Another CV sent, another rejection. Weeks turn into months, but the opportunity you’ve been hoping for never seems to come. For a mother with young children, the wish is simple enough – to get back to work while still having time for her family. But where can she find a job that makes both possible? And what about someone who already works hard running her own business but never knows how much money she’ll have left at the end of the month? Two women, two very different situations, yet both were looking for the same things – security, appreciation and a workplace where they could finally feel they belonged. One had spent a year and a half searching for the right job, while the other wanted to leave behind the uncertainty of self-employment. In the end, both found a fresh start in the same place.
Based in Győr-Moson-Sopron County, Weszka specialises in machine embroidery, screen printing, and the production and sale of promotional and marketing materials. With the help of an EU-funded employment programme, the company was able to offer jobs to two mothers with young children. Following a successful application to the Győr-Moson-Sopron County Government Office, Weszka received wage subsidies for both new employees for four months. This made it easier for the company to take them on, while also freeing up resources for further improvements and new equipment.
But what does an opportunity like this mean to someone who has been struggling to find work? For one of the mothers, it came after 18 months of job hunting and countless rejections. She had previously worked as an assistant machine operator in the printing industry, but wanted to move away from working three shifts and find a job that would allow her to spend more time with her family. When she came across Weszka’s job advertisement offering flexible working hours, things finally began to change. Today, she works as a heat press operator, applying different designs to T-shirts. She particularly appreciates the friendly, family-like atmosphere at the company. Her new job has given her stability and confidence, and, just as importantly, she still has energy left for her children at the end of the day.
While her biggest challenge was finding a job that fitted around family life, the company’s other new employee was looking above all for financial security. She had previously been self-employed, making wedding invitations, but falling demand had made her income increasingly unpredictable. Wanting a more reliable livelihood, she joined Weszka as a graphic designer, creating lettering and logos. She enjoys the creative, varied work and her supportive colleagues, but the biggest relief has been knowing that she can count on a regular salary. She no longer has to worry from one month to the next about how much she will earn.
Weszka aims to create a family-friendly workplace where parents with young children can build fulfilling careers. According to the company’s management, the unexpected challenges that come with raising children can be handled through mutual understanding and flexibility. Hiring the two new employees has also helped spread the workload more evenly across the team, making day-to-day operations run more smoothly.
Although the programme has now ended, the two mothers’ journeys at Weszka are continuing. Both have found the security and appreciation they had been missing, while the company has gained two dedicated employees. Their stories show how the right support, combined with a family-friendly approach, can make a real difference for everyone involved. After all, a good job offers more than just work and a salary. It also gives people the chance to find a better balance between their careers and their personal lives.
The project was implemented with European Union funding under GINOP_PLUSZ-1.4.3-24 – the SME Technology Plus Loan Programme.
