In Hamburg, there’s always a fresh breeze. That’s the way it is here in the north where I grew up. The wind of change blows ceaselessly. I only found out much later what that would mean for me.

„YOU’RE DOING A COMMERCIAL APPRENTICESHIP, SO YOU’VE GOT SOMETHING SOLID.“

So in 1981, on the advice of my parents, I started my training in Hamburg to become an industrial clerk in an oil mill. My dream was actually to become a travel agent. Even then, change and travel excited me. But many beliefs destroyed my dream: you won’t earn anything there or: that’s not safe. Do something sensible with your life.

Many of the ‚reasonable‘ jobs that followed lasted 1-2 years until I got bored or realised: that can’t be enough. Not the right job again… What to do? Completely unconsciously, I did something that I advise many applicants to do today: Trial & Error! Just try something new, otherwise you won’t know what you like.