Careers UnCovered: Martin Waldenstrom, General Manager, CashU

Best career advice I ever got

Think further than your next pay cheque!

Favorite Job task I ever had to do

Advice Central Bank of Estonia on EURO implementation

Most dreaded job task I ever had to do

A three month summer job in a restaurant kitchen doing dishes

Best career decision ever made

To leave the secure environment of a European corporation and join a Dubai based entrepreneurial start up company.

Weirdest career decision ever made

Getting impressed by my new business card title

My Biggest Professional Challenge

Implementing structure in a startup company while yet not losing the entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.

Icons who have influenced my career progression/Role Models

Aung San Suu Kyi, Because of her strong belief and fearless ability to stand for what she believes in.

Most recommended readings (Websites, books) for people interested in my field of work/ industry

I do not believe much in business literature except for gaining specific knowledge. I think more philosophical reading can be much more inspiring and develop you as a person and manager. An example of easy reading would be Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist.

In another life, my perfect job would be

Probably a more academic role that involves working more with people, such as a medical doctor or a teacher.

For me, living and working in Dubai so far has been

Leaving your home country gives you perspective on life, values and what is important in life.

A successful career thought/ motto that I live by ( and advise others to consider)

Think as your clients!