Työttömällä

Työttömällä is a Finnish word that translates to "unemployed" in English, referring to an individual who is currently without paid employment. In the context of Finnish society and social welfare, the term carries specific implications related to access to benefits, services, and social support.

When an individual is classified as työttömällä, they are generally eligible to receive unemployment benefits, such as unemployment allowance (työttömyyskorvaus) or basic unemployment security (peruspäiväraha). These benefits are provided by Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland) or unemployment funds. To qualify for these benefits, individuals typically must be registered as jobseekers with the employment services and actively seek work.

The state of being työttömällä also means an individual may have access to various support services aimed at facilitating their return to the labor market. These services can include career counseling, training programs, and job placement assistance, all provided through TE-palvelut (the Public Employment and Business Service).

The experience of being työttömällä can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances, the duration of unemployment, and the prevailing economic conditions. While it can be a challenging period, the Finnish social security system is designed to provide a safety net and support for those seeking employment. The term is a neutral descriptor of a person's current employment status within the Finnish system.