A recent report has revealed that while unemployment among individuals residing in Finland on work-based residence permits is relatively rare, those who do experience job loss often face extended periods without employment. This includes highly skilled professionals, who are among those affected. Between 2017 and 2021, an average of 20,000 employees on temporary work-based residence permits, with this number growing from 17,000 to 27,000 over the five-year period. According to the report, around 10% of these workers have their employment contracts end each year without immediately transitioning to a new job. However, only about 2-3% register as unemployed jobseekers.
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