Iain McMillan’s Post

"𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲; 𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿" (seriously) Every Tuesday afternoon I look forward to heading to VOLSTEAD - a small, local craft brewery tucked into a low-key industrial unit. The beer is brewed on-site, the atmosphere is relaxed, and absolutely top-notch company. Paul, Seamus Tredinnick, and I — all working in similar roles within the medical device world and it's our chance to meet and decompress. It’s a time for storytelling, sharing the highs and lows, swapping challenges, celebrating the wins, and, of course, talking an impressive amount of codswallop (nonsense for the uninitiated). What makes it special is the balance—no quarter is given or expected. Yet, t’s one of the most supportive and relatable conversations in my week. We share the kind of camaraderie that comes from navigating similar challenges, uncertainties and self-inflicted stupidity that comes up in life. This week marked our last full catch-up for the year - Paul is off on an extended summer adventure (selfish, said some). I’m sure Seamus and I will hold the fort without him… What about you? Do you have a go-to ritual or group that keeps you grounded? I’d love to hear about the people or moments that help you reset, recharge, or just remind you why you do what you do. I'm sure there is plenty of exercise-based thoughts, but clearly I'm open to less virtuous options too. Cheers to great beer and company. 🍻 #Camaraderie #WorkLifeBalance #BeingADipSh..

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Kris Jones

I like to fix things, all things.

1mo

“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together” And. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." I’m not good at either of these quotes, but I endeavor to be. We have a small group of guys that stick together. We try and get at least one ski trip in a year. It’s lead to some epic stories.

Ryan Kircher

Principal Additive Engineer @ rms Co. | Additive Manufacturing, Process Validation

1mo

This sounds like a great round of beers!

Shane Heenan

Chief Executive Officer at Foot Science International

3w

Do you need a stand in for Paul to keep numbers up? I'd be happy to help out.

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