Claudio Maggioni’s approach to life and work can be summed up in two words: “why not".
“Now I can do the simple things, like take them to school and pick them up. I get to be more present in their lives,” he said.
To anyone considering this program, he asks “why not?”.
“Just do it. It’s something different, but don’t be scared to give it a go,” he said.
I’vemetalotoffriendsatSodexo.WhereIamnowisagreatvillage.I’vemetgreatpeopleandIreallyamhappy,”hesaid.
“All the team are so supportive. Not even just the transport team, but everyone from the Village Manager to my supervisor, everyone.”
Claudio said this move was a great way for him to boost his morale while staying in the familiar and supportive environment he had found in Sodexo.
On the completion of his fifth full swing, Claudio’s eagerness to learn, adaptability and leadership qualities saw him promoted to Leading Hand of his site’s transport department.
“I do enjoy it. I like the challenge to adapt to the job. It’s different from the kitchen. I really do enjoy the people and the site,” he said.
“I always liked driving around Europe, but now I’ve just had to learn how to drive a bus.”
Mostimportantly,ClaudiofindsthattheFIFO(Fly-In,Fly-Out)lifestylehasallowedhimtomakeupforthequalitytimewithhisfamilyhemissedoutoninrecentyears.
Thefirstswingisalwaysthehardest.Itdoesn’tmatterwhatyou’redoing.Don’tgiveupstraightaway.”
Youhavetogiveyourselfachancetojusttryit.”
Acknowledgement of Country
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