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Life's Fun Lessons
A human learns new things throughout his life. First, we sit at our own desks, then we go through school years again with our children. Meanwhile, we learn new things at work, in college, and at university. Let's recall, what school gave us, what we were like, and what we dreamed of.
Four participants in this column are being selected from among the company's employees using a random number generator.
Questions:
What was your favorite subject in school, and has it been useful in life?
What kind of student were you: a diligent straight-A student, an active participant, or a fidget?
What advice would you give yourself if you could go back to your school years?
What advice would you give to current schoolchildren?
What childhood dreams have you made come true?
What supernatural ability would you like to have at work?
Describe your work team in five different words.
Andrey Dmitriev
Powder Coater, Mechanical Production and Painting Shop (Painting)
  • I had two favorite subjects: athletics and drafting. Both came in handy. Athletics is self-explanatory—movement, agility, strength. And drafting came in handy in technical college: I drew all the coursework and assignments myself.
  • I was a fidget. I thought I had time for everything, but now I have more important things to do than studying.
  • I would advise myself to be less distracted and read more.
  • Spend less time in the Web. My daughter, whenever you look at her, is always on her phone. Sure, there's some useful stuff on there, but mostly it's a waste of time.
  • I wanted my own car. I realized it – I bought it, and I drive it.
  • Probably super speed, so I can move quickly and keep up with everything.
  • Let me put it this way: friendly, cheerful, hardworking, hospitable, the best!
Daria Levshina
Engineer, Product Development Group, Washing Machines
  • I liked physics the most, especially the lab work and experiments in class. It was really interesting! It hasn't been useful yet, but anything is possible in the future.
  • I was a diligent, excellent student, and sometimes an active participant. I drew posters for the class because I also went to art school.
  • I'd advise myself to learn English better. It's always needed—at work and when traveling. And I'd recommend my children start right away, in second grade.
  • Don't sweat it or worry about grades. Later, after school, the grades aren't important; what matters is what kind of person you are.
  • I now have a dog, which I dreamed of as a child. It came true. My biggest childhood dream hasn't come true yet. But I think there's more to come. I'm learning a lot here at the plant: making decisions and being responsible for them, not being afraid to speak publicly in a large group.
  • Beam up. And maybe even mind reading, but of course, that might not always be useful.
  • My colleagues are all different and cool. Each one is unique and interesting in their own way, with their own life experiences. They're a smart bunch.
Vladimir Sabursky
forklift driver, refrigerator preparatory production
  • I had two: Russian and mathematics. Naturally, both came in handy.
  • It's hard to answer. I'd say it's 50/50. That's how I characterize myself. Because I was both an excellent student and a good one, with occasional shortcomings and a bit of mischief.
  • I finished school in the 1990s. Back then, many people were in a situation where they had to support their parents and come out to work as quickly as possible. If I could turn back time, I'd tell myself to try to continue my education somehow.
  • Study, study, and study some more. Graduate from universities and colleges, improve your qualifications, gain knowledge. All of this will come in handy in life.
  • Family, a wife, and children are the meaning of my life. I can't say I dreamed of this since school, but generally speaking, yes, I wanted a home and a reliable home base.
  • Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm a realist. For me, the most important thing is practical experience.
  • It's a good team, working and businesslike. We collaborate. If you're aiming for the ideal, there's something to strive for. And that's normal.
Anna Fadeeva
mechanic assembly worker (refrigerator assembly workshop)
  • I've always loved history. I don't know if it's been useful in real life - perhaps for general knowledge.
  • I was in the middle; everything was stable and basically good. Of course, I participated in all the school activities.
  • Put more effort into my studies and keep learning.
  • I'd tell today's students to listen more to their teachers and respect them. Adults have more life experience, and they can give useful advice.
  • Sometimes you dream of one thing, but something else comes true, and it turns out that it's even better that way. As a child, I wanted to be a salesperson, then an accountant, and I studied. But it turned out I wasn't that interested. I came to Beko, and I really like it here.
  • I wish I could learn everything new super fast.
  • We have an all-female team. Everyone is responsive, cheerful, and beautiful. They'll always listen, if needed help you with your work, and even give you personal advice. We're doing well. May everything continue to be good at Beko.