Moi! 
My name is Brittany and I am a young professional working and living in New York City. I am planning to move to Helsinki at the end of August with my fiance who is a Finnish citizen. I'm very excited to move to Finland and experience the culture! Currently, I am working as a Media Strategist for an advertising agency in NYC and am interested in finding similar work in Finland. Any advice on the advertising industry here or the interviewing processes? I am hoping my permanent residency will not take too long so I am able to insert myself into the Finnish culture as soon as possible! Also, any advice on getting started in Finland? Thanks! 
Moving to Helsinki in August!
NYC2388
23 June 2014 03:34:56
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Armand
23 June 2014 14:02:24
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Hi Brittany,
Welcome to Expat.com 
Armand
Expat.com Team
Steve-O
07 July 2014 13:39:53
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Hey!
I know a few people who work here in marketing/advertising/media etc,so feel free to get in touch and I might be able to point you in the direction of some companies/people.
I moved here 14 months ago from the UK and it's been tough! Some of my experiences can be found on my site/blog: www.stephenpenny.com - my contact info is also on there if you want to get in touch.
Steve
inam12
07 July 2014 20:02:37
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Dear Brittany,
Nice welcome to Finland-Helsinki, this city is comparatively less expensive as compared to Stockholm and lot of cheap stuff you may find with old second hand shops (if you want to save euros )
Secondly I can wish you best of luck for your professional career (you didn't tell your profession, even). to find a job in any new place, always takes time and it may also work if you proceed with personal references and contacts. I hope your fiance may help in this regard,
Secondly I recommend you to learn Finnish (If you are intended to stay for longer period). Learning a language will always helpful and it opens many opportunities and share views with local people.
Again welcome to this peaceful country
Inam/
Helsinki.
Oussii
19 September 2014 17:50:22
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Hei
I think your fiance who is a Finnish citizen may have a lot to tell you.... right.
In winter, which is very long, Finland is very cold it reaches -10 Fahrenheit (°F)
about -23 Celsius (°C).
So be prepared
Good Luck
hei hei
näkemiin
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