FIRST PERSON | Yes, I drop off your mail. But being a postal worker is so much more than a job for me

FIRST PERSON | Yes, I drop off your mail. But being a postal worker is so much more than a job for me

Shannon Flaman has been a letter carrier for Canada Post for the past 11 years. Despite the physical challenges, she loves the job because she meets Canadians from all walks of life and it makes her feel a part of the community she serves.

Yes, I drop off your mail. But being a postal worker is so much more than a job for me

6 Min Read This First Person column is the experience of Shannon Flaman, who lives in Red Deer, Alta. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. It was a snowy Sunday in December 2022 and I was exhausted — it was my seventh straight day on the job.  In fact, the past 18 months had been the busiest of my career as a letter carrier with Canada Post. And yet, I was grateful for my job. The pandemic had forced many p…

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This First Person column is the experience of Shannon Flaman, who lives in Red Deer, Alta. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. It was a snowy Sunday in December 2022 and I was exhausted — it was my seventh straight day on the job.  In fact, the past 18 months had been the busiest of my career as a letter carrier with Canada Post. And yet, I was grateful for my job. The pandemic had forced many people to wor…