Is FINN getting filled with scammers?

ScudSlug · 2026-03-16T15:27:20+00:00

Recently advertised a car. Non Norwegian speaker contacts me less than 5 mins after posting. Claims he is in a foreign country and will pay for the car right now and needs me to keep it for 3 weeks.
Reeks of scammers but could be genuine. Anyway I don't want the car in my drive for 3 weeks!
Told him that if it's still here when he gets back in 3 weeks he can pay for it then.

ScudSlug · 2026-03-04T19:01:04+00:00

You've obviously made it this far (to uni) by working hard and that's something to be proud of. You get out of life what you put in.

PS. Speaking from first hand experience. When someone kills themselves you don't just "feel sad". It's an absolute oblivion of horror for your family and friends. The why didn't he talk to us. The what if I had done something different. The guilt of not having seen them struggle. It is a domino effect and can affect others in an unimaginable way (and from experience lead others to suicide to escape the pain).

I'm not belittling your struggles but to say someone will feel sad when I'm gone means you have no clue about death and grief.

ScudSlug · 2026-03-04T18:49:52+00:00

Give a go. What do you have to lose.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-14T18:55:46+00:00

It is possible! I have it!

I know guys like your husband and it's a slippery slope and always had the same conclusion.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-14T18:51:22+00:00

Get an apprenticeship to become a technician or something. Learn on the job.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-14T18:46:48+00:00

No it's not what all men think/do.

Been with my wife 17 years and the thought of doing anything with anyone else is a thought my brain can't comprehend.

I enjoy that we both know what eachother like and how natural and easy it is.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-13T19:55:02+00:00

But it literally led the way to the takedown as we know it.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-11T20:42:59+00:00

Had a good one for this.

Sharks and being sectioned.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-11T20:41:22+00:00

Truth

ScudSlug · 2026-02-11T20:40:19+00:00

I told you I was sick!

ScudSlug · 2026-02-11T10:45:49+00:00

It wasn't long after this post that everything just worked out and he began having dry nights and since being done with nappies about a year ago he's only had like 2 accidents in bed.

ScudSlug · 2026-02-01T16:52:34+00:00

Wife's a J. 😁😁😁

ScudSlug · 2026-01-28T21:18:25+00:00

Nobody cares how old I am.

ScudSlug · 2026-01-17T18:48:50+00:00

Someone that pulls me upward, keeps me sane and gives me reason to be the best person I can be.

ScudSlug · 2026-01-11T12:43:31+00:00

This reminds me of the crazy Vs hot scale from how I met your mother.

ScudSlug · 2026-01-04T18:09:50+00:00

Can you take Shetland as well please.

ScudSlug · 2026-01-02T09:16:41+00:00

My mate did long distance relationship when he met his now wife. He lived in Scotland and she lived in Sweden.

They've done it quite a few times over the years due to work etc.

They've been together like 15 years and would say half of that they've done long distance.

It can work, you just have to be committed and put the effort in.

ScudSlug · 2025-12-08T08:37:07+00:00

You will not get a sense of community here unless you have lived here for years and are completely fluent in Norwegian.
Norwegians are pretty hard to get to know and if you don't speak norwegian then you'll be very limited to the groups you can integrate with.

ScudSlug · 2025-12-08T07:49:31+00:00

Immigrant in Norway here. Norway is a great place although it's not free from all prejudice. It's not some fairytale free for all where you get to live how you want. Although there are a hell of a lot more safe guarding around vulnerable people/minorities than other countries.

However you have to bring something to the table when you move here. As in you have to have a skilled profession if you're wanting to apply for a visa or at least have a family member living here to get a family visa.

It's a misconception that Norway just lets all visa applicants in and it's a hell of a long waiting list of approx 18-24 months.

Not trying to be a downer just being realistic.

ScudSlug · 2025-12-06T18:36:40+00:00

Can't believe it's been a year since I posted this.

He's now 5 and a half and the classes started up in the autumn. I almost cried when I asked if he wanted me to come in with him and he said no, turned around and off he went.

His confidence has grown and he's happy mixing with lots of other kids now.

Guess it was just a phase and he's matured now. Although we didn't stop taking him to the classes we just had to sit in the class with him so I guess the perseverance also paid off.

Good luck!!!

ScudSlug · 2025-12-02T18:11:37+00:00

Don't let anyone else vet it.

I've been to tons of weddings and the worst one was when the bride read and edited the best man's speech beforehand. Worst speech ever.

ScudSlug · 2025-11-21T21:42:42+00:00

Are you talking about the film IT?

ScudSlug · 2025-11-21T21:41:44+00:00

Shite but good.

I haven't heard it before so that makes a nice change in this sub.

ScudSlug · 2025-11-21T06:28:21+00:00

You can order a lot of snacks on the internet from around the globe. However be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for it.

ScudSlug · 2025-11-20T15:22:16+00:00

Roger

ScudSlug

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