New Dimensions 2011 - Rhomberg Bau

“What, for you, does
quality of life mean?”
One question, twelve answers.
1 “Quality of life is based on a number of different
parameters: for me, the values of health, enjoyment,
gratefulness and contentedness are the
most important factors for quality of life – which
requires good sources of energy, industriousness
and a portion of luck. The vital sources for achieving
my ambitious aims in my private and business
life are my family, a successful and interesting
world of work at Rhomberg Bau for over forty
years, and fellow men with whom I can happily
share the beauty of nature, art and culture.”
Franz Goll, for many years Head of Department
for Cost Calculation and Contract Acquisition at
Rhomberg Bau, now retired
2 “Quality of life manifests with my family within
our own four walls. This summer, my quality of life
was somewhat reduced due to flooding which also
affected our apartment. For this reason, I could
truly empathise with those people in Pakistan who
lost their homes in the floods. Meanwhile, my quality
of life is back on track.”
Claudia Beer, Receptionist, Rhomberg Bau
3 “For me quality of life means to be able to get up every day in good
health and face the daily tasks, both in my private and professional life:
it means sharing life with a cherished person at your side and enjoying
pleasant and nice things in life every day. It means self-fulfilment and
making my vision a reality. To have a home where I feel comfortable. To
have a home which allows me to meet my needs and desires regarding
wellness and being sociable with friends.”
Gerhard Rauch, Managing Director of Walser GmbH, Rankweil
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4 “I feel that my life has quality when I am content
with my situation. Contentedness is a mental attitude
one has to nurture on a daily basis by focusing
on the precious aspects of one’s life. Usually we
do the opposite and think of all the things we are
missing. That makes us feel that we are lacking
something. When we get that feeling of lack, the
quality of our own lives also seems to be lacking.”
Helmut Gassner, Head of Buddhist Centre Letzehof
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5 “If I take a look at the world, I consider myself fortunate to
live in a country like Austria. We live in a socially and politically
secure environment, enjoy economic stability and have
been largely spared any natural catastrophies. This, for me,
is the best basis for experiencing quality of life and happiness
in my private and family life, as well as at work for 24
hours, 7 days a week.”
Andreas Eder, Head of Marketing & Corporate
Communication, ALPINE Holding GmbH
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6 “Quality of life involves the sense
of having a task which I believe can
contribute to a better world. Material
values don’t really count, and neither
does the quick gratification promised by
consumerism. In addition, quality of life
involves the knowledge that I am rooted
somewhere in this world and that I live
in a social context that I can rely on.”
Hermann Kaufmann, Architect, University
Professor and Managing Director of
Hermann Kaufmann ZT GmbH
8 NEW DIMENSIONS | QUALITy of life