Gosia is originally from Poland and once worked there as a paramedic. In the Netherlands, she worked in cleaning and logistics, among other things. She started at MCAP in November 2025. “I was looking for lighter work than what I did in logistics. When I started here, I thought: maybe I’ll do this for one or two years. I was honest about that, too. Now I feel very differently about it. The work is much more interesting and there is much more to learn than I expected.”
More than a bit of crafting
Beforehand, Gosia imagined cable assembly to be mainly fine manual work. Now she knows how much knowledge and concentration are involved. “You really have to pay close attention and work very precisely. There are so many different cables, connectors, and machines. Every job can involve something new.”
She particularly enjoys soldering. She also closely observes experienced colleagues while doing so. She jokingly calls Gabriëlla her ‘superhero’. “She can do very small things incredibly quickly and precisely. When I sit next to her, I watch how she does it. She also always gives tips. Then I think: eventually, I want to be able to do that too.”
Learning Dutch in the workplace
MCAP also helped Gosia improve her command of the Dutch language. In her previous jobs, she often spoke English while working. At MCAP, she hears and uses Dutch every day. That sometimes required a little extra explanation at first, but her coworkers were understanding. “Efrie explained everything very patiently, step by step and in simple words. First, you do this. Once that’s done, you move on to the next step. If I didn’t understand something, I could just ask again. No one got upset about it.”
No internal competition
According to Gosia, that helpfulness says a lot about the atmosphere. “It almost feels like family here. I’m not afraid to ask for something, and no one laughs at you if you make a mistake. Of course, the quality has to be good. If someone is a bit slower, you get tips on how to do it smarter. I don’t feel any competition here.” Even when an order needs to be finished quickly, colleagues pitch in for each other. Gosia considers that a matter of course: working together to ensure the work is carried out on time and well.
Her original plan to stay at MCAP for only a short time has therefore been taken off the table. “I want to keep working here for a long time. It is very nice here and I still have a lot to learn.”
Are you looking for a workplace where you can enjoy working with your hands, colleagues help each other, and you can learn a technical trade in practice? Then come and meet MCAP.
