This boss takes employees to New York to support one of their colleagues during the marathon

The head of a company from Fleurines (Oise) offered a nice gift to 14 of his 140 employees. The leader of the Cartonneries du Valois takes them to New York (United States) to support one of them who is participating in the legendary marathon. The departure is scheduled for this Friday, November 4th 2022, relationships The Parisian .

“Normally we should have taken this journey in 2020 but Covid-19 went through it, just like in 2021”explains to our colleagues Éric Maillard, who therefore kept his promise in 2022. The company takes care of everything: flights, accommodation, visits … “Our hotel is located in the heart of Manhattan and we will have a French guide on site”adds the CEO.

A trip every year

The program will be packed with visitors with the discovery of Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, an evening of musicals and even a tandem ride around the city. But on November 6 everyone will be close to the marathon route to encourage their colleague, who will run among 50,000 participants. “It will be tough. It’s a legendary race “.warns the person concerned, who hopes to finish the race in three and a half hours.

For some employees, this trip is their first because they have never flown. That’s right, the participants were chosen. “We told ourselves that we had to take priority those who wouldn’t necessarily have the chance to make this trip someday”explain to Parisian the manager of the company, who also organizes a trip with employees every year… But usually in France.