Trainer, Foundever: I am much closer, more connected and involved with my colleagues in Cyprus

Originally from Denmark, Silas Kuhr says moving to Cyprus seemed an obvious choice when the opportunity arose and that he has adjusted well to working and living here.

• Country of origin: Denmark
• Job title: Trainer
• Company: Foundever
• Office Location: Larnaca
• Time in Cyprus: 3.5 years
• Other countries he has lived/worked in: Denmark
• Favorite restaurant in Cyprus: Vinaria, Larnaca
• Favourite bar in Cyprus: The Belfry, Larnaca
• Activities he enjoys in Cyprus: Going to the beach, enjoying a cold beer in the sun, going to restaurants, hanging out with friends.

Describe your current job in Cyprus.

I am the trainer for my account. This means that I am responsible for the learning environment, which includes training new people, coaching people and, in general, making sure that everyone is up-to-date and can do their job in the best possible way.

What led to your move from Denmark to Cyprus?

I had just finished school and I wanted to explore and discover the world a bit more. When I found my job, it was just obvious to me that I should move to Cyprus.

How does the professional environment in Cyprus differ from that in Denmark?

Speaking through the lens of someone who has moved from abroad – since most of us have moved from abroad to where I am – I would say that, in Cyprus, I am much closer, more connected and involved with my colleagues that I would have been in a job back home.

How do you view the business environment in your particular industry?

I think the business environment, in my account at least, is pretty relaxed and supportive and, most importantly, there is always the incentive to try to help each other out if an issue arises.

How do you find working and living in Cyprus? How easily did you adapt to life here?

I really like living in Cyprus! It is nice to experience another culture and a different climate from what I was used to in Denmark. Living in Cyprus is definitely a unique experience and although there were some new challenges for me, I found it relatively easy to adapt to life here.

• Country of origin: Denmark
• Job title: Trainer
• Company: Foundever
• Office Location: Larnaca
• Time in Cyprus: 3.5 years
• Other countries he has lived/worked in: Denmark
• Favorite restaurant in Cyprus: Vinaria, Larnaca
• Favourite bar in Cyprus: The Belfry, Larnaca
• Activities he enjoys in Cyprus: Going to the beach, enjoying a cold beer in the sun, going to restaurants, hanging out with friends.

This interview first appeared in the March issue of GOLD magazine. Click here to view it.