Last month, I started working in a new environment – or maybe not entirely new, since I’d walked past the building on Hasselt’s Leopoldplein countless times before. But this was my first time stepping inside, where I was greeted by four smiling faces, a warm vibe, and an office dog with an endless appetite for belly rubs. Don’t mind if I do! The past few weeks have been filled with a combination of discovery and finding my footing. While I was busy translating and copywriting, I found myself settling in at ZINNIG and getting to know the clients.
I started my career in marketing, but my heart has always been in writing texts with more of a punch. In-depth articles, engaging topics, and fascinating interviews – in Dutch or English. I wanted to make beautiful things and feel connected to my environment and my community. That’s exactly what I found at ZINNIG. The itch I’ve felt in my fingertips since day one is still there, and I hope it never leaves.
The month flew by – and not just because it was the shortest of the year.
On this last day of February, with a gentle sun peeking out from behind the clouds, I wrap up my first month with a sense of satisfaction and a thirst for more. Flipping through my agenda, I see lots of copywriting assignments: from informative blogs and health articles to light-hearted stories about the latest trends. I also see texts about my beloved hometown of Hasselt (I practically dotted the i’s with hearts in some of them). I got to dust off the translator in me, after a few years of putting her on the shelf. I missed her more than I thought. Today’s agenda included a new milestone: my first solo interview. When you start a new job, every day is filled with firsts. The ping of a new task in my inbox still gives me a little jolt of excitement.
New perspective
From the office, I have a bird’s-eye view of my hometown and the surrounding area. The city looks small and not-so-small at the same time. You can see the tops of the buildings, with the panorama stretching all the way to the spoil tips of Genk on clear days. A sea of beauty and opportunity that might otherwise go unnoticed. Working at ZINNIG feels a bit like that, too. There’s so much to do and to write and to share. Countless topics to learn about and communicate to your audience as clearly and as engagingly as you can. I’m grateful to be part of that. At ZINNIG, work feels more like a hobby.
I’m also thankful for the atmosphere in the office and the closeness of my colleagues. When they ask how you’re doing, they don’t just mean at work, but life in general. It feels good to work with four incredible women who give their all every day for their clients. Though I’m still getting used to the monthly boxing sessions. I’ve since added wrist exercises into my regular fitness routine!
