Doing THESE in Finland Will Get You in TROUBLE

Finland is a very safe country in general, but some unexpected things can cause you to get in trouble. In this video, I have six things listed.
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[@AleksiHimself]

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[@jenniferpelkey2770]

Here in the USA if you pay a bill late (even 30 days), it stays on your credit report and hurts you for 7 years. SEVEN YEARS. Finland seems great!

[@AleksiHimself]

Ouch!

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Plus if you get a felony it's for the rest of your life.

[@SamT304]

Not exactly true. If you pay it soon, nothing stays on your credit record 😊

[@anneofgreengables1619]

In Finland they never let it go though they will continue sending bills forever & interest will continue to accrue.

[@getrelaxed3848]

Hey the Aleksi, it really feels different for me now to watch you from Finland than watching you years ago from my home country xD I moved to Finland like newly, almost 3 months now and life feels so peaceful and calm, even I got used to stay longer in Sauna and even walk outside in -20 and more😂😂

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@MGVK2277]

Appreciate the video, Aleksi. Your jokes about the laws were hilarious!

[@MNAZ480]

Would love to visit Finland one day, thanks for all the great info! Also love your sense of humor and wit.

[@Aakshay3083]

Once again much appreciate sharing this Aleksi.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks!

[@eltonsalvador7620]

That is why when I cancel subscriptions or any other bills such as credit cards, I always make sure to call and verify that it was not a mistake on billing me for something that I cancelled

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@muruseni912]

HELL YEAHHH CONTENTTTT THANK YOUUU!! Also that first email bill, the way it was edited and built up suspense was insane. Good stuff 👍

[@AleksiHimself]

Glad you liked it!!

[@marijavelickovic8740]

Aleksi this is an epic video! I love the humor and the jokes you made, toning down the things that might go wrong. Guilty of the last one tho! xD luckily, I never made that mistake again 😂

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Marija!

[@nokhtdoom_]

Back in November I stayed on an Airbnb in Helsinki because I was going to a concert at the Ice Hall and walking around the place I saw very sketchy looking people (which is not that common). Then I realized i was one block away from "Piritori" in Kallio xD. Still everyone seemed harmless. Great video Aleksi!

[@AleksiHimself]

Piritori has those people. :D

[@mistguides]

Hey, thanks for mentioning the Millionaire Fastlane, I've heard this book before, but now I am more likely going to read it. Thank you. Nice humor btw, I find it hilarious.

[@AleksiHimself]

You're so welcome!

[@Gielderst]

Aleksi, every time i see a new video from you, i cannot help but think of my Favorite band of all time " Children Of Bodom " from your amazing Finland. Be proud you have the name of the one and only " WildChild " Aleksi Laiho. RIP to the one of a kind musician and human being 🙏. Maybe you could do a video about the Lake Bodom mystery it's a freaking headscratcher for sure. Finland 🇫🇮 Rules i wish you best of things from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 . Keep being awesome man.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ninaj6051]

Yeah, me too, but I had the only 3 bands that were my favorite all from Finland, which includes CoB. Even after that my favorite solo singer is Finnish (Tarja Turunen). And I like even more of them. 😆 Now, also hooked on the latest Finland's national hero called Käärijä. 😁 Which brings me back to Aleksi's channel.

[@williamross2579]

Any Vid with Nooa in, IS A GOOD VIDEO!

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@normanhart]

Hey Aleksi. Another good video. Interesting about Finlands marijuana laws.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Norman!

[@michaelrespicio5683]

Moi Aleksi! Thanks for the tips! Just curious, what happens if somebody musically performs in public, like playing one of those public pianos?

[@AleksiHimself]

I haven't seen that but I guess there's nothing wrong with that. :)

[@madushanliyanage11]

Sir I got the offers for International business and mechanical engineering in Arcada. Sir according to the job demand, what Should I select?? What is your opinion??

[@madushanliyanage11]

Sir what is your opinion about studying in Arcada UAS at Helsinki (bachelor in mechanical & sustainable engineering)????? Is there big demand for the mechanical engineers in Finland??

[@DadsBack111]

Hi, i have been watching your videos for a while now they have been very helpful, i was wondering if there is any way to contact you as i am trying to move to Finland from the uk to move in with my girlfriend. any advice on how to do so would be amazing .

[@AleksiHimself]

Best is write in the comments here or DM on Instagram.

[@ciaranscl]

I'm visiting in march!!

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@rogun5000]

thanks bro . some great info . this helped me get a finnish gf . where do you hang out would be cool to get a beer

[@AleksiHimself]

Glad I could help!

[@Kosq]

Hello! Nice video but I have a question, with which website I can find cars to sell in Finland?

[@AleksiHimself]

I think nettiauto.com is the most popular

[@Kosq]

@@AleksiHimself Okay, Thank you so much, greetings from Poland!!

[@jorgepiresjunior]

Kalio is a pretty interesting place, unique in Helsinki.

[@AleksiHimself]

It is indeed!

[@kundogb]

hahahaha once I left the sauna door wide open and In the little finnish that I know I could understand a shout that said something like: "Close the door!!" XDD. Now I'll always remember.

[@AleksiHimself]

Haha :D

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Leaving the sauna door open lol

[@rackin9594]

Aleksi, under a Finnish work visa, am I permitted to run my business in my home country (remotely, online) whilst being employed in a finnish company (in finnish office, Finland)? I am curious.

[@AleksiHimself]

Probably okay but It depends what your visa says. Note that you may need to pay your business taxes to Finland. I suggest asking Vero.

[@rackin9594]

@@AleksiHimself Thank you!

[@jsmith6629]

@Aleksi, I noticed you don’t even have an email address on your ‘about’ section. So, how can we email you about questions and such? ☹️

[@AleksiHimself]

There is but it seems it's viewable only on desktop.

[@AleksiHimself]

And feel free to ask here in the comments so ask away.

[@rilaaleem3670]

As a foreigner, what is the process to invest on stock market in Finland? How much will cost to open investment account and what is the minimum amount required?

[@giwu]

Aha, now I'm wondering if me walking around everywhere in Lapland with my puukko could get me in trouble.

[@AleksiHimself]

Most likely no unless you don't do anything weird. :)

[@IaminFinland2]

Damn. Didn't know about the tax increase thing.

[@AleksiHimself]

Yep, make sure to file taxes in time and properly.

[@iza8056]

I as a woman had to approach firstly and take the first step in every flirting situation. 😊❤

[@AleksiHimself]

I see that as a positive thing. Ladies should also take action. It increases the chance to meet the ideal partner!

[@cvspvr]

hey aleksi, i've heard that in sweden, police can stop you at the gym or on the street and search you for steroids if you're so muscular that you're almost certainly on steroids. is that true, and can police do that in finland?

[@AleksiHimself]

I have never heard of that happening.

[@Ridley369]

"Perkele I don't need to pay this invoice :((((" lmao hahaha

[@granderondeproductions3286]

In other words, corruption that isn't reported by any surveys or bureaus.

[@shahinbaghdasarian7456]

Question is Finland a good place to study economics?

[@AleksiHimself]

I think there are some decent programs but I don't have experience on those.

[@Fjord_Driver]

What about sitting right next to someone on a bus that has plenty of empty seats and then talking to them?

[@AleksiHimself]

Not criminal :P

[@XGD5layer]

About approaching people and crossing lines, it is now illegal to touch someone unwilling anywhere while making suggestions. That, among things, is courtesy of the sexual harassment laws that came into effect on new years.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good to know!

[@vee_the_sad_enby_nerd]

Learning about being an adult in my own country (as a non adult): 😒 Learning about being an adult in a country i’ve literally never been to: 😁

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@user-lu5mc1qd7p]

Same

[@bufordghoons9981]

In America, an official negative judgment on your failure to pay a bill or loan will stay on your record for 7 years. This leads to a lower credit score causing someone trying to get a loan have to pay higher interest rates or even be denied a loan. This is part of the cause of poverty in America: people mess up one time (usually young and inexperienced people) and it stays with them for years like a boot on the neck. Finland seems like a more fair and just country.

[@SamT304]

Not true. If you missed the payment, you need to clear it with the company and explain that you overlooked or lost the bill. They wii always work with you and that’s the end of it. Of course, if you accumulate more bills than you can handle - you should be held accountable. Watch your budget, don’t overspend!

[@bufordghoons9981]

@@SamT304 You are correct. I should have said "repeated failure to pay a loan or bill" will result in lower credit score. But if you don't take the trouble to work with the loan company, it will be reported and your credit score will go down. Fortunately, I do not speak from experience but from observing those who think it is no big deal to miss payments, or they wait until their service is cut and then they remember, "Oh, I didn't pay the electric bill."

[@SamT304]

@@bufordghoons9981 exactly! The irresponsible people seem to conveniently forget, that someone always has to pay for what they ‘omissed’ and then they cry poor. They spend and spend and then complain ‘I have too many bills I can’t pay’! I am from a baby-boomer generation; and most of us vere taught not to go beyond our budget, either large or small. That’s what we taught our children to do. One time, my credid card statement got lost in the mail (before we switched to electronic billing), so I missed the payment. Then on my next month’s statement I saw a late payment charge. I called them, apologized for not noticing the missing statement (use multiple credit cards), paid in full and never got any penalty or credit scors reduction.

[@bufordghoons9981]

@@SamT304 I'm a Gen-Xer --my grandparents were children/early teens during the Great Depression, so we all grew up very careful with money. I see that you are responsible with money. Not only are you looking at your statements, which you very well ought to be! but you pay your bills on time which is as it should be: "Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed." --Romans 13:7 There was only one time I missed a bill. Before I used electronic billing, I would place the outgoing bills on a shelf, stamped and paid ready for me to mail out. One day, a very windy Spring day, I had the windows open and apparently the wind blew the Mortgage bill off the shelf without me noticing it. Later that day, I grabbed the bills in a hurry and mailed them off. I ought to have checked to make sure I had all the bills due but I did not, being busy and distracted as I often was those days. A week or so later, I got a call from the Loan company who said, 'We have not received your payment." I told the Loan person I had paid it. I went online and checked my bank account and saw that no debit had been made. I told the Loan rep. "You are right! I do not know why it hasn't showed up. All I can think of is that it was a windy day the day I mailed the bill. The wind must have blown it out of my hand as I shoved the bills into the Post Office box without paying attention. I will write another check and mail it today. I'm very sorry!" After I got off the phone with the polite loan person, I quickly wrote another check, drove to the post office and paid the bill. I do not remember if I was charged a late fee but it did not impact my credit score. A few weeks later, when I was doing some cleaning, wedged flat at the bottom of the wall I saw the white envelope of the mortgage bill camouflaged against the white wall, stamped but never sent because the wind had blown it back there. After that, I stopped putting my bills on that shelf.

[@SamT304]

@@bufordghoons9981 that’s a very good story in many aspects: you absorbed your gradpa’s values; you learned a lesson to pay more attention while mailing your bills; and you were able to resolve this delay with your bank, without becoming rude and angry. I wish all our young people behaved like this… Kudos to your family and you!

[@joaosantos9896]

Hi! I might be moving to Finland on August and I'm a little bit concerned with the tension between Russia and the west. I live in southwestern europe and I assume that the whole issue must feel lighter here. The fact that Russia and Finland share borthers and the fact that Finland might be joinning NATO are all things that come to my mind when I think about moving there. I've been watching your videos a lot and would love it if you made a video regarding this topic. I'm curious about how Finns perceive this situation (you, in particular).

[@gambit_toys6554]

I'm here in Finland and everything is normal. Don't always believe the hype.

[@AleksiHimself]

Things are okay here. It wouldn't make sense for Russia to attack Finland at the moment.

[@joaosantos9896]

@@AleksiHimself Great! You were very quick to answer. That's very Finnish of you 😅

[@wayneoldale1432]

america im looking at you got my like 😜

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@pamelakilponen3682]

oh dear I got my husband a nice Victorinox pocket knife for Christmas.

[@AleksiHimself]

That's okay as long as you don't do anything reckless with it in the public. :)

[@mik91_N8]

Morro! I watch your vlogs occasionally, not often, because my desire to get to Finland is HUGE and there is some reverse psychology here, for fear of being too disappointed if I live too long with the idea of ​​getting to Finland and don't I'll succeed. So...FEAR OF FAILURE😵. A Japanese would understand me better... So I avoid Nordic videos and vlogs quite often and try to focus on language lessons. If I were to make a top 5 of the Nordic countries, FINLAND occupies the 1st position. So: 5. 🇩🇰Danmark 4. 🇧🇻Norge/Noreg 3. 🥉🇸🇪SVERIGE 2. 🥈🇮🇸 ÍSLAND 1. 🥇🇫🇮 SUOMI🏆✊👏 Although Norway is the second alternative because Bokmål is much easier than Suomen but much more expensive and the regional language area is uneven (see Nynorsk - Norwegian dialects) 😩😫 But without the Finnish language I know I shouldn't even dream of having my own house in Finland. This is the harsh reality of Finnish society and its northern neighbors. Anyway, I could lead an extremely healthy and balanced life in Finland. I don't smoke, I only drink on special occasions, and my favorite drink is DRY WINE I don't consume and I don't tolerate drug addicts and alcoholics 🚫🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸... ☝️🥴 I consider them a social danger and I report them URGENTLY to the police. I will be interested in seasonal jobs and will apply to as many as possible. Nähdään! 👁️👁️🖐️

[@ivanrevkov843]

I live in Espoo keskus and on my way home I could smell that people have been smoking pot

[@AleksiHimself]

Haha :D

[@valhoundmom]

The stare of disapproval...❤

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@arnabpaul1174]

Hi @AleksiHimself I will be Helsinki on 8th of this month, can we have a meeting.

[@DanielosVK]

Drug use is not that common in Finland? I thought you're from Tampere... you need to visit Hervanta more often :D

[@AleksiHimself]

I used to live 6 years in Hervanta but even there I didn't really see drugs.

[@DanielosVK]

@@AleksiHimself Alright, maybe it's a song of the past few years... I can smell weed on a regular basis in just random places. Also there's a very famous group of people known as "Hervanta junkies" that tend to hang around Hervantakeskus, most of the time heavily influenced by some substances (but that might be just Gambina, who knows) :D

[@MsBibblez]

Is Tampere common for weed? 🤔

[@AleksiHimself]

@@MsBibblez I don't think so. Never seen drug users during everyday life.

[@causeandeffect7694]

😅🤣😂

[@radioactiveanomaly6567]

Also another reason to not do drugs. You will get fat because you will end up raiding your store of all their snacks and food.

[@carolstanhope4717]

😂😂😂😎😎😎

[@AleksiHimself]

😎😎

[@buckwheatINtheCity]

Perkele 😑

[@AleksiHimself]

Perrrrrkele !

[@mr.knightingale1353]

we have similar 'Nepotism' problem here in my country, people with strong familial ties and friendships are entitled to better opportunities than someone who is 100 times more competent and talented than just because the guy/gal is from middle class background, even 'Caste based' discrimination, people of lower caste are never considered for white collar jobs no matter they graduate from Harvard lol , this is top reason our youth is fleeing the our country in droves, just last year in 2022 over 2 million youth immigrated to Canada and Australia for good.

[@arieltineo7392]

Alex I am gay ,can you please tell me how to talk or what to tell to a Finnish man? I don't know why but I find blond guys the most handsome creatures on the absolute whole planet

[@AleksiHimself]

Just make a friendly approach :)

[@ahmedismaila6783]

Good day boss please I need your contact

[@AleksiHimself]

In my "about" page or Instagram