Build-Your-Own-Chair Day

            Besides drawing technical sketches, my tasks in the Company include fitting, measuring the garments, giving comments to suppliers and just basically helping out with everyday work.

            This morning was unusual because it started with everyone having to build their own chair! The Company ordered new chairs so everyone could sit properly during the long working hours. I was sitting at the floor with co-workers from different departments: IT-service, Merchanising, Social Management… The IKEA chairs come with instructions, of course, so it was pretty easy and actually a lot of fun! These kinds of „activities“ really bring to some special bonding between the colleagues.

            Everyone is very hard working in Company. They start working before 7:30 am and leave after 7:30 in the evening. However, the energy is very friendly and homey. There is a lunch room where everyone eats together. Sometimes even some brainstorm meetings are held there during having lunch. We also have a dog in Company, and often there is one little girl (a colleague's pet and another colleague's daughter), so they are running around chasing each other. There is even one colleague who never wears shoes. It is so cool - feels like working in a living room!

            I think social life in a company is very important for success. It's like in a theatre play – if the vibe between the coworkers is positive on the backstage, the audience is going to feel it on the stage. There is no way to fake it. Recently I participated my first Swedish business meeting in my Company. I couldn't understand a lot – I was the only one not speaking Swedish, and I was too shy to ask them to switch to English (I know, it is stupid). However, I could concentrate more on their body language. They coworkers always listen patiently to each suggestion. Everyone feels confident about showing their ideas. The Boss allows everyone to speak their mind, and he never raises his voice. They are serious about the work-talk, but still they make some jokes and laugh.

            It is so nice to read all of our entries and to know you are all doing well and learning so much. 

            Hey då, friends :)