Nico Dickshoorn (64) finds it “sad” that memories of De Wereld Draait Door (‘DWDD’) have been tarnished by misconduct in the workplace. “You are part of something that you thought was mythical, and now it has a rather unpleasant side,” the writer and columnist, who was DWDD’s resident poet for many years, told NPO Radio 1 on Sunday. “De Persistence” programme.
“I’m also very disappointed with him.”
“I find it sad that things are going so badly behind the scenes,” Nico continued, describing the misconduct as “completely unnecessary” and “nonsense.” “You should never yell at people.”
Nico, who wrote a poem every week for years DWDDHe said he knew things were difficult at times. “But I actually thought this was completely normal,” he added. “I was in three or four writing teams, and that wasn’t fun either. But I always thought: ‘Be tough and honest with each other.’
“Look, let me be clear: if you stand in front of me and yell at me too loudly, I’m going to put on my jacket and leave. I don’t like that at all,” Nico explained. “It definitely happened and I think that’s really crazy, and I’m also very disappointed in him,” the writer said of broadcaster Mathias van Newkirk.
Mattis confirmed that he is in his position DWDDThe period was one of “verbal intimidation” and “crossing of boundaries.” However, he denies any physical intimidation.
The broadcaster was subjected to severe criticism at the end of 2022 due to her publication in… De Volkskrant About the work atmosphere DWDD. After the publication, a special commission led by Martin van Rijn investigated the working culture at Hilversum for more than a year and came to the conclusion that misconduct was widespread, both at the public broadcaster and in commercial channels. since then VolkskrantArticle, Matthias no longer makes TV. The collaboration with RTL was temporarily postponed earlier this year following the findings of the Van Rijn report.