We reflect on the year and look back at the things that occupied, shaped, and inspired us in 2024—both professionally and personally. Perhaps some of you will see yourselves in these points—enjoy reading!
- The joy of working with people from all over the world.
- Staying home during vacation is "not a vacation" – future goal: to travel during vacation.
- Also saying "No" sometimes and not feeling guilty about it.
- Spontaneous evenings with friends – priceless.
- Thanks to the AOK step-counting challenge, I often reached 15,000 – 20,000 steps a day.
- Getting up early in the summer – and going jogging.
- Visiting Stuttgarter Wasen 2024 together with the team.
- German Vice Champion 2024: VfB Stuttgart!
- Coffee, coffee, coffee.
- My notebook.
- Lots of test material requires a lot of space.
- The packaging line looked much smaller during concept phase!
- Free online seminars from OMR – compact and informative.
- Walking pad in the home office – a game changer for more movement in everyday life.
- Espresso martini and bubble tea – some hypes are worth the hype!
- Putting the phone aside more often and picking up a book.
- Watched my friends become parents and felt very proud
- Quite unironically: regular delivery of fruit baskets to the office.
- The CEO dressed as St. Nicholas at the Christmas party – with a self-written speech.
- Lentils and Spätzle every 14 days in the canteen.
- The YouTube channel "Outdoor Boys" – entertainment and relaxation combined.
- Being brave and grasp the opportunities that come your way.
- The joy of becoming an aunt.
- Open and interested colleagues who ensured that I immediately felt comfortable and welcome.
- The progress in AI – especially in video and image generation.
- More and more AI features tailored to companies.
- A strong network of colleagues, suppliers, and technology partners: developing creative ideas and moving forward together.
- RPP after-work bike tour -> Strong calves after cycling ;-)
- Romanticizing everyday life, for example, lighting a candle for dinner.
- Spending the best time with good friends and great people around you!
- The realization that we can significantly influence the quality of our relationships.
- I quit my job before I was hired at Rotzinger.
- Family trips: Paris Olympics and first time to Barcelona.
- Serving customers at Fachpack Tradeshow.
- Completely changed our sustainability game at home by investing in solar power panels.
- Knee surgery in January was a big health improvement.
- Successfully bringing complex projects to completion as a team.
- Having a lazy day from time to time and doing nothing at all.
- Diving deep into Home Assistant to automate every little detail at home.
- Tackling new challenges that one wouldn't have dared to face 10 years ago.
- Reaching the yearly goal for weight loss.
- Coffee ranking list in the office.
- The first Swabian pretzel after returning from vacation.
- Starting the year with family at a trampoline park: fostered unity and love for sports.
- Go-karting with customers
- My dog
- Exploring and enjoying the nightlife in other cities.
- Regularly visiting parents and occasionally taking them out for dinner.
- Forest walks and picnics are a must in good weather.
- Visiting my wife at work once a year to show appreciation and interest.
- Randomly buying a bouquet of flowers for everyone in the family.
- Choosing social projects in free time – always pays off.
- Time alone for myself. Just quiet music, visiting special museums, and simply disconnecting.
- Organized a family reunion in the summer – cost time and energy, but the gathering was wonderful.
- I’m not a bookworm. But one book a year is a must. This year: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers.
- A little music is essential. Occasionally there was even live music this year.
- Activities with colleagues after work and getting to know each other and oneself better.
- Boat tour on the Oslo Fjord with colleagues on a day off during a business trip.
- BBQ evening with friends until late night – relaxed atmosphere, good food, great conversations.
- Relaxed day at the spa with a view of Hohenneuffen Castle – treating oneself to a deserved break.
- People who can imitate dialects well.
- Participating in a city run with my siblings.
- Experiencing hospitality.
- The positive feedback from new employees.
- Overcoming challenges as a team with close cooperation.
- An open feedback culture.
- The family as a balancing counterpart and source of energy.
- Enjoying every minute of time spent with the growing grandchild.
- Cycling more often than the inner couch potato “allows”: keeps fit, happy, and saves money.
- Confidence and courage for changes and positive development.
- Completing the bachelor's thesis alongside a full-time job.
- Seized the opportunity for a new role in the company.
- Came to the office 100% by bike – There's no bad weather, just bad clothing!
- Traveling, traveling, traveling from the USA to China.
- Customer satisfaction is not automatic but must be earned every time anew.
- STUTTGART INTERNATIONAL.
- Finally doing more sports again.
We wish our colleagues, partners, and friends all the best for 2025, especially many moments to look back on and smile about.