My Career: From Start to Finnish
Genetics professor Craig appreciates much about living here
Craig Primmer, Australia. Professor of genetics
to live with my wife. I first moved to Sweden to do genetics research in 1993 with a one-year agreement and very soon met a nice Finnish girl. The rest, as they say, is history!
the total shutdown of the whole country from midsummer to the end of July when everyone takes a holiday.
getting people to not be quite as shy about talking to people they don’t know well.
don’t become a hermit! Get out and enjoy winter activities when the weather is good – meaning cold and snow or ice – and get good outdoor gear so you can get fresh air even when the weather is bad. For example, I am an avid all-weather cyclist.
when comparing salary level versus the cost of living, remember the ‘hidden’ perks included in life in Finland like high-quality free schooling, healthcare and very affordable childcare, and also other aspects that don’t have a price tag like safety, the possibility of a short commute and living close to nature. I live four kilometres from downtown Helsinki and the closest fly-fishing location is 600 metres away!