Hello, I am an American and I want to move my family to Finland permanently. I’ve began to learn Finnish and starting looking into the process of getting a residence permit. I am a truck driver and I’m having a hard time finding information on what is required to drive big rigs in Finland and if my American commercial drivers license would get me started over there. Thank you very much. I enjoy your videos and find them quite helpful. Again thank you.
🙃☺Viljelijä etsii töitä. Haen pikaisesti uutta työpaikkaa, olen full stack ja digitaalinen markkinointi. Maanviljelijä työntekijä, postilaatikko, kiitos🙂☺☺
I've been watching your content for a little while now and it seems that if one is willing to learn Finnish and is a hard worker they can get a visa of some type. Awesome!
Even non-EU citizens can gain an access to the Finnish education free of charge if you study in the local language. I speak Swedish better than Finnish, so I entered a university in Finland and have taken all the courses in Swedish, which waived my tuition fee. Thanks to the university I even got an internship opportunity with a monthly salary :D In my case I had a very limited options because I was looking for Swedish speaking universities, but if you study in Finnish you'll probably have much more options to choose from.
I've been job hunting now for a while and think all the info here is very accurate. Thanks for the links to The Hub and Glassdoor. I never knew about those before.
All good job shopping points Alek, here in USA all your principles apply here too. Maybe exchange Finish , for English. I'm a 76 yr.old retired electronics technology professor, and we tell our graduating students basically the same things. I'm located in the State of Minnesota [MN] that borders Canada. [eh?] LOL MN has a population of 5-Million, about the size of your country. I enjoy your videos, I think you would be a fun guy to have a beer with sometime. ;)
I relate this to the language barrier point number 6. of your video. Large Corporate Businesses in Finland usually have an English company name, or a moto or advertise in English, but many of them hire Finnish and English speakers even though the job requires only English language. Another point to make is that the Company/Agent making the selection process in Finland for a career/job can be very discriminating, and they do not mind doing so in their emails openly where you have evidence of discrimination, but no Lawyer in Finland wants to take an individuals case on and defend their case in the court. They are more interested in corporate law, corporate files and courts and taking on business court cases, which goes to show, that an individuals rights is not taken to attention although there is a law that protects you from such things, as no lawyer is willing to take on an individual case, the companies use this to their advantage! No Lawyer has the balls to take on individual cases against companies! #Heksinki #Finland #Law #Ministry #Justice #EU #Lawyers #Solicitors #Court #Discrimination #Business #Compensation I walked around Helsinki with around a list of 50 companies who is involved in International Cargo/Logistics/Import and Export business, gave my CV and took names and emails point of contact either from themselves or from the receptionists, but only a few responded saying currently we are not hiring, the rest of the 40 or so companies actually did not respond or threw my CV to the bin or used it as a rough note paper on their desks.
Hey you are not only excellent guy but also very knowledgeable person ,I like Finland,I am Bangladesh citizen living in portugal.i want to move there , your all information are truly helpful , Thank you very very much
I've been binge-watching your channel tonight! There's a lot of great information and you're really funny! From all the research I've been doing this past year I love Finland and I want to study in Helsinki but I don't speak Finnish! As an English-speaking student with little work experience would it be possible to get a job that pays well?
If you can get a ticket to Slush you can connect with a lot of startup companies. I recommend to visit it if you like to work on a company that is starting out and want to check out the future big companies that don't (at least yet) have the leech the life out of you systems around
Hi! I originally wanted to move to germany (or german speaking country), but Finland for a long time was something of a dream place to go to .. So now, even though I am learning german, I'm looking for work in both germany and the dark and frozen lands of Finland :) Thanks for the ammattibarometri site - it gives some hope ^^' and theHub too! Again, thanks for the video, cheers!
I need you to make a video on finnish culture, life , weather and how one from asia can adjust himself in the finland weather and is it true that its depressing atmosphere in finland with no social life?
This came quite in handy as I am doing a job search in Finland for Communications. I am studying the language as it's an obvious requirement for this field, though I have seen some positions that mostly require English. I hope to get one!!! Thanks for the vid!
Aleksi, what is the general viewpoint in Finland regarding a primary caregiver staying at home with their children for longer than just the baby-phase? I'm other words, are there stay at home moms in Finland? Is it something that Finnish families choose and realistically achieve financially?
You'll need a degree in EVERYTHING in Finland these days. You can also get one by working and learning in the workplace. Plus you need to know the language enough to manage the everyday work situations.
I tried to talk to finnish people a lot, but the problem is, that my finnish is still not good enough to make big conversations and I run often in that problem, that finnish people don't want to speak english, which I can understand, but it is super difficult with every event. If it's just shopping, then it is fine, sometimes they don't even talk something more if they notice that I don't speak much finnish, but elsewhere I find it very difficult :/ I also thought of studying, though I haven't really found a Uni degree which is only in english. Of course I only checked Tampere since I live here, but what I have seen so far is that 99,5% of those degrees, you need finnish.
You just have to be a bit blunt and tell them to speak Finnish back to you. There are a number of Uni of Applied Sciences degrees and Master degrees taught in English, in Tampere as well.
Moi! Olen Helsingissä asuva japanilainen. Valmistuin yliopistosta Japanissa ja muutin Suomeen noin kaksi vuotta sitten. Olen opiskellut suomea pari vuotta. Siellä opiskelin turismia. Haluan aloittaa opiskelun ammattikorkeakoulussa Helsingissä, mutta Koronan takia nykyään on tosi vaikeaa saada opiskelupaikan, joten samalla ajattelen opiskella business collegessa. Mietin onko se hyödyllistä opiskella siellä vai tarvitsenko ammatti tutkintoa, jotta saan työpaikan tulevaisuudessa? Kiitos:)
Hi Aleksi, thank for your useful video! I wonder if there's any chance that I can apply for foreign language teacher in Finland, for example Chinese Teacher 😂😂
Unfortunately everything in Finland is expensive and the pay is not good compared to the prices! Ikävä kyllä Suomessa kaikki on kallista ja palkka on huono verrattuna hintoihin!
Hi! I watched your video. It's really great. 👍I'am planning to study in Finland next year .So, I want to know if it is Di to find a job in Finland in science stream and I can speak Finnish a little too.
Oh i am so screwed... cant move anywhere because of kids because of wifes ex husband cant drive from Uk cant speak language and i dont really have any qualifications to speak of. been dyslexic always struggle to learn and im not young anymore. got first time residency but i am so worried about the future i dont want to let my family down. even just my personality and anxiety putting myself out there mingling with people in that sense is so hard just against my nature...
Alas, I don't think people with a background in law are sought for in Finland, even with a ton of languages under their belt. I can't find a job in my country (corruption is extreme), and I can't do anything menial anyway (I've got a disability).
Anyone knows if Big4 (KPMG/EY/Deloitte/PwC) hire people in Audit & Assurance who don't speak Finnish? And would I have to study and get a degree in Finland?
Sir i have done bacholar in bscs . I have only command on web development html CSS js jQuery Ajax , php n bootstrap . Should I increased my skills by doing short courses then come Finland for job or go for ms in Finland n then do job?
have you made video on how to make finish friend being from different country . you can provide some tips and ideas to make a place in their heart as good friend and pls also make video on how easy and tough is to learn finish language. and the one more question is do they use English on boards to show people directions of roads and places?
Hey Aleksi, greetings from Bangladesh. I'm planning to study in Europe, especially Finland is in my first choice. I have completed bachelor in Social work and hope so to get my masters on social work relevant fields. Seriously, is it a good decision to dare to move Finland for having better education and job?/ Hope, you'll find me a good answer.
Hello. I would first research your field of study in Finland thoroughly before moving here. Social work sounds like a field where Finnish language is required. You might get the degree here but finding a job could be a challenge.
I live in Bangladesh. I want to come to Finland. I applied the work on the Barona side. But I have not received any job offer yet. Can you say, how long does it take to get a job offer ?
@@AleksiHimself No sure plenty is a good word to quantity equal job opportunities in Finland. A simple Google search show some research from Finland discrimination with women and minorities. Of course that this not a exclusive Finnish thing. You live in Japan ( and other countries) and there is pretty bad. To be fair, Finland was never a country of immgrants, and the idea of multicultural envoriment takes time for people to absorve. Best Regards.
The most important thing for a person that moves to another country/culture is to assimilate and learn the language. In the other hand is important to treat the people that assimilate like equals or you will have second class citizens. Other day I hear you saying something about second generation immigrant. That makes no sense. A second generation is born in the country they live and should be seeing as full citizens.
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Watch the updated video here: th-cam.com/video/dRByL1RGeaI/w-d-xo.html
This is pure gold!
Kiitos from Belgrade!
Hello, I am an American and I want to move my family to Finland permanently. I’ve began to learn Finnish and starting looking into the process of getting a residence permit. I am a truck driver and I’m having a hard time finding information on what is required to drive big rigs in Finland and if my American commercial drivers license would get me started over there. Thank you very much. I enjoy your videos and find them quite helpful. Again thank you.
🙃☺Viljelijä etsii töitä. Haen pikaisesti uutta työpaikkaa, olen full stack ja digitaalinen markkinointi. Maanviljelijä työntekijä, postilaatikko, kiitos🙂☺☺
I've been watching your content for a little while now and it seems that if one is willing to learn Finnish and is a hard worker they can get a visa of some type. Awesome!
Happy to hear that!
I was waiting for that video, and I am not disappointed. Useful as always. Thank you, Aleksi. Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks for the comment Aymê Inácio!
Even non-EU citizens can gain an access to the Finnish education free of charge if you study in the local language. I speak Swedish better than Finnish, so I entered a university in Finland and have taken all the courses in Swedish, which waived my tuition fee. Thanks to the university I even got an internship opportunity with a monthly salary :D
In my case I had a very limited options because I was looking for Swedish speaking universities, but if you study in Finnish you'll probably have much more options to choose from.
I've been job hunting now for a while and think all the info here is very accurate. Thanks for the links to The Hub and Glassdoor. I never knew about those before.
Great! Good luck. :)
@@AleksiHimself dude, I just signed a contract today. Thanks for the luck ;)
@@leonf.7893 Good job!!
@@leonf.7893 congratulation for the job 👏👏👏👍👍👍I'm steel reading about this wonderful country...may I know how do get this job?warm regards
@@souhirjawadi2217 search and apply. Good luck.
All good job shopping points Alek, here in USA all your principles apply here too. Maybe exchange Finish , for English. I'm a 76 yr.old retired electronics technology professor, and we tell our graduating students basically the same things. I'm located in the State of Minnesota [MN] that borders Canada. [eh?] LOL MN has a population of 5-Million, about the size of your country.
I enjoy your videos, I think you would be a fun guy to have a beer with sometime. ;)
Thanks for the comment Brock Ole!
Terve Alexi! Paljon kiitoksia videosta! I just started to search a job in IT in Finland and your video is quite motivating.
Great! Good luck!
I'm from India, and wants to settle in future in country. So I follows you and informs about your country a lot. Thank you Aleksi
I relate this to the language barrier point number 6. of your video. Large Corporate Businesses in Finland usually have an English company name, or a moto or advertise in English, but many of them hire Finnish and English speakers even though the job requires only English language. Another point to make is that the Company/Agent making the selection process in Finland for a career/job can be very discriminating, and they do not mind doing so in their emails openly where you have evidence of discrimination, but no Lawyer in Finland wants to take an individuals case on and defend their case in the court. They are more interested in corporate law, corporate files and courts and taking on business court cases, which goes to show, that an individuals rights is not taken to attention although there is a law that protects you from such things, as no lawyer is willing to take on an individual case, the companies use this to their advantage! No Lawyer has the balls to take on individual cases against companies! #Heksinki #Finland #Law #Ministry #Justice #EU #Lawyers #Solicitors #Court #Discrimination #Business #Compensation
I walked around Helsinki with around a list of 50 companies who is involved in International Cargo/Logistics/Import and Export business, gave my CV and took names and emails point of contact either from themselves or from the receptionists, but only a few responded saying currently we are not hiring, the rest of the 40 or so companies actually did not respond or threw my CV to the bin or used it as a rough note paper on their desks.
Hey you are not only excellent guy but also very knowledgeable person ,I like Finland,I am Bangladesh citizen living in portugal.i want to move there , your all information are truly helpful , Thank you very very much
I've been binge-watching your channel tonight! There's a lot of great information and you're really funny! From all the research I've been doing this past year I love Finland and I want to study in Helsinki but I don't speak Finnish! As an English-speaking student with little work experience would it be possible to get a job that pays well?
That's great! It depends a lot on your field. What's your field?
@@AleksiHimself Business
Same here, I live in the US and work at one the airports in Houston and been w the same company almost 15 yrs. I'm def game to learn Finnish.
Really awesome tips, Aleksi! 👍🏻👏🏻😊
Thanks for the comment bebina!
If you can get a ticket to Slush you can connect with a lot of startup companies. I recommend to visit it if you like to work on a company that is starting out and want to check out the future big companies that don't (at least yet) have the leech the life out of you systems around
You mean Slush? That's some good advice!
@@AleksiHimself Yeah got a typo there
Thank you Alex for keep giving us hope🥰
Always!
Thanks from algeria ,good video
Thanks and welcome
Very useful video. Thank u so much for the information.
Thanks for the comment Mazhar Mohsin!
Hi! I originally wanted to move to germany (or german speaking country), but Finland for a long time was something of a dream place to go to .. So now, even though I am learning german, I'm looking for work in both germany and the dark and frozen lands of Finland :) Thanks for the ammattibarometri site - it gives some hope ^^' and theHub too!
Again, thanks for the video, cheers!
I need you to make a video on finnish culture, life , weather and how one from asia can adjust himself in the finland weather and is it true that its depressing atmosphere in finland with no social life?
I've made a number of videos on those topics. Have a look on my channel.
Such a helpful video! Looking forward for more tips 😊
Thanks for the comment Anne Regine Ripdos!
This came quite in handy as I am doing a job search in Finland for Communications. I am studying the language as it's an obvious requirement for this field, though I have seen some positions that mostly require English. I hope to get one!!! Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for the comment & good luck with the hunt Charlotte Busse!
Thanks for the clean video aleksi
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Very useful Aleksi
Thanks for the comment Son of Huryn!
I actually checked the occupational barometer for ICT jobs. The ICT is at the top bottom demand and there are not a lot of vacancies.
ICT is a very broad concept. I'm quite sure there is a need for example software engineers.
Thank you very much for the information
Very useful information. I always watch your videos to get a guideline and it has always been helpful :D
Thanks for the comment Anika Zabeen!
I'm ready to get a job now!
Good stuff!
Thank you for this video.
Thanks for the comment Rosa van den Heuvel!
Aleksi, what is the general viewpoint in Finland regarding a primary caregiver staying at home with their children for longer than just the baby-phase? I'm other words, are there stay at home moms in Finland? Is it something that Finnish families choose and realistically achieve financially?
Aleksi you are so Helpfull thank you so much for this advices i will come on Aprill at Helnsiki for a new start on my life i hope to find a job fast
Good stuff and good luck! :)
You'll need a degree in EVERYTHING in Finland these days. You can also get one by working and learning in the workplace. Plus you need to know the language enough to manage the everyday work situations.
For positions on the public sector you (still) need to speak swedish. Especially with the words and sentences from your own workfield.
Good video greetings from Tunisia
Thanks for the comment Ayoub Jouini!
Thank you!
Thanks for the comment Den Alaba!
THANKS!! Is the course for complete Finnish or basics?
Basics
What about fabric design?
Not sure but I guess that's another skill that you can build on your own.
I tried to talk to finnish people a lot, but the problem is, that my finnish is still not good enough to make big conversations and I run often in that problem, that finnish people don't want to speak english, which I can understand, but it is super difficult with every event. If it's just shopping, then it is fine, sometimes they don't even talk something more if they notice that I don't speak much finnish, but elsewhere I find it very difficult :/ I also thought of studying, though I haven't really found a Uni degree which is only in english. Of course I only checked Tampere since I live here, but what I have seen so far is that 99,5% of those degrees, you need finnish.
You just have to be a bit blunt and tell them to speak Finnish back to you. There are a number of Uni of Applied Sciences degrees and Master degrees taught in English, in Tampere as well.
how about mechanical engineering jobs in finland ?
How can I contact that Mexican: Raul :)
Love your channel!
Moi!
Olen Helsingissä asuva japanilainen. Valmistuin yliopistosta Japanissa ja muutin Suomeen noin kaksi vuotta sitten. Olen opiskellut suomea pari vuotta. Siellä opiskelin turismia. Haluan aloittaa opiskelun ammattikorkeakoulussa Helsingissä, mutta Koronan takia nykyään on tosi vaikeaa saada opiskelupaikan, joten samalla ajattelen opiskella business collegessa. Mietin onko se hyödyllistä opiskella siellä vai tarvitsenko ammatti tutkintoa, jotta saan työpaikan tulevaisuudessa?
Kiitos:)
Hi Aleksi, thank for your useful video! I wonder if there's any chance that I can apply for foreign language teacher in Finland, for example Chinese Teacher 😂😂
Thanks for the comment Miss Almost! I can't say for sure. Chinese is a quite interesting language. Maybe there's a chance.
If I get admitted, next year I'll start my first year in a finn university (engineering field, after studying chemistry in high school in italy😄)
Good stuff!
Unfortunately everything in Finland is expensive and the pay is not good compared to the prices!
Ikävä kyllä Suomessa kaikki on kallista ja palkka on huono verrattuna hintoihin!
nice videos how to get a permanent visa for non-euro citizen
migri.fi/en/permanent-residence-permit
Hi! I watched your video. It's really great. 👍I'am planning to study in Finland next year .So, I want to know if it is Di to find a job in Finland in science stream and I can speak Finnish a little too.
Watch some videos from this channel: th-cam.com/channels/OMw3WQLidi3RqTdxMc-BhQ.html
Oh i am so screwed... cant move anywhere because of kids because of wifes ex husband cant drive from Uk cant speak language and i dont really have any qualifications to speak of. been dyslexic always struggle to learn and im not young anymore. got first time residency but i am so worried about the future i dont want to let my family down. even just my personality and anxiety putting myself out there mingling with people in that sense is so hard just against my nature...
Alas, I don't think people with a background in law are sought for in Finland, even with a ton of languages under their belt. I can't find a job in my country (corruption is extreme), and I can't do anything menial anyway (I've got a disability).
Law could be tough here. I think it's also regulated. Maybe law for internationals/foreigners might help.
Excuse me... So ammattibarometri actually thinks they need doctors in Turku??😍😍😍
Just wait a bit for me, Åbo, I am coming!!!❤
That might me your chance!
I want a job as a sausage taster, any tips ?
What do I need to pressed in internship?
Anyone knows if Big4 (KPMG/EY/Deloitte/PwC) hire people in Audit & Assurance who don't speak Finnish? And would I have to study and get a degree in Finland?
Hi Aleksi! Is it normal a finnish man without college be unemployed about 10 years in Finland?....or is it because of cash from the gov? Kiitos
Question can you still get a job in Finland if you have a degree from the US (United States)?
Yes
i am from srilankahow to finecare giver job in finland
Sir i have done bacholar in bscs . I have only command on web development html CSS js jQuery Ajax , php n bootstrap . Should I increased my skills by doing short courses then come Finland for job or go for ms in Finland n then do job?
How can I get to apply for student Visa in Finland
how to avoid getting fired
Just do your work well and you should be k.
In Finland Job security is extremely good and you can only be really fired in extreme cases.
@@penguin87904 that is very good to ear.
Work
heipahei Aleksi, Is it easy to get a job as a language teacher (french) if one doesnt speak finish very well yet?
Sounds quite tough to be honest.
I love u Aleksi
Thanks!
bro I want to come in Finland as student
Then you should start looking and applying to Finnish schools. :)
@@AleksiHimself I want to come there to complete my graduation
have you made video on how to make finish friend being from different country . you can provide some tips and ideas to make a place in their heart as good friend and pls also make video on how easy and tough is to learn finish language. and the one more question is do they use English on boards to show people directions of roads and places?
Is there any difference for people/adults that want to go back to school to get a degree or a degree in a different field?
No there is not. It's the same for everyone.
@@AleksiHimself So you could technically just go to school there for your whole life; you're school is paid and they give you a living allowance.?
No, as Kela pays student allowance only for the 1st B. Sc & M. Sc. you do.
Is there job opportunities for ACCA(Uk) qualified and CIMA( UK) qualified
Please reply
Sorry but I don't know.
Hey Aleksi, greetings from Bangladesh. I'm planning to study in Europe, especially Finland is in my first choice. I have completed bachelor in Social work and hope so to get my masters on social work relevant fields. Seriously, is it a good decision to dare to move Finland for having better education and job?/
Hope, you'll find me a good answer.
Hello. I would first research your field of study in Finland thoroughly before moving here. Social work sounds like a field where Finnish language is required. You might get the degree here but finding a job could be a challenge.
Is it difficult to be a higher education math teacher/ university teacher there?
I can't really say for sure. Maybe for international schools.
I have 9 yrs experience in IT (.Net full stack developer ) . planning to move in Finland without job offer and searching job .need your opinion .
Go for it!
@@AleksiHimself Thanks for suggestion
@@SunilJadhav-Diaries All the best ji. Hope you get the job you are looking for.
Be sure to share the good news when you get it.
my family own hospital, we buy alot planmeca machines
Thanks for the comment rex the frenchie!
I live in Bangladesh. I want to come to Finland. I applied the work on the Barona side. But I have not received any job offer yet. Can you say, how long does it take to get a job offer ?
I don't know.
If I come visit visa in Finland, can I apply for work permit? If I will get any job in Finland ? I am non EU citizens.
I think so yes.
Please help me to geting job in Finland.my wish is I living and working finland
I'm sorry but I can't give personal job advice.
What if i dont have any professional degree??
Then it might be challenging. You can always go get one.
@@AleksiHimself i can try to learn programing
Then you can't get a job, not atleast in Finland.
How do Finnish people make friends?
I have a separate video of that: th-cam.com/video/YAHkSgfNWno/w-d-xo.html
11. Change your foreign name to a Finnish one
Missä sinä asut suomessa . Minä asun turussa . I only speak little finnish 😀 minä puhun vahan suomea
Hi Aleksi, can I contact you by email?
What about being a black guy in finland
Doesn't matter.
3 important tips to find a job in Finland: Speak Finnish,be Finnish and be white 😋
There are plenty of people who have got a job here without any of those things you mentioned.
@@AleksiHimself No sure plenty is a good word to quantity equal job opportunities in Finland. A simple Google search show some research from Finland discrimination with women and minorities. Of course that this not a exclusive Finnish thing. You live in Japan ( and other countries) and there is pretty bad. To be fair, Finland was never a country of immgrants, and the idea of multicultural envoriment takes time for people to absorve. Best Regards.
The most important thing for a person that moves to another country/culture is to assimilate and learn the language. In the other hand is important to treat the people that assimilate like equals or you will have second class citizens. Other day I hear you saying something about second generation immigrant. That makes no sense. A second generation is born in the country they live and should be seeing as full citizens.
i love the Finland rubbish system... lol... i want to bring that system to china ... but my mom said i am sick ...lol
Haha good stuff. :)
1. Be Finnish.
2. Do not have a foreign name.
Foreigners also find jobs here.
Useful info. Thank you very much
Thanks for the comment espe ch!