I like the opportunity to travel the world and work in close company with other people.

The remark emphasizes two intertwined motivations: exploration and collaboration. “Travel the world” points to a desire for broad experience—seeing different places, cultures, and perspectives—while “work in close company with other people” highlights the social and cooperative dimension of demanding work. In Garneau’s case, the sentiment strongly evokes the appeal of high-trust, team-based environments (such as spaceflight, military aviation, or public service), where success depends on coordination, shared responsibility, and interpersonal reliability. The quote frames professional fulfillment not as solitary achievement but as a combination of mobility, shared mission, and camaraderie.