Allison works in an office

Allison has worked for the Alberta government for 23 years. She is a mail clerk.

Allison works in downtown Edmonton. She likes working there. She likes talking to her coworkers too.

Allison works from 8:15 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

What does Allison do every day?

• She delivers mail.

• She faxes documents.

• She makes coffee.

• She shreds papers.

• She makes photocopies.

• She uses a key card.

This article first appeared in the May-June 2006 issue of English Express.

2009 update

• Allison still works for the Alberta government. She is learning to type now.

• Allison likes to go bowling in her free time. She is taking drama classes too.