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Language barriers and work-life balance — Foreign specialists weigh pros and cons of working in Finland

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English is the official working language at many Finnish tech offices, reflecting the international makeup of the sector's workers.

But language barriers remain a significant hurdle in Finland 's job market overall.

60 percent of Finnish employers see language as a barrier to hiring foreign workers.

Nokia Ventures COO Tarun Sharma , who moved from India over two decades ago , said Finland 's inclusive work culture and professional growth opportunities.

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English

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58

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