Every so often we’ll have an in-depth chat with one of our staff members, so you can get to know them a little better. This month we get to know our new Maintenance Manager, Mathew Joseph.
How long have you worked at Finley?
Three months.
What is your role at Finley Regional Care? What does it involve?
I am the Maintenance Manager for FRC, which means I help take care of the facility’s maintenance issues.
What are your qualifications?
French polishing/management.
What do you like most about working here?
Everyone is very friendly.
What has exceeded your expectations or surprised you the most since coming here?
How friendly everyone is.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to get away with the family, whether it’s going camping or just exploring the local towns.
What’s your favourite quote or saying?
If you give the job to the laziest person, they will make the job easier.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Share it with family.
Are you messy or organised?
I’m an organised mess.
Choose your Mr Men/Little Miss, to describe your work personality.
Mr Solve It.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you?
Russell Crowe
If you were an animal, what would you be?
A wolf.
If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?
Lobster, crab, prawns.
Motto or personal mantra?
There is always a solution.
Top two life highlights?
The birth of both my kids, Lily and Willow.
What did you want to be when growing up?
Singer or footy player (NRL)
What is on your bucket list?
Travel Australia.
What is the first concert you attended?
Linkin Park.
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
Navigating life with my daughters’ challenges.
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Ramen noodles.
What is one thing you can’t live without?
My wife and kids.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Crocodile – it’s chicken with a weird aftertaste.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Negative people.
What is your favourite sport?
NRL/NFL.
What is your greatest fear?
Spiders and snakes.
What is your hidden talent?
I can wiggle my ears.
What TV show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love?
Anything anime.
What was your favourite book, toy or outfit as a child?
Interview with a Vampire, by Anne Rice.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13.
Save your money.
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation?
Winter in Japan.
Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers or moon cities?
Robot housekeepers.
You’re happiest when?
Camping.
