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Bring lots of money. Drinks and food have become a luxury.

Alma is one of the few good joints in town to eat. Has some nice hotel rooms too. Also one of the few non-chains, you'll quickly note that almost every place is owned by the borg S-Ryhmä. Alma is next to the railway station, it was in fact the old railway station, before they decided to build that u...

You are going to need a hygiene passport (Hygieniapassi) if you plan to work anywhere near food. It doesn't hurt if you have one already when you apply somewhere. It cost maybe 40-50 euros, and at least Sedu Aikuiskoulutus used to arrange a course once or twice a month. They can be reached at 020 12...

Not many restaurants in this town. Let's be honest, going to mol doesn't do much good. Take a walk in town on a weekday and stop by at a few joints for a chat.

I'm not really familliar with the pay, other than it isn't much

What i mean is that you cannot sub contract in finland unless you have a business number(registered business). True. It would be work contract if you hired a private person to do the work. And a hired person is an employee under contract who receives travel allowances,sick leave payment,vacation mo...

It's only a good decision if you get on with the big companies, such as YIT, Lemminkäinen, etc.. they have their own plumbers. Yes having a phone call helps, but getting aboard unconnected is possible if you are qualified and can look good on paper. The smaller shops can be just about anything, but ...

Most important question first: Do you have a drivers license and a car?

If so, try PEPT, it is located in Kaustinen.. and does work all over Finland. Google them up and give them a call, or send your resume.

Hi! :) ... just curious ... What are the chances of getting a job as a biophysicist (holding an EU Master's degree) in Finland? I'm also considering continuing my education to the Phd level. Kiitos! They way the job market has been here for as long as i can remember... ISS, SOL, and L&T are hir...