Bikes, Travel, and Hard Graft
Is it true that you originally wanted to be a researcher?
Yes, that was my dream. That's why I studied chemistry and then focused on the print industry. However, it's a very hard field to break into because there are not many resources or jobs available in Slovakia. In addition, I realized once I'd finished my studies that a job in research would not be varied enough for me. I like working with other people and constantly switching from one thing to the other.
So you then applied for the position of production planner at i+i?
Not exactly. I did apply to i+i and presented my qualifications, but not for any particular position. i+i only offered me the job shortly afterwards once they had considered how they could best employ me.
Has this post fulfilled your desire for a varied career and contact with different people?
Definitely. For me, every day is different. I'm in constant contact with management, sales, and production staff to ensure I stay on top of the 2,000 jobs that land on my desk every year. I also enjoy the fact that I'm always getting to know new customers. I don't know the meaning of monotony or boredom!
2,000 jobs a year is a lot. Do you manage to have any free time at all?
Very little. There are periods when I have to deal with 80 jobs more or less simultaneously. That means I have a whole lot of information going round in my head day and night. If I'm short on time, I do yoga - about an hour is enough to recharge my batteries for the next day. I spend the weekends with my boyfriend. We go walking with our dog in the local mountains or ride our bikes through the countryside. My boyfriend even participates in races. I just do it because it's fun.
What is your ultimate dream?
I'd like to travel a lot and see more of the world. At the moment, I just don't have the time - but perhaps an opportunity will present itself sometime soon. Then I'll collect my boyfriend, pack our cases and head off somewhere far away.
Yes, that was my dream. That's why I studied chemistry and then focused on the print industry. However, it's a very hard field to break into because there are not many resources or jobs available in Slovakia. In addition, I realized once I'd finished my studies that a job in research would not be varied enough for me. I like working with other people and constantly switching from one thing to the other.
So you then applied for the position of production planner at i+i?
Not exactly. I did apply to i+i and presented my qualifications, but not for any particular position. i+i only offered me the job shortly afterwards once they had considered how they could best employ me.
Has this post fulfilled your desire for a varied career and contact with different people?
Definitely. For me, every day is different. I'm in constant contact with management, sales, and production staff to ensure I stay on top of the 2,000 jobs that land on my desk every year. I also enjoy the fact that I'm always getting to know new customers. I don't know the meaning of monotony or boredom!
2,000 jobs a year is a lot. Do you manage to have any free time at all?
Very little. There are periods when I have to deal with 80 jobs more or less simultaneously. That means I have a whole lot of information going round in my head day and night. If I'm short on time, I do yoga - about an hour is enough to recharge my batteries for the next day. I spend the weekends with my boyfriend. We go walking with our dog in the local mountains or ride our bikes through the countryside. My boyfriend even participates in races. I just do it because it's fun.
What is your ultimate dream?
I'd like to travel a lot and see more of the world. At the moment, I just don't have the time - but perhaps an opportunity will present itself sometime soon. Then I'll collect my boyfriend, pack our cases and head off somewhere far away.
