine · Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Posts: 674

iknowwhatiamtalkingabout · Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Posts: 97

I've been an occasional reader to this forum for a number of years, and have seen countless threads like this.

People upset at Poland being expensive/wages being low and generally complaining about everything. These people paint a picture that it is impossible to get by on the wages on offer.

It's nonsense. I'm just about to start my fifth year in Poland and I started out on one of these apparently "unacceptable" jobs on 1800 a month. Of course, when you consider that my rent and bills (in a nice flat) were paid, it was well over 1800 a month. Indeed, I stayed for 3 years. I went out for dinner regularly, went out drinking 3 or 4 nights a week, paid extra for internet in my flat, travelled around Poland extensively and just generally had a really good time. I also received really good training at the first school, to the extent that subsequent employers comment that it is obvious that I have been well trained.

My advice to new teachers who are single, have no kids, and no expectations of living like a king, then come to Poland and enjoy yourself. Ignore the scaremongering on this thread. Polish students are great and you can have a good lifestyle in Poland.

If you are older and have very refined tastes, or you have a spouse or children to support, then Poland is simply not for you. Go elsewhere.

For people reading these miserable posts from some people with experiences of Poland, remember that the vast majority of teachers in Poland don't spend their time complaining on a messageboard. They are too busy having fun.

dynow · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 1080

iknowwhatimtalkingabout wrote:

iknowwhatiamtalkingabout · Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Posts: 97

I never shop in Biedronka. I eat well, I drink well, have a very active social life, even travel around Poland occasionally to watch football or visit friends.

You just have to be sensible. You can't eat at the most expensive restaurant in town, but then I couldn't do that at home.

From reading these threads I think some people just have unrealistic expectations. How can someone reasonably expect to teach English in Poland and maintain an expensive lifestyle? It's pretty tough. But that doesn't mean we are all on the breadline. I'm certainly not, and none of my friends are.

I just wish people would stop the scaremongering on here.

If you have kids, or a wife to support, then you have no business in Poland and I don't know why you would even try it. Go somewhere else, or get into a different job. Just stop complaining, please. Teaching and living in Poland is good. Best move I ever made.

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

Poland always reminds me of the movie "Dazed and Confused".It's a great ride for awhile.Loads of fun.Wine, women and song non-stop.

Alas,the end of summer party at the moon tower arrives.You have your last drink and toke and then most decide to move on and get on with life while a few decide to stick around in the dazed zone and keep on partying and putting off the real world.