The year 2023 started with a wind of change for me, when I received a surprising phone call from my old colleagues Marika and Marianja. We had been colleagues in the same company a few years ago, but the connection remained even after changing jobs. From the beginning, I followed their company’s start and development. I was impressed by their ability to realize their own dream and I already knew that they have a determined, strong, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to work. I saw how much they worked from the beginning to increase marketing and awareness. I was happy to hear that their work was bearing fruit, but they still managed to surprise me by asking me to work for Checkfin. There seemed to be plenty of work and new ideas for development and I appreciated their offer, because transitioning from an entrepreneur to an employer brings many other responsibilities than just paying the employee, so it is a lot of new things for them as well.
Right from the first day of work, I got the feeling that they really had invested in it. All work tools were already purchased and the orientation form was really comprehensive. Marika said that it is good to have the ground work done well, then the tools are ready to be used if there is a need for additional recruitment in the future. It is good to start a new job with a proper orientation plan, it brings systematization and scheduling right from the start. It also creates the feeling that the employer is committed to the new employee and wants to give them time to familiarize themselves, even though they have a lot of work to do. Having seen a number of different workplaces, I feel that the first impression and the start of work are things that stick in my mind and guide how the work starts.
During the Covid time, I got to try remote work for the first time. After the initial stumblings, I noticed that with the help of good work tools and connections, it started to become natural. In the middle of juggling with motherhood and work, I also noticed that it made many things easier, and the children are already used to the fact that parents are at work, even though they are at home. At Checkfin, most of the work is done remotely, which suits my current life situation really well. Every day, however, we are in contact with the rest of the team and sometimes we see in real life and other variations come to work, so versatility in work is maintained. I was already fascinated by an entrepreneurial approach to work, and in this job I feel that I can implement it, even though I am an employee. I get to influence my own work a lot, but I still don’t have to make all the decisions alone, the support of the team is strongly in the background. I’ve been really excited to get to work at Checkfin, it feels fun to work together again after a break with a new concept. Checkfin has strong visions for the future and development, it feels great to be a part of it!
