Finnish actor Kai Vaine, aged 47, has recently shifted his career from acting to selling real estate as a response to the adverse effects of budget cuts in the cultural sector. In an interview with Ilta-Sanomat, he revealed that he started working for a Tampere-based real estate agency just two weeks ago, highlighting the severe challenges faced by actors in securing stable employment in Finland. Vaine has been contemplating a new career path alongside his acting job since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many industries. His wife, Sanni Haahdenmaa-Vaine, who is also an actress, has been balancing her acting career with roles as a physiotherapist and yoga instructor. Together, they are navigating the financial strains of supporting their six-member family amidst a tough job market for performers. The sobering reality of the employment situation for actors struck Vaine last year when his temporary position at the Tampere Theatre ended. He candidly discussed the financial difficulties his family is facing, emphasizing how their expenses have escalated and the urgency of finding stable income. 'Everything goes, whatever comes,' he remarked, illustrating the sense of uncertainty many artists are experiencing in Finland today.