In construction and manufacturing, it is common for people to move from one project to another. Some leave after just a few months, while others are constantly looking for higher pay or new opportunities. But there are also professionals who choose to stay with the same company for years.
Mindaugas is one of them. He has been with Marino Group for more than four years and has spent the last three working on the same project in Germany. Today, he is a Shift Supervisor, leading a team of around ten specialists. Yet he doesn’t see himself primarily as a manager—he sees himself as part of the team.
When asked why he has stayed with Marino Group for so long, his answer was surprisingly simple.
“Mainly because of the stability.”
Sometimes, just a few words say more than a long story.
“You know you’ll have work tomorrow.”
Mindaugas joined Marino Group with previous experience in metal construction. Having worked with some of the company’s managers before, he knew exactly who to call when his previous project came to an end.
“I contacted Aurimas and asked if there was anything available. There was.”
His first project with Marino Group took him to Finland, working in shipbuilding. Later came France, and today he has spent three years in Germany, working on armoured vehicle structures.
When asked what has kept him at Marino Group all this time, he doesn’t hesitate.
“You know you’ll have work tomorrow. You know where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.”
That single sentence captures what many skilled professionals value most. Not just good pay or interesting projects, but certainty. Knowing that once one project is completed, another one is already waiting.
“The salary is good. It increases from time to time. I have my own room, and the accommodation suits me perfectly.”
For Mindaugas, these are not special benefits—they are simply the working conditions that allow him to focus on doing his job well.
There Are No Templates. Every Solution Is Different.
Today, Mindaugas works with metal structures for armoured vehicles—projects where precision is measured in millimetres.
“Everything has to be accurate down to the millimetre. There is almost no room for deviation.”
But surprisingly, the biggest challenge isn’t the precision itself.
“There are no templates. Every situation has to be solved on-site.”
That may be the best description of working on complex international projects. Drawings provide the foundation, but reality often presents situations that cannot be predicted.
When asked whether that ever becomes frustrating, Mindaugas smiles.
“Sometimes it’s actually interesting. It’s like solving a crossword puzzle.”
That simple comparison says a lot about his attitude. Problems are not obstacles—they are simply another challenge waiting to be solved.
A Good Leader Is Part of the Team
During his years at Marino Group, Mindaugas became a Shift Supervisor. Yet when asked what makes a good leader, he never once mentioned authority or job titles.
“You can’t just be a boss. You have to be part of the team. You have to help each other.”
In his opinion, people quickly recognise whether a leader truly understands the work.
“A bad manager shouts, creates conflict, and when you ask a question, doesn’t know the answer and has to ask someone else.”
For Mindaugas, leadership is not about giving orders—it is about working alongside your people and helping them find solutions.
That is how trust is built.
Experience Is Passed On by Working Together
Mindaugas remembers that every skilled professional once started with their first drawing, first mistake, and first question.
That is why, when new specialists join the team, his approach is straightforward.
“You point something out, explain it, let them try, and then look at the result together.”
In his opinion, the most important quality in this profession is attention to detail.
“Especially where I work now. Everything has to be extremely precise.”
And what would he say to someone considering a career at Marino Group?
Again, his answer is simple.
“Give it a try.”
After a short pause, he adds:
“I gave it a try. It worked out for me. Why shouldn’t it work for someone else?”
Sometimes the Best Recommendation Fits Into One Sentence
At the end of our conversation, we asked Mindaugas whether he would recommend Marino Group to other specialists.
He didn’t need a long answer. “I already have.”
Did people join? “Yes.”
Are they still here? “Yes.”
Mindaugas is not someone who talks much about leadership or motivation. Yet throughout our conversation, he kept coming back to the same values—stability, respect for people, and teamwork. Those are exactly the qualities that define everyday life at Marino Group.