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I was lucky enough to have a company funded stint in Helsinki some years ago. The tech culture is vibrant and interesting. Most everyone speaks English better
by jmspring 6y ago
I was lucky enough to have a company funded stint in Helsinki some years ago. The tech culture is vibrant and interesting. Most everyone speaks English better than most in the US. It can also be a place where it's hard to make friends -- I still have a handful (former colleagues, etc) -- just cultural.
I'll consider applying again as it would give me a fun way to expose my girlfriend and her kid (she already chats with a friend's son) to a country and city I enjoy. They are also interested in more exposure to Europe.
- iamcreasy 6y agoCan you please elaborate more on why it is hard to make friends? Thanks!
- Sharlin 6y agoFinns tend to be more on the introverted side of the spectrum and many of us prefer a few close friends over lots of casual acquaintances. Small talk is famously difficult to us, but the bright side of that is that we’re more comfortable just being quiet if there’s nothing to say. Honestly though many of us tend to try to be especially friendly to foreigners so as to avert the ”shy and reserved” stereotype. And for the most part Finnish friendliness is genuine, not faked or superficial.
- jmspring 6y agoThis exactly. That said, when you break through and alcohol is involved...there is still limited small talk ;)
- eru 6y agoI would suspect Finns are less outgoing and more reserved?
- bulutsuzku 6y agoAbsolutely, if you love passion, fun, party, cool friends... Finland is not your country.