LIDL at Helsinki, before moving permanently to Oulu
LIDL or entrepreneurship
Why Finland ?
- An appreciation of cold and snowy landscapes.
- An appreciation of not being “like the others”
- Unlike Quebec, a fairly strong culture of introversion
- The temperature is moderatly cold
- The length of the day is intriguing
- Fun fact : the project’s origins lie in a desire to work for an Irish McDonald’s. I have respect for Ireland but this country is not made for me. Aha ! I had Finland in the back of my mind.
- Why Finland and not an other country ? => In search of an introverted country by excellende
- Japan ? The working world (long hours/forced meetings after work) is problematic.
- Sweden / Norway => too popular countries. We can also put Iceland. Between IKEA, fjords and volcanoes, no thanks to clichés.
- Finland : if I didn’t have to change my personality this is the country that would suit me best.
- Vision and dreams : living in Finland thanks to an internet-based entrepreneurial project.
- My two projects => Living in Finland (I would like to sell one or more structuring courses) and Learn English in your own way (in French) (the same, based on modular exercises)
- Test salaried employment to be surronded by people like me… And just… Spend time with people…
A trip to Helsinki from january 11 to 13, 2025 precised the dreams. More coming later.
Fears and uncertainties
- The remotness with family is not specialy a problem. However I’ll need to be surronded to get through the winter.
- In entrepreneurship fear is a special concept. It’s better to reduce fear (thanks to the mental conditioning and for mental tests, to say “I’m scared but I’m doing it anyway”)
- The project is very long. Even if it will be successful, the project is not light.
The challenge of adaptation
- Learn Finnish language.
- Easy integration in the country but excessively hard in the working world (in addition to the closed aspect of the Finns)
- Developing the art of networking BEFORE living there. Networking with people, giving time, be able to sell (it’s clearly the hardest)
My relationship with time and deadlines
- 1st semester of 2026
The the only unfair asset : living with my parents, periods at home possible. - Emotions : apprehension, a little ! But I don’t support routine.
- Mental preparation and logistics : let’s trust on instinct and personal development 🙂
Impact on those around me
- Instead of waiting for agreement from the others, I cower myself and go for it
My dreams for this new life
- Discovering the country in extreme depth. And the links with Sweden ? Or Estonia ?
- My goal is to blend in with the Finnish people. Too bad, the authentic accent is game over (or not 😁)
- Have… Children ?! It’s soo far away. Literally have Finnish blood AHEUM.
- Just enjoying living in a country where there’s no cultural adaptation to be had since the country is made for me (actually the country is suitable for everyone).
The obstacles that motivates me
- I don’t like talking about obstacles.
- Obstacles are solved throuugh personal development. Have a solid knowledge of personal development and everything will be accessible to you.
Emotional projection
- Life can be divided into two opportunities: constant learning, and routine.
- Living in Finland will be a transition to a form of routine. Once settled, longer rest periods and a hardening shell.
- Quite simply, a second life. Crossing borders both geographical and symbolic. Perhaps the start of a third life in Oulu.
Courage, nothing is impossible in life, but it’s up to me to prove it. See you soon!