The (Real) Pros and Cons of Life in Estonia

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@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

What would you add to this list ?

@charbelhleyhel4121 Жыл бұрын

I think my main drawback is having to give up my citizenship if i want to get the Estonian one !

@evanpaju8500 10 ай бұрын

Goverment corruption ;)

@magritmargit 5 ай бұрын

As estonian who lived some years in UK and some years in Sweden I can say - you got exactly these main points. One thing I want to add. Iin Estonia is a very good level of schooling. you don't have to be in a private school for that, a regular public school is enough to get a decent education.

@MananAnwar 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will be sharing more personal insights in a news letter I am launching soon, would be great to have you as a reader. manan.ck.page/45f0ca6814

@hannothomson3588 Жыл бұрын

I agree. It is not easy to find friends in Estonia I know. I'm Estonian myself 🤣🤣

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

👀

@inkaplir6945 11 ай бұрын

Yes, there are (cloudy) days in November / December when you have to keep the light on all day long, but then the snow falls and towns are noticeably lighter (streetlights reflect from snow to clouds to snow...) And eventually sun shines and suddenly whole world is blindingly white and sparkly under clear blue sky. For the acute dark-time depression God gave us planes to Egypt and Thailand. Around midsummer the sunsets last forever, you can have a BBQ admiring the sky take a nap, and at 2 am you can still take a walk without a torch. Then come the dark and soft nights of August, first colors of September... and next round of cursing the rain and hoping for white Christmas.

@teamehpchannel9614 3 ай бұрын

the prosperity index indicates that estonia is a highly developed country at least when compared to neighbouring countries. but that also means they are also one of the strictest countries for immigration in europe as well as the language problem of having to speak estonian, russian and english

@xwiirastusx Жыл бұрын

Even saying this as a white local, I don't think it's a major issue for a person of colour to make a successful career in Estonia. It is all about the language. Estonia doesn't have a tradition of systemic racism. If you make an effort to learn the local language and don't act like some kind of superior dick, you are fine. There is a negative example, however. There was this rather well off Indian family living in Tallinn, who were firm believers in the traditional caste system. According to their beliefs the locals were their inferiors and when the Estonians didn't act servile enough, they cried racism. Let's say they don't live in Estonia any more.

@patriaarquista1830 11 ай бұрын

systemic racism doesn´t exist in any country. It's a myth invented by communists.

@SaarlaneKretiin 9 ай бұрын

true. as long as you speak the language, i will consider you estonian. that is the only "racism" i have.

@dzintarsmagons Жыл бұрын

I am from Latvia and the sun problem here is the same I think. Through Fall and Winter it is kinda depressing and I take vitamin D , ofcourse 🙂

@Video-editing-learn 10 ай бұрын

how is lativa for IT graduates? thinking to move from pakistan

@dzintarsmagons 10 ай бұрын

I guess it makes sense to apply for a job and see how it goes. I have no idea what documents you need to stay or work.

@user-ow6vv3pn3v 8 ай бұрын

I am from Lithuania.

@maryjane8656 5 ай бұрын

*_Tu contenido es inspirador._* 🥷🫐🍷

@maryjane8656 5 ай бұрын

Gracias amigo. ❤

@SamAbaasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Manan ❤

@TonyInEstonia Жыл бұрын

Hey Manan. Thx for the video! Agree with your opinion 100%. Actually I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Glad, that we think similarly.

@midn8dreams Жыл бұрын

drawback 1, i love cloudy days, storms n rain.. so would be a pro 🙌🏻✨ but over years? idk yet 🥱

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

Yep. Over years it can be difficult.

@Ricardo-nh8eb Ай бұрын

Your coments were really smart AND right to the point with your experience..😊

@erenturk9119 4 ай бұрын

Thnx for sharing

@elgasalme9331 8 ай бұрын

Ootan põnevusega esimest eestikeelset videot Mananilt🙂

@rabiaanwar9122 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information 😊

@radoslavmilev4896 Жыл бұрын

I would love Estonia. I hate the sun and the hot weather!

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

Definitely you will then.

@untitled001tm 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@MananAnwar 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@leblanc2572 14 күн бұрын

what programming languages are most in demand in Estonia? I saw a couple Java opportunities only. Do I need to know Estonian? Can I immigrate to Estonia if I work for a Estonian company?

@nikolt1999 10 ай бұрын

Hi, what do you know about midwifes? I was thinking to come in Estonia.

@gabrielchavarria760 Жыл бұрын

Hello! about point 3 of cons. What do you know about artists, I am a jazz pianist and Im traveling to Estonia on june this year! :) Great video helped a lot!

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’ll have no problem finding work here. Ring me up on IG when you are here

@nicolasrioscardona 7 ай бұрын

Hello. I'm also work as musician and would like to know how was your experience in the music scene. Thank You!!

@Dan-bz8zh 11 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for your video. My background is in education and I have an opportunity to teach in Estonia. However, I have been trying to get into IT (UX design) for the last year and building up my portfolio. You said that there are not many opportunities outside of IT, but lots of opportunities within IT. Would those IT opportunities apply to someone like me, who's just getting started in that field?

@marguskiis7711 9 ай бұрын

Dream on. No one wants to hire some beginner here.

@matthewagemo7679 8 ай бұрын

@@marguskiis7711 I am a certified AWS solutions architect and devops with a year’s experience. Do you think it’s a good idea to move there?

@zainu08 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice information manan 👍👍

@eddyengelman5125 Жыл бұрын

The weather for the last 2 weeks has been very tolerable, almost nice. (IMO).. Is this the bad weather everyone talks about?

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

Bad weather is when you forget how it feels in the sun because you haven't seen it for 3 months.

@rockmcdwayne1710 Жыл бұрын

@@MananAnwar Sun is overrated! I prefer cloudy weather, unless im on vecation! Having adequete cloudcover above you makes life much easyer. Its not as bright and its not as hot. Brightness can be a problem when ground is covered by snow and hotness in the middle of summer. 15-20 degree weather with cloudcover is perfect weather, atleast in my book!

@mohamednaflan4722 10 ай бұрын

Hi manan nice video 😊 are u living in Tallinn?

@MananAnwar 10 ай бұрын

Yes I am

@mohamednaflan4722 10 ай бұрын

@@MananAnwar I’m planning a visit to Tallinn , inshallah next year for the Eid holidays just for 3 days , I don’t know anyone in Tallinn ,

@efexzium 5 ай бұрын

Im from 100% IT background thing is can you find affordable housing ?

@MananAnwar 5 ай бұрын

Compared to UK or USA, yes.

@VinodKumar-mv3rc 10 ай бұрын

Manan kindly make a video how to apply for Residence with family

@MananAnwar 10 ай бұрын

If you want personal help you can DM me and book a call.

@vulcanus30 Жыл бұрын

Is there a country in the world with a population of ~1 million that easily integrates newcomers? A small country needs to preserve its identity. At the moment, we have globalists in power, which in the long term is somewhat of a threat to the survival of our nation and culture. One of the reasons for Estonia's low crime rate is that we have no gangs. Let in the immigrants who create their own communities (country within a country) and it will change, Sweden is already seeing it. At the same time, Estonia's low crime rate is also somewhat of a mystery to me. I remember a time when there were gangs in Estonia, both Russian and Estonian gangs, and there was always crime. Now you can walk around the city every night and not see a suspicious gang.

@RebekaTarn Жыл бұрын

The time you are referring to is probably 90s. This was a hard time for all formerly soviet occupied countries. I mean, most laws had to be remade. Nearly everything broke down for a decade. The birth rate fell, divorce rate rose as well as crime. However, Estonia might just be most succesful of overcoming that compared to all other formerly soviet occupied countries. The Russians tried democracy as well and never succeeded and therefore are once more happy to have a “czar”.

@christopherandersson2496 Жыл бұрын

The Estonian gangs moved to sweden.

@CitizenScorpio Жыл бұрын

Get help and lay off the xenophobia.

@timectrl 3 ай бұрын

@@CitizenScorpio America is a different country. Although I think that it’s sometimes a good idea to become more diverse, most Estonians disagree.

@nullpointer242 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@esttamm5347 Жыл бұрын

Weather is all ways good

@esttamm5347 Жыл бұрын

i am estonian

@marviwilson1853 7 ай бұрын

Shop workers only get about €6.50 /hour which is why you see so many bosses riding around in big Mercedes and BMW's. Food prices in Estonia are the same as any EU country. Working for a couple of cups of coffee an hour is not really on so the other big disadvantage is the lack of respect for every day workers.

@MananAnwar 7 ай бұрын

Some food in Estonia is more expensive than Finland kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rqqPa5Z1q9zMmoE.html

@rihaaofficial4586 Жыл бұрын

Hey Manan !! I'm from India and I'm searching for a job opportunity in Estonia and I'm just 21 years old girl and I'm already a pharmacist but right now I'm working with UK domain office so is there any chance I can come to Estonia to work

Жыл бұрын

welcome

@popeofdope6468 Жыл бұрын

Yes ofc if you work hard you are welcome, but you need to learn local language

@walther89 Жыл бұрын

search for some kind of agent or work holiday or by school to exchange. Minimal Estonian language skill is needed mostly, if you can find international English speaking job then its easy. Look for CV example have nicely done and present yourself.

@marguskiis7711 9 ай бұрын

The salaries of pharmacists are above average in Estonia and it means it is hard to survive here.

@elgasalme9331 8 ай бұрын

I know an Indian lady but she is speaking very fluent Estonian. Only English is not enough to surive here.

@NotSpartaGT Жыл бұрын

Can we meet on estonia? I like to show a Pärnu and Vändra :D

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

Sure. Hit me up on IG

@tailorsupply Жыл бұрын

Where are you from Brother ??

@byronjoel1400 Ай бұрын

Always asking the pointless questions

@Skibidipanda584 Жыл бұрын

Ma elan eestonias

@Laerei Жыл бұрын

You are wrong about one thing: Estonia lacks engineers. Severely lacks engineers. We desperately need more of them and companies are willing to pay a lot simply because there are so few of them. Engineers have huge opportunities to really make a difference here and be compensated well for doing it.

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

IT Engineers only.

@Laerei Жыл бұрын

@@MananAnwar Nono, actual engineers. Especially mechanical engineers. At the current rate, more mechanical engineers are retiring due to old age than young people go into engineering school.

@marguskiis7711 9 ай бұрын

The mechanical engineers get so little salaries that there is no point to learn that.

@anjanabnair6442 Жыл бұрын

Hii, I am from India,Kerala. Me and my husband planning to migrate to Estonia. I am planning to pursue my masters (MBA) and my husband is MTA graduate.Will it be difficult for us to get job there??

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

You can check out the moving to Estonia checklist in the description. Or you can also email me from the same link.

@HEAVENLYTRUMPETZ Жыл бұрын

Iam also start process to move to estonia.. I don't know how its workss..

@popeofdope6468 Жыл бұрын

You can work for bolt

@vikingsoftomorrow4038 Жыл бұрын

As an Estonian, I will say for the integration, We generally do not care where you are from, what your sexuality is, etc etc. What needs to be understood is that you will be treated with suspicion if you look like you are going to approach with the intent of interacting. Also an important note for black people, the proper Estonian word is "Neeger", with the alternative being "Mustlane", however the alternative is the offensive one as it has roots in the word "Musts" meaning Dirty.

@marguskiis7711 9 ай бұрын

"Mustlane" is gipsy, not a black person.

@marguskiis7711 9 ай бұрын

"Neeger" is not some proper word in Estonia, it has humiliating meaning for 20 years at least. The skinheads and other far right people LOVE to use it everywhere with purpose.

@stout8529 6 ай бұрын

It’s really bad here. Don’t even think about moving to Estonia. It’s really really bad. I mean.. really bad. Don’t come. Please. Don’t!

@MananAnwar 6 ай бұрын

So bad...

@janekkasemets9879 3 күн бұрын

I am pure Estonian. My age, I am51, we start work in small family farms already 6-7 years old. You most make everything self, because of Russian occupation most crow up everything self. You friends don't say nothing about that? From first school class we build up ready kill all capitalists and hide from nuclear bombs. 😅😅😅 We already 6 years old go to Forrest pick up mushrooms and berries and sometimes sleep there. Often we made one like second home there and sit and talk and made fire and aaaa it's long story. But seriously go to swamps or Forrest or outside city! Estonians don't speak English at all outside cities, so find friends how can translate.P.S. in small villages invaders not welcome. Nothing bad, but Estonia history is only full of wars

@kessekesse9544 6 ай бұрын

Considering that sun is getting increasingly more dangerous thanks to climate change, and the nice, warm, sunny countries are suffering more and more from terrible heatwaves and forest fires, I would not complain so much about the lack of sun here in Estonia anymore.

@MananAnwar 6 ай бұрын

Not yet, maybe in 50-60 years.

@kessekesse9544 6 ай бұрын

@@MananAnwar What is in 50-60 years?

@untitled001tm 3 ай бұрын

@@kessekesse9544 I know right?

@tanello2 Жыл бұрын

We are like japanese living in europa, we are cold and closed but once u learn to speak our languange and dont try to bring ur shitty life style/nationality and religion with you then we can be great friends.

@MananAnwar Жыл бұрын

I bet you never had any Indian/Pakistani/Japanese/Chinese/Ukrainian/Russian/Thai food.