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Get to Know Kirsty Neely in our Employee Spotlight


What would you rate 10 / 10?
Giant Prawn Cocktail Wotsits.
What job would you be terrible at?
Chef!
What do you wish you knew more about?
Languages.
What is the best way to start the day?
The clean answer is …… COFFEEEEEEE.
Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Washington DC.

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way?
Ironing…… I iron towels.
How do you relax after a hard day at work?
Diamond Painting.
What job do you think you’d be really good at?
Actress!
What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?
Going into space.

What is the most impressive thing you know how to do?
Im not sure if it’s impressive but I can have a conversation with anyone in my sleep… maybe more concerning than impressive.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on, with absolutely no preparation?
True crime.
What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would start a True Crime podcast on YouTube.
What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?
Learn to drive.
If you were a dictator of a small island nation, what crazy dictator stuff would you do?
Only countrylife butter exists.

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for?
Being clumsy.
What irrational fear do you have?
Spiders and eyeballs.
What would be your spirit animal?
Cookie monster.
What is something you will NEVER do again?
Put perfume on shaved legs.
What was the most memorable gift you’ve received?
Barry Manilow Concert Tickets.
What’s the best and worst thing about getting older?
The worst is the lack of patience and best is that holidays are more relaxing.
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