National Adult Literacy Database

March 8, 2004

This week, we have a story written by Richard Hillier, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Richard lives in the Maples area of Winnipeg. He and his daughter are close and often play outside together. He also enjoys taking her to the park and to the swimming pool.

Richard's Story

by Richard Hillier

My name is Richard Hillier and I've been working since I was 15. I worked in Transcona at Mr. Steak for 15 years. I was a dishwasher and a helper. It closed down. Then my daughter was born and I stayed home for 3 months. My wife and I talked about both of us getting a job but she got the job first and I stayed home for 3 months. Then I went to get a job at Extra Foods. I got an application, filled it out and they called me for an interview. In 2 weeks they called me to start work and I've been there for 3 years now.

I like coming to the Training Centre because they teach me a lot. The people are nice. My reading and writing are improving.

[This story was taken with permission, from a collection of stories written by literacy students, p.20, at the UFCW Local 832 Training Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The book is entitled Writing Our Voices.]