Why did I come to Estonia?

I have been asked why I moved to Estonia possibly more times than I can ever count. I try to answer this question in this video. It hasn't been an easy journey, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Time stamps below:
01:14 The boring answer
02:06 The interesting answer
03:27 Epilogue
👋🏽 Hello, I am Manan 🧔🏽, I am originally from 🇵🇰 (Pakistan) but I am currently living in 🇪🇪 (Estonia)
🎩If you want to know who this guy is, then have a look at my website here: www.HafizAbdulManan.com, consider subscribing to get updates
📷You can follow me here on KZbin as well / manananwar
🐙You can also follow me on facebook where I am fairly active: / manananwar41
🐥I randomly post my thoughts on twitter / manananwar
Thank you again for watching and reading.

[@merilinvaremae1995]

I love your midset about challenging yourself! I hope you also enjoy living here, even a little bit… and thta it is not just a hardship for you 😁

[@MananAnwar]

Thank you. What good is life without any challenges

[@josephsteinhupfer931]

Ok, Wow. Well said.

[@2onceuponatime]

I feel that You are more Estonian than You think. The thing that drives us is the hardships and the constant need to improve ourself. 😊

[@MananAnwar]

I appreciate that. I guess you’re an Estonian ?

[@MZ-wb7bq]

ˇI like your voice, it very soft, mellow and calming, you should to radio shows ;)

[@MananAnwar]

Thank you, maybe podcasts?

[@KohaAlbert]

@@MananAnwar absolutely would love something like this www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/, but about estonia or even same in estonian

[@RicardoCamposPorto]

Sometimes (rarely, in fact) the algorithm brings us a jackpot. Brilliant video, mate. You just got a new subscriber.

[@MananAnwar]

Comments like these just make my day

[@The7dioses]

Very good introspection.

[@tahirameen11]

Nice reflection of your thoughts, manan.

[@MananAnwar]

Thanks CR

[@Hudd12345]

Hi - Sorry for late reply have just come across your video - very well done and honest...Am going to Tallinn Estonia (end of this week) from UK for 2 weeks at winter school any tips? And what is Estonia like in the winter

[@SylvainOULALA]

Nice video. I didn't know you jumped in the KZbin adventure too. I can rely quite much on what you say. Maybe I'll do a "why I moved to Estonia" video on my channel too. Same as you, I have to answer this question million times. I usually simply answer because Estonia is paradise on earth ^^

[@MananAnwar]

Sylvain OULALA 😃 as if it were they simple.

[@jpthiran]

Estonia seams to be a land of oportunities...for me, its one of the countries with more potential in Europe

[@MananAnwar]

Are you living here ?

[@jpthiran]

@@MananAnwar ...no, just following whats going on in Estonia for several yes!...but besides the weather its seams a very intresting country and with huge potential of growth, specially compared with the rest of Europe!...and reasonably peacefull!...

[@MyConfianza]

Somehow this was a random recommendation and IT was so inspiring. Aitäh

[@MananAnwar]

Thank you, just starting out right now.

[@LS-oq3qh]

Well, human history is about human being moving to another regions and settling down. That's how our world as we know it was created.

[@MananAnwar]

Well I am making history then

[@kj9208]

what are the PR opportunity after completing study in Estonia ? i have seen one video and the guy said , if you gonna learn Estonian language and clear their language test then you will have the PR. Is it true ? and is it difficult to get part time job while studying? and one last question what are the demanding profession over there? I mean IT or hotel management or Electrician or Marketing ? Aitah

[@MananAnwar]

You can find all the details on the Police and border guard website here www.politsei.ee You will need to pass B2 language to qualify for PR. It is not so difficult to find a job, many students do that already so there is a good level of support there. IT and data sciences are the most demanding profession over here. All the others not so much. Wish you the best, take care

[@happeningsaroundtheworld6750]

Sir, if I choose bacholers degree, afterwards can I bring my family in Estonia or I have to choose masters to bring my family.

[@MananAnwar]

It depends on your permit. Go to politsei.ee and check

[@pranjalpaulchowdhury6556]

Sir, how's the work culture in estonia, is it supportive for outsiders?

[@MananAnwar]

So far it’s very supportive for me.

[@mominhasib7518]

its really an intresting videos... Apni kahani bhi kuch yo hi hai 😍

[@MananAnwar]

You should share yours too Momin !

[@mominhasib7518]

I can and I'll I.A sooner when I'll on the position where you are.

[@mominhasib7518]

one more thing don't ever delete your video... there is a catchy points for me which i have to note down 😂

[@ug1730]

Hey Manan! Great video. I wanted to know if I can contact you to get some more info about foreign opportunites. I am doing bachelors in ME right now..

[@MananAnwar]

you can message me on facebook or instagram, just search my name

[@ug1730]

@@MananAnwar Thanks a ton.😊

[@HiPh0Plover1]

I'm more interested to know why you stayed there and didn't move to another country ?

[@blackrocket9830]

I wanna move as student visa to learn Estonian visa and after that I can search for work based on my hotel experience in Dubai , what do you think?

[@MananAnwar]

Black Rocket you do need to learn the language. And it’s not easy so make sure you understand that.

[@fabihakhalil1093]

Did you get an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship? Where did you spend other semesters?

[@MananAnwar]

There was no mobility in my program.

[@knepri]

'I loved the nature'...yeah, we get that a lot, thanks. But once you got to 'i loved the people and the food' i was like...no way in hell. The food sucks and we are all a bunch of a**holes. Once you said it's the funny answer, yup, completely get it, thumbs up for being honest.

[@MananAnwar]

Yes thats how I answered when Estonians asked me, mainly to see the look of shock on their face. :D

[@azkmn7]

Any tips for better public speaking and interview skills

[@MananAnwar]

The whole topic is quite big, but one thing I lack is to be succint. Try to use as few words as possible. Weigh every word before you speak. As if you mean it.

[@moin6077]

Hi. I am suffering from hypothyroidism which slows my metabolism and I have to take vitamin D pills even when I am in India. Should I come to Estonia considering this?

[@MananAnwar]

I think your doctor can advise you better than me. It might be doable if you routinely get checkups on your Vitamin D levels

[@moin6077]

@@MananAnwar Thanks. Also, are there Indian stores in Tartu? As I am considering applying to the University of Tartu.

[@MananAnwar]

@@moin6077 I am not sure about Tartu but there are definitely Indian stores in Tallinn, you can also get things shipped to you

[@Graphicrafters]

So! Did you make it to Estonia?

[@moin6077]

@@Graphicrafters No, I didn't. I got a better job opportunity in India and cancelled my plans for some time.

[@zcrib3]

I get the weather thing. What's wrong with the food? Restaurants being bad? Overall food being pretty bland? A lot of milk based stuff most people outside nothern europe can't eat? Just the fact that a lot of people cook at home?

[@forgottenmusic1]

I guess the first thing what comes to mind is, that here, spices have too little use. And, a special note to Muslims: it's about pork, pork, and more pork. Lamb an beef are expensive and (especially lamb) not that available, if you don't eat pork, you will have to eat chicken most of the time. Also, different vegetables are not too available, too cheap, or too good quality, neither does the climate support eating mostly vegetables. So, if a "diet" of pork and potatoes is not for you, think again.

[@MultiSinine]

@@forgottenmusic1 I am a local and don't eat, meat, but Estonian food is fine for me :-) I just skip the meat. I was travelling in India some years ago and my belly was very happy to eat bland food again in Europe (sourcream and boiled potatos) :-) In India, even the boiled potatoes were spicy :-D After I got sick in India, my belly could not stand any spices at all. I do like spicy food for a change though, just not every day.

[@MananAnwar]

Its just my perspective, but generally the traditional food in Estonia is bland . And also as @forgottonmusic1 said below that its too much about pork, doesn't leave much room if you're a Muslim. Again that is my view and people might have significantly different views.

[@merilinvaremae1995]

It’s the truth, our traditional food is bland and consists of mostly pork and potatoes. But I hate pork, I just don’t eat it. Our family likes spicy food, especially mexican. But we also like to eat grilled foods with cold sour cream sauce with simple salt and pepper. There is magic in both, just learn to enjoy all kinds of tastes ;) You are correct about the availability of vegetables and fruit, but that is the same in most nordic countries unfortunately, we are not blessed with much sunshine ☹️

[@josephsteinhupfer931]

Although, I hope that there are some grades between "total success" and "absolute failure", but I get your point.

[@MananAnwar]

Thank you for watching. Appreciate your comment.

[@charleskristiansson1296]

Pakistan is also a lovely country. Maybe Europe is much freer and open to self-expression because we live in secular states.

[@MananAnwar]

I agree to it Charles. West is focused on individual, East is towards the collective.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Tere ! How long Do You think - that it takes to learn The Language ? Do You eat / like Estonian Food already ? Have You EVER thought to apply for Estonian Citizenship ?

[@MananAnwar]

-Depends on a person, could take three months or even a couple of years. Estonian language isn't easy -I do eat some Estonian food but most of the specialities are either pork or alcohol based so I tend to avoid that. Estonia food itself isnt that good (most of my Estonian friends agree with it) - I have thought about it and it is one of the reasons why I am learning the language.

[@enteng1984]

Do you have regrets moving to Estonia?

[@MananAnwar]

I wouldn’t know myself like this if I didn’t move to Estonia.

[@zcrib3]

Hey, if food is bad contribute! Estonians don't like bad food either. We just don't know any better. Make money by giving good food.

[@MananAnwar]

Sadly I am not a very good cook. But I know some people who are making really good ethnic food here. But they are very few.