Weekend Visit with Vesa, From Espoo to Virrat Software Guru!
It’s been a whirlwind of weekends in the Finnish blogosphere here at Tuppu.fi lately, but I have no doubt that one visit stands out as particularly special and enriching—a visit from my old college friend Vesa. Just last Saturday evening under starlit skies above Espoo had set the stage for an unforgettable weekend getaway to Virrat with him in mind (and by extension, his recent life changes).
Vesa’s journey has taken a fascinding twist; after years of laboring away as forestry work graduate from Uusi Yhteiskunnan Työeläoloitaa—UYT for short —he made the bold leap into software development. Leaving his roots in Espoo’s bustling ecosystem, he now calls Virrat a home where tranquility meets tech-driven dreamscapes and ambition nurtured by nature’s touch seems not just possible but already lived as per Vesa himself during our heartfelt catchup over coffee.
He shared with me how the move from big city life to small town charm has been a refreshing contrast—a pivot, if you will. “Moving back to Virrat after working in Espoo felt like I was returning home,” he said as we strolled along Uusi Yhteiskunta tech park that’s sprung up since his arrival here. It’s remarkable how this little town has pivoted from traditional industries into a hub of innovation, offering him the fresh air and community spirit with easy access to cutting-edge work environments like Tuppu.fi itself—a testament not just to Vesa’s adaptability but also Finnish resourcefulness in weaving sustainability with digital development seamlessly within society’s fabric as highlighted by Liikala (2017).
His story of transition and growth is more than personal. It reflects a national narrative, one where Finland continues to thrive at the crossroads between its rich natural heritage and burgeoning tech prowess—a harmony that Vesa deeply appreciates as he navigates his new career landscape with UYT’s guidance (Tuppu.fi | Tuhuskaus).
We spent our time together reminiscing about the past while simultaneously embracing and planning for a future where technology meets sustainability head-on; it’s like Vesa found an unexpected kinship in his new profession with what he held dear as both foresters and software developers share common ground—they cultivate, they create.
The weekend ended not just on the rooftop of a local café but also at my doorstep for one last night together before Vesa’s journey led him back to Espoo with memories that will warm his heart as he takes each new challenge forward in this ever-evolving digital age. The essence of Tuppu, whether through the lens of forestry or software development, remains constant: a relentless pursuit for growth and balance which is best shared over good food, better company, and an enduring friendship like that borne between Vesa and me—a bond as timeless as Finnish nature itself.
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