After 2 Years of Finnish, Will I Move to Finland?
Australia, Finnish, and Pink Lady apples
The number one question I get asked about learning Finnish is when (or if) I’ll move to Finland.
The Finnish language is so intrinsically satisfying to me, that the results are not contingent upon externalized rewards. This includes career opportunities or immigration outcomes. I’ve learned Finnish 100% outside of Finland with unwavering perseverance.
To get the best insight into the inner workings of my mind, I’m going to rewind the clocks to an old wooden sailboat in Sydney, Australia.
Sailing
January 2016, Sydney, Australia
My boss Peter’s wooden sailboat Cherub was bobbing up and down in Sydney Harbour on a windless, cloudless day. Not even a slight breeze to fill the sails.
It was just me, Peter, my college friend James from Boston, and the gentle waves lapping against the wooden boat.
The salty air mixed with the aroma of suncream formed the backdrop of great conversation.
Peter was talking about life decisions and how everyone comes to a crossroads in life at a certain point on how to interface with civilization. Many of us in our youth romanticize the idea of…
