My story
Photo: Julia Malinowska | Cotton House Hotel
In search of meaning
My turning point came over seven years ago. Matura/Abitur, business studies and a secure communications job with a company. I marched into my office every morning with a lot of musts, shoulds and needs to meet the expectations of others, hoping for a little recognition. I learned a lot and continued to develop. But deep inside I often felt that I was looking for something else.
Not higher, faster, further
Self-determination, fulfillment, joy and satisfaction? Yes, these are my personal goals. Again and again, therefore, people and situations came into my life to spur me on, to shake me up, or to show me who I really am. I came closer and closer to the idea. After highlights, crises and everything that goes with life, one day I realized what I really wanted: writing!
But more mindful, more aware, more human
On a sunny Sunday more than five years ago, I was walking up my local mountain, the Schlossberg. Far above the rooftops of my hometown of Hohenems, I happened to strike up a conversation with a young woman with a dog.
She asked me if I could take a picture of them. We hit it off right away and the mood was right for philosophizing about life. She was a graphic designer like my twin sister. When she asked me what I did, I pushed around and thought about how I could describe my previous jobs in one word. All I could come up with was "I write."
This is how the ball started rolling
She told me about a magazine for which she takes photos and which is always looking for good copywriters. She said I should get in touch with them. That's what I did, and that's how I published my first texts. At the same time, I started studying journalism again at the FJS at the FJS.
Just do it
Even though it took a few more professional stations and years, another thought has not let me go since then:
I want to be independent and
my own boss.
I want to do what I am good at and what fulfills me. There are times when something unexpected happens just when we need it most.
Inspire with texts
I've often met people in my life who are absolutely passionate about what they do every day. Who seem to spend their time doing something they really enjoy. Who aren't afraid to do what fulfills them. I've always wanted to be like that. And now I am!