Kesäkuussa 2007 ilmestyi markkinoile Marja Saviron kirjoittama opas, Expat Guide to Finland, jossa käydään järjestelmällisesti läpi Suomeen töihin tulevan kannalta tärkeät muuttoon ja asettautumiseen liittyvät asiat. Kirja sisältää paljon linkkejä ja käytännön ohjeita.
Kirja kuuluu materiaalipakettina relocation-palveluihimme.
Sisällysluettelo:
Author…………………………………………………………………………….
Introduction….................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Moving to a new culture
What is culture?
Culture Shock………………………………………………………….......
Symptoms of Culture Shock………………………………………………
Coping with Culture Shock………………………………………………..
Spouse Considerations…………………………………………………….
Moving with Children…………………………………………………..…
Repatriation………………………………………………………………..
Chapter 2 Cultural challenges in Finland
A Finn through the eyes of a foreigner
Silent people
Business etiquette
If you are invited to Finnish home
Finland seven years on
Chapter 3 Finland in brief
History……………………………………………………………………..
Government and constitutions……………………………………………..
Economy…………………………………………………………………...
Seasons…………………………………………………………………….
Language…………………………………………………………………..
Religion……………………………………………………………………
Largest cities……………………………………………………………….
Helsinki……………………………………………………..
Espoo……………………………………………………….
Tampere…………………………………………………….
Turku………………………………………………………..
Vantaa………………………………………………………
Oulu…………………………………………………………
Chapter 4 Before arriving in Finland
Permits and documents
Residence permits………………………………………. .......
Entry into Finland as au pair………………………………….
Where to apply for permits?.....................................................
Extension of the residence permits…………………………..
Passports……………………………………………………..
Driving licence……………………………………….………
What is apostille?.....................................................................
Importation of removal goods to Finland
Removal goods………………………………………………...
Motor vehicles as removal goods……………………………..
Importing Pets to Finland……………………………………………………...
Chapter 5 Pre-visit
Choosing the right school and day care……………………………...…………
Finnish education system……………………………………......
The foreign language schools…………………………………...
International School listing……………………………………...
Day care in Finland…………………………………………......
English kindergartens……………………………………………
Finding a home…………….……………………………………
Job hunting…………………………………………………........
Chapter 6 After arriving in Finland
Registration of a foreigner in Finland………………………………………...
What is the Finnish identity number?................................................................
Notification of move………………………………………………………….
Social security in Finland (KELA)…………………………………………...
Kela card……………………………………………………………………...
The European Health Insurance card………………………………………...
Taxation in Finland – applying for a tax card…….………………………….
Vehicle registration………………………………………………………..
Chapter 7 Living in Finland
Health care……………………………………………………………………
Hospitals………………………………………………………………….......
Pharmacies…………………………………………………………………..
Emergency numbers…………………………………………………….…...
Banks – opening a bank account………………….………………………....
Transport and transportation………………………………………………...
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Driving in Finland……
Safety and Security in Finland.
Libraries…………………………………………………………………......
Household waste………………………………………………………….....
Public rights…………………………………………………………...…….
Television…………………………………………………………………...
Telephone…………………………………………………………………...
Newspapers in English……………………………………………………...
Electricity…………………………………………………………………...
Post office…………………………………………………………………..
Finnish Holidays and traditions…………………………………………….
Sports……………………………………………………………………......
Cinema and Theatre
Sauna………………………………………………………………………..
Finnish cuisine……………………………………………………………...
Shops
Alcohol – refunds on bottles and cans………………………………………
No smoking………………………………………………………………....
Clubs and associations in Finland
Where to study Finnish language…………………………………………...
Religious services………………………………………………………….
Appendices:
Short medical vocabulary
Common phrases in Finnish
Finnish national Public Holidays
Foreign Embassies and consulates in Finland
Friendship societies in Finland
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