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29 October, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

Becoming a trainee

Having been taught “you can do anything you set your mind to”, I was keen to challenge my educational background and the notion of a “right” career choice. A trainee programme with an international company seemed like the perfect way to start. Then the tricky part began: How to choose and how to be chosen?

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26 September, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

Beyond Mobile Coverage

The Financial Services team could do nothing but smile as our management put on the yellow helmets to protect themselves from falling durians. The free one year Personal Accident insurance to our subscribers was launched!

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5 August, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

Durian Feast!?

A fruit too smelly to eat in your car and forbidden to bring to your hotel or on the bus? Sure, I’ll give it a try! My colleagues had long been promoting Durian, the “King of the Fruit”, as a true feast for my taste buds and nostrils. I have to admit, it was a memorable experience, indeed.

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8 July, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

Time to deliver

Over the last two weeks, lively discussions from our office have only been modified by the constant murmur from the coffee maker. Suffice to say; pulling all-nighters do not stop after student life.

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25 June, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

In The Thick of It

Half way through my post at DiGi and things are really getting interesting. In the past three months I’ve experienced a new culture, got to know new team mates at a new company, and dove head first into the Malaysian telecommunications industry. Now it’s time to put that all together.

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11 June, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

I could tell you, but then I’d have to…

When I said bring on the change, this is not what I had in mind. Under the burning sun, I find myself in a bright yellow DiGi costume handing out balloons. Team building DiGi style!

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24 April, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

Bring on the change

The view from my apartment in April usually holds the image of commuters’ frantic search for parking spots on the snow-covered pavement. This view has now been replaced or, more correctly, upgraded to a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers. The second module of the Telenor traineeship has begun, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be my new home over the next six months. How did I end up here?

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15 February, 2008
Mariann Ertresvåg

The day of your life

The male team members exchanged nervous looks as their female counterparts escorted them to the waiting taxi at Fornebu. Instructed to bring warm, water proof clothing, torches, large backpacks, but also tight jeans, casual shirts, and blazers in true 1980s’ style, it is safe to say that the confusion was total. The day of our lives could begin!

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