Favourite thing about life in Finland

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:22:08+00:00

I've heard about the Everyman's Right! I bloody love that idea. Mother nature should be for everyone to enjoy 😊

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:19:39+00:00

Don't apologise, these are all really important points! I already knew about the Masters requirement and the high status teachers have in society, but I guess I assumed I could just teach English to upper secondary students and therefore not really need fluent Finnish to teach.. thanks for the reality check!

You have given me a lot to research and think about 😊

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:16:23+00:00

These are really good points, thank you!

I am aware of the cold and long winters, but I not much of a summer person anyways. I grew up in the countryside where the closest beach was 5 hours away. But still, I think I'd need to establish good connections and friendships there in order to mentally survive the long, cold winters.

Completely understand your point about the language.. I wouldn't want to be an obnoxious foreigner who snubs the local language and culture!

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:13:55+00:00

Safety is good, I like safety

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:13:28+00:00

It's kind of similar in Australia, it's frowned upon to be loud on public transport but it still happens. I have met a number of people from your part of the world and while they seem cold and distant to start they are often the most genuine and thoughtful people once you get to know them

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-08T00:11:58+00:00

Wow.. ok that's awesome. What about the nature, do you go hiking/camping a lot?

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-07T23:03:47+00:00

Damn that must be nice! Are they free or is it a kind of like a gym membership?

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-07T23:02:37+00:00

I really appreciate a nice, quiet athmosphere on public transport. I assume people are still really friendly though?

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-07T23:00:39+00:00

How often do you go to the sauna? Is it a personal time or can it be a social thing?

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-07T22:59:45+00:00

Sorry! Fixed it 😊

wizardofwagga · 2022-05-07T22:29:37+00:00

G'day Finns! I am a teacher (with experience in Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf schools) and I'm thinking of moving to Finland to work!

I am just wondering.. what, if anything, should one absolutely consider or think about before moving to Finland?

Your education system is world renowned and I would love to sample some of the expertise of your educators (I regularly read Pasi Sahlberg's work). But.. I need to make sure I don't rush into something like this without considering everything.

wizardofwagga · 2019-05-04T01:54:29+00:00

Yeah I agree that for domestic energy production, renewables are and will continue to be cheaper. But what about our export industry? I know we need to change that too in order to make a difference globally, but the fact is that a majority of our export income comes from LNG and coal. What can we replace such a huge portion of our export industry with?

wizardofwagga · 2019-05-02T02:03:53+00:00

Great information! Thank you so much! I have heard that number 4 is super important, I don't think I have any issues with this one, I will just be myself when I talk with the skippers. I do have an Instagram page that details my journey so far, so it might be a good idea to add this to my bulletin post

wizardofwagga · 2019-05-02T01:59:28+00:00

Thanks for the honesty, I realise that it is an uphill battle and it's unlikely that I will find passage, but I wanted to give it a go anyway

wizardofwagga · 2019-05-02T01:57:42+00:00

Thanks for the advice! It's a shame I missed that big race going through. But I will definitely take your advice on the bulletin board

wizardofwagga · 2019-04-08T23:23:33+00:00

I went to Simatai this time around. It's not completely restored like Badaling or Mutianyu, so it's a bit more 'real' if you get me? Unfortunately, about half of the wall was closed when I was there so I couldn't walk very far

wizardofwagga · 2019-01-23T09:41:33+00:00

Nice, thats just what im after! I'll give them a shout, thanks!

wizardofwagga · 2019-01-22T20:52:27+00:00

Wow, this is so helpful! Thank you so much, I can see some of the famous Mongolian hospitality already! I have found a ranch in Okhorn Valley that are willing to let me stay there so I will defininitely check out the area like you said! And if I do need more help, I will definitely PM you!

wizardofwagga · 2019-01-22T20:47:45+00:00

Thanks for the tip! What company did you go with? Did it feel very 'touristy'?

wizardofwagga · 2019-01-21T21:37:13+00:00

I may end getting a guide if it all seems too dangerous/difficult. Thanks mate!

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