For the past few years, Adam has worked at various greenhouse horticulture companies via abflexkracht. At the moment, he works in a seedling nursery in Rijsenhout. Garden hose in hand, he says, “I'm responsible for watering the plants and taking measures to ensure they are protected from disease, pests and weeds.” In the Netherlands, strict rules apply to the use of crop protection agents in a professional setting. Only those with a special crop protection (or ‘spraying’) licence are allowed to work with these' chemicals. “Via abflexkracht, I had the chance to complete the training. I took the tests and earned my crop protection licence. I'm pleased to have been given the opportunity for personal development. As a
result, my work has become more interesting and I've become a more versatile employee.”
Aspects like transport and housing are taken care of, too
For Adam, doing temporary jobs via abflexkracht is a conscious choice. “I'm satisfied, they keep me well-informed and – besides the work itself – aspects like transport and housing are taken care of for me, too. I spend a few months working in the Netherlands and then I go back to Poland for a while; I've been doing this for years. In Poland, I get to enjoy my time with the family and friends I miss while I'm in the Netherlands. If something crosses my path, sometimes I work for a few months in Poland as well.” Adam has not yet decided whether he wants to settle down permanently in Poland or build a life for himself in the Netherlands.