Browsing by Author "Cheng, Yuke"

This master’s thesis examines the interplay between personal experiences and the socioeconomic environment to understand the temporality experienced by highly skilled Indian immigrants in the information, communication and technology (ICT) industries in Finland. It begins with introducing the research context that highlights Finland's transformation into a technologically advanced nation attracting skilled migrants seeking better economic prospects and high quality of life. However, the acceptance of immigrants remains a polarized topic, necessitating a balance between economic growth and social inclusion. The theoretical framework incorporates temporality and locality considerations in migration studies to provide a comprehensive understanding. Drawing on interview data with four people working in the ICT industry, two in other sectors and two people involved in the policy-making process, the analysis demonstrates the significance of social factors in immigrants' decisions to stay, emphasizing the role of social networks in job hunting. However, discriminatory barriers and prejudice persist, hindering career progression and utilization of immigrants' qualifications and skills. Overall, immigrants face challenges in building long-term career trajectories due to deskilling, limited job prospects, and time-consuming application processes, creating obstacles to successful career integration in Finland. Considering the flexibility of ICT industry itself when relocating in different countries, it might not be a cost-effective choice for the immigrants to invest their time into integrating into Finland in the long term.