Are you certain it's the lack of degree that's been the problem? I'm running a tech recruitment startup (https://www.toughbyte.com/ https://www.toughbyte.com/)

Are you certain it's the lack of degree that's been the problem? I'm running a tech recruitment startup (https://www.toughbyte.com/ https://www.toughbyte.com/) and am based in Helsinki, with many of our clients here. In my experience working on over a hundred positions, a relevant degree is rarely a must. Many companies mention a degree on the job ad, but are still open to interviewing candidates without one. In fact, given that many people in Finland start working alongside their studies and don't complete their degrees, the number of developers without a degree might be higher than elsewhere. At Toughbyte, we have even managed to relocate candidates without any degree to Helsinki from outside the EU. I'd be happy to give you some feedback and advice, and maybe even suggest some companies to apply to, so feel free to drop me a line at oleg@toughbyte.com. As it happens, I'll also be running a workshop on how to find the ideal job as a developer at the School of Startups at Maria 01 at 3pm today, so we could also talk there in person.