You have to work with the talents you've been given, a principle that applies to everyone, including myself. My father had a job at a mill, and I began my career there as well. However, the textile industry gradually declined, so I decided to look for a job closer to home. That's when I joined Aalberts as an assembler. From there, I moved into a maintenance role as an assistant, a position I held for almost 12 years. Later, when Apollo acquired another division, I was asked to help set it up, which led to my promotion to supervisor. I now supervise a team of over 30 people, most of whom are considerably younger than my 66 years. Despite the age difference, I persistently strive to improve every day.

I have a deep love for sports. When I was younger, I wanted to be a sportscaster. Back then, sports weren't as accessible as they are today, and I remember listening to radio broadcasts of games on my small transistor radio. Even now, my love for listening remains unchanged. Throughout my life, I've often been chosen to explain things and share insights. Perhaps this is my innate talent, which has probably contributed to my career advancement. It's how I accumulate knowledge and constantly strive for improvement.

My current challenge is to transfer the wealth of knowledge I've accumulated over the past forty-five years to the younger members of my team. I want to ensure that nothing is lost in the process, while empowering them to take ownership of their tasks and decisions. I'm there to support them when needed, but I don't look over their shoulders.