Employee: Kathie Freitag-Mertens

Position: Fuel Support

My first job was:  Worked for Enestvedt Seed detasseling hybrid corn.

Finish this bumper sticker: I’d rather be— in the Kitchen cooking or gardening!

Looking back on myself as a child, I know I was destined for this career because:  As a child and adult I’ve never been one to sit still and do something repetitious.  I love change and challenges so this job’s been a perfect match.  Every day we’ve got something new to learn and explore.  This job is very fast paced so change is constantly occurring.

The thing about my job that challenges me is: Every day brings new challenges since customers use the RCC package in different ways. Its tough taking support calls over the phone versus being on site and working on a one-to-one basis.

When I’m zoned out in front of my computer and should be thinking about work, what I’m really thinking is: Do we actually have free time to ‘zone out’ at work? When I do have time to zone I’m more then likely thinking about my daughter or thinking about the events I need to get plan after work.

My most unusual job was: Not sure I’ve ever had an unusual job- my college education is in agriculture so most people would assume those jobs to be unusual since I’m working in the computer field now.

The only time I deserved to be fired was:  People actually get fired at jobs?  I’ve never been fired so I can’t say I’ve ever deserved to be…

The most recent book, CD or movie I’ve purchased is:  Danielle Steel- Sisters

The company mascot or spokesperson I most identify with is: My Dad- not that he’s a mascot or spokesperson but he’s the one person I can identify with everyday!

My favorite quote or saying:  ‘Holy-Cats’

How would you describe your job to a four year old? I talk on the phone and help people with computer questions.  (Mercy that doesn’t sound very important or stressful when I put it that way!)