What have you learned by working in Denmark?I think the Danes are friendly but very shy. I think they want to talk but they don't. I think COWI needs to encourage everyone to be more sociable if they want foreigners to integrate. This is a really good place to work, with exciting projects and new technology but, for example, the induction day for new staff is only in Danish.
Where else would you like to work?
Anywhere in Europe would be interesting.
What has surprised you about Denmark?
The honesty. Danish people are very honest. My husband left his camera in a hotel lobby here and it was still there 12 hours later when we came back for it.
What do you think of the food in Denmark?
I like it. It's very healthy. But I have never seen people eat so many potatoes and remain thin! It must be a different kind of potato than we have in Colombia. It must be mostly water or something.
What do you miss most about your home country?
Family, the weather.
Describe your day in two sentences.Work. Baby.
What would make your day easier?If more people talked with me.
What advice would you give to someone who's been offered a job in another country?
Not to try to find people from your home country. It is better if you try to integrate.
Do you prefer cheese or chocolate?
Chocolate, because it's sweet.
By Martyn Glanville
Published: 14.03.2008
