Back in July 2013, I came to Windsor for a job interview. Coming from Hungary and having lived only in London, I hadn’t heard of Windsor before so I did some internet research about the town prior to the big day. I read about the attractions, the restaurants, the social life, the transport and from every angle Windsor seemed a great place to live. However, back then I was more worried about getting the job and not so much about the town. So when I got off the train at Central Station on the day of the interview, my thoughts were focussed around the upcoming questions and I wasn’t thinking about the town too much. And yet as I stepped off the train I was amazed.
“How can a train station be so charming? And if the train station is so lovely what should I expect from the town?”
As I left the station I was impressed by Windsor Castle, the charming cobbled streets and shops, by the happy, relaxed people all around me. I loved every little detail: the River Thames, the Windsor Bridge, Peascod Street, the narrow alleyways and Alexandra Gardens. I had a feeling that I had found the perfect place to live! I was so surprised I couldn’t read the map properly (most unlike me) so I had to ask for help to find the way to my interview at Alma House.
Luckily for me it went really well and I was offered the job and asked to move in on the same day. Since then I have learnt more about the town and I still think Windsor is the greatest place to live.
It was love at first sight!
My role at at the company is very varied; I do a fair bit of cleaning of really fantastic apartments as well as maintenance jobs and looking after guests if they need anything out of office hours. This means I work closely with all of my colleagues from Housekeeping, Maintenance and in the Office too, not just from one Department. The most exciting parts of my job are that I always can improve my English, learn something new and meet new people every day. I love to chat with guests about their travelling, impressions of Windsor or our Bed & Breakfast. A fresh pair of eyes is always helpful and it’s great to share stories and places to visit in this wonderful town.
