Hallo zusammen,
Ich bin ein 30-jähriger Franzose und denke darüber nach, nach Lappland zu ziehen, idealerweise in die Nähe der FIN/SWE-Grenze oder in die Gegend der „drei Grenzen“.
Ich bin sehr sportlich und mag Outdoor-Aktivitäten: Laufen, Trailrunning, Krafttraining, Wandern, Fernwandern, Sportschießen, Jagen, Angeln usw.
Ich war im Winter bereits zweimal für Solo-Reisen auf eigene Faust in Lappland:
- Wanderung auf dem Kungsleden von Abisko nach Nikkaluokta
- Die Durchquerung des Urho-Kekkonen-Nationalparks gehört mir
Beruflich verfüge ich über einen Master-Abschluss in Cybersicherheit. Allerdings möchte ich nicht mehr in der IT arbeiten. Es passt einfach nicht zu mir. Ich kann den Büroalltag, die offenen Räume, die Unternehmenskultur und das tagelange Sitzen vor Bildschirmen nicht ertragen. Ich brauche etwas Physischeres, Konkreteres, Realeres (idealerweise im Freien).
Und ich besitze einen Hund, einen belgischen Malinois.
Daher habe ich ein paar Fragen:
Welche Jobs gibt es in Lappland, insbesondere im Winter?
Was machen Menschen eigentlich beruflich, insbesondere in der dunklen Jahreszeit, wenn Polarnacht ist? Bei Bedarf bin ich offen für eine Umschulung.
Welches Gehalt braucht man, um in Finnland „komfortabel“ zu leben?
Zum Vergleich:
- Der französische Mindestlohn beträgt etwa 1.440 € nach Steuern
- Ich verdiene derzeit 2.600 € nach Steuern
- Für eine 2-Zimmer-Wohnung zahle ich rund 900 Euro Miete
Was wäre ein realistisches Einkommen in Lappland, um anständig zu leben (kein Luxus, aber stabil und komfortabel)? Vor allem in kleineren Städten nahe der schwedischen Grenze?
Mir ist bewusst, dass es beim Umzug in ein anderes Land nicht nur um Landschaften und romantische Ideen geht. Ich würde mich über ehrliches und realistisches Feedback, einschließlich der harten Wahrheiten, sehr freuen.
Dank im Voraus!
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Von Trekkos
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You want a physical job in Finland without knowing the language? Good luck.
They do same jobs as everyone else, but there are very few of them available. In touristy areas like Rovaniemi and Saariselkä, there might be more tourist related jobs, but many are seasonal.
Also, near the three border crossing, there are no townS. There is A town, Kilpisjärvi. Lapland is very sparsely populated, there aren’t just random towns here and there, it’s literally mostly empty.
Your best bet is to stay in IT and do a remote job.
I would say that you might be able to get a temporary job, but you don’t speak Finnish. So I’m not sure what you could be doing. Also after winter, a lot of those seasonal jobs will be gone.
Finland is the highest unemployed country in Europe. That’s not a joke.
Do you speak the language(s)? – if you move to the border it’s gonna be extremely unlikely to find any job if you don’t.
There are often seasonal jobs, so no regular income if you will and ofc a lot related to tourism.
https://www.swedishlapland.com/work/
Think of someone wanting to move to rural France, it’s gonna be tough luck if they aren’t fluent in French.
I work in Lapland.
Winter is easy to find work with the main industry being tourism. I work as a guide, having gone to school for it and gotten the certifications. But unfortunately its not necessary and there are tons of inexperienced guides, but good ones with the right experience and background do well. Languages definitely help and there are a lot of French guests.
I would say to live comfortably, you need around 1500 euros per month. Finding a place to stay is difficult and usually you find a place that offers you a room/apartment as well as work. And again, year round is the issue.
Once the season is over, there isn’t much. Some places might hire you on for maintenance or summer trips, but not that many companies run summer trips and often you need better certifications like paddling or something.
In general, Finland isnt that easy to move and build a community. Maybe try a season of work and see if you actually like it
Winter jobs: Tourism. Can you teach skiing etc…
Summer: Erm eh. I mean…. Perhaps you can pick berries?
You would have zero income and same costs as now, good luck
None of this is realistic. You don’t speak Finnish. Hardly anyone lives there. I presume you’ve looked at a map and noticed the distinct lack of settlements. There are no jobs. Plenty of space for your dog I suppose.
not related to the post but i was wondering, what university course have you done? would it be possible for someone coming from a bachelor in economy/marketing move to something cibersecurity related with a master?
The job market is absolutely miserable right now, even for natives. I can’t imagine what it must be like for foreigners, ones that can’t speak the language no less.
Honestly, I’d suggest looking beyond the border to the West
A lot of this may seem brutal to you but it is not people just stomping on your dreams with no reason, this is a warning. Frankly, this plan is delusional at these times.
If you want to romanticise the north move to Norway and go cut some salmon
The dark season is bot that dark. Daytime is like dusk – you could easily read a book outside.
Would be easier for you to find a job in the French Alpes!
I’m from Finnish Lapland and born there. Lapland is the only place now where there is jobs available. I think there is few companies now who only hire French speaking guides as the French are main customers for them.
You do not need to speak finnish in Lapland 😊 after Helsinki the Inari area has the most international tourists.
If you have good skills with people and you enjoy the nature, I highly recommend to contact companies and search job as a wilderness guide, it is not that hard core. If company likes u you they might find you something for summers also.
And ask atleast 15€/h
But also recomment to come and try for atleast one winter season.
I did enjoy working few winters as a guide, it made the polar night easier when I was able to be outside for those few hours of daylight.
Now living in Helsinki and in office job so I feel you!
Honestly finding a remote job still in cybersecurity is your best bet, but you vould try to find one with less hours and find a balance between how much money you need for living & outdoor activities.
In such remote locations it’s hard without language, and you will also likely need a car because the distances are long.
Your other best bet would be become a freelancer while in france, see how you earn , then move. That way you could set your own hours.
Try IKEA Haparanda.
Try applying for tourism jobs in Lapland starting from September/October.