Paul F
Paul has been part of The Big Issue family for about three and a half years. He works at Melbourne Central, Cnr Queen and Collins St, Parliament Station, Causeway Lane, Lygon Street.
What do you enjoy most about selling the mag?
The biggest reward for me is all the people I get to meet each day. I also really enjoy selling The Big Issue at Christmas time… people are really generous.
How has selling The Big Issue helped …
Greg
Greg has been selling The Big Issue for nearly 13 years. These days he works at Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, Victoria.
What do you enjoy most about selling the mag?
Selling The Big Issue makes me not feel so alone. I get to talk to customers and interact with the public, it gets me out of the house and talking to people.
How has selling The Big Issue helped you/changed your life?
Selling The Big Issue has given me confidence, self esteem and most …
Cheryl
Cheryl has been selling the mag for about two and a half years. She works on both sides of Melbourne Central (Swanston and Elizabeth streets) and at The Body Shop on Sundays.
How did you get started selling the mag?
I had a couple of friends tell me about it. And about 12 months later I finally decided to do it. I think [at that time] I wasn’t working. And I thought it would get me out instead of sitting at home. …
Rob
Rob has been selling The Big Issue for about 10 years. These days he’s usually around Myer or on Collins St in Melbourne.
What do you enjoy most about selling the mag?
I like it when it’s really busy because it keeps me occupied. And I like talking to people. And seeing what people wear.
Have you been involved in any other programs of The Big Issue?
I did a play in 2004 in Carlton. It was called Sweet Dreams and had five vendors …
Eric
Eric has been selling The Big Issue on and off since 1996. He mainly sells in Melbourne city.
How has selling The Big Issue helped you/changed your life?
I’ve met quite a few people out of it.
What has been the best thing that someone has said, or that has happened to you, while you have been selling the mag?
One woman came along and said ‘you’re the best vendor I’ve ever come across. Polite and well spoken.’ And she gave me $20.
How did …
Bryce
Bryce has been selling the mag for about three years at Parliament and at The Body Shop in Camberwell, Victoria.
How has selling The Big Issue helped you/changed your life?
I don’t know whether I can be this bold, but I think I’ve learnt more about people and relationships [by selling The Big Issue] than ever before.
What do you enjoy most about selling the mag?
I’d say, just meeting people. It’s like having a wonderful love affair with the public.
What has been the …
