{"id":10776,"date":"2026-06-04T10:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/medewerkers-verhalen\/michiel-oomens\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:59:47","slug":"michiel-oomens","status":"publish","type":"employee_story","link":"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/michiel-oomens\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a difference behind the scenes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every colleague at My Jewellery has a unique story. About seizing opportunities, taking new steps and growing a little every day. Behind every sparkling result is a team full of power, where every contribution matters. Michiel shares his story and shows how he makes a difference.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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No two days are the same<\/h3>\n

“As an IT Support Employee, no two days are the same. I work on IT tickets, onboarding and offboarding colleagues, hardware requests, laptops, phones, and communication with suppliers and external IT partners. I also support the checkout systems for new stores and make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.”<\/p>\n

“I also help with audio and video setups for General Meetings, Hero Meetings and Team Demos. Because of that, I work with almost every department within My Jewellery. From Finance to Branding and from HR to the Warehouse. That variety is exactly what makes my job so enjoyable.”<\/p>\n

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Making a difference through support<\/h3>\n

“What gives me energy is not only solving problems, but genuinely helping colleagues move forward. I don\u2019t just try to fix something; I also explain why something does or doesn\u2019t work. That way, people understand what\u2019s happening and can often solve similar issues themselves in the future.”<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m also given a lot of freedom to think along about solutions. Every day brings different questions, and constantly switching between topics keeps the job challenging. To create more overview, I even developed my own application. Initiatives like that are truly appreciated here.”<\/p>\n

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Growing through trust<\/h3>\n

“My journey at My Jewellery started in the Warehouse as an Application Support Employee. Later, I got the opportunity to move to the Head Office. It turned out to be a step that suited me perfectly. In my current role, I\u2019ve gained much more confidence in my abilities, take more ownership, and truly feel at home. I\u2019ve also grown personally. By working closely with colleagues and managers, I\u2019ve learned a lot about leadership and responsibility. I even apply those lessons outside of work. I\u2019ve become more ambitious and I\u2019m constantly looking for new challenges.”<\/p>\n

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Small successes, big impact<\/h3>\n

“What am I proud of? The improvements we continue to make. For example, I\u2019m involved in the checkout system process for new stores. During an earlier rollout, there were still some points for improvement, but the most recent implementation went smoothly. Results like that are incredibly rewarding because they show that your work truly makes an impact.”<\/p>\n

“What makes me enjoy working here is the trust I\u2019m given. I have a lot of freedom to organise my work in my own way. That motivates me to take extra responsibility and keep pushing myself. And although I often work independently, it\u2019s the small moments with colleagues that make the biggest difference. Helping someone out, receiving a thank-you, or solving a problem together. Those are the moments that make a workday successful for me.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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“I\u2019m given a lot of freedom and trust. That\u2019s exactly what makes me feel responsible for thinking ahead, taking initiative and becoming a little better every day.”<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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Meet even more colleagues<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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