Well, pinoys are chill about this. If they don't want pinoy nurses because of finnish language skills, then we shouldn't. I don't understand why we need to send nurses there in the first place if that's their concern. Let the finnish solve their own nurse shortage problems then. I mean, if nurses want to work overseas, there are other countries to choose from. 😊
I love the Filipino nurses in Singapore's hospital! They are lovely, have a warm personality and a sweet and kind smile. If the Finns do not welcome Filipino nurses, please choose Singapore!
Been working in the US as a nurse for several years, same thing. I have experienced racism from other nurses and patients. It isn’t ideal but it is the world we live in. No matter which country you go, whether it be the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Korea or the middle east, you will experience discrimination. Every overseas Filipino worker has lived this. To survive in a country that is not your own, Kelangan maging matatag at wag balat sibuyas. Don’t expect people to adapt to you, you need to adapt kasi andun ka sa bansa nila. When in Rome, be a Roman. Europe is overburdened with their refugee crisis and all the problems that come with it. Traditionally, left leaning governments are now veering towards the right, and along that policies and attitudes towards migration are becoming conservative. That is all over the world, not just Finland. Finland wants to reduce the number of refugees that come to their country but they are willing to increase and issue more work-based visas. The fact that the Finnish government are willing to open their country to Filipino nurses, means they recognize, as have so many countries before them, our competency as nurses and work ethics. Don’t go to any country thinking everything will be smooth sailing and without hardship. The most difficult thing to overcome when you move overseas is homesickness and overcoming the cultural barriers. Ika nga culture shock is real. You will meet a LOT of ignorant people, but don’t let that hamper you from achieving your dreams. Let it be an opportunity for you to represent our country well and educate them about why we are in demand all over the world. Apply Lang ng apply mga kapatid.
@pearldans5640, yes you are right racism is everywhere but it does not mean you will tolerate the way those Fins to be looking down on pinoy nurses. I have lived in 3 different countries Middle East, Canada and now in the US and had worked in a bank, airline and hospital in the administrative level, modesty aside I have never experienced being seen or treated differently, because I speak my mind. No one in my 40 years overseas work experience have I encountered a co-worker or out of my workplace said to my face or commented negatively just because I'm from the Philippines. Perhaps behind my back maybe. I have a number of situations where I stood up for myself even at a younger age, first was in UAE, the General Manager of the Bank I worked, who happened to be an Englishman from Yorkshire when I overheard him mocking on a housemaid he spoke on the phone and he presumed a pinay, after he hung the phone I confronted him and said "excuse me sir, not all Filipinas does not know English or could not speak, how on earth did you know the person you spoke with was from the Philippines". Guess what, he apologized to me because he felt I was so furious about his ignorance, and later found out that the maid he spoke was from India. 2nd situation was two of my officemates British, an Auditor and the other Plant Engineer, that whenever I pass by they were looking at my legs and swamping me with their paperworks, so what I did to give them heck of their lives, I went and talk directly to our Regional Director and both were reprimanded and from then on they're afraid to give me paperworks and quit looking at my legs avoiding me. 3rd scenario, a British secretary of another department who gets more pay than I get despite the fact I was the one who trained her, what I did I approached the bank's CEO (same bank) and said "What does she know that I don't know, in fact I was the one who trained her",,, in an instant my pay $ got revised...4th scenario, a German Canadian lady about 5'8" tall and I am 4'11", she's a Lab Tech who tried to shut me up not wanting me to ask her about work, I raised my voice at her and said "so what?" and the next day I complained to her Supervisor, a few days later she became nice to me...and I have more scenarios but I might run out of space to type on. What I am saying is, it does not matter who they are where they came from, they are just like us who eats, poops, burp, fart etc...why would you let them belittle us. You are right, we adjust by learning their language but never let your guard down and let them do and say anything that may offend us. In my opinion, if its their country who sought help by hiring foreign nurses, then it is the responsibility of their government or their hospital administration to educate their people that the world does not evolve with their own only, if you open your door to someone it means you accept whatever they bring along with them. simple as that.
Nowhere in my statement did I state Filipinos should tolerate racism, did I? I only said that racism is everywhere. It is the world we live in. As a matter of fact, you enumerated numerous instances from your personal experience which only further supported my premise above which is that EVERYWHERE YOU GO YOU WILL ENCOUNTER RACISM. Pero nasa applicante na yan, if they allow that to hinder their dreams of living and working abroad. READING COMPREHENSION PO. Mema lang eh.
Filipinos can't speak their language? Filipinos can't speak English? How did they get to Finland without knowing how to communicate? Can they speak Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilonggo, Ilocano, Chavacano, Karay-a, etc.😂😂😂😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅
The only way to solve the problem Search the problem then find the solution What. About the Administration Dont the offer orientation Filipinos should unite because in unity there is strength That is one of our Weakness, No unity in the work place for fear of the unknown Then don't go to Finland
I wish the Philippines can someday be reasonably well-off, self-sufficient, & well-invested so that our people do not have migrate to far away places; separate from family & friends; leave the land & culture we embrace. Maybe this will be the century where Philippine industry can employ a majority of our people & the only reason to leave our country will be for travel & tour.
First, you should see that NO VIDEOS LIKE THIS EXIST. Second, we do not look for work ABROAD. LIKE THE SO CALLED "AMERICAN DREAM". 3RD CONTENTMENT 4th we do not look at English as a 2nd language na parang sosyal ka kapag nageenglish ka. Dapat mawala tong mga ganitong thinking. Kapag ngyari tong mga to. That's the time na self sufficient na to.
That will never happen because the prevailing thought in the country is to work abroad as soon as possible instead of staying and demanding improvement in our current system. Di katulad ng ibang bansa na kadalasan nananatili mga tao nila sa hirap at ginhawa, kaya bansa rin nila nakikinabang
True. We experienced racism in our workplace. Hi ndi nila ina-acknowledge ang educational system ng Pinas. So for them akala nila joke lang yung tinapos natin. Pero pag nurse ka lalabas at lalabas talaga skills mo when it is needed. Hahanga na lang sila kase pagkuha ng blood pressure manually di sila marunong. Panic mode na yan sila pag pumalya na battery ng digital blood pressure measuring device. Napag aaralan ang language. If ayaw nila ng mga pinoy nurses sa bansa nila sisihin nila government nila. Tsaka excuse me we're paying the same tax as them. Heads up mga Kunars! 😊
@@Finnspirationalsa totoo lang jackpot sila sa Pinoy, magagaling din silang mag English kaya dapat walang issue o dapat maliit lang. Pero todo recruit sila ng Burmese nurses at students para di magsara mga schools nila na maliliit ang population.
Jusme! There has always been a demand for nurses worldwide because the shortage is also worldwide. Sa Pinas mimso, may shortage. Hindi kawalan ang Finland if they don't hire Pinoy nurses. They need us, not the other way around.
Hindi talaga. They should make the nursing profession more inviting to their newer generation if they solely want their own kind to take care of them. Or they should perfect robotics for health care.
Finland can deal with it themselves. One doesn’t have to be in the land of so called happiest country. There’s a vast opportunities outside their country where Filipino nurses can be appreciated and respected.
stay grounded... i have 4 nurses cousins working in UK, Canada, US and the Middle East.. i guess our Nurses are one of a kind, hence the demand abroad. God bless ❤
Go girl! We Filipinos have each other’s back. You’re positivity and resilience will guide the future of Filipinos who would one day go to Finland. Be the stronghold of change in a country that lacks diversity
I agree with them. Just go to the country that is easy to communicate unless you're fluent in their own national language. Hayaan niyo na sila sa bansa nila kung sino ang gusto nilang imbitahin para magtrabajo. Let them be. Pabayaan niyo sila kulang sa mga nurses. Kahit dito sa US kulang din ang mga nurses and in 2025 talagang malaki ang kakulangan ng mga nurses. Nurse din ako here in california. Im not sure kung nag iimport ang US ng nurses from the Philippines right now. Dami nga south koreans madali lang silang nagka greencard.
It is unfortunate that some people equate language ability to competence. This is just ignorance. If they lack the manpower to care for their own people then having foreign health care workers, even nurses, is a win for them. The least their government should do is provide these workers with language courses until these reach a certain level of fluency. Most of the world don’t speak Finnish and the desire for people to learn that language is probably close to nil - save for these nurses who would leave their home countries to go to a country where they don’t speak the language and are not even welcome. They should be glad these nurses are willing to go there…. (Shaking my head in disbelief.)
Thanks for your comment. It is really unfortunate. I’ve heard that recruitment agencies provide online language courses for 6 -8 months which is not enough in my opinion.
Filipino nurses works worldwide . What will be the world without the Filipinos ? Working for 38 yrs now here in Norway. I came here without knowing the language and my first working place was operating room where I work with diff Scandinavic nurses and doctors .After 19 yrs in OR I got latex allergy and need to think of my health , so I decided to study and took post op graduate in Mental health or psychistric nursing. Now Im still working in mental hospital for 18 yrs and still kicking. Mabuhay and we Filipinos learn the language eventually cuz here speaks in Norweigian. I understand Danish N Swedish but not the Finish language.
Finland happiest place for Finns, not necessarily for foreigners, especially foreign workers who face discrimination, insults and injustice from every country they enter, not just Finland.
@@Finnspirational They're probably have the people who are most comfortable in life as a whole compared to the world so that makes them think they are happiest people in the world but the outward expressions of joy such as smiles, laughter, or others being absent or sparing says different. Being comfortable does not mean you are happy, you just believe this is as good as it gets.
@@rap3208 you are absolutely right. I am comfortable and contented here as well. It's a safe place to live, nature is beautiful, transactions in government offices are seamless.
@@Finnspirational Had I not lived in Sweden from the start, I would have chosen to have immigrated to Finland instead of Sweden. I think when they say "the happiest" it does not mean feeling funny. I think it means "the Most Comfortable Life to Live."
Mga kababayan, laban lang. Walang matigas na pandesal sa mainit na kape. WE LOVE YOU ALL UNSUNG HEROES! YOU ARE THE PRIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! (With tears rolling down my cheeks.) I am so overcome with emotion with your video.
I came across your vlog, while I'm here in my hostel in Bangkok, waiting for my Swedish Work permit, I did some research on Sweden, not really sure how my real situation will be in my work place, although I'll be working in a multi national energy company, so somehow that is a relief, I used to work in Singapore before, and I had a great experience, but I really believe as an OFW, we will always experience some form of discrimination in small ways, sad reality is, no matter where a Filipino will work and live, how much fluent you are in their language, "You will never be a local" in their eyes probably, but all I can is, you represent not only Filipino nurses, but as a Filipina, Smart, Funny and always have that HEART towards people and work, I think that is the most important trait of every OFW, they may have all the privilege and degrees in this world, but Filipinos always have that HEART, as cheesy as it sounds, that is the truth, Thank you kabayan for showing the world how Filipinos really are, and damn, I didn't know those finns can be so rude! hahaha Tigilan niyo kami sa HAPPIEST COUNTRY na yan! hahaha
Thank you very much for your comment. I am sure your work condition in Sweden will be good. Some Finnish nurses work in Sweden because they are paid better there. Anyhow, it’s true that for others I will never be good enough. Dedma lang😁
Sad that most Filipinos have a global outlook while some people in "civilized" countries still subscribed to a small world view. Just keep doing what you're doing. You're in the right place at the right time and you may not know it. Keep grinding. Spread love and compassion.
@@kzm-cb5mr Actually these Filipinos assimilate very well. They are all over the world and they are not trying to change the system. They add to it instead. An recent example is despite Israel's current woes their government took the time to thank the various Filipinos working there because amidst the chaos the Fil nurses stood by their patients side and chose not to leave. That is dedication.
Poor Europe! Aging rapidly yet complaining about critical and professional help that they need. Nurses should protest for double pay if the host country is not too welcoming.
Iba world standards sa salitang 'HAPPIEST'. Akala nila pag asensado, living in a rich country equates to happiness...Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland...ang tanong, masayahin ba talaga sila? #SupportFilipinoNurses 🇵🇭
just stumbled upon your site. I'm not in the nursing field but I thought I'd enjoy watching - and I did. love your humour and candidness (reminds me of UP profs I love :)...thanks for sharing. hope this helps our hardworking nurses ..new subscriber here...
I‘ve been there before, my experiences are……Finnish people are happy when they are drank. Vodka is their perfume and drinking water.Some of them are frustrated and living in depression specially in long winter time, in summer full of mosquitos and a boring land. I’ve noticed they never ever win Grand Prix Eurovision Song Contest because their language is terrible and not compatible to the music, you can’t make a song out of their language it might destroyed your ear drums. Lappland for me is like a ghost land . What I like in Finland are Moose meat, Fish and Sauna Bath! Never again to visit this land . It’s better to visit Iceland it’s more interesting and beautiful panorama.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. Made me laugh, actually. All I can say is that this country is not for everyone. The amount of mosquitos in summer in unbelievable. Spring is the best time to visit Finland in my opinion. In case you change your mind someday, choose February -April.
Ah yes. i tend to notice about this on Finnish people. They seem more concerned about not speaking their language . They even do that to swedish people. they get annoyed if they cant speak finnish. idk why lmao.
You should read history then,as finland was once part of sweden and the finns werent treated nicely so that swedish language is kind of spit on your face when someone talks it...
In my country NZ most of our nurses head overseas the same as our doctors, because America or Europe will pay our nurses a higher wage than our country can afford. So we have to bring in foreign workers to work in our hospitals. But I can tell you that as a patient who was looked after by the Philippines and Thai nurses, they are so friendly and kind, very happy to talk about their homeland and all the good things about their homeland. They are so good at their job their language skills are very good. So I'm so happy to have these people in my homeland to earn a living working here so thank you very much Philippines, Thailand and any other country that work here in New Zealand ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Salamat sa pag subscribe. Di ko alalain na manood nito na ganong karami. Sa tagal ng mga article na yun sa Facebook wala manlang umimik sa mga pinoy na nakakita non. Probably di nila naintindihan
The smiling happened to me when I was new. It was my Supervisor, she thought I have a sinister smile. She told me about it and I told her I just have smiley face, it's a culture in the Philippines. We became friends after that. Filipino nurses are love in the USA because they are easy to work with and easy to talk to. They are dependable. For Filipino nurses, just learned to say NO when you don't want to pick up overtime.
@@KnH07 malabo mangyari sa pinas yun para sa nurses. Anyhow kung monetary reasons may English speaking countries kung saan mas maayos ang sweldo kaysa sa Finland. I came here for personal reasons.
Anywhere you go in the world, as a foreigner they will say negative and foul comments. You have to develop a thicker skin as part of your adaptive skills. Be professionals and be proud Filipinos. That’s all you can do.
Bakit ang mga foreigners sa atin can’t speak our language and yet we still accommodate them and we are flexible to speak multi language and dialects. Coz we are naturally born as happy not because of what we have but who we really are. 😊❤😂
I have been told by the Director of Human Resources in the Hospital in Sweden where I worked that my Head Nurses had described me as 20yrs advanced in Nursing Skills. No joke. I was told that.🎉😊
The bottom line here is there are so many countries who hires Filipino nurses rather than going there and be insulted with those uneducated, racist Finnish in their isolated country where people who claimed a happiest country in the world but doesn't smile at all. Who cares anyway, language barriers cannot be a guage in giving tender loving care by the Filipino nurses. I admire your guts to overcome those challenges but for me hire their own Finnish nurses for all I care. Nurse here who work in Saudi Arabia for 40 years.
We have to take this as a learning opportunity and improve more on our language skills. We cannot treat it the same as working in Canada or the US where English is the main language. If they don't like Pinoys, FINE! There are plenty of opportunities. Ang pangit is ipilit natin sarili natin sa mga taong ayaw sa atin. Charot! Iba ang alagang Pinoy! Malalaman nila un.
I live more than 40 years in Austria and my German is far from perfect. I worked 25 years in the hospital and I never heard of patients complaining that filipino nurses are incompetent because of language deficiency. It seems to me that the Finnish language is more difficult to learn compared to the German language. It is more on xenophobia at ingit sa ating mga pinay nurses kong bakit nagkakaganyan ang mga Finnish na yan. Message ko sa ating mga kababayan dyan na maging matatag at ipakita niyo sa kanila di tayo kayang apihin ng sinoman.
I feel you… that’s what some of the Norwegians think about Filipinos too. That we can’t speak and understand their language! Of course we can, but not other dialects. We studied and learned Bokmål. And to that Finnish who called Filipino nurses idiots, I think you’re barking at the wrong tree! Hats off to all Filipino nurses around the world! ☺️🇵🇭❤️
Thank you for your content ate..sad pero nakakaenlighten...I was once a victim of ….hän ei osaa puhua suomea…Totoo naman😁pero gaya ng sabi mo Hindi forever un..keep inspiring.
Enjoyed this vlog! You are too entertaining with your ad libs😀 Anyway, I am a Filipino nurse in the USA for 36 yrs now and here’s my two cent. Bigots and ignorants are everywhere and as I’ve learned through the years, you have to be assertive in speaking up and be the best at your job. Then, they will leave you alone and most will develop respect for you. It will be a struggle and a challenge at first but you will prevail. Learn the Finnish language before working there and it will be one hurdle for you to cross off. Goodluck kababayan!
absolutely loved your video ....yes, Phillipinos smile a lot even when they're sad they put on a smile ... no matter what these Finns or other think Phillipinos have the courage to work at far far far away places from their families and home and are able to contribute to their families at home. Finns happy register is extremely overrated. Cheers from Australia where many many Phillipinos choose to stay and live and are happier than in Finland.
katulalad din sa america may mga ilang nurses or heathcare wokers na banyaga na hindi rin gaano naiintindihan ng mga pasyente ang kanilang pagbibigkas ng ingles, gayun pa man hindi naman naging hadlang ito para hindi magampanan ng maigi nag kanilang trabaho.
Finns are introverts, Filipinos are conditioned into being extroverts even if they aren't so internally. Filipinos think they speak English well (they don't, they speak their own version of English with their own idioms, and understand it hyper-literally, whereas English is very non-literal), Finns generally do have good English skills, but in Finland, Finnish should be the language of health care, and it is extraordinarily difficult for foreigners to learn. Caring for someone using their third language and your second language is problematic. Basically, the cultural differences are even greater than, let's say, between Australia and the Philippines. At least Australians are used to seeing Filipino nurses.
Thanks for your comment. Of course Finnish must be the language in the health care in this country.And those who will work here should be really prepared for that. What was bothering was the comments were offensive, like Filipinos lack common sense and are inefficient.
@Finnspirational Yes, those comments are not right. I work with Filipino nurses and most are knowledgeable and hard-working. The nursing courses in the Philippines are very good, though I think there is too much emphasis on rote learning (e.g. in the board exam, and the same goes for other professions) rather than practical skills in real-life situations. But they do have good skills and a good manner with patients.
Typical Finn always thinks twice before he says nothing.🤐 Except Perussuomalaiset who say stupid things because they want to be important but know nothing!😳😞😖
@ristovirtanen6396 So how would the Filipino nurse deal with typical quiet, introverted Finnish patients? Filipinos communicate almost exclusively verbally. There is no subtlety. Everything is verbalised and direct, and even when they try to convey messages non-verbally, through tone of voice or other gestures it comes across as non-genuine, because it is forced. It doesn't come naturally to them. They also like close proximity and touch, which Finns don't, preferring keeping distance. Think of the typical introverted behaviours of being silent and observing people, sensing what is going on and responding. Filipinos are, by way of their culture, incapable of that, unless introduced to it deliberately, and spending a lot of time in that environment. They are inclined to resort to words and lots of them. It's very difficult for them to "connect" with introverts, and then they get upset and think others are rude or racist because they don't interact with them the way they expect. It's difficult for people from very "social" cultures to adapt to quiet ones successfully.
Ur obviously educated n good with language. Not everyone can learn a new language. There is racism n discrimination everywhere. Ignorance about the Phil sadly is rampant. I’m Chinese from the Phil but now lives in the west. I love Filipino nurses n ppl. They’re sweet, caring, hospitable n hardworking. Btw, your English is good. Lastly, it takes guts to do the video. Just b careful about hateful ppl. Ingat na lang. Salamat. Proud of u.😉💜☮️🙏🏼
Thanks for your comment. It’s quite sad that even in a modern world when information is available almost instantly by using smartphones, others remain ignorant. During the video production, I was aware that it would likely make me unpopular. Surprisingly, the majority of the unpleasant comments came from my fellow Filipinos, which was unexpected. I had to delete some. If they are so opinionated they should make their own channel😃
buti n lang di natuloy ang anak ko dyan. nahirapan kasi sya sa langguage nang finland. nag intaylang sya nang magandang pagkakataon. hanggang sa may dumating. nasa uk n sya ngayon mag 2 years na.
that's okay, the more pinoys they get the more they get to know us, and that will break theri wall. birthing stage as for now. normal na lalabas ang insecurities nila but we're world class.
I have been a resident of Australia 🇦🇺 for 37 years & even here I’ve also came across some cases of racism but over time I learnt to stand my ground & showed that I’m also a tax payers as most & I’m no fool, maybe I’m quiet but I know I’m smarter more if not most of my colleagues & I worked my way in through hard work, common sense & good work ethics… now I’m respected & most of the time the “go person” to go to when things get a bit tough at work 🙏 At least in Australia they are English spoken country, so it’s easier. I guess the issue there in Finland is yes the language barrier, Finnish is hard to learn. PS: talking about competency in medication 💊 yes Australia is English country, but also yes the most workers who made medications errors & mistakes are Australian & from other English country. I know coz one of my role is to check & fill incidents reports. So do not assume that if a person does not speak fluently as the other, it does not mean that they are incompetent.
So true! Ako almost 27 years na din na nakatira sa US. Ang dapat malaman ng mga kababayan natin bago mag abroad ay maging confident at assertive. Hindi lang galing at dedikasyon sa trabaho ang kailangan. Tandaan na iba't ibang lahi ang makakatrabaho mo abroad at malakas ang politika at diskriminasyon doon. Kailangan din natin ipakita sa ibang lahi na palaban din tayo at hindi nagpapaapi. Kapag magaling ka sa trabaho mo at assertive ka pa ay rerespetuhin ka nila. Tungkol sa Finland, kung ayaw nila sa Pinoy nurses, eh di maghanap na lng mga bansa na welcome tayo. Hindi natin kawalan kung mababa ang tingin nila sa edukasyon natin. Mag mumukha naman kasi tayong sobrang desperado kung ipagpipilitan natin ang mga nurses natin sa kanila.
Guess what, Filipino nurses, do not go to Finland. Go where you are welcome. There are a lot of other countries that would welcome nurses, and are in need of nurses.
Thank you for sharing. I just want to suggest that reacting to comments may not be a good idea. Praying is good. Pray that the Filipino nurses are there to work. Stay calm, pray s lot, and continue to be polite.
Yes, be polite,do your job, learn their language. Do not forget to speak up. Sometimes they think you are stupid by not saying anything and shrug off your shoulders. Stand up and fight for your rights. Do not let anyone humiliate or look down on you
I thought Fins were kind because they were in a reputed happy country...didn't know some of them were racist, nursing skills and knowledge are based on science and common sense..I think there is no race or gender needed to be effective
Kapatid I emphasise with. Experience the same when I was assigned overseas. Sobra silang manglait sa Pinoy. Bato bato sa langit nalang....I just related it to jealousy. This was the conclusion of my fellow foreigner workers. Kasi hindi sila kasing galing sa english and worst of all, they lack the sensitivity for others. Dba Sister! Dasal ka always, tingnan mo, hahaha pasensya mo without buying pasensya from the bekery! Joke lang. Ingat ka kapatid always...
Yes, there is absolutely a lot of racism, but this also sounds like a management problem. Managers are supposed to match working duties to employee skills, including language competence. You don't assign a recently arrived immigrant trainee to provide individual care for someone with senile dementia. That's just incompetent management. Ja osaatkin suomenkieltä enemmän kuin tyydyttävästi.
I believe the Philippine government should give priority to English speaking countries. Those Fins thar made negative comments should EDUCATE themselves to learn English. They are in Europe. We are from Asia and we can speak English better than some proud Europeans
There is Good and Bad in every Race. You just Have to Stay Away and Ignore the Bad Ones. Thank You Finland for Inviting Filipina Nurses to your Country.😀😀😀
🤣 I guess some love their country so much to the point that they refuse to accept that people from other countries can also get the job done. Not all have such mentality though.
It's true. I've heard from someone that when his workmates heard that Filipinos were coming in their place to work, they were against the idea. But when they experienced how it was like to work with Filipinos, the Finns were pleased. Diligence can not be ignored, it is possible to learn any language. I am an example that it is possible, but the passion for helping others is something that is innate in a person, it is priceless and can't be taught. Thanks for your comment, I am happy for your success.
Finns are showing their true colors. How can they be the jappiest people on earth if they have their hangups. Their happiness is an elusion. To me they sound more racist than any thing. If it starts getting to difficult, go somewhere else where you are appreciated with you professionalism or continue to help and care for them though your grace and kindness. Break there stereotypes and racism. Be there becon of light and show them how real Christians should act with love and acceptance. May God continue blessing you with a strong spirit of truth and happiness and may He soften the harden hearts of the finns towards others unjustly. Amen.
If the Finns don't want us it's their lose not the Filipino nurses. Filipino nurse are not one of the best in the world. THEY ARE THE BEST and second to none!
Same here in Japan, language barrier is the main problem. The writing system and the grammar itself is so complicated. That's why its difficult to work here. As a matter of fact racism also exists here in Japan. And one of my Filipino colleage experienced it a couple of times. Walang kwenta ang effort mo dito sa Japan kung hindi ka marunong mag japanese. I think sa lahat ng countries ganito ang maeexperience natin pag hindi tayo mag aaral mabuti ng language nila.
Language barrier should not be an issue,we all know filipinos are highly adaptable,for example germany ,ireland,with huge number of fil. Nurses loving and caring.
@@Finnspirationalmy question is do some non-English speaking countries require a basic language proficiency as part of the hiring process? I would look at it on a professional level because it is a critical job.
@@Finnspirational thanks for the reply. In that case, they were hired per the standards set by the government. The problem goes back to the government if there is a need to raise the bar in language proficiency. The ball is in their court to deal with this perceived problem.
Those complainers are more of an “ idiots and stupids” because they CAN’T do what filipino nurses CAN do!! They posibly can only speak their language, do only one thing and does not have really what they are called “happy people”. Maybe those complainers are more “miserable” than others! Maybe they want more of those “less-knowledgeable” of other countries to hire other than filipino nurses!! Maybe those “complainers” just don’t like filipinos. We can’t do anything about that!! More countries love filipino nurses to work in their hospitals! In our State in the US, more than one- third are filipino nurses in all big hospitals and patients and families all LOVED them!!👍😍🇵🇭🇺🇸
That’s true, people who constantly complain are miserable. As patients, Finns are quite low maintenance. Some are more open-minded than others. And there are some who lack class and write degrading comments. The younger generation in this country are not that interested in healthcare anymore. The recent trend is recruitment of caregivers from overseas and they study to get a practical nurse degree here in Finland.
FEELING ng mga FINNISH ay MAY IBA SILANG PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY?... A GOOD Filipino NURSE can TALK through the EYES & can Sense & UNDERSTAND BODY LANGUAGE for communication... STANDARD naman na yang practice kasi karaniwang may manual at Nsg care plans. TRAINING for BECOMING a NURSE is FAR SUPERIOR in THE PHIL compared to the US too.
On a professional level, is there some kind of basic language proficiency requirement? Some countries require it. I understand the concern because it’s a critical job. I wouldn’t take it personally.
The language proficiency requirement is questionable if the foreign-hired nurses who passed it can only say a few words in Finnish. If the exam just covers days of the week, colors, greetings. That is insufficient for health care.
Well, pinoys are chill about this. If they don't want pinoy nurses because of finnish language skills, then we shouldn't. I don't understand why we need to send nurses there in the first place if that's their concern. Let the finnish solve their own nurse shortage problems then. I mean, if nurses want to work overseas, there are other countries to choose from. 😊
True, and other countries pay better too.
Agree
Hello mate,might try Australia 🇦🇺, ask your other Nurses friends to apply here,sana umalis na kayo diyan,kc binabastos kayo diyan sa Finland😢
Well said!
Move to United Kingdom or U.S.A. where Filipino nurses are welcomed.
I love the Filipino nurses in Singapore's hospital! They are lovely, have a warm personality and a sweet and kind smile. If the Finns do not welcome Filipino nurses, please choose Singapore!
Thank you very much. Singapore has many professionals from the Philippines, your country knows how to choose the right workers.
Been working in the US as a nurse for several years, same thing. I have experienced racism from other nurses and patients. It isn’t ideal but it is the world we live in. No matter which country you go, whether it be the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Korea or the middle east, you will experience discrimination. Every overseas Filipino worker has lived this. To survive in a country that is not your own, Kelangan maging matatag at wag balat sibuyas. Don’t expect people to adapt to you, you need to adapt kasi andun ka sa bansa nila. When in Rome, be a Roman. Europe is overburdened with their refugee crisis and all the problems that come with it. Traditionally, left leaning governments are now veering towards the right, and along that policies and attitudes towards migration are becoming conservative. That is all over the world, not just Finland. Finland wants to reduce the number of refugees that come to their country but they are willing to increase and issue more work-based visas. The fact that the Finnish government are willing to open their country to Filipino nurses, means they recognize, as have so many countries before them, our competency as nurses and work ethics. Don’t go to any country thinking everything will be smooth sailing and without hardship. The most difficult thing to overcome when you move overseas is homesickness and overcoming the cultural barriers. Ika nga culture shock is real. You will meet a LOT of ignorant people, but don’t let that hamper you from achieving your dreams. Let it be an opportunity for you to represent our country well and educate them about why we are in demand all over the world. Apply Lang ng apply mga kapatid.
@pearldans5640, yes you are right racism is everywhere but it does not mean you will tolerate the way those Fins to be looking down on pinoy nurses. I have lived in 3 different countries Middle East, Canada and now in the US and had worked in a bank, airline and hospital in the administrative level, modesty aside I have never experienced being seen or treated differently, because I speak my mind. No one in my 40 years overseas work experience have I encountered a co-worker or out of my workplace said to my face or commented negatively just because I'm from the Philippines. Perhaps behind my back maybe. I have a number of situations where I stood up for myself even at a younger age, first was in UAE, the General Manager of the Bank I worked, who happened to be an Englishman from Yorkshire when I overheard him mocking on a housemaid he spoke on the phone and he presumed a pinay, after he hung the phone I confronted him and said "excuse me sir, not all Filipinas does not know English or could not speak, how on earth did you know the person you spoke with was from the Philippines". Guess what, he apologized to me because he felt I was so furious about his ignorance, and later found out that the maid he spoke was from India. 2nd situation was two of my officemates British, an Auditor and the other Plant Engineer, that whenever I pass by they were looking at my legs and swamping me with their paperworks, so what I did to give them heck of their lives, I went and talk directly to our Regional Director and both were reprimanded and from then on they're afraid to give me paperworks and quit looking at my legs avoiding me. 3rd scenario, a British secretary of another department who gets more pay than I get despite the fact I was the one who trained her, what I did I approached the bank's CEO (same bank) and said "What does she know that I don't know, in fact I was the one who trained her",,, in an instant my pay $ got revised...4th scenario, a German Canadian lady about 5'8" tall and I am 4'11", she's a Lab Tech who tried to shut me up not wanting me to ask her about work, I raised my voice at her and said "so what?" and the next day I complained to her Supervisor, a few days later she became nice to me...and I have more scenarios but I might run out of space to type on. What I am saying is, it does not matter who they are where they came from, they are just like us who eats, poops, burp, fart etc...why would you let them belittle us. You are right, we adjust by learning their language but never let your guard down and let them do and say anything that may offend us. In my opinion, if its their country who sought help by hiring foreign nurses, then it is the responsibility of their government or their hospital administration to educate their people that the world does not evolve with their own only, if you open your door to someone it means you accept whatever they bring along with them. simple as that.
Nowhere in my statement did I state Filipinos should tolerate racism, did I? I only said that racism is everywhere. It is the world we live in. As a matter of fact, you enumerated numerous instances from your personal experience which only further supported my premise above which is that EVERYWHERE YOU GO YOU WILL ENCOUNTER RACISM. Pero nasa applicante na yan, if they allow that to hinder their dreams of living and working abroad. READING COMPREHENSION PO. Mema lang eh.
Filipinos can't speak their language? Filipinos can't speak English? How did they get to Finland without knowing how to communicate? Can they speak Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilonggo, Ilocano, Chavacano, Karay-a, etc.😂😂😂😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅
The only way to solve the problem
Search the problem then find the solution
What. About the Administration
Dont the offer orientation
Filipinos should unite because in unity there is strength
That is one of our Weakness, No unity in the work place for fear of the unknown
Then don't go to Finland
❤
I wish the Philippines can someday be reasonably well-off, self-sufficient, & well-invested so that our people do not have migrate to far away places; separate from family & friends; leave the land & culture we embrace. Maybe this will be the century where Philippine industry can employ a majority of our people & the only reason to leave our country will be for travel & tour.
Sadly,it will scores for that to happen.Dami bobotante sa atin.Yung artista ang nagiging pinuno kaya ang gobyerno madrama.
First, you should see that NO VIDEOS LIKE THIS EXIST.
Second, we do not look for work ABROAD. LIKE THE SO CALLED "AMERICAN DREAM".
3RD CONTENTMENT
4th we do not look at English as a 2nd language na parang sosyal ka kapag nageenglish ka. Dapat mawala tong mga ganitong thinking.
Kapag ngyari tong mga to. That's the time na self sufficient na to.
Corruption destroys our country
That will never happen because the prevailing thought in the country is to work abroad as soon as possible instead of staying and demanding improvement in our current system.
Di katulad ng ibang bansa na kadalasan nananatili mga tao nila sa hirap at ginhawa, kaya bansa rin nila nakikinabang
@@kzm-cb5mrthe government could've help the people finding jobs instead applying jobs outside the county. Kaawa awa ung mga OFWs
True. We experienced racism in our workplace. Hi ndi nila ina-acknowledge ang educational system ng Pinas. So for them akala nila joke lang yung tinapos natin. Pero pag nurse ka lalabas at lalabas talaga skills mo when it is needed. Hahanga na lang sila kase pagkuha ng blood pressure manually di sila marunong. Panic mode na yan sila pag pumalya na battery ng digital blood pressure measuring device. Napag aaralan ang language. If ayaw nila ng mga pinoy nurses sa bansa nila sisihin nila government nila. Tsaka excuse me we're paying the same tax as them. Heads up mga Kunars! 😊
Korek!! I couldn’t agree with you more! Mga kauri nga nilang iba mga walang silbi sa lipunan, tayong mga dayo ang nagtatrabaho
Pinoy nurses the best
Sa Finland po? :(
@@happysolitudetv oo
@@Finnspirationalsa totoo lang jackpot sila sa Pinoy, magagaling din silang mag English kaya dapat walang issue o dapat maliit lang. Pero todo recruit sila ng Burmese nurses at students para di magsara mga schools nila na maliliit ang population.
Jusme! There has always been a demand for nurses worldwide because the shortage is also worldwide. Sa Pinas mimso, may shortage. Hindi kawalan ang Finland if they don't hire Pinoy nurses. They need us, not the other way around.
Hindi talaga. They should make the nursing profession more inviting to their newer generation if they solely want their own kind to take care of them. Or they should perfect robotics for health care.
my heart goes to all Filipino nurses….you’re one of the best (if not the best in world!)
@ferdinandzosa5740 Thanks for your heartfelt message! I am grateful for your appreciation of the Filipino nurses. 🇵🇭❤️
I'm a real fan...so proud of you sis being a certified Gabriela Silang...thank you for proving them we filipino nurses can do it...
Thank you, kabayan. I appreciate your nice words
Finland can deal with it themselves. One doesn’t have to be in the land of so called happiest country. There’s a vast opportunities outside their country where Filipino nurses can be appreciated and respected.
Exactly!
stay grounded... i have 4 nurses cousins working in UK, Canada, US and the Middle East.. i guess our Nurses are one of a kind, hence the demand abroad. God bless ❤
Filipino nurses are a blessing, and the world is a better place because of them. Thank you for your hard work and being wonderful people.
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Go girl! We Filipinos have each other’s back. You’re positivity and resilience will guide the future of Filipinos who would one day go to Finland. Be the stronghold of change in a country that lacks diversity
I agree with them. Just go to the country that is easy to communicate unless you're fluent in their own national language. Hayaan niyo na sila sa bansa nila kung sino ang gusto nilang imbitahin para magtrabajo. Let them be. Pabayaan niyo sila kulang sa mga nurses. Kahit dito sa US kulang din ang mga nurses and in 2025 talagang malaki ang kakulangan ng mga nurses. Nurse din ako here in california. Im not sure kung nag iimport ang US ng nurses from the Philippines right now. Dami nga south koreans madali lang silang nagka greencard.
I am an American RN and we love Pinay RNs here. Make the US your first choice ladies!
I know you do❤️
It is unfortunate that some people equate language ability to competence. This is just ignorance. If they lack the manpower to care for their own people then having foreign health care workers, even nurses, is a win for them. The least their government should do is provide these workers with language courses until these reach a certain level of fluency. Most of the world don’t speak Finnish and the desire for people to learn that language is probably close to nil - save for these nurses who would leave their home countries to go to a country where they don’t speak the language and are not even welcome. They should be glad these nurses are willing to go there…. (Shaking my head in disbelief.)
Thanks for your comment. It is really unfortunate. I’ve heard that recruitment agencies provide online language courses for 6 -8 months which is not enough in my opinion.
Exactly 👍
@@Minnie--ru2ew at ang mga taga ibang bansa naman naniniwala sa press release🙄
Filipino nurses works worldwide . What will be the world without the Filipinos ? Working for 38 yrs now here in Norway. I came here without knowing the language and my first working place was operating room where I work with diff Scandinavic nurses and doctors .After 19 yrs in OR I got latex allergy and need to think of my health , so I decided to study and took post op graduate in Mental health or psychistric nursing. Now Im still working in mental hospital for 18 yrs and still kicking. Mabuhay and we Filipinos learn the language eventually cuz here speaks in Norweigian. I understand Danish N Swedish but not the Finish language.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. I am jealous of you, I love Norway❤️❤️❤️❤️
Finland happiest place for Finns, not necessarily for foreigners, especially foreign workers who face discrimination, insults and injustice from every country they enter, not just Finland.
I strongly agree with you that it is the happiest for Finns for people who are from outside this country it may be another story.
There are Finnish Gypsies there and are highly discriminated against. They only love their fellow Finnish blood.
@@Finnspirational They're probably have the people who are most comfortable in life as a whole compared to the world so that makes them think they are happiest people in the world but the outward expressions of joy such as smiles, laughter, or others being absent or sparing says different. Being comfortable does not mean you are happy, you just believe this is as good as it gets.
@@rap3208 you are absolutely right. I am comfortable and contented here as well. It's a safe place to live, nature is beautiful, transactions in government offices are seamless.
@@Finnspirational Had I not lived in Sweden from the start, I would have chosen to have immigrated to Finland instead of Sweden.
I think when they say "the happiest" it does not mean feeling funny. I think it means "the Most Comfortable Life to Live."
I hope we recognize the power we have within many countries' healthcare systems. Know your worth, Filipino nurses and doctors!
Heads up high pinoy nurses! You are the beat❤
Mabuhay.. thanks for speaking up for us..
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
at least the nurse is very nice not getting tire I salute you
Thank you very much. Sending you warm greetings from cold Finland🍁🍂
Nakakainspire nman po ang mensahe nyo.ganyan tlga may mga tao na ganun huwag na lng patulan at maging pisitibo lng.😊
Salamat. Kaya may namimihasa kasi hindi sila pinapatulan. May mga ibang bansa na exploited at abused ang mga pilipino dahil sa hindi pag imik.
Thank you for this video ❤️ will be there soon in Finland 🙏❤️
Good luck on your journey. Wishing you all the best.
Mabuhay Finland!
Nung pumutok ang pandemic nagulat mga European at us majority Filipino ang mga nurses at health workers.
Mga kababayan, laban lang.
Walang matigas na pandesal sa mainit na kape.
WE LOVE YOU ALL UNSUNG HEROES!
YOU ARE THE PRIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
(With tears rolling down my cheeks.)
I am so overcome with emotion with your video.
Maraming salamat. Na touch ako sa comment mo❤️
I came across your vlog, while I'm here in my hostel in Bangkok, waiting for my Swedish Work permit, I did some research on Sweden, not really sure how my real situation will be in my work place, although I'll be working in a multi national energy company, so somehow that is a relief, I used to work in Singapore before, and I had a great experience, but I really believe as an OFW, we will always experience some form of discrimination in small ways, sad reality is, no matter where a Filipino will work and live, how much fluent you are in their language, "You will never be a local" in their eyes probably, but all I can is, you represent not only Filipino nurses, but as a Filipina, Smart, Funny and always have that HEART towards people and work, I think that is the most important trait of every OFW, they may have all the privilege and degrees in this world, but Filipinos always have that HEART, as cheesy as it sounds, that is the truth, Thank you kabayan for showing the world how Filipinos really are, and damn, I didn't know those finns can be so rude! hahaha Tigilan niyo kami sa HAPPIEST COUNTRY na yan! hahaha
Thank you very much for your comment. I am sure your work condition in Sweden will be good. Some Finnish nurses work in Sweden because they are paid better there. Anyhow, it’s true that for others I will never be good enough. Dedma lang😁
Sad that most Filipinos have a global outlook while some people in "civilized" countries still subscribed to a small world view. Just keep doing what you're doing. You're in the right place at the right time and you may not know it. Keep grinding. Spread love and compassion.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate those nice words.
@@Finnspirational Your channel name is appropriate. Keep inspiring people. Change the Finnish mindset. That may be your higher purpose.
@@erwinmatic5062 thanks! I will do my best.
Global outlook, you mean, not wanting to assimilate to the local language and culture? 😂
@@kzm-cb5mr Actually these Filipinos assimilate very well. They are all over the world and they are not trying to change the system. They add to it instead.
An recent example is despite Israel's current woes their government took the time to thank the various Filipinos working there because amidst the chaos the Fil nurses stood by their patients side and chose not to leave. That is dedication.
Poor Europe! Aging rapidly yet complaining about critical and professional help that they need. Nurses should protest for double pay if the host country is not too welcoming.
I just stumbled on your channel, what a good find! Thanks for opening this channel. Keep it up!
Iba world standards sa salitang 'HAPPIEST'. Akala nila pag asensado, living in a rich country equates to happiness...Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland...ang tanong, masayahin ba talaga sila? #SupportFilipinoNurses 🇵🇭
Hindi po sila cheerful
@@Finnspirational ikr. kaya nga natatawa ko sa mga pa- Top 10 Happiest Countries...😛
@@yella_c2 instagram vs reality ’ika nga😃😁
All Filipinos are very welcome to Finland! Mabuhay kaayo!
Salamat po kuya Leo❤️
Walay sapayan,@@Finnspirational ...Ole hyvä!
NO THANK YOU. I don't want my countrymen to be bullied by idiots.
just stumbled upon your site. I'm not in the nursing field but I thought I'd enjoy watching - and I did. love your humour and candidness (reminds me of UP profs I love :)...thanks for sharing. hope this helps our hardworking nurses ..new subscriber here...
Gosh, thanks for the flattering words❤️
Nobody like Filipino.. Cheers Finish... Filipino is more friendly and loving..Happy people in the whole world.Well educate..
I‘ve been there before, my experiences are……Finnish people are happy when they are drank. Vodka is their perfume and drinking water.Some of them are frustrated and living in depression specially in long winter time, in summer full of mosquitos and a boring land. I’ve noticed they never ever win Grand Prix Eurovision Song Contest because their language is terrible and not compatible to the music, you can’t make a song out of their language it might destroyed your ear drums. Lappland for me is like a ghost land . What I like in Finland are Moose meat, Fish and Sauna Bath! Never again to visit this land . It’s better to visit Iceland it’s more interesting and beautiful panorama.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. Made me laugh, actually. All I can say is that this country is not for everyone. The amount of mosquitos in summer in unbelievable. Spring is the best time to visit Finland in my opinion. In case you change your mind someday, choose February -April.
Quite racist comment from you,sounds like a lot that you are russian troll!
Moose meat...how interesting. Na-curious tuloy ako. And your description of their songs is quite amusing.
Hahaha
Buti naman sinabi mo. Ayoko talagang pumunta dun kahit libre haha
I love the attitude!! More inspirational vids please! specially tips in learning the language😊😊😊
Thank you! Follow Finnspirational on Facebook there is a new video there taken on an actual coaching session.
Ah yes. i tend to notice about this on Finnish people. They seem more concerned about not speaking their language . They even do that to swedish people. they get annoyed if they cant speak finnish. idk why lmao.
You should read history then,as finland was once part of sweden and the finns werent treated nicely so that swedish language is kind of spit on your face when someone talks it...
Superb! Great topic, my friend. ❤😊
Thank you very much for dropping by!
Very well said mam. More power and God bless always. 😊
Thank you very much❤️ Wishing blessings your way.
Galing, aliw hehe. Goooooo Sisko ! Laban tayo !! Nähdään pian 🇫🇮🎉
Salamat! Kaya kailangan pagbutihin ang pag aaral ng Finnish. Ayoko ng makabasa ng ganyan in the future.
@@Finnspirational joo. 😊
In my country NZ most of our nurses head overseas the same as our doctors, because America or Europe will pay our nurses a higher wage than our country can afford. So we have to bring in foreign workers to work in our hospitals. But I can tell you that as a patient who was looked after by the Philippines and Thai nurses, they are so friendly and kind, very happy to talk about their homeland and all the good things about their homeland. They are so good at their job their language skills are very good. So I'm so happy to have these people in my homeland to earn a living working here so thank you very much Philippines, Thailand and any other country that work here in New Zealand ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
pang 697 subscribers nyo po ako..Laban lang po at salamat sa mga payo, God blessed always
Salamat sa pag subscribe. Di ko alalain na manood nito na ganong karami. Sa tagal ng mga article na yun sa Facebook wala manlang umimik sa mga pinoy na nakakita non. Probably di nila naintindihan
The smiling happened to me when I was new. It was my Supervisor, she thought I have a sinister smile. She told me about it and I told her I just have smiley face, it's a culture in the Philippines. We became friends after that. Filipino nurses are love in the USA because they are easy to work with and easy to talk to. They are dependable. For Filipino nurses, just learned to say NO when you don't want to pick up overtime.
I’m shocked n sad. Maybe they will rethink n understand. But u have started the conversation n it’s not ez. Keep the faith 💜☮️🙏🏼😉
Thank you. I believe that someday things will change.
Waaahh... Ang cute... Bt ngyon lng kita napanood? Idol na kita ateng 😅
Thank you❤️ Newbie ako sa youtube😃
More videos about nurses in Finland po.. please. Kiitos
Working on a new one at the moment. It's in Finnish but it will have English subtitles
Actualy we are not in shortage of nurse's. A lot of jobless pilipino nurses in Phillipines. Ang problema ayaw nila mag trabaho dahil sa baba ng sweldo
Ah ganon pala. Ang press release nila shortage raw. Thanks for your comment.
@@KnH07 malabo mangyari sa pinas yun para sa nurses. Anyhow kung monetary reasons may English speaking countries kung saan mas maayos ang sweldo kaysa sa Finland. I came here for personal reasons.
@@KnH07 right. Buti nga may nagtatrabaho pa dyan.
Anywhere you go in the world, as a foreigner they will say negative and foul comments. You have to develop a thicker skin as part of your adaptive skills. Be professionals and be proud Filipinos. That’s all you can do.
Bakit ang mga foreigners sa atin can’t speak our language and yet we still accommodate them and we are flexible to speak multi language and dialects. Coz we are naturally born as happy not because of what we have but who we really are. 😊❤😂
Totoo po. Very forgiving tayo sa mga dayuhan. Sumisikat pa nga yung mga di marunong mag tagalog😒
Be open to criticism- as part of nursing maybe even learning. Being defensive vs cultural adaptations.
Thanks. I accept criticism, what I can not accept are the words that are uncalled for.
Some have crossed the line though
I have been told by the Director of Human Resources in the Hospital in Sweden where I worked that my Head Nurses had described me as 20yrs advanced in Nursing Skills. No joke. I was told that.🎉😊
I believe you❤️
correct,, napakahirap kaya nga language nila as in.. pag usapan kapa pag nakatalikod kana
Yes. I often hear them describing a anyone with foreign accent as speaking huono suomi- poor finnish.
The bottom line here is there are so many countries who hires Filipino nurses rather than going there and be insulted with those uneducated, racist Finnish in their isolated country where people who claimed a happiest country in the world but doesn't smile at all. Who cares anyway, language barriers cannot be a guage in giving tender loving care by the Filipino nurses. I admire your guts to overcome those challenges but for me hire their own Finnish nurses for all I care. Nurse here who work in Saudi Arabia for 40 years.
I appreciate your comment. 40 years?? You will soon retire?
Love your video! Count me in as one your imaginary viewers!
Thanks! I will send imaginary updates to your email.
Mam,more vid po please.
Sure, tungkol saan? Ang upcoming video ko is in Finnish
I am curious about your experiences. What encouraged a tropical Filipina to migrate to Freyja's Ice Castle of the north?
Will answer that in my upcoming video
We have to take this as a learning opportunity and improve more on our language skills. We cannot treat it the same as working in Canada or the US where English is the main language. If they don't like Pinoys, FINE! There are plenty of opportunities. Ang pangit is ipilit natin sarili natin sa mga taong ayaw sa atin. Charot! Iba ang alagang Pinoy! Malalaman nila un.
Thanks for your comment. That was among the reasons why I did this video. For language learners not to settle for ”pwede na” level
I live more than 40 years in Austria and my German is far from perfect. I worked 25 years in the hospital and I never heard of patients complaining that filipino nurses are incompetent because of language deficiency. It seems to me that the Finnish language is more difficult to learn compared to the German language. It is more on xenophobia at ingit sa ating mga pinay nurses kong bakit nagkakaganyan ang mga Finnish na yan. Message ko sa ating mga kababayan dyan na maging matatag at ipakita niyo sa kanila di tayo kayang apihin ng sinoman.
Maraming salamat❤️
Given the current geopolitics, I wonder if the Finnish language would still exist in the next 50-100 years.
Thanks for that rather interesting comment. I guess we will never know, languages evolve and some cease to exist. For sure I am already dead then.
i'm afraid they will soon speak russian russki yazyk
Not gonna happen. If it does I always have a home in the Philippines to go back to.
I feel you… that’s what some of the Norwegians think about Filipinos too. That we can’t speak and understand their language! Of course we can, but not other dialects. We studied and learned Bokmål.
And to that Finnish who called Filipino nurses idiots, I think you’re barking at the wrong tree! Hats off to all Filipino nurses around the world! ☺️🇵🇭❤️
Thanks for commenting. Didn’t know about Norwegian’s dialects.
New subscriber from London England go girl fight for the truth and your right
Thank you very much! Wishing you a lovely autumn
Thank you for your content ate..sad pero nakakaenlighten...I was once a victim of ….hän ei osaa puhua suomea…Totoo naman😁pero gaya ng sabi mo Hindi forever un..keep inspiring.
Mag aral ka lang. Prioritize mo ang Finnish language learning
Enjoyed this vlog! You are too entertaining with your ad libs😀 Anyway, I am a Filipino nurse in the USA for 36 yrs now and here’s my two cent. Bigots and ignorants are everywhere and as I’ve learned through the years, you have to be assertive in speaking up and be the best at your job. Then, they will leave you alone and most will develop respect for you. It will be a struggle and a challenge at first but you will prevail. Learn the Finnish language before working there and it will be one hurdle for you to cross off. Goodluck kababayan!
Thank you so much! This was my first video here, the rest are already in Finnish except for the intros. I appreciate your encouraging words
absolutely loved your video ....yes, Phillipinos smile a lot even when they're sad they put on a smile ... no matter what these Finns or other think Phillipinos have the courage to work at far far far away places from their families and home and are able to contribute to their families at home. Finns happy register is extremely overrated. Cheers from Australia where many many Phillipinos choose to stay and live and are happier than in Finland.
katulalad din sa america may mga ilang nurses or heathcare wokers na banyaga na hindi rin gaano naiintindihan ng mga pasyente ang kanilang pagbibigkas ng ingles, gayun pa man hindi naman naging hadlang ito para hindi magampanan ng maigi nag kanilang trabaho.
Finns are introverts, Filipinos are conditioned into being extroverts even if they aren't so internally. Filipinos think they speak English well (they don't, they speak their own version of English with their own idioms, and understand it hyper-literally, whereas English is very non-literal), Finns generally do have good English skills, but in Finland, Finnish should be the language of health care, and it is extraordinarily difficult for foreigners to learn. Caring for someone using their third language and your second language is problematic.
Basically, the cultural differences are even greater than, let's say, between Australia and the Philippines. At least Australians are used to seeing Filipino nurses.
Thanks for your comment. Of course Finnish must be the language in the health care in this country.And those who will work here should be really prepared for that. What was bothering was the comments were offensive, like Filipinos lack common sense and are inefficient.
@Finnspirational Yes, those comments are not right. I work with Filipino nurses and most are knowledgeable and hard-working. The nursing courses in the Philippines are very good, though I think there is too much emphasis on rote learning (e.g. in the board exam, and the same goes for other professions) rather than practical skills in real-life situations. But they do have good skills and a good manner with patients.
@@pagophilus there is also difference in actual work. Here in Finland nurses work more independently, not every task relies on doctors' orders.
Typical Finn always thinks twice before he says nothing.🤐
Except Perussuomalaiset who say stupid things because they want to be important but know nothing!😳😞😖
@ristovirtanen6396 So how would the Filipino nurse deal with typical quiet, introverted Finnish patients? Filipinos communicate almost exclusively verbally. There is no subtlety. Everything is verbalised and direct, and even when they try to convey messages non-verbally, through tone of voice or other gestures it comes across as non-genuine, because it is forced. It doesn't come naturally to them. They also like close proximity and touch, which Finns don't, preferring keeping distance. Think of the typical introverted behaviours of being silent and observing people, sensing what is going on and responding. Filipinos are, by way of their culture, incapable of that, unless introduced to it deliberately, and spending a lot of time in that environment. They are inclined to resort to words and lots of them. It's very difficult for them to "connect" with introverts, and then they get upset and think others are rude or racist because they don't interact with them the way they expect. It's difficult for people from very "social" cultures to adapt to quiet ones successfully.
Ur obviously educated n good with language. Not everyone can learn a new language. There is racism n discrimination everywhere. Ignorance about the Phil sadly is rampant. I’m Chinese from the Phil but now lives in the west. I love Filipino nurses n ppl. They’re sweet, caring, hospitable n hardworking. Btw, your English is good. Lastly, it takes guts to do the video. Just b careful about hateful ppl. Ingat na lang. Salamat. Proud of u.😉💜☮️🙏🏼
Thanks for your comment. It’s quite sad that even in a modern world when information is available almost instantly by using smartphones, others remain ignorant. During the video production, I was aware that it would likely make me unpopular. Surprisingly, the majority of the unpleasant comments came from my fellow Filipinos, which was unexpected. I had to delete some. If they are so opinionated they should make their own channel😃
Stay strong ate!
Thanks!
buti n lang di natuloy ang anak ko dyan. nahirapan kasi sya sa langguage nang finland. nag intaylang sya nang magandang pagkakataon. hanggang sa may dumating. nasa uk n sya ngayon mag 2 years na.
Buti nga po. Good for her.
that's okay, the more pinoys they get the more they get to know us, and that will break theri wall. birthing stage as for now. normal na lalabas ang insecurities nila but we're world class.
I have been a resident of Australia 🇦🇺 for 37 years & even here I’ve also came across some cases of racism but over time I learnt to stand my ground & showed that I’m also a tax payers as most & I’m no fool, maybe I’m quiet but I know I’m smarter more if not most of my colleagues & I worked my way in through hard work, common sense & good work ethics… now I’m respected & most of the time the “go person” to go to when things get a bit tough at work 🙏
At least in Australia they are English spoken country, so it’s easier.
I guess the issue there in Finland is yes the language barrier, Finnish is hard to learn.
PS: talking about competency in medication 💊 yes Australia is English country, but also yes the most workers who made medications errors & mistakes are Australian & from other English country. I know coz one of my role is to check & fill incidents reports.
So do not assume that if a person does not speak fluently as the other, it does not mean that they are incompetent.
So true! Ako almost 27 years na din na nakatira sa US. Ang dapat malaman ng mga kababayan natin bago mag abroad ay maging confident at assertive. Hindi lang galing at dedikasyon sa trabaho ang kailangan. Tandaan na iba't ibang lahi ang makakatrabaho mo abroad at malakas ang politika at diskriminasyon doon. Kailangan din natin ipakita sa ibang lahi na palaban din tayo at hindi nagpapaapi. Kapag magaling ka sa trabaho mo at assertive ka pa ay rerespetuhin ka nila. Tungkol sa Finland, kung ayaw nila sa Pinoy nurses, eh di maghanap na lng mga bansa na welcome tayo. Hindi natin kawalan kung mababa ang tingin nila sa edukasyon natin. Mag mumukha naman kasi tayong sobrang desperado kung ipagpipilitan natin ang mga nurses natin sa kanila.
Guess what, Filipino nurses, do not go to Finland. Go where you are welcome. There are a lot of other countries that would welcome nurses, and are in need of nurses.
Laban lang kapatid! Kung ayaw nila eh di huwag!!!
Kung ayaw nila mas lalong ayoko🤣
Why would they insult well paid, disciplined, kind, caring, beautiful, intelligent women who respect their partners.... ohhh.🤕😷😍😍
Thank you for sharing. I just want to suggest that reacting to comments may not be a good idea. Praying is good. Pray that the Filipino nurses are there to work. Stay calm, pray s lot, and continue to be polite.
Yes, be polite,do your job, learn their language. Do not forget to speak up. Sometimes they think you are stupid by not saying anything and shrug off your shoulders. Stand up and fight for your rights. Do not let anyone humiliate or look down on you
I thought Fins were kind because they were in a reputed happy country...didn't know some of them were racist, nursing skills and knowledge are based on science and common sense..I think there is no race or gender needed to be effective
Thanks for your comment. I strongly agree with you on the common sense bit. And yes some people in Finland who are against multiculturalism.
There´s racist people all around the world and they are mostly the older generation...
In my experience and observation, it's in all age groups.
Filipino nurses! ❤
Let Finland come to the point when many of their nurses has retired and there is lacking in Newcomers. Hipp! Hipp! Hurrahhh!
Thank you!❤️
Thank you❤️
yes.. andito na ang pangunahin kong gamit.... ganda ng buhok ng pren ko ah.
🤣 Para gulatin ka
Kapatid I emphasise with. Experience the same when I was assigned overseas. Sobra silang manglait sa Pinoy. Bato bato sa langit nalang....I just related it to jealousy. This was the conclusion of my fellow foreigner workers. Kasi hindi sila kasing galing sa english and worst of all, they lack the sensitivity for others. Dba Sister! Dasal ka always, tingnan mo, hahaha pasensya mo without buying pasensya from the bekery! Joke lang. Ingat ka kapatid always...
Salamat sa komento. Natawa ko sa pasensya🤣🤣
New follower po , greeetings from uk ,, pa Ano po ba mag apply jan lol 😂
Wag! Bakasyon ka na lang sa Finland 😃🤣
btw. love the non translated responses ...😅😂🤣nb. will ask my Filipina friend to translate
Yes, there is absolutely a lot of racism, but this also sounds like a management problem. Managers are supposed to match working duties to employee skills, including language competence. You don't assign a recently arrived immigrant trainee to provide individual care for someone with senile dementia. That's just incompetent management.
Ja osaatkin suomenkieltä enemmän kuin tyydyttävästi.
Philippines. is the Happiest Place on Earth!!!
Thank you❤
Thanks to you for watching.
Ang galing❤❤❤
Salamat sa comment at sa suporta
kahit sa amerika, gusto nila mga pinoy sa healthcare... we are "good" people... capable, skillfull, matiyaga , may malasakit sa kapwa
Language barrier makes the nurses job exponentially difficult. It is sad but true.
It is true, but it is not impossible to learn another language.
I believe the Philippine government should give priority to English speaking countries. Those Fins thar made negative comments should EDUCATE themselves to learn English. They are in Europe. We are from Asia and we can speak English better than some proud Europeans
There is Good and Bad in every Race. You just Have to Stay Away and Ignore the Bad Ones. Thank You Finland for Inviting Filipina Nurses to your Country.😀😀😀
happiest country? they don't seem genuinely happy, full of bitterness...
🤣 I guess some love their country so much to the point that they refuse to accept that people from other countries can also get the job done. Not all have such mentality though.
All the nurse before you go finland lear finish first also the other country ...and most all love your patients full of fasensya...
There are other places to go to where Filipino nurses are accepted, respected and welcomed. I worked in Kuwait for 8 years before coming to America.
It's true. I've heard from someone that when his workmates heard that Filipinos were coming in their place to work, they were against the idea. But when they experienced how it was like to work with Filipinos, the Finns were pleased. Diligence can not be ignored, it is possible to learn any language. I am an example that it is possible, but the passion for helping others is something that is innate in a person, it is priceless and can't be taught. Thanks for your comment, I am happy for your success.
Finns are showing their true colors. How can they be the jappiest people on earth if they have their hangups. Their happiness is an elusion. To me they sound more racist than any thing. If it starts getting to difficult, go somewhere else where you are appreciated with you professionalism or continue to help and care for them though your grace and kindness. Break there stereotypes and racism. Be there becon of light and show them how real Christians should act with love and acceptance. May God continue blessing you with a strong spirit of truth and happiness and may He soften the harden hearts of the finns towards others unjustly. Amen.
If the Finns don't want us it's their lose not the Filipino nurses.
Filipino nurse are not one of the best in the world. THEY ARE THE BEST and second to none!
Same here in Japan, language barrier is the main problem. The writing system and the grammar itself is so complicated. That's why its difficult to work here. As a matter of fact racism also exists here in Japan. And one of my Filipino colleage experienced it a couple of times. Walang kwenta ang effort mo dito sa Japan kung hindi ka marunong mag japanese. I think sa lahat ng countries ganito ang maeexperience natin pag hindi tayo mag aaral mabuti ng language nila.
I love Japan! I would love to move there.
Language barrier should not be an issue,we all know filipinos are highly adaptable,for example germany ,ireland,with huge number of fil. Nurses loving and caring.
Thanks for commenting. I agree that It is possible to learn a language, but it is impossible to learn passion for helping others.
@@Finnspirationalmy question is do some non-English speaking countries require a basic language proficiency as part of the hiring process? I would look at it on a professional level because it is a critical job.
@@dayunski6415 they require basic finnish skills in the hiring process.
@@Finnspirational thanks for the reply. In that case, they were hired per the standards set by the government. The problem goes back to the government if there is a need to raise the bar in language proficiency. The ball is in their court to deal with this perceived problem.
@@dayunski6415 I strongly agree with you. Based on my understanding the applicants do online classes for about 8 months, I do not think it is enough.
Those complainers are more of an “ idiots and stupids” because they CAN’T do what filipino nurses CAN do!! They posibly can only speak their language, do only one thing and does not have really what they are called “happy people”. Maybe those complainers are more “miserable” than others! Maybe they want more of those “less-knowledgeable” of other countries to hire other than filipino nurses!! Maybe those “complainers” just don’t like filipinos. We can’t do anything about that!! More countries love filipino nurses to work in their hospitals! In our State in the US, more than one- third are filipino nurses in all big hospitals and patients and families all LOVED them!!👍😍🇵🇭🇺🇸
That’s true, people who constantly complain are miserable. As patients, Finns are quite low maintenance. Some are more open-minded than others. And there are some who lack class and write degrading comments. The younger generation in this country are not that interested in healthcare anymore. The recent trend is recruitment of caregivers from overseas and they study to get a practical nurse degree here in Finland.
FEELING ng mga FINNISH ay MAY IBA SILANG PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY?... A GOOD Filipino NURSE can TALK through the EYES & can Sense & UNDERSTAND BODY LANGUAGE for communication... STANDARD naman na yang practice kasi karaniwang may manual at Nsg care plans. TRAINING for BECOMING a NURSE is FAR SUPERIOR in THE PHIL compared to the US too.
On a professional level, is there some kind of basic language proficiency requirement? Some countries require it. I understand the concern because it’s a critical job. I wouldn’t take it personally.
There is. And most of the nurses who come here will work with the elderly who are very fragile, do not know/have forgotten English etc.
The language proficiency requirement is questionable if the foreign-hired nurses who passed it can only say a few words in Finnish. If the exam just covers days of the week, colors, greetings. That is insufficient for health care.