Hey!

Does anyone here has problems with sunalahti recently ?

The internet stop working everyday 2 times at least for 2-5min

Iam from Helsinki,

Regularly someone posts on reddit that they want to learn Finnish, or they want to find Finnish friends. I am a stay at home dad and have experience working with people who have moved here from some other countries. I think I can allocate some portion of the day talking to people in discord, if there are people who would find it nice to aid the learning process by talking to someone native casually. I don't want a huge public server with hundreds of people to moderate, but rather a smaller platform with no need for extensive rules and limitations. I will share the link to the discord to everyone who sends me a private message.

Hi there, my wife and I moved to Helsinki about 2 years back and discovered Bonne Mangosose few months back and absolutely loved it. We are trying to find this one liter pack for it in the stores but unable to find it anywhere. We can find the smaller packs in Prisma however sometimes it’s hard to find it as well. There are 1 liter Mango-Pineapple mix sauce packs but not just 100% Mango. Any information where can I buy the one liter packs? PS. The picture is from my wife’s workplace but the kitchen person who brings new cartons doesn’t have that information as well, hence asking here. 😊

I’m planning to study abroad in Finland and was wondering about universities that offer strong programs in entomology or insect ecology. If anyone here has studied it in Finland, I’d love to hear about your experience!

How are the courses structured? What kind of research opportunities are there? And how does it compare to your previous studies (if you studied the same field elsewhere)? I want to get a sense of what to expect and how it might differ from my current studies.

Would appreciate any insights!

Hello!

I live in Italy, but my family is part finnish. I've always loved some finnish foods, but all the websites I found ship to Finland only.

In particular I'm looking to buy cardamom, here in Italy it's just not the same.

Any suggestions on how to get it? It's pretty standard stuff in Finland, every supermarket has it!

Thank you!

I’m (F22) planning to study abroad in Finland soon, and while I’m really excited, I can’t help but feel a bit concerned. I’m a Muslim woman who wears a scarf (not a jilbab, just a regular scarf), and I’ve always heard that Northern European countries can be racist and Islamophobic. Since I’m a woman, I feel like that makes things even riskier.

That being said, I’ve always wanted to go to Finland! Some of my favorite rock bands are Finnish, the country looks stunning, and from what I’ve seen, the people seem really nice. But after hearing some warnings, I’m starting to second-guess things.

For those who have studied abroad, especially other Muslims, how was your experience? Did you face discrimination? Were people generally accepting? Any advice on navigating life there as a visibly Muslim student?

Hi, as the title suggests I'd like to send something (a display monitor) through ToriDiili.

It is not an expensive one (I wouldn't even consider it if it was 200+), but still, I'd like that money, and the transaction to go well for everybody.

How do I ensure this goes smoothly? In my mind I can:

- record a video, and take pictures with the monitor working right before going to drop-off

- tell the buyer that I do not take responsibility at all if something happens during transport, and get his written consent that they agree (as far as that goes...).

But what actual protections do I have in case something happens? What if the guy picks it up and then cancels the payment or something? Or complains that it is broken (maybe it is, maybe it isn't?).

I do not want to hassle too much for 100 bucks, but at the same time, I'd like the 100 bucks.

I am asking this also for future reference, and in case I would be the buyer of such electronic items.

P.S: it is not an obvious scam account, it has the "Tunnistettu henkilö" badge and 2 reviews.

Hello, which bank has the least fees? I mean for having an account and such? My gf has Finnish nordea and she pays around 5 eur every month just for the fees.

I read that s bank is free or very cheap. Do they also provide house loans ? If we decide to buy something in the future.

I have a Danish nordea so i was just thinking to stay there but I would also prefer not to pay too much fees.

It would also be nice if the bank app had english translation.

Thanks for any tips.

You know what it looks like, right?

https://preview.redd.it/65i6rs1gpvge1.jpg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9c7606d37e5784c06a0d552264263bebc46fbb5

From a Polish guy, I am super happy for both Finland and Sweden that they have finally joined NATO I want to say welcome to the alliance. I really don't get how Putin after all this time is still in power. I am still old enough(27) to remember how back in the Summer of 2008 he invaded a poor and defenseless Georgia to carve out a piece of territory for himself. I don't understand how much territory Putin wants considering how big Russia is. But that is who I knew who Putin truly was, a bloodthirsty dictator who doesn't care about human life. How are people in Finland feeling about what has been going on these last 3 years in Ukraine? We took alot of Ukrainian refugees and Poland has helped out Ukraine as much as it can considering how crap Poland's history is. I just really am shocked to see so many anti-NATO posts on social media and people trying to portray NATO in a negative light. It's like without NATO, Putin would've also invaded Poland since Lukashenko would've let Putin pass right through Belarus. It feels like these are the scariest times we are living in. But it's important to not let Putin's disinformation campaign sway people's opinions on social media. Especially with his disinformation warfare against the West and how so many people on the right or who lean right tend to believe or worship him as a god. I live in the US, and some people here think Russia is more free than the US. I am not making this up.

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for anyone that has recommendations on a TRT clinic on Helsinki or Espoo or hell any recommendations on any here.

Kiitos 🤙

⁸I was told Finland was not in Scandinavian.

So I'm a sawmill guy, I speak a little Norwegian. I could learn Finish, not "try" to learn as was implied. Loggers aren't college kids, we do or we don't. I'm a millwright and I'm disappointed in the way the US timber industry is headed, from a quality product to the absolute bottom of the barrel. I cannot stand being told by my bosses that to fix equipment the right way is not cost effective, no matter the safety or efficiency we lose. It's like this every in sawmill I've worked in America. I'm hoping to get out, but I'm not the typical expat with a college degree trying to teach english. I know Finland has a healthy timber industry, but if it's virtually impossible to immigrate because of a lack of education, I guess I'll kick rocks. Thank you.

Hi! Traveling to Finland, mainly Helsinki, for the first time and my toddler has an allergy to dairy and soy. Reading through some things it seems like dairy could be avoidable but her soy allergy includes soybean oil as well. Planning to pack snacks and some back up food to cook at the airbnb but just wondering how it would be with navigating eating out at restaurants? Thanks!

I manage my own website and for the first time have reached the AdSense payment threshold.To get paid, I need to submit my bank account information. My AdSense account is registered in Finland, so the bank account must also be based in Finland. However, I don’t have a Finnish bank account in my name.

If I use my spouse’s bank account instead, will the income be reported under my taxes or my spouse’s taxes?

Thanks!

Hi, I just completed my degree and started working as an electrical engineer. I’m looking to join a trade union and an unemployment fund. I only know about TEK, which is also offering a 50% discount for fresh graduates, but I’d like to explore other options. What other unions and unemployment funds are available, and what factors should I consider when choosing one?

Hi guys, I’m currently traveling to Helsinki, and my HDD just died. I tried manually repairing it with R-Studio, but the sectors won’t read, and the problem seems serious.

Where should I go to get good data recovery services for my HDD? I’m using a WD My Passport. There’s really important work data as well as personal stuff on it, so I would be very grateful for any suggestions.

Hi guys, I'm looking for a place to open my small coffee shop business.

I'm just wondering which websites or companies can I look for places that I can rent to open my coffee shop. I live in Helsinki.

If you have any tips or words of advice for an entrepreneur, I would be more than happy to listen as well.

Thank you!

Hello,

I am a student in kuopio and have been here in kuopio for the last 5 months. I am searching for jobs but unable to find anyone. I also have occupational safety card and hot work card with me.

Is there anyone who could assist me in getting the job as i am almost left with less money that i brough with myslef.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for opinions and advice on whether my termination was fair and legal under Finnish labor law. I was recently let go from my job at an American company (Company X), and I have concerns about how the decision was made.

Background:

• I was employed as a Technical Engineer under a permanent contract in Finland.
• My termination notice stated that my job was being eliminated due to financial and production-related grounds and reorganization of operations.
• However, Company X is financially strong, reporting increased revenue and profitability in recent quarters.
• I was part of a team with six other colleagues based in Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands—none of them were terminated.
• Instead, it looks like they are shifting my role to India for lower labor costs. I strongly believe they will reopen the position there after the next quarter’s earnings.

Severance Package Issue:

• Company X only offered the minimum notice period of one month, plus: ✔ 3 months' salary as a lump sum ✔ Company bonus ✔ RSU stock (vesting for only 4 months)
• I had 25 days of holiday, but instead of paying them out separately, they forced me to take them during the notice period, essentially reducing my notice period’s financial benefit.
• I requested a better severance package, considering the financial strength of the company, my tenure, and the lack of a fair termination process.
• My request was denied without justification.

Legal & Ethical Questions:

1. Does cost-cutting by moving jobs to a cheaper labor market qualify as a valid "financial and production-related" ground for termination under Finnish law?
2. Should Company X have offered me another position within the company before terminating me? (Especially since similar roles exist in other countries.)
3. Is it unfair dismissal if I was the only one terminated, while my team members in Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands kept their jobs?
4. Does Finnish labor law require a fair selection process for layoffs, and could this be considered discriminatory?
5. If a company is financially stable, should they be obligated to offer a better severance package?
6. Has anyone successfully challenged an unfair dismissal case in Finland, and what was the outcome?

I am a union member, and my union lawyer has said that while Company X is not legally required to offer severance beyond my contract, their justification for terminating me seems weak. I’m unsure whether I should accept the termination as is or pursue legal action.

Would love to hear from anyone who has experience with Finnish employment law, unfair dismissal cases, or severance negotiations. What would you do in my position?

Thanks in advance!
Quick responses are needed.

Recently, I have developed an interest in Finnish culture (and European culture in general), thus I started me to consider moving to Finland in the near future. As what one would do in this scenario, I performed a bit (AKA literally just a few minutes) of research. Eventually, I unfortunately had the opportunity to learn that Finland is supposedly one of the most racist countries in the EU. I am a biracial (African and European) American who is not exactly fond of active confrontation. It is important to note that afterwards, I performed further research regarding this issue and have found instances where African Americans have moved to Finland and received hardly any issues regarding discrimination. Despite all of this, I have still remained unsure, which leads to the main questions of this post: Is Finland truly racist? If so, how racist? Is it as bad as the U.S.? Is it primarily concentrated in more rural areas? If I proceeded to move to Finland, am I considered safe? Thanks for your time and consideration.

Edit:

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I was actually aware that it wasn't specific to Russia and has existed for decades. Sorry for the misrepresentation. I was just trying to add my own context within a limited amount of characters.

It's actually the fact that these publications have existed for so long that made me reach out. I thought the Finnish opinions and advice would be pertinent. Unfortunately, this situation is very new for Canadians. We have never had a hostile neighbour, and even during WW II our enemies were across seas. What is common sense for you guys might be new for us.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m considering creating a website that shares real experiences from:

✅ International professionals in Finland on how they navigated job hunting, networking, and applications.
✅ Finnish professionals & recruiters on what they look for in candidates and how they approach hiring.

The goal? Make job hunting in Finland easier for internationals by providing real-life insights.

Before I invest time and resources into this, I’d love to hear if this is something people would actually use. Could you take 1 minute to fill out this short form? Your feedback will help shape this project! :)

📩 https://forms.gle/H39cCk7Yr5FPZhBE6

Backstory: I graduated in December 2023 and started job hunting. For months, I kept applying but didn’t see much success. Coming from a different culture, I later realized that I was missing key elements in my applications and interviews, things that I wasn’t even aware of!

What changed everything for me? Talking to professionals - both Finnish and international.

With their insights, I improved my job search strategy and finally landed a job! This made me realize how important real experiences and advice are when navigating the Finnish job market as an international. So, through this project, I want to help others and hopefully add some value to their job search journey. Please let me know what you think! 🙂

Thanks a lot! Any feedback is appreciated! 💙

Helloo I am a non-EU citizen planning to study computational engineering and AI at LUT next year and I want to know some things about living there. I thought it was best to hear from the locals or people with experience in general instead of just google.

I've heard that Lappeenranta has a decent student life but i've also heard it's hard to make friends at first, is it true? are there some things forbidden to do in public? is being "not normal" or having a unique fashion style looked down upon? what is LUTs reputation? is it hard to be selected for student housing? how hard is it to find a job before i fully learn finnish? is finnish hard to learn?

But one thing I'm not too worried about is climate because my home country is usually colder than Finland.

And any extra advice or warnings are much appreciated, kiitos TvT

Hey everyone,

I’m currently dealing with a frustrating situation regarding my residence permit renewal, and I’m hoping to get some insights.

I have a startup entrepreneur residence permit in Finland, which was granted for one year. I applied for an extension a month before it expired, but now it has been over four months, and it’s still in progress.

The only update I received from Migri was a request for supplementary information, specifically about my travel history outside finland. During the first year, I was outside Finland for six months (interrupted) due to business trips, as my work requires frequent international travel to clients’ premises.

I’ve been stuck waiting for their decision, avoiding travel to prevent complications, but at this point, it’s affecting my business and causing unnecessary stress. I’m honestly considering shutting down the business here and moving, as this is making it hard to operate efficiently.

My Questions are:

1.	Is it normal for Migri to take this long (4+ months) for an extension?

2.	Can I travel outside Schengen while my application is pending?

3.	If I decide to leave Finland now, will I face issues at the airport since my original permit has been expired for over three months?

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Would appreciate any advice or experiences.

Hello, I’m traveling to Denmark and Finland from the US in the beginning of Dec this year and wanted advice. Current itinerary- 2 nights in Billund (we are Lego fans), 2 nights in Copenhagen, and 4 nights in Rovaniemi.

The more I read, the more I worry 4 nights will be too long in Rovaniemi. I’m all for a cheesy tourist moment, but maybe not 4 nights? I would like to spend another night in Copenhagen but unfortunately the only direct flight is out on Monday to Rovaniemi. We are leaving Rovaniemi on Friday.

Question- is there anywhere easily accessible from Rovaniemi (train etc) that will give more of a traditional feel? It also unfortunately doesn’t look like Copenhagen flies to anywhere else in Lapland direct :/

If I do need to stay in Rovaniemi- accommodation recommendations? I understand it’s expensive… and it seems like most igloos are not worth it. City center vs a little further out? If so - in which direction?

Thanks in advance!