ALYSHA COLLINS

Computer programmer

How did you discover this job?

I had it as a summer job when I was in university then I kept it

Did you go to post secondary school? If so how long?

Yes! And I went for two years

What are the benefits of your job?

Good pay, pension plan, health benefits, and 4 weeks of pay vacation

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE NEW IN THE WORKFORCE?

Learn as much as you can! If you don’t like the work then find something else

ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR SALARY? WHY OR WHY NOT?

Yes because I can pay bills and save for retirement

What was your first job and how did it influence you?

I worked in mines in Buchans! That convinces me to go to university because I didn’t like that job!

Did you want to do this work when you were young? Why or why not?

No I didn’t think about it, when I got older I was a new field of work

What is your favorite part of work?

Writing a professional computer program that works!

Do you enjoy your work ? If so why?

Yes it gives me sense of satisfaction, knowing that I can create something everyone can use

What are the hours/work week of your job?

Flexible hours, around 40-60 a week, varies on how much work there is to do.

Which of your high school courses prepared you for your work?

Math

What are your future plans?

Retire, read and garden

If you could choose what else would you do?

accounting

Would you rather work alone or with a team?

Alone because more concentration, and fewer destrations!

What is more important-making lots of money or job satisfaction?

Both are important but, job satisfaction is more important

What influenced you on your job choices?

Good pay, flexible hours and working with new technology

How long have you been working at this job?

36 years

How are people paid for this work?

Depends, if you are with a contract you work commission, if you work full time its hourly, and salary+bonuses

If you could change anything about your career, what would It be and why?

Would have learned more about apple products , because that is more share of the market now

WOULD YOU WORK AT THIS JOB UNTIL RETIREMENT? IF NOT WHY? Yes because I enjoy working at this job it is something I like to do and the people I work with are great, plus good money!