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After moving to Finland in search of opportunities and better living conditions, a woman reports shock at the difficulties of adaptation, social barriers, professional frustration, and a routine that, according to her, contrasts with the image of happiness associated with the country
The move to Finland in search of opportunities turned into frustration for Venezuelan @holasoy.marie, who has lived in the country for seven years. In videos published on TikTok, she shares an existential crisis and says that the image of happiness associated with the country does not match what she found in her daily life.
Idealized Finland and the reality of immigration
Internationally recognized and among the top positions in the World Happiness Report of 2025, Finland is often seen as a destination for well-being and security. However, according to the immigrant’s account, this perception does not reflect the difficulties faced by those who arrive in the country in search of a better life.
Marie states that many dream of living in Finland imagining an ideal routine, but that the practical experience can be marked by unexpected obstacles. For her, the rankings and the positive image of the country do not show the everyday challenges faced by some foreigners.
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Account of crisis and difficulty of adaptation
In one of the videos, the Venezuelan says she is going through an existential crisis and reports the emotional impact of the experience. “I almost cried at the gym because I can’t take living in Finland anymore. I don’t know what happened to me,” she stated.
She says that, even after seven years in the country, adaptation remains incomplete. According to her account, she manages to get by, but considers that this is not enough and states that this effort “will never be sufficient.”
Cultural and social differences
Marie attributes much of the difficulty to the cultural and social differences she encountered since arriving. As a Latina, she says she was used to warmth, kindness from people, feeling seen, and the ease of making friends quickly.
According to her, this absence of connection weighs heavily on her routine. The immigrant also warns those thinking of moving for love or passion and states that entering the job market without frustration is very difficult.
Critique of the idea of happiness in the country
In the Venezuelan’s assessment, Finland is not a land of opportunities for all immigrants. Her conclusion is straightforward: “This happiness is a m
