Kamil Sierak

Kamil came to the Netherlands a year ago. He took a job at the “van Gompel” blueberry farm in Reusel with only one goal in mind: to fulfill his dreams. “I don't miss home, but sometimes I miss my loved ones,” says Kamil. He has a specific goal in mind and puts everything else aside for it.
 
At Van Gompel, his hard work has not gone unnoticed. In the summer of 2024, he started as a currant picker. He was then promoted to blueberry harvester operator. “It's actually very simple. You just have to make sure that the boxes are properly arranged in the machine,” explains Kamil. He also works for the company during the rest of the year. In the off-season, he prunes blueberries and currants or removes weeds between crops. “Every day is different. I don't have a fixed schedule. This makes the work enjoyable and varied, and the good atmosphere at work is an added bonus. People are really friendly. We help each other,” explains Kamil.
 
Kamil lives in accommodation close to the company. “At 6:30 a.m., I can just get out of bed. Eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and go to the field,” says Kamil.
 
Kamil's goal is to earn enough money in two years to buy a house or apartment in Poland. “In the meantime, another dream of mine has already come true,” says Kamil proudly. Kamil is a big fan of FC Barcelona and visited the stadium in Barcelona this year. “I've been a fan of this team since I was a kid. Now I've fulfilled my dreams and was able to see my team play live.” During his trip, he saw the players up close as they celebrated the Spanish championship while riding a bus through the streets of Barcelona. "Actually, I came across the players riding the bus by accident. I went to a very famous street in Barcelona, Las Ramblas, and saw a crowd of people standing there. After a while, the bus with the FC Barcelona players arrived. People were setting off flares and we all celebrated the championship together with the players. It was amazing and will stay in my memory forever. The memories will stay with me forever," says Kamil.
 
 
Finally, Kamil wants to tell us about his employer. "Some time ago, I had an accident at work. I had to go to the hospital. My employer immediately went with me and helped me with all the paperwork. After the whole incident, he asked me if I was feeling better. I am very grateful to him for all his help.