“I’m genuinely happy with my choice and really enjoy working here!”
António Pedro Europrofessionals
Europrofessionals recently welcomed a new colleague: António Pedro. Born in Viseu, Portugal, and having lived in Porto for the past fifteen years, António decided in 2025 to take an important step in his career by moving to the Netherlands. For him, it felt like a natural next chapter. In 2011, António moved to Porto to study Journalism at Universidade Lusófona do Porto. What started as a study choice turned into a long and formative period of personal and professional growth. After completing his studies, he gained experience in several fields, including recruitment, where he worked at LPC Porto from 2023 until May 2025. When the opportunity arose to join Europrofessionals, the decision was an easy one. “It matched perfectly with what I was looking for,” he says. “I’m genuinely happy with my choice and really enjoy working here.”
Working as a Job Coach
At Europrofessionals, António works as a Job Coach. His role focuses on guiding employees on the job, supporting their integration in the workplace, and maintaining close contact with employers. The aim is always the same: ensuring people perform well in their roles and can build sustainable, long-term employment. What makes his job so enjoyable is the work environment and the people around him. “I feel very lucky to be surrounded by colleagues who are supportive and always willing to help. It makes coming to work every day genuinely pleasant.” While he is adapting well to life in the Netherlands, there are still small cultural adjustments. “The weather is fine,” he says with a smile, “but the food hasn’t fully convinced me yet.”
New Challenges Every Day
António is motivated by variety and challenge. Every day brings something new, and problem-solving is what drives him. “A new day means new challenges, and I really enjoy finding solutions. That’s when I know I’m exactly where I should be.” What stood out to him immediately at Europrofessionals was the people-oriented approach. “Here, employees are seen as people, not numbers. Feelings and well-being matter more than rigid procedures, and that’s something I value highly.” He also describes the atmosphere within the company as the best he has experienced so far. “The work mentality here is very different from what I was used to, and that difference is one of the main reasons I’m so happy I made this move.”
From Mountains to Flat Landscapes
Some things in the Netherlands still surprise him. Coming from a region surrounded by mountains, the flat Dutch landscape remains remarkable. “It’s incredibly flat here,” he laughs. “That’s something I’m still getting used to.” As a child, António never had one specific dream job. He was curious about many things but always imagined himself working with people. Looking back, that curiosity and interest in human relationships are still very much present in his work today. One of the most important lessons he has learned comes from a Japanese philosophy: you can only truly understand the world you are able to experience yourself. This idea continues to shape his outlook on life and work.
Looking Ahead
Although António greatly enjoys his current role, he doesn’t see himself standing still. He wants to continue growing within the field, especially in planning and commercial areas. Building and maintaining relationships is essential to him, and he believes this is one of his strongest qualities. Interestingly, his very first job was in logistics and transport management—completely different from what he does today. Still, he considers that experience crucial for his professional and personal development. For António, success goes beyond career achievements. “Success means reaching the goals you set for yourself, both professionally and personally. Happiness plays an essential role in achieving success in any area of life.” With António Pedro, Europrofessionals has gained a dedicated, curious, and people-focused colleague—someone who brings attention, empathy, and problem-solving skills to everything he does.