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Cordula Simon
Head of HR & Administration
Landlord advice
How was the start of your apprenticeship at Mr. Lodge for you?
Jenni: Good, actually. I was a bit nervous on the first day, but then it wasn't bad at all. The colleagues are all very nice and I was warmly welcomed. I'm glad that I can work in such a nice team.
What do you like about training at Mr. Lodge?
Jenni: The variety and the independence. I think it's great that we can look into all departments: So far I've been in the front office, in the photo department and with Gabriele to create exposés.
How do you like the working atmosphere at Mr. Lodge and how does it feel for you as a new employee at the company?
Jenni: Really pleasant. Everyone helps you and you're not afraid to ask questions. I feel like I'm in good hands.
As an apprentice, do you also receive all the internal communication or is news passed on among the department heads?
Jenni: Thanks to Lisa, we always find out everything in good time and there are also the info mails that are sent to all employees.
Landlord advice
How was the start of your apprenticeship at Mr. Lodge for you?
Louisa: I moved to Munich from Trier, so it's a completely new situation for me here. I was immediately well integrated at Mr. Lodge, both in the landlord advice team and in the entire Mr. Lodge team. There was a company event right away where I was able to get to know some of my colleagues and I was warmly welcomed by everyone. I was also allowed to come along on appointments and so I already have a change from office work.
What do you like about training at Mr. Lodge?
Louisa: The variety of viewings, apartment checks, office work... and that I can already take on tasks myself. We also have a lot of international customers and it's exciting for me to get to know the different mentalities.
How do you like the working atmosphere at Mr. Lodge and how does it feel for you as a new employee in the company?
Louisa: Very relaxed and very friendly. The fact that we are all on first-name terms makes you feel part of the group and everyone here helps everyone else. You don't have to be afraid to ask anything or be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone is respected for who they are and you can rely on your colleagues. We were also trusted right from the start, which is a great feeling.
As an apprentice, do you also receive all the internal communication or is news passed on among the department heads?
Louisa: At the beginning, we might not get everything, but we receive all general emails with internal information and we are also included in further communication after viewing appointments.
Landlord advice
When you look back on your training time at Mr. Lodge: What's the first thing that comes to mind?
Kevin: Corona. During the first corona lockdown, the school was faced with a completely new situation, which meant that from that moment on I was confronted with a wide variety of school situations such as homeschooling, alternating lessons and lessons with distance and masks. At work, the training did not suffer under any circumstances during the lockdown, Lisa made it possible for me to work from home very early on and was able to convey all the important content through regular Zoom conferences and telephone calls.
What did you particularly like about the training at Mr. Lodge?
Kevin: The trust I received from Lisa relatively early on and the fact that I was given normal tasks, just like the permanent employees.
Why did you want to work as a permanent employee at Mr. Lodge after your apprenticeship?
Kevin: Because it's really fun, especially in the department, it's really cool.
How do you feel about the work-life balance at Mr. Lodge?
Kevin: Good. What's also a lot of fun at the moment is the opportunity to work in Rottach and also from home, because that works really well now. Thanks to the great colleagues, it often doesn't feel like work.
Marketing and communication
How was the start of your apprenticeship at Mr. Lodge for you?
Niklas: Good. Very pleasant. Because I was working from home, there weren't many people around. But those who were there took good care of me and got me off to a good start. Not too much and not too little.
What do you like about training at Mr. Lodge?
Niklas: The atmosphere here is very pleasant thanks to the flat hierarchies. Everyone, no matter which department they are from, wants to teach me something. Everyone is very open and friendly. And I like the fact that you are given your own tasks quite early on.
How do you like the working atmosphere at Mr. Lodge and how does it feel for you as a new employee at the company?
Niklas: Very, very good. You feel like you really belong. Everyone includes you, even during breaks. It's a mixed, open team where you quickly make friends.
As an apprentice, do you also experience all the internal communication or is news passed on among the department heads?
Niklas: I find out a lot, especially through circular emails from meetings. You are very involved right from the start.
Real estate photography
How was the start of your apprenticeship at Mr. Lodge for you?
Linus: It was actually relatively good. I settled in quickly and was given a good induction. Mistakes were pointed out to me and everyone helped me.
What do you like about the apprenticeship at Mr. Lodge?
Linus: The apprenticeship is varied. The colleagues are all nice and there's always something to do.
How do you like the working atmosphere at Mr. Lodge and how does it feel for you as a new employee at the company?
Linus: I really like it, no problems at all. Everyone is nice and helpful in the company.
As an apprentice, do you also receive all the internal communication or is news passed on among the department heads?
Linus: No, I always find out. We receive the summaries from the meetings by email and there are always enough contact persons I can ask.
Real estate photography
When you look back on your training time at Mr. Lodge: What's the first thing that comes to mind?
Vincent: I immediately remember that I was able to try out a lot and realize creative photo projects right from the start: in 2018, for example, I set up my equipment at 10 p.m. at 5 degrees at the Friedensengel and took pictures of the super moon or photographed the sunset on the Friendstower. I really appreciate having the time and opportunity to have such experiences.
What did you particularly like about the training at Mr. Lodge?
Vincent: I heard from my classmates that some of them had pretty poor working conditions: Their pay was tight and they spent a lot of time doing tasks such as setting up and dismantling or making coffee. I was able to start taking photos quickly at Mr. Lodge, my colleagues took a lot of time for me, supported me and shared their experiences with me.
Why did you also want to work as a permanent employee at Mr. Lodge after your apprenticeship?
Vincent: I was happy to take the opportunity of a secure income and there was no reason during the apprenticeship for me not to go into permanent employment afterwards.
How do you feel about the work-life balance at Mr. Lodge?
Vincent: It depends on the season. There's always a lot to photograph in summer because the weather is nice. In winter, we can work overtime again. I always think it's great to be busy, but some weeks are exhausting. Then you look forward to the weekend and enjoy your summer vacation.
IT
When you look back on your training time at Mr. Lodge: What's the first thing that comes to mind?
Thalea: The friendly welcome from all the employees. It was nice to see that you could help and to experience the gratitude of your colleagues.
What did you particularly like about the training at Mr. Lodge?
Thalea: The freedom to work independently and on my own responsibility.
Why did you want to work as a permanent employee at Mr. Lodge after your apprenticeship?
Thalea: The prospect of exciting projects and the opportunity to help shape change.
How do you feel about the work-life balance at Mr. Lodge?
Thalea: The nature of the job means that the regular working hours are not enough, as some work (network/infrastructure) can only be done in the evening and/or at weekends. On the other hand, it is possible for me to attend private appointments during the regular working hours of others.
