Work. Laugh. Repeat. The Orbrick Way

Work. Laugh. Repeat. The Orbrick Way

They say your first job leaves an indelible mark, becoming the foundation for the rest of your professional life, kind of like the first time you try to make instant noodles and accidentally set off the smoke alarm. Whether you realize it or not, it’s the place where your core values begin to take shape, guiding you through future endeavours and relationships. As a 2024 graduate stepping into the corporate world, Orbrick Consulting has become more than just my first workplace – it’s my first crash course in adulting. 

What is work culture, really? Is it the coffee breaks where we vent about managers and laugh it off? The table tennis matches that only end when someone mutters, “Maybe we should work”? Or the pizza and coke after surviving tough clients? Maybe it’s more than that—it’s about people. It’s about those small efforts that make everyone, from the CEO to the office attendant, want to show up on a Monday morning (yes, I said Monday). It’s about creating an environment where seeing your manager walk over with more tasks feels like a challenge to grow, not a reason to wish you were elsewhere. 

Here, fostering a healthy work culture isn’t just a goal—it’s a commitment. From prioritizing mental health to creating spaces where everyone feels heard, innovative steps are woven into our daily lives. Mental health, being the cornerstone of well-being, is given utmost priority. We have alternate-day meditation sessions, including manifestation practices (or just a good lunch), to help us centre ourselves. There’s also a unique benefit—a dedicated mental health leave employees can take anytime during the year. At our entrance, a well-being wall with four quadrants invites us to share how we’re feeling each day, creating a space for reflection, and helping the company understand and support us better. Orbrick doesn’t just hear us; it listens, making every day a little brighter, even Mondays. 

At the company, we take “team bonding” to a whole new level with our weekly series, “Know Your Brickster” It’s basically show-and-told for grown-ups, where one lucky Brickster gets to spill the beans about their life while everyone else asks everything from “What’s your hidden talent?” to “Pineapple on pizza: yes or no?” For an hour, it’s not about work, it’s about the person behind the desk. It’s a fun, slightly chaotic way to turn colleagues into friends, break the ice, and remind us that behind every email is a real human. 

At Orbrick Consulting, learning doesn’t stop at your desk—it thrives in our Knowledge Transfer Sessions where the company’s leaders generously share their expertise (and occasionally their life hacks). From “How to Enhance Your Business Knowledge” to “Mastering MS Office Tools” these sessions are packed with insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice. We’ve explored topics like functional and technical roles, project management basics, and even the fine art of change management. It’s like TED Talks, but with fewer buzzwords and more practical takeaways. These sessions not only sharpen our skills but also inspire us to think bigger, work smarter, and inch closer to becoming the best versions of ourselves.

At Orbrick, physical health and creativity walk hand in hand—literally. Employees who hit 6,000 steps for at least 85% of the quarter are rewarded with prizes and a heartfelt appreciation letter from our leaders. Think of it as getting fit with a side of fame. For the bookworms (or aspiring ones), there’s a new initiative: read 12 books in a year and earn rewards. And then there’s Spark Tank, our quarterly showdown of brilliance. Teams brainstorm three technical and feasible ideas around a tagline, and the winning idea not only gets bragging rights but also a share of the profits when it hits the market. 

In the end, your first job is never just about the work; it’s about figuring out how to look busy during a surprise meeting. it’s been a rollercoaster of growth, laughter, and plenty of “what just happened?” moments. If this is the foundation for my career, I’d say it’s off to one great of a start. Here’s to first jobs, lessons that last, and a lifetime of figuring it all out – one coffee at a time.