Moving to Helsinki in August!

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Member since 23 June 2014

NYC2388Member23 June 2014 01:34:56

Moi! My name is Brittany and I am a young professional working and living in New York City. I am planning to move to Helsinki at the end of August with my fiance who is a Finnish citizen. I'm very excited to move to Finland and experience the culture! Currently, I am working as a Media Strategist for an advertising agency in NYC and am interested in finding similar work in Finland. Any advice on the advertising industry here or the interviewing processes? I am hoping my permanent residency will not take too long so I am able to insert myself into the Finnish culture as soon as possible! Also, any advice on getting started in Finland? Thanks!

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ArmandViP23 June 2014 12:02:24

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Hi Brittany,

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Armand
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Steve-O Member

Member since 13 May 2010

Steve-OMember07 July 2014 11:39:53

Hey!

I know a few people who work here in marketing/advertising/media etc,so feel free to get in touch and I might be able to point you in the direction of some companies/people.

I moved here 14 months ago from the UK and it's been tough! Some of my experiences can be found on my site/blog: www.stephenpenny.com - my contact info is also on there if you want to get in touch.

Steve

inam12 New member

Member since 05 July 2013

inam12New member07 July 2014 18:02:37

Dear Brittany,

Nice welcome to Finland-Helsinki, this city is comparatively less expensive as compared to Stockholm and lot of cheap stuff you may find with old second hand shops (if you want to save euros )
Secondly I can wish you best of luck for your professional career (you didn't tell your profession, even). to find a job in any new place, always takes time and it may also work if you proceed with personal references and contacts. I hope your fiance may help in this regard,
Secondly I recommend you to learn Finnish (If you are intended to stay for longer period). Learning a language will always helpful and it opens many opportunities and share views with local people.

Again welcome to this peaceful country

Inam/
Helsinki.

Oussii New member

Member since 19 September 2014

OussiiNew member19 September 2014 15:50:22

Hei

I think your fiance who is a Finnish citizen may have a lot to tell you.... right.
In winter, which is very long, Finland is very cold it reaches -10 Fahrenheit (°F)
about -23 Celsius (°C).

So be prepared
Good Luck

hei hei
näkemiin

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