DON'T MOVE To FINLAND Before Watching This Video! - 9 Things to Consider

[@AleksiHimself]

Hey FInntastics! If you want to get more insights what Finns think about foreigners, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ7SkKaQZaajrc0

[@anatitan5546]

I just saw Marko Heitala translate the song "Voice of My Father" .He did it in english for the first time. I think it was hard to translate because of the creativity. It sounds different in English.It was good. In Finnish the song is more enchanting.

[@sexyme09able]

You talked avout the Jobs and language in regard to that. Hospitality Industry is alwyas the Best one for foreigners to fit in every Country.

[@virginiejorion4906]

I was in Finland a few weeks ago and needed some help. I approached a local, asked him nicely if he could help me or at least tell me where I can go. Not only did he help me, he even called me the next day to follow up and give me more tips. I learned that a finn looking like he is mad can actually be the most nice warm helpful person in the world.

[@AleksiHimself]

Wow that's amazing!

[@ETfrogable]

You forgot one important point though ; respect Finns and Finnish culture

[@kernelpanic5672]

I will move to Finland, when I can pass an interview for work: D (i'm programmer) In Moscow, it’s now 0°C, when in Helsinki it’s just +5°C)) Awesome channel!

[@valhoundmom]

Those temperatures are so odd for this time of year.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! And yea they're very weird indeed.

[@kernelpanic5672]

@@AleksiHimself In the Russian Internet (IT forum), there is such a publication habr.com/en/post/358362/ There, a person describes his move, in detail Many capable Russians are considering moving to Finland because nearby and the climate is similar, most of them are IT specialists It would be very nice if you suddenly manage to comment on this somehow. There in Russian, but can be translated through google translator

[@kernelpanic5672]

@Doomer's Cigarette Hi, i haven't, but my skype - fedorgolyb

[@zazollo]

I’m kind of glad I came from one of the most expensive states in the US because now Helsinki is cheap as hell to me 😂

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! Which one is the most expensive there?

[@zazollo]

I don’t know exactly which is THE most expensive (probably Hawaii or California) but I came from Maryland, which is pretty high up the list. It’s where the US capital is, so... no surprise there I guess Edit: Apparently Maryland is literally pound for pound the most expensive state to live in, so that’s that

[@kris10xxxx69]

@@zazollo Hi! I am from NJ and trying to find a job in Finland. Do you have any advice? I am an environmental/civil engineer

[@pianomanhere]

Funny you should say that. I live in one of the most high-cost urban areas in the US. When Aleksi mentioned some prices in other videos, the relative prices seemed slightly LESS expensive than my place in the US (with my assumption being that I would earn roughly there in euros what I now earn here in dollars).

[@pianomanhere]

@@AleksiHimself Aleksi, it has to be Hawaii (especially Honolulu), New York City, and certain cities in California (i.e., Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Palo Alto and DEFINITELY Atherton, CA near Silicon Valley).

[@elralinde1504]

Hi Aleksi! I started watching your videos because my boyfriend was offered a job in Finland. We arrived this week and I can't tell you just how helpful your videos were, from language tips to what to expect from the people and Finland culture/food. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to do this and providing so much insight, it is really appreciated. Keep up the good work! All the best luck to you and your endeavours!

[@AleksiHimself]

That is awesome!

[@KenMoss2986]

I always watch and listen to your video's. I have lived there for a short while and I loved it. The last time I came I drove there with all my builders tools and worked for some friends. I'm still working on the language 😩

[@rajeshghosalkar6746]

Helo Ken Moss Kimtan Mostas,I'm Rajesh Ghosalkar.living in India. I'm searching any worker job in finland. I can do any work in finlad. If you have any work for me please sugest me.thank.you

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Ken! Learning the language takes time. Keep up at it!

[@KenMoss2986]

@@AleksiHimself I sure will.

[@MORamalho]

Ah! Aleksi, I see you received my e-mail regarding the 'langauge' :D Thank you for your work. I've been learning quite a lot in your finntastic course! Thank you!

[@AleksiHimself]

Yea thanks for that! I haven't replied yet but I will later. Can't believe you're the first person who comment about that until now. It's been for years like that. :D

[@gabbrielviera]

great tips Aleksi!! love your channel. Greets from Argentina

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment Gabriel O'conner!

[@prome2k9]

Really nice videos and I've found them very useful, especially because I'm moving to Helsinki/Espoo, next week.

[@AleksiHimself]

Awesome! 😀👌

[@prome2k9]

@@AleksiHimself Used your Yango code as well so that tomorrow's taxi ride, once I land at Helsinki airport, becomes a bit cheaper. 😁 Additionally, I saw your videos about how difficult it is for foreigners to get jobs in Finland and I've to say that in my case, it was actually very easy. As you rightly point out in your videos, this very much depends on the sector and as I work as a Scientific Researcher, I didn't face any obstacles at all. In case you're searching for new topics for videos, I personally would be interested in one where you talk about reasonably priced sports centres and gyms in and around Helsinki or how to find related discount offers but then again, that's just something personal so it might not resonate with the needs of your other viewers. Nonetheless, kiitos Aleksi. Nähdään siellä. (This is my few cents worth of Finnish, courtesy, Duolingo 🤣)

[@poe5418]

Thanks for this video Alexsi. I appreciate the energy you put into your videos Kiitos tästä videosta Alexsi. Arvostan videoihisi antamaasi energiaa

[@AleksiHimself]

Kiitti kommentista!

[@Ineedanameasap]

Hoping to move to Finland in the upcoming years and these tips help a lot! Nice resources!

[@AleksiHimself]

Best of luck!

[@crystalbrashears760]

I would LOVE to live in Finland!♥️

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@aztecdune]

Excellent tips! The winter here is a bit challenging and the language, oh, the language. Suomen kielen on tosi vaikea!

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment Carrie Costea! Keep up with the language! It takes time to get good.

[@startupryan9009]

I take inspiration from this from my own KZbin channel actually, great to see like-minded KZbinrs out there.

[@lorenoslo]

What a helpful video ! Thanks a lot for putting this info out there. Every tool you mentioned is great ! I just saved this video to watch it many times so I don’t miss anything before moving in. Your videos are very cool and funny :)!

[@AleksiHimself]

You're welcome!

[@doxzer9684]

I agree with all the 10 things to know before moving to Finland,and more :) Especially the fact that they don't use small talk and the seriousness.Dream country for me after being in various countries around Europe for many years.Preparing to visit this year. Probably in the winter.Or maybe sooner.And if i like there i am not coming back for nobody and nothing :D .Finland looks marvellous.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment and sounds like a plan!

[@skullkid9672]

Great info! I agree, when I visit, I'd check out the winter months first.

[@AleksiHimself]

You should!

[@Eskandaron_anbar]

By the way Thanks for all information

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@usmolonyskarpetul1928]

"kickass shocial" XD love your videos bro and a quick question - what foreign languages are most popular with Finns?

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks man! I believe German, Spanish, Russian.

[@Mr_Seppo]

@@AleksiHimself Swedish, hahaha.

[@verbihosho1274]

Thanks for making this video bro, I like it

[@AleksiHimself]

Glad you liked it

[@ETfrogable]

3:52 ;) Yes of course they can speak Finnish, I guess you meant English :P

[@DamascusJuly]

Thanks Aleksi. Excellent and informative as usual. May you please discuss the ways to officially immigrate to Finland and the procedure of obtaining PR and even citizenship eventually? Thanks a lot. All the very best👍🏻

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXTKoIeCj7uKqqs

[@loredanab4389]

Hi, while I do support Aleksi's recommendation to come visit before you move here, I would advise not to pay that much attention to that first or second impression, because it might a tricky one. I visited here mostly in the cold season and once in the summer and it was always cold. Of course I had with me clothes bought from my home country, so made for a slightly different kind of winter. I had zero problems going through my first winter in Finland because we have appropriate clothing, at a wide range of prices and everything here is adapted for people to be comfortable through the long harsh winters. The darkness is not as dark, especially in the cities, where the authorities organize all kinds of light festivals, the cities are decorated, people decorate their windows and balconies, so it's actually quite nice to walk around the city and enjoy all the lights. I'd actually say the almost neverending light in the summer was weirder for me. But then the vibes in the cities are totally different and the Finns truly come alive in the summer.

[@louismedellin-alanis3251]

Hello Alex, nice videos, I want to congratulate you, because you give a good information, and many details to consider. I had an important question to ask you. Your country needs skill workers with good licenses and credentials?, is there an entity as for journey men, where you can take the test, or if you have to continue working or studying for your journeymen license or ticket, such in Canada, or the commonwealth countries?. Finland has many similarities to Canada. Please whenever you can let me know. Again congratulations I really enjoy your videos, don't get discourage by negative comments. Greetings from 🇺🇸

[@ETfrogable]

@Aleksi You should talk about housing too, because not everyone is willing to work for a company / will have a job right away anyway ; I saw you have many options for housing but when I asked some agency like Lumi ; they said ' you need a Finnish ID ' and I told them we are part of the EU & EEA and they cannot discriminate against nationality (especially since we are both in the EU) but in the end ... after asking my Finnish mates ; they were probably talking about some kind of henkilötunnus which seemingly has nothing to do with citizenship. A bit of misunderstanding there, some said that they probably never had such a request.

[@toshitoshl]

moi! i will visit Helsinki and Inari. I'm looking forward to this trip! Do you have any recommendations for tourist spot　in Helsinki ?

[@joetheprogrammer0]

Oodi (despite being a library, it's an interesting tourist place), the 2 cathedrals, Esplanadi park, the harbour area, some of the nearby islands such as Suomenlinna, the rock church, maybe the Sibelius monument too

[@aztecdune]

Suomenlinna is number one recommendation for everyone. Porvoo is a short bus trip away and it's just so cute!

[@AleksiHimself]

Moi! Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-Yf5WjhZyhmtk

[@joetheprogrammer0]

To be fair, you can wear a t-shirt all year round this year, seems like we're having a winter heatwave 😂 as for cost of living, I'd say cost of living in Helsinki is fine compared to other capitals because of accommodation costs, but everything else is pretty expensive by global and even European standards. As for foreigners having a harder time finding jobs, I'd say there's definitely a hierarchy within foreigners too, in that it's not much more difficult if you have a western/central European name depending on the industry, but might be harder for people with names from other areas. Outside of that, great video as always 🙂

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Joe! Always great to hear your insights. I'll try to address the cost of living topic more in detail. And the weather is definitely warmer than before. :D

[@ETfrogable]

About Helsinki, yes real estate there is expensive, but I understood that many Finns tend to live like in Vanta or Kerava and just commute to go to work in Helsinki for example. The distances are not very big too. :P

[@zroe337]

I've watched at least ten of your videos in the last three days, as an American currently planning on moving to Finland or somewhere that's not this dumpster fire, could you possibly make video explaining where Finnish people shop and how they get goods and services? Here it's pretty much, Amazon, Walmart and maybe a competitive grocery store. If you can that would be awesome.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! When are you planning to move? Most of the stuff can be bought from hypermarkets Prisma and Citymarket. The Finnish Amazon is Verkkokauppa.com. We have also home electronic stores Gigantti, Power and Clas Ohlson. Each sector/department has their own stores for the most part.

[@zroe337]

@@AleksiHimself Currently my wife and I as well as a few friends are in the planning stages of where to go. Finland is our top pick and we're hoping to visit next year around June/July. I'm currently in school for to be a physical therapist assistant here, but that is only an associate's program and physiotherapy there requires a bachelor's so I'm trying to contact the certifying bodies to figure out my best path forward. My wife has a master's in Aba psychology an isn't sure how that will transfer either as Aba is fairly new and does not seem to be a field there. Realistically we're thinking 2-5 years, I'd like.to go sooner rather than later so it would be easier for our two sons to integrate.

[@Sita-yi3bl]

Haluan asua ja opiskella suomessa kun olen 18 vuotta vanha. Nyt opiskelen suomen kielta kursseilla. Minusta suomen kieli on vaikea, mutta en antaudu :P

[@AleksiHimself]

Hyvä homma! Jatka samaan malliin!

[@zhanalyy8024]

I also learn finnish and im happy i could understand that ;p

[@salimjameel4402]

Dear Mr.Aleksi thank you for your informative channel my question is that (is possible please to enlist the school and institute which teach Finnish for non-Finnish speakers (people)? thank you a lot your efforts are valuable

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment! Yes there definitely are schools & courses which teach Finnish. You can find them by Googling. Unfortunately I don't know about them at the moment.

[@bl4z3_mc23]

thank you man !

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@bl4z3_mc23]

@@AleksiHimself can I ask you something tho ?

[@earthangel2987]

I'm finnish and was born in America dad was born there. I want to go back to my homeland.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@Agriking]

I'd like to visit Finland, but I'm not sure about living there.

[@AleksiHimself]

Yea it's not for everyone but come over for a visit at least. :)

[@batuhanavc7453]

Man love ur accent greetings from turkey

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment Batuhan Avcı!

[@nabailarina]

I’m from Brazil and I’m moving to Finland in two weeks 😱 Imagine going from 30 degrees Celsius to Finnish Winter 🥶

[@saga6406]

Dont worry this year has been really warm. Something around 0°C.

[@Cappaaja]

LOL thats as warm as summer

[@pythongabi]

You are the best💪

[@AleksiHimself]

You too!

[@rosevrutherford2391]

Well I just checked and there are no need for CAD draughtspersons. There goes my hopes and dreams. Should I start a welding course?

[@AleksiHimself]

Remember it's ammattibarometri gives only guidelines. If you can truly show you're a great asset for the company, you still might have chance.

[@rosevrutherford2391]

@@AleksiHimself +10 motivation for me, thanks. :)

[@Anjasotherchannel]

So those reasons weren't bad enough to scare me off. 😆 The thing with the finnish ID has much more potential in scaring people off.

[@monikamonika9225]

Would it be possible for you to make a film about the school system in Finland, in particular about what is the approach towards kids with special educational needs, like kids with Asperger or autism. Thanks

[@AleksiHimself]

I can consider it. :)

[@monikamonika9225]

@@AleksiHimself Thank you

[@mimisart3162]

I’m 15 now and i want to live in Finland and go to univerzity in Finland, i started learning finnish but i don’t know if it is a right choice and if i will be able to.... can you make video about tips for students? Kiitos

[@AleksiHimself]

There is a whole playlist about studying in Finland. You don't need Finnish to study at a university here because there are lots of programs in English.

[@vaxuvax]

Can you tell in a video some things about finland war hero Simo Häyhä . You know people who met him?

[@AleksiHimself]

There are videos about him on KZbin made by others.

[@vaxuvax]

@@AleksiHimself I know but whats your opinion about him and is Finland still in danger from Russia nowadays?

[@wanton7306]

@@vaxuvax No danger, we have good relationship with Russia. That's why Finland was chosen to host summit between Trump & Putin in 2018.

[@jamesnjenga813]

Does plumbing pay well over there

[@ajefersonstiv]

Interesting, what do u think about IT jobs? This are on demand?👀

[@Loopxd]

6:25 FINNISH PERSONAL SPACE MEMES INITIATED

[@AleksiHimself]

Haha :D

[@Eskandaron_anbar]

I'm a biologist I think to get a dishwasher job until I get good skills in finnsh language ... Is it a good idea?

[@GG-nl9oy]

Considering how educated you are I suppose you should know.

[@AleksiHimself]

Well in case you can't find a job in your field, considering getting something simple as a stepping stone for something better.

[@wanton7306]

I would expect biologist might be able to get job without Finnish language knowledge if they speak good English. But I think you can get by with almost any single regular job here. It's not like in US where you have to have multiple jobs. Also we don't have tipping culture here so even waiters get regular salary. If you can't find job as biologist then maybe check what jobs that are high in demand Aleksi said. As Finn I think really important thing when learning Finnish is to how to pronounce letters in Finnish first. Because they are not pronounced like English and in Finnish letters are always pronounced the same. Also there are no silent letters, so once you learn letter pronunciation and see any written Finnish you will always know how everything is pronounced.

[@vbk9697]

Thanks

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks a lot!

[@esonoimporta1750]

Olen viisitoista vuotta vanha ja opiskelen suomea ja se ei ole niin vaikea. Toivottavasti tulevaisuudessa kun olen 18 haluaisin opiskella Suomessa ja ehkä asua tuolla

[@AleksiHimself]

Hyvä juttu!

[@esonoimporta1750]

@@AleksiHimself Puhun Espanjaa ja vähän Ranskaa, Swahilia ja äidinkieleni Afrikasta. Olen Afrikkalainen

[@earthlastdaybiblechannel]

I m seeking metal musicians Finland hard to find sites for musicians classifieds Finland is like the Holy metal city

[@saaiagrawal1838]

Hi just randomly yr video popped up in my recommend Ed list, liked it. Hi I'm from India I'm here with my child n husband , he got transfered here. I like living here, but yes sometimes I do feel tht I'm being judged , I'm not a refugee I'm not living on benefits, v r paying taxes . And respect Finnish culture. But still sometimes I do feel tht v r not welcomed, n I feel sad abt it....

[@AleksiHimself]

When do you feel not welcomed?

[@saaiagrawal1838]

@@AleksiHimself when I'm athe play area with my kid, at the library these r the two places I mostly visit . May be I'm overthinking, maybe it's the language barrier....sson my baby will start ecec day care I hope n pray tht I get a chance to meet new ppl n more interaction with them on a regular basis.....I'm happy sad actually....

[@ajaysah43]

Helsinki is plain city or hills type 🙏🏻

[@Aleksandr017]

I was expecting you to say that if you’re a heavy drinker you can always catch a ferry to Tallinn for a cheaper booze 🤣

[@AleksiHimself]

Prices have gone up in Tallinn too. :D

[@Aleksandr017]

@@AleksiHimself very true 🥲

[@rajeshghosalkar6746]

Hi. Sir...I'm Rajesh Ghosalkar...your big fan. How you ?

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks man I*m good!

[@olligilbert640]

I want to move to finland I have been 5 times. :) :)

[@chamalgamalathge9461]

👍

[@theturquoiseball1255]

3:55 you meant "english"🙂

[@ghassanalkattan3911]

💙. Paljon kiitoksia

[@Q-Mac_]

I have been in Finland since June and the biggest issue I have with Finland is the darkness in the winter. I don't think I will ever get over the winter darkness.

[@AleksiHimself]

I can make video about overcoming the darkness if you want.

[@Q-Mac_]

@@AleksiHimself Please do that my friend

[@timbitihenry5310]

I like kick ass country

[@meidrisaliali6116]

Hi sir haw are u ?

[@europeanbeauti7642]

m from india and now in hungary on work permit . i have schengen visa .. can i chenge my card in finland ?

[@Gibbetoo]

9/10 people are able to speak Finnish you said...

[@AleksiHimself]

Yea I messed up. Was supposed to say English. :)

[@nealtran6844]

Finland's like Australia decades ago.

[@AleksiHimself]

How's so?

[@nealtran6844]

Until Australia is flooded with immigrants. Mono-culture became Multi-culture. Finland won't become like Australia thanks to its most-difficult language and climate as a protection barrier for its local people.

[@manwindersinghramgarhia4858]

I need work permit

[@AleksiHimself]

Go get one.

[@sicknessnfilth1616]

Update: We in Finland are having a rising nazi infestation now in our parliament, so I advice you to not support this and boycot this by not coming in here for holidays until we have repaired our little problem. It won't take long.

[@ohadish]

"finland is expansive" have you been to israel?

[@lollaloop24]

I wanna be an orthopedic surgeon but seeing that doctors aren’t paid like in USA makes me sad. But outside school I learn coding n entrepreneurship boot camps. I hope I can move there soon 🥰🥰

[@Ogilla]

If you want to be a doctor but salary is one of the main criterias, you clearly have not understood the meaning of health-related jobs.

[@meidrisaliali6116]

Sir I want go Finland from Malaysia

[@EndlessRain1980th]

I have been living here for almost six years now and I admit that I knew almost nothing about Finland haha

[@lebanesedude5190]

I hope you never become tolerant. Discrimination will protect your country. Check the security level between "discriminating" poland and tolerant france or germany.

[@meidrisaliali6116]

Most important discrimination about findland u .thank u vary much

[@marjar.5978]

Nine out of ten Finnish people can speak Finnish at conversational level... wut?

[@freezedeve3119]

i think he was talking about english language but said it wrong

[@AleksiHimself]

Wow that's an oversight from me. :D I meant English obviously. :)

[@pahakasvivenuksesta2653]

:D memes are made of this

[@auroraborealis3432]

That is not true

[@hdahlia]

sounds about right XD

[@H31ntz-s7r]

Hei ukrainalaista Vaasasta.

[@AleksiHimself]

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