Why is saying NO so important and difficult at the same time?
I had recently a very new experience. In June 2021 I put together a group of volunteers in the Neighbourhood Mothers project whose responsibility was to design ...
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More cultures – more understanding
My maiden name was Tornoczyova and I have a Hungarian background. My grandparents were part of the Hungarian minority living in the southern parts of Slovakia. ...
When the cultural differences hit you hard or The guide on how to understand Slovaks at work
We spent last weekend in the cottage with a bunch of our Slovak friends. Of course, they were interested in how are things going on in my new job. After a while...
Reconciling work and family life or when mom starts to work…
In my very last blog post, I mentioned that I have started in my new job position after quite a lengthy period. As probably in any new position, I face some cha...
How I finally become employed again…
I was career orientated back in Slovakia. Always having 2 jobs, continuously studying and having clear aims how my work-related future would look like. But then...
The paradox of welfare state
I was a supporter of the welfare state many years before I actually moved into one. But after a while I have my doubts. How to find a proper balance and not to ...