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The art of switching gears

No two days are the same for Joke. While the morning can start hectically with the “typical chaos” of a busy office, she knows better than anyone how to keep an overview and turn the day into a pleasant kind of busyness. Her expertise in administrative organisation is essential, but what she is most proud of is the human side of her job: making sure the atmosphere in the office always remains positive.

Not a number, but a person

What Joke values most about working at Mercken is the human approach. “You’re not just a number here,” she explains. Whether it’s picking up a sick child from school earlier than planned or giving advice to management, people listen and show understanding. Those short communication lines and great colleagues are exactly what make her feel completely at home here, even after all these years.

Balance in the hustle

Joke works part-time, a balance that allows her to be fully present for her family. In her free time, you will often find her spending time with her children, going for a walk or sitting around the table for a board game. And after a busy work week? She enjoys an evening of wellness or meeting up with friends to recharge her batteries.