Kitty: 25 years of service
On February 25, Kitty Hendrikx was employed at Transcargo for 25 years. Of course, this unique milestone couldn’t go unnoticed. On that day she was picked up by a stretched limo for a joyous ride along the Transcargo locations where she used to work. Afterwards we held a party in our offices, at which the entire staff, management and Kitty’s partner were present.
In all these years, Kitty has never reported sick and she has always been 100% committed to the company. She started in the invoicing department and has since worked in the planning department for the last 17 years. In the latter department, her great language skills prove to be very useful. One of Kitty’s specialities is our planning for Greece. Kitty has had good contact with our customers and carriers from day one.
We decided to ask Kitty a few questions for this newsletter.
What is your best memory of your time at Transcargo?
I have lots of great memories. The highlights were the surprise events for my 20th and 25th anniversary. On both occasions I was completely taken by surprise by my colleagues. The organisation was perfect and I received a lot of nice gifts.
Do you perhaps have any less happy memories?
There are always good and lesser times. Unfortunately, in 2005 a Greek driver ended up in an accident. I spoke to him that evening, but sadly he passed away the next morning. Terrible.
What is the most difficult aspect of your work?
What I don’t like is when, at the start of the day, you think everything is well organised, but realise in the late afternoon you have to start all over again (due to failure of a car or truck, for example).
Do you have a unique anecdote about Transcargo or a colleague?
After all these years there are loads! But I have to say, the first years were the most fun. Starting small with only three people and concluding the week with a delicious beer. Great times!
If you had only three words to describe Transcargo, what would they be?
Flexible, dynamic and young.
How do you see your future at Transcargo?
Hopefully the same; simply doing my job.
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