60 Seconds With... Earnix's Anna Kervison
Anna Kervison, Earnix’s business solutions team lead, reveals her spirit animal is a giraffe and how she relates to confident career woman Liz Lemon from the tv show 30 Rock.
What has been the highlight of your career to date?
Running an Earnix software evaluation in Luxembourg last summer. I felt very worldly and glamorous.
What would you name your autobiography?
My Spirit Animal Is a Giraffe on Roller Skates.
If you could be a fictional character, which one would it be?
Liz Lemon [protagonist of the American television series 30 Rock]. She is one of the coolest female characters in recent TV history.
What did you buy with your first wage packet?
I was very excited to receive my first wage packet. My first big purchase was flights for a European holiday.
What would you tell your 18-year-old self today?
Don’t overthink it. The decisions you’re making right now aren’t as important as you think.
What song is guaranteed to make you smile or dance?
“The Lovecats” by The Cure
What is one fact about you that would surprise your colleagues?
I can do five-and-a-half push-ups.
What one thing couldn’t you live without?
My two very derpy cats. They are quite sweet and bring laughter to my life.
How do you define success?
Feeling content with where you are in life.
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