The job-seeker

Name: Ellen Goerner

Age: 54 years.

Place of birth: Zwickau

Family status: divorced

Children: five - and two grandchildren

Job: bookkeeper, receptionist, security guard

Education: High School diploma, vocational school

How do I start my day?
I have breakfast with my family, that holds us together.

What are typical German traits?
ome people might not like to hear this, but I think a sullen face and cold-heartedness are typically German.

Do I have any typical character traits? I'd say I'm an optimist.

My biggest strength is: My family.

My biggest weakness is: That I don't speak English.

What do I do in my spare time?
I'd rather have less spare time at the moment! But I enjoy reading - and collecting mushrooms is my passion. The forest is a wonderful place to relax.

My favorite dish is: "Rice a la Ellen"

What music do I listen to?
Beat - that is the music from when I was young.

What would I like more time for?
For work! But noone wants to give me that.

How do I feel about the future?
hope I will manage to find a job after all.

My philosophy is..."Grit your teeth and get on with it!"

Author: Anastassia Boutsko (jp)
Editor: Rina Goldenberg