Perfect!

[estepheia]

Remember how I told you guys about my new job? That was in December. My job is no longer new, but I still enjoy it very much. I type tons of data into SAP and I get to translate German product descriptions into English. The company I work for produces inventory labels, pipe identification markers and permalight signs. We also sell personal safety equipment, like heat-resistant gloves and whatnot. Anyway, today our company celebrated their 50th anniversary.

It was the BEST PARTY EVER!

All week the weather sucked, today it was perfect. The party took place in a number of connected tents that had been erected in one of Braunschweig's larger parks (normally the tents house cultural events, theatre and whatnot, but today our company owner had rented the whole thing). Food and drinks were free for all the company staff AND their families. What kind of food? BBQ'd lamb, turkey breast, pork, sausages, a fish buffet, popcorn, candyfloss, potato pancakes with smoked salmon, fried noodles, French fries, salads, suckling pig with sauerkraut, a huge dessert buffet... Simply amazing. And really excellent quality. Plus ALL the drinks were free (although I only had non-alcoholic drinks except for a small glass of Bailey's). And there was entertainment for the children, even the local circus school had been hired. All afternoon a fire-eater with his assistent and a hugy python entertained the guests. A magician performed tricks.... All this outside, among beautiful trees.

When Mr. Kroschke, the owner of our company talked to us and said that the success of his business is built on the quality and enthusiasm of his emplyees, he got standing ovations. (Seriously, the world needs more people like him.)

Afterwards there was a terrific vaudeville program with a great juggler and a fantastic ventriloquist. Dance musik. And finally? The best fireworks ever. To the music of PotC.  And everything was FREE!

The kids were well-behaved and happy, and the colleagues were fun to talk to.

This is my definition of a perfect day. *is happy*

Comments

[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

Wow, that sounds so awesome. What a great company to work for! :-)

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Awesome. Yup. Apparently the Christmas parties are fabulous too, on a smaller scale (i.e. only for employees). I was told the food is always excellent and that there's always a cocktail bar with free cocktails.
I missed last year's party because I had signed up for a creative writing seminar months in advance held by one of my favorite German authors.
This year I won't miss it. :-)

Our company is not ruled by shareholders, that's the main difference. Its owner is proud of his company and proud of the people who work for him. A hard-working man with a big heart. Apparently, his son is a lot like him. If that's true, I'm pretty certain that I'll work there for a long time. It's so nice to work in a company that makes you feel good.

[spikendru.livejournal.com]

What a lovely party! And how nice to be really appreciated by your employer. Mr. Kroschke sound like a terific boss, and I wish him much continued success.

Yay for the wonderful party and the well-behaved kids! Glad you had such a nice day, sweetie!

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear. Your icon fits.
It truly was a wonderful day! And after all the setbacks we've had recently and with all the financial worries that plague us (again), it was a much needed breather, almost like a small holiday.

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Sounds splendid.

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

It was indeed.
Give me good food and fireworks and I'm the happiest camper ever. Plus jugglers! Yay!