I have a new job!

Once upon a time I worked as a Project Manager in Nokia corporation. All in all I worked for Nokia over 13 years. Those years were the most interesting and exciting and I feel lucky that I was a part of Nokia's amazing history being the world's leader in mobile communication. In the end of 2012 I was given notice like so many other Nokians. It wasn't easy to get a new job. In Pirkanmaa region (like everywhere else in Finland) there are limited amount of open positions and huge amount of applicants.

Now it's official - I have a new job! I signed the papers today and I'll start next Tuesday. I dreamed getting a new career in totally different environment, yet where I could utilise my education and experience. When I started to be desperate, I got it - a dream job.

My new position is Project Coordinator in Finnish Social Science Data Archive @ University of Tampere. That's the thrilling news I got on 18th March..

I started blipping a few weeks after getting the notice. The idea was that I'll document the time I'm unemployed. I wanted to concentrate to positive things in my life. Photographing and blipping has helped me to cope. I also have fully enjoyed my walks with Sami, and leisurely time in cafes and in libraries. I have learnt how to work out in a gym and I have started ice swimming and smoke sauna hobby with my family. I've studied the most interesting courses in the university and got new friends. I have taken several art classes and I have had time to take a bit better care of our home.

Now it's time to turn the new page in my life. I'm excited, motivated and eager to start a new job!

The Finnish Social Science Data Archive (FSD) is a national resource center for social science research and teaching. FSD provides a variety of services ranging from data archiving and dissemination to information service. Its primary goal is to increase the use of existing social science data in Finland and internationally. The Archive began operating in 1999 as a separate unit of the University of Tampere, and is funded by the Ministry of Education.


+8° C, sunny


P.S. Emma was back in the school today and in the evening she played in Viri's B girls team against Nokia BC. Viri won 32-38!

P.P.S. The picture is from the main building of university, next to Cafe Campus where they serve the cheapest and one of the best cappuccino in town.