Michael
I grew up in Cooma, New South Wales. There were four children in our family and I’m the eldest. One time Dad was working in Thailand. My sister and I went to Bangkok to visit him. It was exciting going on the plane.
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Randy
“I love selling the mag because it gets me out of the house. I get to meet different people. I’ve known a lot of the vendors for a long while, so it’s good.”
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“I find selling the mag good. You have to get used to the fluctuations of bad days and good days, but the best approach is to be friendly.”
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“I started selling The Big Issue in July. I like the freedom, that you pick your hours. And just getting out and about and meeting people, and having fun.”
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“This is probably my fifth time selling The Big Issue. I just love doing it. I love seeing people smile, even if I don’t get money – I don’t care. To see someone walk past grumpy and I make them smile, that works for me – I’m a pretty laid-back character like that.”
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“The Big Issue has been a real lifeline for me, it has made my life worth something. It has given me a reason to keep going and I feel that I am now giving something back.”
Read MoreSavey
“The Big Issue was life-changing for me. The money I earn goes towards my tuition for further studies and paying the bills. I’ve been selling since December 2020, and I love my job.”
Read MorePasquale
“I started selling The Big Issue during the pandemic. [It’s] really helping me. I now find myself with a bit of extra money. And it’s helped with my anxiety and my depression. I meet people who are very nice. And one of the best things is that you get to read a story you might not normally read. Some stories really impress me.”
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Selling the magazine gets me out of the house, it offers me independence and freedom. The best thing about it is that I get to meet all sorts of people. People always stop and have a chat.
Read MoreKelly
“When I’m selling The Big Issue, I can always get one real good meal, and I can always get books at a second-hand bookshop.”
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