Tervetuloa lukemaan keskusteluja! Kommentointi on avoinna klo 7 - 23.
Tervetuloa lukemaan keskusteluja! Kommentointi on avoinna klo 7 - 23.
Alue: Aihe vapaa
Moving with family to Helsinki from the U.K.
23.04.2023 |
Hello- my partner (eu citizen) works for a Finnish company and we have the opportunity to move to Helsinki. He currently works from home and work are okay with that so the move doesn't have to be mandatory but we feel like we should take this opportunity and move there!
We have two daughters - age 5 and age 1 and I wouldn't have a job when I move - (f35) degree but only Duolingo understanding of Finnish. đ€Ș
Are we bonkers or is this a good opportunity for us as a family?
Everything in the u.k is very grim at the moment ( bills increasing, brexit and general petty crime) and is probably a driving force for us to move - I have always been interested in Finnish culture and really liked Helsinki when we we have visited! Just a bit of perspective would be nice as if it was just us as a couple I think we would go but having children and a mortgage makes me second guess everything!
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I lived in Glasgow for a couple of years and then moved back to Helsinki, where Im from. My non-Finnish girlfriend came with me.
In regards to crime, I never felt unsafe in either place, but Helsinki does in general feel more safe. I live in Kallio, the supposedly rough area in central Helsinki, and it really isnt that bad at all.
Is it more expensive? Some things for sure are, alcohol, rent/housing and food being the main things. But things like electricity, tuition (free!), public transport and utilities in general are cheaper. Especially with the runaway inflation in the UK. Wages are also higher, especially in more low-income industries, thanks to a strong union presence.
In short, I recommend it.
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Welcome! It will be like moving from the 1800's to the 2000's so even with the language barrier and harsh winters your quality of life is still likely to improve significantly :)
Totally depends of your skills and learning. True professionals find work easily. For others, it is a gambit.
Im currently in Finland and have decided to properly relocate here. The only thing I miss about the UK are the old pubs with reasonably priced beer.
So I would say go for it. I dont think youll regret it.
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Im currently in Finland and have decided to properly relocate here. The only thing I miss about the UK are the old pubs with reasonably priced beer.
So I would say go for it. I dont think youll regret it.
Pub prices are the main reason for kalsarikÀnnit
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Go check Dave Cad from youtube. He moved with his Finnish wife to Finland few years ago.
For example this video might be insightful
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Ap ei ole mikÀÀn britti, teksti vilisee amiksen kielioppi virheitÀ :D
We have the very same problems here. Sorry.
In my appartment building there has been several break ins, car thefts, drug dealings and a murder this year. And the appartment is brand new costing 300kâŹ.
I used to live in Belgium for two years and would say that Helsinki is a little quiter, but only in the expensive areas. Affordable areas are the same as any european city.
Your kids would propably be fine here, every teacher speaks english and schools are mostly really good. You might find it rather boring unless you find something to do. At least thats what I felt when I stayed home in Belgium.
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Vierailija kirjoitti:
Ap ei ole mikÀÀn britti, teksti vilisee amiksen kielioppi virheitÀ :D
TeithÀn sinÀkin juuri kielioppivirheen, etkö siis ole suomalainen?
Ps. nimeÀ kielioppivirheet aloituksen tekstissÀ.
Just dont. If you love that all your money goes to taxes then you'll love it here. Otherwise just dont.
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Have been here for 10 years, speak Finnish well enough for work, but since there is no small talk and casual conversation culture like in UK, US or France, i got tired of dragging all non-work conversation with Finns just on my own. As if I am pulling their teeth out. 90% of the time i get replies in English anyway, after all the years of me speaking Finnish to them. I dropped interacting with Finns socially couple of years ago and stuck to international circles and life became much, much happier.
Houses are warm here. No chavs in the streets. Even the night out culture is more toned down than loud british. Theres plenty of food on the shelves in the markets. Your kids might pick up finnish language (which will make them wiser).
Go on, jump to the new unfamiliar and exciting - Welcome!
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Finns generally dont like foreigners.
Vierailija kirjoitti:
Finns generally dont like foreigners.
And yet our political parties import them from third countries as if we do.
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Finns generally dont like foreigners.
And yet our political parties import them from third countries as if we do.
Could you elaborate on that?
Vierailija kirjoitti:
Vierailija kirjoitti:
Ap ei ole mikÀÀn britti, teksti vilisee amiksen kielioppi virheitÀ :D
TeithÀn sinÀkin juuri kielioppivirheen, etkö siis ole suomalainen?
Ps. nimeÀ kielioppivirheet aloituksen tekstissÀ.
En ole edellinen enkÀ superhyvÀ englannissa, mutta ihmettelin esim. kohtaa "work are okay with that".
Work are okay???
Alue: Aihe vapaa
Helsinki is nice and at least the younger generation usually speak English fairly well.
However, this forum IS not nice. Try to find another place. You'll only fine rude people here.