ALEC COLE IN HIS DREAM JOB

By Alec Cole

Where do you work? J A Russell Ltd Electrical Warehouse Palmerston North.

How long have you been there? 12 1/2 years.

What do you do at work? I am a storeman. I have a whole lot of different tasks keeping the warehouse clean and tidy. I do some stock control work and restocking jobs.

What is the best thing about your job? It is quite easy for me to do this job as I have been here a long time and I work every day.

I have lots of workmates and I like the way customers say "Good morning Alec" and Daniel talks to me. We went to primary school together and now he is an electrician.

What don’t you like about your job? Nothing. I like everything about my job.

What have you learned on this job? I have learned all my tasks and to be independent and to be reliable because my workmates depend on me to do my job.

What are your work colleagues like? They are nice people, they care about me, especially Big Terry. I've got cool colleagues. Sometimes they bring morning tea in for us all.

How does it make you feel to have a job? It's awesome to have a proper job because I earn my money to live. I love my job and it keeps me busy every day.

Is this your dream job or do you want to do something else as well? THIS is my dream job.