#73 Dealing with Unfulfilled Expectations & Frustrations in Finland: Raysa França

02/14/22 • 35 min

In this episode, Petra meets Raysa, an old guest from episode 20. Raysa was invited back for another episode due to a LinkedIn post reflecting unfulfilled expectations and frustrations in Finland's international community. We believe that this episode discussion may resonate with many of you who are trying to find a job in Finland or, in general, are trying to find your bearings in this country.

We hope you have managed to keep a positive spirit throughout your journey in Finland. However, if you struggle with whatever has come your way, know that you are not alone!

We are sending you all a virtual hug and wish you a happy friendship day!

We hope you have managed to keep a positive spirit throughout your journey in Finland. However, if you struggle with whatever has come your way, know that you are not alone!

We are sending you all a virtual hug and wish you a happy friendship day!

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#72 Playing Flute in a Finnish Orchestra: Lucia Hellerhoff

In this episode, Matt welcomes Lucia Hellerhoff, a German flautist living in Finland, Pori, and a member of the Pori Sinfonietta.

Lucia has been already working 5 years for Pori Sinfonietta and shares with Matt that she really likes her job. According to her, the program is rich and varied, for example, the songs they practice and the conductors change every week, something that doesn’t make her feel bored. Although the orchestra’s repertoire consists mainly of classical songs, they do play also jazz and pop pieces. During these 5 years, Lucia has also noticed differences between the work culture in Finland and Germany and points out that the way feedback is given among colleagues in Finland is very different from the one in Germany.

Come and join our chat with Lucia about how and why she moved to Finland and landed this job, and the difference between living in Munich/Paris and Finland.

Pori Sinfonietta concerts

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#74 Getting Settled in Finland with Rafaella Troupkou

This week we are coming back with an episode with one of our team’s members – actually the most recent one – Rafaella. Rafaella joined our team six months ago when she moved to Finland to be with her partner and move ahead with her career. Finland is for her a country to admire, like all the Nordics, considering their progressive mentality.

Petra asks Rafaella what kind of preparation she followed before arriving in Finland, what are the paperwork processes she had to go through after her arrival, the experience with TE-office (unemployment office) services, and how has she adjusted to the different social life in Finland.

Join us to meet Rafaella and learn what could you do better if decided to move to Finland or reflect on your move.