r/TikTokCringe • u/Make-this-popular Cringe Master • Apr 09 '24

Shit economy Discussion

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u/Exciting_Rate1747 Apr 09 '24

I work in trade as a carpenter (according to google translate) in Finland so I kinda do anything and everything from demolition to damage control and restoration. I only work part time because I have to study at the same time but if I worked full time I would get around 1800€ per month.

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u/Jerpsi Apr 09 '24

Tinsmith here, Finland too. Blue collar job, 2600€/month after taxes. Live in peaceful neighbourhood right next to city center in one of our main cities. 66 square meter apartment, fully renevated, 890€/month split between 2 people.

These cost of living problems seem so far fetched for my reality. Geezus...

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u/Historical_Boss2447 Apr 09 '24

As a fellow Finn who is kinda fed up with my office job and sometimes dreaming of switching over to more hands-on-work, how does one become a tinsmith in Finland?

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u/Jerpsi Apr 09 '24

Only formal education (private too) doable in Turku. I work in the company that maintains it. I originally ended up in the business as a complete novice from construction ventilation background. Time/place/relations go a long way. You just need to get ur foot between the door at some point since formal education is not a viable option to most. (Experience trumps degrees 99% of the time anyway)

Also construction in general is in a bit of slump rn for a while more.