Ageing parents – the underestimated worry of our life abroad
I have always had a close relationship with my parents. Being the only child, I luckily felt naturally connected with them and comfortable to be around. Our rel...
Author: Lubica Vysna
I was driven by pure curiosity and fascinated, that I can control that box…
I was surrounded by geeks from my teenage years when this industry was in its infancy. I am still surprised by the fact that I had chosen algorithms and program...
Being unemployed – is there any cultural difference in perception?
Recently I took a part in the URA-polku program offered by the Unemployment office. I decided to participate in Finnish speaking group, because well if I s...
Hyvää Vappua!
For me, the 1st of May is forever connected with the “commies” era in former Czechoslovakia. I was persuaded, that the celebration of work is common only in the...
Unemployment among immigrant women in Finland – discourses and observations
One particular article in Helsinki Sanomat unleashed lots of emotions in February 2021 within the community of immigrant women. What had happened? Receivement o...
Volunteering as a way of living
Recently we had a fascinating discussion on volunteering with a great group of women. All of us are active volunteers in the Neighbourhood Mothers (Naapuriäiti)...