TE Office calls

[aaniylhaalta]

I have been applying for jobs online in Finland and didn't have much luck for the past 6 months. This is also due to the fact that I have been diagnosed with a medical condition which makes me very fatigued and tired during the day. Today I got an email from the TE office asking if I have found a job or not. TE officer is saying that If I haven't found a job, we must have a meeting (live / phone) and make a plan on how to find a job. The last time I did this with the TE office, they sent me to take Finnish language classes, I did that for 6 months or so, however, that did not help me with getting a job.

Does anyone know if I have some kind of a legal obligation to meet with the TE Office or not? Because I would rather keep searching for a job on my own! Hope someone can answer my question here!

[FinlandGirl]

I have been applying for jobs online in Finland and didn't have much luck for the past 6 months. This is also due to the fact that I have been diagnosed with a medical condition which makes me very fatigued and tired during the day. Today I got an email from the TE office asking if I have found a job or not. TE officer is saying that If I haven't found a job, we must have a meeting (live / phone) and make a plan on how to find a job. The last time I did this with the TE office, they sent me to take Finnish language classes, I did that for 6 months or so, however, that did not help me with getting a job.

Does anyone know if I have some kind of a legal obligation to meet with the TE Office or not? Because I would rather keep searching for a job on my own!

I have recently moved abroad and wish to change my Finland driving license to a local driving license.

You moved abroad but are receiving Finnish unemployment benefits?
That doesn't sound legal.

[BRIKOUI]

I have been applying for jobs online in Finland and didn't have much luck for the past 6 months. This is also due to the fact that I have been diagnosed with a medical condition which makes me very fatigued and tired during the day. Today I got an email from the TE office asking if I have found a job or not. TE officer is saying that If I haven't found a job, we must have a meeting (live / phone) and make a plan on how to find a job. The last time I did this with the TE office, they sent me to take Finnish language classes, I did that for 6 months or so, however, that did not help me with getting a job.

Does anyone know if I have some kind of a legal obligation to meet with the TE Office or not? Because I would rather keep searching for a job on my own! Hope someone can answer my question here!

You are breaking the law and you might get a fine and deported

[aaniylhaalta]

You are breaking the law and you might get a fine and deported

How am I breaking the law?

[aaniylhaalta]

You moved abroad but are receiving Finnish unemployment benefits?
That doesn't sound legal.

I came back to Finland last month.

[37yqp8098y5]

You are breaking the law and you might get a fine and deported

How am I breaking the law?

If you have been getting any money whilst overseas you have been breaking the law. The money is not to be paid to anyone who moved overseas for any reason. You must be physically in Finland with the express intention and capability to work immediately. This is clearly written on Kela's site. If they find out, you're liable to pay the entire amount back, could be deported and likely will be banned from receiving further benefits. Any/all of the 3.

As for the meeting, no you don't have a legal obligation to attend. However, they can and will cut your money immediately for not attending.

[betelgeuse]

You are breaking the law and you might get a fine and deported

How am I breaking the law?

If you have been getting any money whilst overseas you have been breaking the law. The money is not to be paid to anyone who moved overseas for any reason. You must be physically in Finland with the express intention and capability to work immediately. This is clearly written on Kela's site. If they find out, you're liable to pay the entire amount back, could be deported and likely will be banned from receiving further benefits. Any/all of the 3.

This is not correct. There are many situations when one is allowed to be abroad and still receiving benefits.

https://www.kela.fi/from-finland-to-ano ... k-for-work