Finns aren’t “happy” like we think of it here in the US. They are simply content.
For a number of years various news companies have attempted to rank the world’s happiness country by country. You’ve probably seen the numerous reports that I am referring to. Through the course of this, Finland has either ranked near the top or at the very top. This is great for Finland’s global brand, bringing more attention to this small, but mighty country, but with that it also adds to tourism, research-funding, business interest, etc. Most importantly of all though, is that it is good for the people of Finland to be happy (and know it) and it allows people like me to point out that clearly Finland is doing something(s) better. I love to debate – especially when it involves sharing with people how awesome Finland is!
Millennial in Non-Profits
At the ripe age of 31, I have already experienced my share of what it means to work in non-profits, especially those in the cultural and education sector in particular. I continue to work in this sector in order to help me build Luumu during my free time and I genuinely believe that non-profits are good and for people like me — whatever that means — more on that in a different post, I suppose. No need to name drop here (you'll see why, if you keep reading), but for those that are interested, you probably could figure out on your own. This is not a love letter. It could have been, but for unforeseen circumstances beyond my control, it is not.
