Throughout my school years, I was always good at maths and bad at languages. In Year 7, an assessment revealed that I had severe dyslexia. From then on, I received special support and learned with a specialist therapist.
I tried my hand at being a structural draughtsman and design engineer. But as a secondary school pupil, it would have been difficult to get an apprenticeship, at least in certain companies. Besides, I don't like sitting at a computer all day.
I then did several work experience placements as a polymechanic – and found my vocation. At Alupak, which manufactures coffee capsules, we build special tools for those who develop the technology. The designers draw up the plans, and we build the devices.
I can well imagine becoming a practical trainer.
I'm good at vocational school when it comes to technical knowledge, and I'm also good at remembering technical terms in English. Grammar, on the other hand, is not my strong point. Studying engineering, which many of my vocational school classmates want to do, is out of the question for me.
I enjoy being a polymechanic, I like the craft and want to stick with it for the time being. However, I can well imagine becoming a practical trainer. I enjoy explaining other work steps and it always works out well.
