For me, FHWS is ...
a reliable employer and part of my life
What do you appreciate about FHWS?
I live close by and so a car is not essential, which is very handy. I can cycle or walk to work – the greener options. The Schweinfurt location is smaller than the Würzburg location and, to my mind, cosier. Work matters can often be dealt with in a face-to-face conversation, as everyone is closer together.
What was the best decision in your professional career and why? What has changed since then?
Family commitments took me to Middle Franconia for three years after I completed my training. I worked in Schwabach and gained a lot of valuable experience. But I also realised just how attached I was to my home town of Schweinfurt. After three wonderful years, both career and family led me back to Schweinfurt and I was able to reconcile family and professional life.
What do you think has shaped FHWS the most over the last 50 years?
I believe that Schweinfurt’s transformation from a grey industrial town hit by the recession of the early 1990s to a university town played a large part in the growth of FHWS. The economic recovery of Schweinfurt made the town more attractive to students. When the Americans left, this meant empty brownfield sites in Schweinfurt became available for FHWS expansion.
What is your vision of the future for FHWS? What might FHWS look like in 50 years’ time?
I imagine the FHWS of the future as more international and more digital. There is great potential with the new robotics and hydrogen technology programmes.
Personally, I hope for more flexibility at work, which will absolutely be possible with digitisation. This would make it even easier to balance work and family life.
What is your insider tip for the cities of Würzburg or Schweinfurt and why?
There are – in non-pandemic times – great district fairs in the summer. A fun and sociable way to spend evenings with friends.