Wonderful Rhythm
We have had a very successful couple of weeks within the
business, for confidentiality we can’t give all the names of all our wins but
this week we've had a major translation and interpreting win for a medical
insurance company. Much of this is
attributable to our technology but this is not the only reason, this last big
win which was a substantial increase in business from a global client they said
was also due to the fantastic service they are receiving from our operations
staff.
This week our team have been busy recruiting for interns
to work in a variety of departments in our New York office. It is great to work with interns because not
only are we contributing to the minds of tomorrow but they are also providing
us with fresh young eyes to the industry and we are proud of how many interns
and apprentices have taken permanent jobs within our business. See below a photograph of our team at the
recruitment session.
Normally I always find February a little difficult, short
days and long dark nights. Spring is
still too far away so I asked around the business for some ideas of how to deal
with it. One of my colleagues asked ‘what
do you like to do when it’s sunny?’ For
those of you who have read my blog before will know how little I enjoy going to
a gym or doing sport but the one thing I do enjoy on a summer’s day is to
swim. Even though I don’t think my style
is great I can keep going longer than most!
So my colleague said ‘go swimming!’ It’s freezing cold, it’s the last thing I want
to do but she planted a seed in my mind.
I wrapped up with all my woolly scarves, hats and gloves and headed off
to the fitness centre and for the 15th time of my life joined up.
The membership officer insisted on giving me a full tour
but all I want to see is the pool, and there is was, blue water, sparkling in
the illuminated fluorescent lights. A
little voice kept saying run away it’s too cold but I bravely fought on. OK, I’ll sign up but I only want to
swim. The smooth talking membership
officer said I would enjoy swimming even more if I improved my style. As ever in these environments I always feel
intimidated and signed away another huge amount of money just so they can
scream at me while I attempt to gracefully glide through the water.
Would you like to see the changing rooms, he asked. No
thank you I replied. I realise that
changing rooms were just a place you had to survive. A double challenge to keep the towel around
you while you take off wet swim shorts.
Still, I’ll deal with that when the time comes. Ladies and gentleman I’m proud to present at
the bottom of this blog my progress to date.
It’s not particularly fast yet but I’m sure you’ll agree it’s graceful. It’s the
last bit that made my family and friends laugh the most so persevere and I hope
it makes you smile. I have to share with
you that I absolutely love my twice weekly visit to the pool.
Have a good one!
