Work, career and money

Registering as unemployed provides access to Töötukassa services that support job searching and allows you to apply for benefits if the eligibility requirements are

Pregnancy does not mean that an employee should withdraw completely from working life. However, the employer must take the pregnant employee's health into account and assess work-related

In 2026, several rules affecting employees' income changed in Estonia. The most important changes concern the new maximum limit for sickness and care benefits paid by Tervisekassa, the calculation of tax-free income, and parental benefits.However, the basic procedure for calculating regular annual leave and holiday pay did not change significantly in 2026. It is therefore worth distinguishing the new rules from those that were already in force. Here are the most important changes and rules for 2026 that […]

Artificial intelligence, automation, an aging population, and the green transition are changing the labor market faster than ever. Some routine tasks are disappearing, others are being handed over to software, while at the same time there is a shortage of healthcare workers, engineers, electricians, teachers, and skilled technicians. However, the most important conclusion is this: usually, an entire profession does not disappear; rather, its content changes. There is less need for people whose work mainly consists of processing data […]

How can you check your pensionable service in Estonia? Many people want to know how much pensionable service they have accumulated in Estonia and how it affects their future or already awarded pension. The question seems simple, but pension data can be confusing. Especially when the pension calculator displays terms such as base component, length-of-service component, insurance component and combined component. The line that raises the most questions is “Pensionable service until […]

Fear of asking for a higher salary, discomfort when stating the price of your services, impulse buying, and the constant feeling that money simply slips through your fingers do not always mean that a person lacks financial discipline. Very often, such reactions are rooted in attitudes toward money formed in childhood, a sense of scarcity, and inner anxiety that follows a person into adulthood. Many people live for years with the same […]

What Is PR (Public Relations) PR (Public Relations) means deliberately shaping the reputation, recognition, and trustworthiness of a company or specialist in the eyes of the public. In simple terms, PR means that people: know about your company, trust your expertise, speak positively about you, recommend you to others. PR is not traditional advertising. Advertising says: buy our service.PR creates a situation in which a person wants to […]

A strong CV is not merely a document, but a strategic tool that helps you secure a job interview. A well-written CV (Curriculum Vitae) significantly increases your chances of being invited to an interview, while a weak and poorly considered CV can quickly eliminate you from the competition. In this comprehensive guide, I explain step by step how to write a CV, how to prepare a professional résumé, what the correct CV structure is, and what […]

There have always been many myths surrounding money.Some believe that wealth is a matter of luck. Others think that money comes only through hard work. Still others are convinced that everything depends on an idea or being in the right place at the right time. Reality is much calmer and, at the same time, more complex. If you look at people who have achieved financial freedom over the years, one thing becomes clear: […]

Money is not just numbers on a screen. It is freedom, security and peace of mind.When there is not enough of it, anxiety, helplessness and irritation arise. When you have money, life immediately becomes easier. But what should you do when money seems to slip through your fingers, debts grow and your salary runs out before the end of the month?It does not matter how much you earn – financial order begins not […]

A certificate of income or service is an official description or extract of your financial or employment data – for example, when you need to prove how long you have worked or what your income data is. Such a certificate may be required, for example: by an employer or public authority (such as social security) when taking out a loan or entering into a lease when applying for a pension or benefit for other official purposes. In Estonia, access to many types of data is available […]

Changing professions is not the end, but a beginning Many people ask themselves: how can I change professions without losing income?Life changes, and so does the job market. Sometimes routine becomes exhausting, sometimes you lose interest, and sometimes you simply feel it is time to try something new.But the greatest fear is: “what will happen to my income?” The good news is that a career change does not have to mean a financial loss.If you know […]