Getting a job and working in Finland is one of the reasons why one might want to acquire a residence permit in Europe (an example of this would be a residence permit in Latvia). Working in Finland also allows you to enjoy all the benefits of residing in the EU, such as freedom of moving in the Schengen area, the chance to be employed and do business in the member-states with fewer requirement, as well as travel to European destinations without the need for a visa (with some exceptions).

Vacancies
As of now, there are approximately 49 497 vacancies available in Finland. That is 2.1% of all the job positions, both occupied and vacant, in the country.

Wages and expenses
In Finland the average salary is EUR 3371.

A single person in Finland spends an average of EUR 787 per month, not including rent.

Workweek
The standard workweek in Finland is 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

Useful resources
If you are planning to work in Finland, it is useful to know the following information and contacts of organizations.