Meet Hristo Dimov– one of our newest Plovdiv
members and a true inspiration to our team. He works as a Level 1 Agent in
Modis Bulgaria. Also, he has an incredible story that’s worth sharing with the
world. Let’s dive in!
Welcome, Hristo! Could you please tell us more
about yourself?
I was born in Bulgaria, but grew up in
Nurnberg, Germany. When I was a baby I was diagnosed with visual impairment. My
parents decided to move to my father’s family, who are German, in order to
provide better education and medical care that were suitable for a kid like me.
I graduated from the only German high school
for the visually challenged. Interestingly, it houses the Paralympic goalball
headquarters. Goalball is a sport created for and played by visually impaired
people.
That is why I was part of Germany’s National
Goalball team. During my time there we won the World junior championship in
USA, as well as the European championship in Italy 2 years ago. After
graduating, I worked at the Federal employment agency for a year before
starting my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. But apparently life had something
different in store for me.
Why did you move back to Bulgaria?
I have been wanting to do that ever since I was
a kid, but I never had a clear plan on how to make it all work. Shortly after
starting my university degree, my parents and I decided to spend the Christmas
holidays with my grandparents in Stara Zagora. I quickly realized I am going to spend
a long time there. My parents got back to Germany, while I decided to make my
childhood come true and try to build a life here. I stayed in Stara Zagora and
got involved in a variety of NGO activities that took me to different parts in
Europe and helped me meet various incredible young people.
A few months later, I saw an online job
posting from Modis for a vacant position in Plovdiv. I applied and everything
after that happened quickly, easily, and naturally.
Why did you choose Modis? What’s your
experience with us?
Modis is an international company that gives
you access to an infinite number of opportunities – both in terms of career
development and forming intercultural relationships with people from all around
the world.
Even though we are based in Bulgaria we
strongly protect and enforce the global standards regarding employer-employee
relationships, work ethic, corporate benefits, etc.
My first few days were challenging, as any new
beginning is. But it was my amazing colleagues that instantly made me feel part
of the team. The working atmosphere here is so much better than what you would find
in most German companies. The Bulgarians try to build a personal connection
with each other and strongly encourage the whole team to go out together during
lunch breaks or afterhours. The Germans, on the other hand, neglect this almost
as if they are bigger introverts than most nations.
It is incredible how people here make time for
each other and display a stronger need to build relationships and feel as part
of the team. This gives everybody the opportunity to grow professionally,
despite the other problems our society faces.
It really seems like working for an international
company like Modis is a great fit for an international person like you. But how
does life in Plovdiv work out for you?
The first time I visited Plovdiv was for my
interview at Modis. I was not nervous at all. It was quite the opposite. I felt
no pressure, I was so chill, almost as if I had the whole time in this world.
Probably, I instantly got a strong hold of the vibe and feel the city gives
off.
Plovdiv is quite beautiful and full of history.
It reminds me of the old German towns. My favorite part of it is Kapana. You
can usually find me there on the weekends.
What is the best lesson in life you’ve learned
so far?
In my experience, the best things in life
quite often happen unintentionally.
Do you have a mission? What is it?
I want to be a good example for other like me.
I aspire to show that if you really put an effort, you can find success and
happiness anywhere you go – whether it is Bulgaria or some other country. Your
life is up to you and circumstances are never an excuse.