Mathew's journey to Sweden was not without its challenges. Navigating a new system and learning a new language were significant hurdles. "It's a difficult system to navigate. I'm not speaking Swedish so well, I'm still learning," Mathew admitted. However, the strong support from his managers and team made the transition smoother. His manager, Johanna, played a crucial role in providing both professional and personal support. "If I start talking about work, my manager Johanna said, 'No, no, no, how was it at home? Are there any problems, anything?' She provides the team with all the tools we need to succeed," Mathew noted. Johanna's leadership style is characterized by her genuine care for her team, both professionally and personally. "She helps to solve work problems and listens to personal issues. She really cares," Mathew added.
After a year as an electrician, Mathew transitioned to the role of commissioning engineer, a position he finds both challenging and rewarding. "I get to use the skills that I've applied over this long career. It's always at the latest technology," he explained. His responsibilities include testing turbines as part of the factory acceptance test, ensuring everything is set before the turbines are deployed to sites, like the new district heating power plant in Leipzig, Germany. “I mean obviously coming from abroad myself, knowing that the turbines are going all over the world, that’s great.”