On that day, at about 4 p.m., the son of one of the employees ran into their office shouting that there was something wrong with his father. Adrian and Frank ran to check what was going on and when they saw the paralysed worker, they immediately called an ambulance. It turned out that the man had poisoned himself by eating fermented preserves. Worried about the worker's fate and this dangerous bacterial infection, they rode with him from hospital to hospital, anxiously waiting to see if the doctors would be able to save the man's life. By the morning, the rescue operation proved successful. Adrian would remember that first, eventful working day for the rest of his life.

Karina has joined OTTO one year after Adrian. She recalls the job interview with Peter Verlegh as if it were yesterday. The company was growing at such an impressive pace that Karina could choose from several positions. Yet, she did not hesitate, as she was always interested in organising the day-to-day office work. And so, she started working in the Administration Department. For the following 18 years, she kept a close eye on the contracts of all employees and ensured a proper employee circulation within the company. In the meantime, she followed courses on Dutch labour law. Currently, she is engaged in processes concerning the Balanced Labour Market Act (WAB) and contract management.