Career club
Comedyfabe and Big Brother Farid guide us through the topic of cultural diversity in the workplace with humour and personal stories. We'll also get to test our own knowledge of different cultures in a playful quiz. Whether you're a barefoot South Karelian or a newcomer, you're welcome to the Career Club launch event on 6th of February from 17-19 at Cultural Venue Nuijamies!
Programme on 6.2.
- 17:00 - Doors open. Coffee, tea and snacks for the first 50!
- 17:15 - Welcome & Cultural Quiz (lobby)
- 18.00 - Comedyfabe and Big Brother Farid - Humour on Culture and Work Life (Hall)
- 19:00 - Programme ends
The event is hosted by Emma Rantasalo, Sales Manager of Best Workers Finland Oy. The event is free of charge.
Comedyfabe and Big Brother Farid – Humour on Culture and Work Life
"Comedyfabe and his older brother Farid arrived in Finland in 1999, settling first in Lapland before moving to Tampere and eventually to the Helsinki area. Along the way, they’ve collected unique stories that highlight cultural differences, workplace challenges, and the realities of life as immigrants.
Comedyfabe worked as a parking inspector for the City of Helsinki for six years, but his creativity and humor opened new doors. Through his viral social media videos, he became a celebrated comedian and performer. Farid pursued an academic path, graduating from Tampere University of Technology. Today, he works as a mathematics teacher at the prestigious SYK, blending top-tier teaching skills with insights from his multicultural background.
At the opening of the Career Club event series, the brothers deliver a performance that is both hilarious and thought-provoking. Their show dives into cultural differences in work life, international recruitment, and the importance of multiculturalism.
Comedyfabe and Big Brother Farid promise laughter, insights, and fresh perspectives, all grounded in their personal experiences."
The show by Comedyfabe and Big Brother Farid will last around 30 minutes, after which there will be an opportunity to ask questions or share your own experiences of cultural encounters at work.
Career Club
Career Club events provide an opportunity to learn new things on different career related topics, such as:
- Cultural diversity in Finnish working life
- How to search for a job in Finland and South Karelia
- Changes in working life and new work-life skills
The main language of the events is English. Some easy Finnish will also be used. Events are free of charge and open to everyone.
Come along and bring a friend with you!
Topics for future events:
- 6.3.2025 How to search for a job in Finland and South Karelia?
- 3.4.2025 Changing working life and skills development
More detailed information about the events will be published on this page closer to the events.
Event organising
The events are part of the International House South Karelia pilot coordinated by the South Karelia Employment Area.
The Career Club events are implemented as part of the South Karelia Regional Action Plan, and they are co-funded by the Hyvät väestösuhteet project. This is to implement the Action Plan's objective of promoting diversity and non-discrimination in working life.
The events are organised in cooperation with the City of Lappeenranta, the ELY Centre of Southeast Finland and the Towards Working Life project.