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Olly <olly112001@yahoo.co.uk> 13.5.2002 0:00 |
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| Thanks Donald, I will be ringing that number and hopefully some work will be round the corner, at the moment I am pretty much open to any kind of employment because of my lack of finnish linguistic skills. Finlands a really beautiful country and I really want to stay here. I would be happy to offer whatever help I can to the organisation you are setting up. Im not entirely sure what use I could be, but I do have first hand experience of moving to Finland without work and obtaining residency so maybe I could help others. As for the people who are thinking about moving here but have been a bit put off, I recommend to anyone to come and live here, the beauty of this country is breathtaking. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else at the moment. |
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Esko 14.5.2002 0:00 |
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| I am native Finnish and would like to join also, if possible. Could share some information and possible be a link to Finnish byrocracy ;>) I am myself unemploeyed. Because I am one of the "big age group", I have difficulties getting a job also. I worked last in a multinational mobile company in Helsinki. The business stopped here and the rest of the gang moved to Singapore. We had people from UK, USA, India and France and the official language of the company was/is English. I am mainly having discussion on the Finnish side, but no when I found this side, I 'll probably come here also. |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.net> 14.5.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello Esko, Good to see you're interested and, yes, we will gladly accept your membership. We do have Finns that are members already and hope more will join. Like you, I am also part of the "big age group" and find it tough finding employment here. Although, I am an American, I find the same discrimination that you find in the pursuit of putting bread on your table. It is not fair or right that it happens and it needs to be changed. Finland has one of the highest shortages of blue collar workers in the European Union with it getting worse with more people retiring and leaving the work force for a variety different reasons. You would think that with the shortage firms would be more receptive towards opening up their requirements but for some reason their not. I have a family I need to provide for, and being a non Finnish speaker, work is real hard to find. I live in Salo which makes it very difficult to find work near where I live. I know what you are going through. The only way to change it is by belonging to a group that will work hard to change it. We envision this organization to do just that and, I promise, a large active memberships will do that! Join today and be part of change here for all. Best wishes, Donald Jordan |
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Esko 14.5.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello Donald, Now we have something in common. Because I also live in Salo, though country side. I have been going for 3 years to Helsinki area to work in IT/mobile business. No I have been 5 months unemploeyed. I would like to work for Nokia or related company, but obviously they think that I am too old. Turku area suits also fine, but Helsinki is not so nice from here. You could also email me. I don't remember, did I see the area of your work interest somewhere here around discussion board. I just started today to reed these English pages. |
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Donald <donjasmin@neyscape.net> 27.5.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello, It is time to start planning for a Saturday meeting during the summer. Bring your own food and drink, picnic style. What do you think? Best wishes, Donald Jordan |
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Hank W <henry.wREMOVE@sanet.fi> 28.5.2002 0:00 |
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| If someone wishes to have some "Bellringer's School" (Aleksis Kivi's 7 brethren) -style Finnish training in the Helsinki area I might be volunteering. Maybe just casual conversation in a pub after work/jobseeking or over coffee about daily stuff? "A-P-C ummee n䬫䰵uro" |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.net> 17.6.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello, We are now up to 57 members and growing! Some are even from other European nations wanting to contibute to us here with their support and networking. We are now looking at a July party. All are invited...details are coming soon! Best wishes, Donald Jordan |
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manish sundariya <mania_19@hotmail.com> 22.6.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello to you all, i have been going through so many messages that you all learned people and specialists in their respective field.This is fairly a wonderful idea that you people are working towards, i'll be glad and consider myself to be fortunate enough if i could be of any help you and would love to join the association for the noble cause.My name is manish and am from India, i've just completed my Bachelors degree and i'm willing to work in Finland moreover since this is an entry level job i'm willing to take up any opportunity that comes my way. Back here in India we had been speaking English since chilhood so i don't think there could be any problem in helping in whichever way i can. so let me know if could be of any help, and i'll be really grateful if anyone of you noble people can help me in securing any kinda job there. bye n all the best |
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Kati 26.6.2002 0:00 |
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| Manish, you didn't mention from which field your bachelor's degree is...quite impossible to to help without knowing that...anyway, good luck to everyone finding a job in this tough country for foreign job-seekers...if attitudes only could be changed that easily... |
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manish <mania_19@hotmail.com> 28.6.2002 0:00 |
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| hi kati, thanks so much for taking interest in my problem..i have done my Bachelors Degree in Commerce and i'm currently doing a certification course in Business English and Communication conducted by the British Council here in India ...i guess that might help a bit as one must continuously keep on adding up to your qualification.moreover my objective is to move outta India be it any other country so it can be Iceland, Denmark or whatever.right now i'm working in STANDARD CHARTERED BANK. i believe if this way we keep on interacting sometime or the other we can be of some help to each other and perhaps to the other members of this discussion board (thanks to Mr. Donald). This is a great job done by him, thank you Mr. Donald.Seeking help from you all members of the discussion board. manish |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.net> 2.7.2002 0:00 |
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| Hello Manish, Thank you for your kind words but you need also to thank Neil my friend and partner in this. This has been a colabrative effort by all including you and the members. Stay focused and you will find work here. We will help you as much as we can! Good luck! |
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sarah 3.7.2002 0:00 |
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| I too am among the many looking for work in Finland. No luck so far, but not giving up hope yet! Ive only been here a few weeks so Im sure things will improve soon. I like the idea of an english speakers meeting place-Ive only met 1 "real" person since I came here! ;) Sarah |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.net> 3.7.2002 0:00 |
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| Hey Sarah, You need to join our group http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/esaf We're looking to have a party around the middle of August in Helsinki. Should be awesome! We have well over 60 members and growing. There are English speakers from all over the world that live in Finland that are members. A great mix for some real interesting stories and happenings! Plus, everyone is so helpful if you got a problem. The best networking and support group online! |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.com> 5.7.2002 0:00 |
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| Another one! Casual Work in Finland Are you observant? Discreet? Reliable? Mystery shoppers required to: *Visit local outlets for National chains *Observe staff and services *Phone results back to us toll free Applicant must be over 18yrs old. English language skills required Apply online: http://www.gapbuster.com |
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Donald <donjasmin@netscape.net> 5.7.2002 0:00 |
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| Hey people, Just came across this job in Helsinki that are looking for English speakers with no other language skills mandatory. Working hours are from 1000 to 1800. It is a real find! This job will put bread on your table (training salary, regular salary and bonus plan). Mister Minit/Helsinki keskusta Teht䶤: Cusomer Service Professional Kuvaus: The worlds largest MultiService retail operator requires dedicated customer service professionals with personality! Full training provided, above award salary + bonus scheme. English literacy advantage. This is career opportunity for the right person. Apply now phone 0414 748 235/Stuart Butler Ty?tajan osoite: Mannerheimintie 9 (Sokos-Forum tunneli) 00100 HELSINKI Yhteystiedot: Stuart Butler, (0414) 748235 Ty?kan osoite: Mannerheimintie 9 (Sokos-Forum tunneli) 00100 HELSINKI Ty?kkojen mä¤²äº 1 Asunto: Ei Ty?emus: Palkkaus: Sopimuksen mukaan Ty?kaa: Heti Ty?sto: yli 12 kuukautta Ty?a: kokop䩶䴹? Stuart Butler is an Aussie and a real nice guy. Told him about us and he's interested in joining so if you need work, give him a ring, you won't regret it! Let him know that we (IESAF) referred you! |
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