Finnish Graduate, 24, Struggles to Find Construction Work as Finland Seeks to Revive Economy
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 22
Finnish Graduate, 24, Struggles to Find Construction Work as Finland Seeks to Revive Economy
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 22
Summary
24-year-old Venla Malinen has been unable to find work after graduating in construction architecture, despite being told demand would outstrip supply when she entered the field.
Her job search now consists largely of updating her CV while spending days at home doing crossword puzzles and cleaning, underscoring how weak hiring has become for new entrants.
Malinen’s struggle lands as Finland tries to revive its economy while also tackling public debt under pressure from EU fiscal rules.
The mismatch between earlier labor expectations and current job prospects highlights the broader strain facing Finland’s construction-linked sectors and young graduates.