The (Real) Pros and Cons of Life in Estonia

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @MananAnwar
    @MananAnwar  Рік тому +3

    What would you add to this list ?

    • @charbelhleyhel4121
      @charbelhleyhel4121 Рік тому +2

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

    • @evanpaju8500
      @evanpaju8500 10 місяців тому

      Goverment corruption ;)

  • @magritmargit
    @magritmargit 4 місяці тому +9

    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
      @MananAnwar  4 місяці тому

      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.
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  • @hannothomson3588
    @hannothomson3588 11 місяців тому +15

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

  • @teamehpchannel9614
    @teamehpchannel9614 2 місяці тому +4

    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

  • @maryjane8656
    @maryjane8656 4 місяці тому +4

    *_Tu contenido es inspirador._*
    🥷🫐🍷

  • @xwiirastusx
    @xwiirastusx Рік тому +47

    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
      @patriaarquista1830 10 місяців тому

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

    • @SaarlaneKretiin
      @SaarlaneKretiin 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @WaveDPM
      @WaveDPM 6 місяців тому +2

      Guys, I have happened to be visiting Tallinn since my 14y.o., from Belarus, somewhat from 1980. My mom took me with her in "comandirovka", as a scientist working with Estonian scientists. I always loved Tallinn and I feeled very nice to be there, even though I, unfortunately, don't speak your beautiful language. People would approach me on streets asking something in Estonian and never would I feel disrespectful because I didn't understand. The only nationalism I met was on a train, going back home once, Tallinn-Minsk, there was such a train, when people in my compartment were nice and calm until they suddenly realised (I didn't talk much) that I wasn't Estonian, that I was from Belarus. They instantly opened up and turned to be huge haters of everything Estonian. I was like 16 or less y.o., (now I am 57), but I still remember my unsecurity among those Soviet Union's haters and my wish to be Estonian to shut them back down. I, personally, participated 2 times later in "Baltic plus Belarus" festivals, held in Tallinn. I traveld the world and live in California now and I want to say that Estonia is the most kind, intelligent, friendly country in the world. BTW, my son graduated from college in Tallinn and works there, living for some 5 years already. I think that Japan is a home for Elves and Estonia is an Angel country. I love you, guys! Estonia = security.

  • @dzintarsmagons
    @dzintarsmagons Рік тому +16

    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
      @Video-editing-learn 9 місяців тому

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

    • @dzintarsmagons
      @dzintarsmagons 9 місяців тому

      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
      @user-ow6vv3pn3v 7 місяців тому

      I am from Lithuania.

  • @SamAbaasi
    @SamAbaasi Рік тому

    Thanks, Manan ❤

  • @maryjane8656
    @maryjane8656 4 місяці тому +3

    Gracias amigo. ❤

  • @TonyInEstonia
    @TonyInEstonia Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @elgasalme9331
    @elgasalme9331 7 місяців тому

    Ootan põnevusega esimest eestikeelset videot Mananilt🙂

  • @Ricardo-nh8eb
    @Ricardo-nh8eb 22 дні тому

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

  • @rabiaanwar9122
    @rabiaanwar9122 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this information 😊

  • @erenturk9119
    @erenturk9119 3 місяці тому +1

    Thnx for sharing

  • @midn8dreams
    @midn8dreams Рік тому +5

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

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +2

      Yep. Over years it can be difficult.

  • @inkaplir6945
    @inkaplir6945 10 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @untitled001tm
    @untitled001tm 2 місяці тому

    Thank you.

  • @radoslavmilev4896
    @radoslavmilev4896 11 місяців тому +3

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

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  11 місяців тому +1

      Definitely you will then.

  • @zainu08
    @zainu08 Рік тому +1

    Such a nice information manan 👍👍

  • @gabrielchavarria760
    @gabrielchavarria760 Рік тому +2

    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
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +2

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

    • @nicolasrioscardona
      @nicolasrioscardona 6 місяців тому

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

  • @VinodKumar-mv3rc
    @VinodKumar-mv3rc 9 місяців тому

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

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  9 місяців тому

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

  • @nikolt1999
    @nikolt1999 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Dan-bz8zh
    @Dan-bz8zh 10 місяців тому

    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
      @marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому

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

    • @matthewagemo7679
      @matthewagemo7679 7 місяців тому

      @@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?

  • @mohamednaflan4722
    @mohamednaflan4722 9 місяців тому

    Hi manan nice video 😊 are u living in Tallinn?

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes I am

    • @mohamednaflan4722
      @mohamednaflan4722 9 місяців тому

      @@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 ,

  • @eddyengelman5125
    @eddyengelman5125 Рік тому +6

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

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +5

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

    • @rockmcdwayne1710
      @rockmcdwayne1710 Рік тому +1

      @@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!

  • @nullpointer242
    @nullpointer242 Рік тому +1

    thanks

  • @vulcanus30
    @vulcanus30 Рік тому +15

    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
      @RebekaTarn Рік тому +6

      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
      @christopherandersson2496 11 місяців тому

      The Estonian gangs moved to sweden.

    • @CitizenScorpio
      @CitizenScorpio 11 місяців тому +1

      Get help and lay off the xenophobia.

    • @timectrl
      @timectrl 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @esttamm5347
    @esttamm5347 Рік тому

    Weather is all ways good

  • @jonyfrany1319
    @jonyfrany1319 4 місяці тому

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

    • @MananAnwar
      @MananAnwar  4 місяці тому

      Compared to UK or USA, yes.

  • @NotSpartaGT
    @NotSpartaGT Рік тому +1

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

  • @marviwilson1853
    @marviwilson1853 6 місяців тому

    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
      @MananAnwar  6 місяців тому

      Some food in Estonia is more expensive than Finland
      ua-cam.com/video/xD_83DFvhjM/v-deo.html

  • @rihaaofficial4586
    @rihaaofficial4586 Рік тому +4

    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

    •  Рік тому

      welcome

    • @popeofdope6468
      @popeofdope6468 Рік тому

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

    • @walther89
      @walther89 Рік тому

      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
      @marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому

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

    • @elgasalme9331
      @elgasalme9331 7 місяців тому

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

  • @Laerei
    @Laerei Рік тому +1

    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
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +1

      IT Engineers only.

    • @Laerei
      @Laerei Рік тому

      @@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
      @marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Skibidipanda584
    @Skibidipanda584 Рік тому

    Ma elan eestonias

  • @tailorsupply
    @tailorsupply Рік тому

    Where are you from Brother ??

    • @byronjoel1400
      @byronjoel1400 14 днів тому

      Always asking the pointless questions

  • @anjanabnair6442
    @anjanabnair6442 Рік тому +1

    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
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +1

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

    • @HEAVENLYTRUMPETZ
      @HEAVENLYTRUMPETZ Рік тому

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

    • @popeofdope6468
      @popeofdope6468 Рік тому

      You can work for bolt

  • @vikingsoftomorrow4038
    @vikingsoftomorrow4038 Рік тому +2

    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
      @marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому +3

      "Mustlane" is gipsy, not a black person.

    • @marguskiis7711
      @marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому

      "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
    @stout8529 5 місяців тому

    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!

  • @kessekesse9544
    @kessekesse9544 5 місяців тому

    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
      @MananAnwar  5 місяців тому

      Not yet, maybe in 50-60 years.

    • @kessekesse9544
      @kessekesse9544 5 місяців тому

      @@MananAnwar What is in 50-60 years?

    • @untitled001tm
      @untitled001tm 2 місяці тому

      @@kessekesse9544 I know right?

  • @tanello2
    @tanello2 Рік тому +5

    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
      @MananAnwar  Рік тому +3

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