Archive for 'Work'
How to congratulate someone on academic and career achievement? Posted by Kasia on Oct 31, 2013
You have a friend who just graduated college and is looking for a job. Great!He/she is Polish – how to congratulate on those great achievements? What kind of words to use? What would be appropriate? I’m sure you will know what to say…but just in case you need a little help…here are some useful phrases…
Business reservations phrases Posted by Kasia on Sep 12, 2013
Couple of days ago I had some business meeting phrases for you. Continuing the subject, today few phrases about making business reservations: I would like to book… Chciałbym zarezerwować… I wish to book… Chcę zarezerwować… Do you have any vacancies on… Czy ma Pan jakieś wolne miejsca na… I would like to reserve a…
Business appointments: arranging, postponing and canceling. Posted by Kasia on Sep 9, 2013
In today’s business world we are all so busy! Appointments, meetings, phone calls…I put together few different phrases that could help you make an appointment and some changes to it if necessary. I would like an appointment with Mr Smith please. Chciałbym umówić się na spotkanie z Panem Smith When would it suit you? Kiedy…
Visas for Americans in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 12, 2012
As in the other countries of Eastern Europe, Poland’s work visa and residency permit rules are designed to protect the Polish work force from foreign competition, particularly during these times of high unemployment. Because the Polish government has experienced many difficulties since 1989 – prime ministers have come and gone, scandals are common, and reviving…
Work-Life Balance Posted by Kasia on Sep 25, 2012
Finding a suitable balance between work and life (odpowiednia równowaga między pracą a życiem) is a challenge for all workers, especially working parents. Some couples would like to have more children, but do not see how they could afford to stop working. Other parents are happy with the number of children in their family, but…
MBA degree in Poland Posted by Kasia on Mar 19, 2012
In recent years, business related degree and post-degree programmes offered in English have been increasing in numbers and in popularity in Poland. MBA and Executive MBA programmes in particular have been growing in popularity among candidates and employers in recent years as the growth of Polish economy continues bolstered by foreign investment, which, in turn…
The Teachers’ Day Posted by Kasia on Oct 14, 2011
Teachers form a very important part of almost all the societies. Their contribution towards the education and development of children, a country’s coming generation, is simply invaluable. Teachers have always been the vital contributor of learning in the society. They serve as the foundation of the cultural and sustainable development of the nation as a…