Meet Benoit, he sells windows and doors in one of Europe’s capital cities. “I spend about 80% of my time at clients’ premises: homes, offices and retail spaces. I advise clients on the best soutions for their needs for window frames and doors. I also meet a lot of architects and construction companies. Together we … Continued

Olga always knew she wanted to be a surgeon. “At the age of six I would play the board game ‘Operation’ whilst my schoolmates were playing with dolls”. A childhood spent with plastic tweezers and a cardboard patient was good training, it seems: A surgeon since 1999, Olga now specialises in gastrointestinal surgery and liver … Continued

Enjoying a safe, swim in a pool sounds simple, but involves a lot of activity from people (and chemistry!) working behind the scenes. Here, chlorine things like hypochlorite help keep our swimming pools and spas clean and germ-free. One such person is Andi who works as a pool attendant at a sports centre. Andi’s hobbies, … Continued

If you should call the police services in Belgium, this face may well be the first on the scene. Serving his community for over 13 years now, he has had several satisfying moments throughout his career. An example of this is finding a lost child and reuniting them with their parents, “these are moments you … Continued

Pipes, valves, taps and boilers… this is the world of Giacomo, a plumber and heating installer who is clearly passionate about his job. “I wanted to do something practical where you can see the result of your efforts. Contact with people was also important for me, so I decided to become a plumber and heating … Continued

Marie works in a busy pharmacy. Her welcoming smile is a clear indication that she loves her job. “I’ve been working here for the last 4 years. In school I liked science and was passionate about chemistry. When the time came to choose a field of study after high school, I wanted to do something … Continued

One result of the popularity of internet shopping is our increasing need for packaging. Wim is the Operations Manager of a cardboard packaging company. He ensures that our purchases are protected on their journey from warehouse to home. “When I started working here after university – 14 years ago – the factory was working one … Continued

From trucks to sports cars, Erwin is helping us to arrive on time and in style! “I always wanted to work with cars – I have been dismantling and reassembling them since I was a child”. Erwin has been a mechanic since 1982 and seven years ago moved to become a mechanic at a prestigious … Continued

We all know the feeling. A blank screen. A missing file. An unresponsive smartphone. Who do you turn to? If you are lucky, Tuan will be there with a smile. “It’s the human interaction I like about my job,” he says. “I know everybody in the office”. Tuan and his colleagues keep computers, software and … Continued

Julie and her colleagues work hard to help presidents, royalty, business-leaders and tourists get a good night’s sleep when they are travelling. “I always wanted to work in the hospitality industry” Julie notes cheerfully. “We want our guests – whoever they are – to feel at home”. As a hotel sales manager, Julie has worked … Continued